Rauma Marine Construction has started the production of Tallink’s new shuttle ferry MyStar.
Europe & Eurasia
Readers’ Picks of the Week (March 30-April 3, 2020)
Here are the most-read stories of the past week.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293773/readers-picks-of-the-week-march-30-april-3-2020/
COVID-19: IMO Chief Seeks UN Support over Keyworker Designation for Crew
IMO Secretary-General asked UN agencies to support the designation of seafarers, port workers as key personnel.
Construction of World’s Largest LNG-Fueled RoRo Ship Begins
CIMC Raffles has cut the first steel for a new LNG-powered RoRo vessel ordered by Wallenius SOL.
MOL Integrates Tanker Management Companies
Japanese shipping major MOL has decided to unify its wholly owned management companies for tankers.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293739/mol-integrates-tanker-management-companies/
Sand: Massive Supply-Demand Imbalance Upon Us
Saudi Arabia to flood the market with crude oil at a time when demand is in doldrums amid coronavirus pandemic.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293730/sand-massive-supply-demand-imbalance-upon-us/
ECSA: Maritime-Specific Rescue and Recovery Plan Is Urgently Needed
ECSA stressed that more sector-specific actions are needed to save the European shipping industry.
Thousands of Cruiseship Crew Members Stranded at Sea
Thousands of passengers and seafarers employed on cruise ships are still stranded at sea.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293740/thousands-of-cruiseship-crew-members-stranded-at-sea/
World’s Largest Containership to Start Trading at the End of April
The delivery of 24,000 TEU containerships to HMM will not be delayed.
European Shipyards, Equipment Manufacturers Call for EU Protection from Covid-19 Crisis
SEA Europe: Europe risks to lose its strategic maritime technology sector to Asia.