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Emergency $ 1.23 million fund to support seafarers impacted by Covid-19
A UK-based charity the ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) is launching a $ 1.23 million ( £ 1 million) emergency fund to address the impact of the global pandemic on seafarers and their families. Seafarers are being retained on vessels after sign-off, left ashore in foreign countries unable to return to t
Crew members of Maersk boxship test positive for Covid-19
Five crew members of a Maersk owned and operated containership docked in Ningbo, China, have tested positive for coronavirus. Maersk spokesperson told our publication that the tests from a total of seven seafarers evacuated from the ship last week came in yesterday, March 30. To remind, the seafarer
Carnival’s brands extend voyage pause until mid of May
Carnival Corporation’s North American cruise line operators are extending their suspension of cruise voyages until the mid of May amid prolonged uncertainties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The four brands include Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard North America, Holland America Line, and Seabourn. C
Emergency USD 1.23 Mln Fund to Support Seafarers Impacted by Covid-19
ITF Seafarers’ Trust launching a USD 1.23 million fund to address the impact of the pandemic on seafarers.
Euronav Braces for Write-Down amid Compliant Fuel Price Drop
Euronav expects a write-down in the first quarter of 2020 amid VLSFO price drop.
Japanese company to build world’s first all-electric bunker tankers
Japan’s Asahi Tanker plans to build the world’s first two zero-emission electrically powered tankers.
Crew Members of Maersk Boxship Test Positive for Covid-19
Five crew members of a Maersk owned and operated containership test positive for coronavirus.
All American Marine to continue construction of 1st US hydrogen fuel cell vessel
All American Marine is to complete the aluminum construction of a hydrogen-powered, electric drive vessel.
Carnival’s Brands Extend Voyage Pause until Mid of May
Carnival Corporation’s North American cruise line operators are extending their suspension of cruise voyages.
PSA, Jurong Port, Others to Launch Hydrogen Import Study
The goal is to develop technologies related to the importation, transportation, and storage of hydrogen.
CMA CGM-chartered boxship runs aground in Mississippi River
A Liberia-flagged containership ran aground in the Mississippi River on March 27.
Japan’s two shipbuilding giants to form JV in October
Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United Corporation agree to form a joint venture.
Svitzer Bags Five-Year Contract Extension with NuStar
Svitzer has secured a five-year extension of its marine service contract with NuStar.
Boxship dodges pirate attack south of Bonny Island
Liberia-flagged containership MV Lana escaped pirate hands on Friday, March 27, while sailing south of Bonny Island, Nigeria. A skiff with six people on board attacked the ship and fired shots at the vessel, Dryad Global informed. The attack took place 99 nautical miles south off Bonny Island, and 3