Maritime News

Bunker Industry To Shrink by 10% Due To COVID-19 and Low Oil Prices

  • Coronavirus pandemic and oil price collapse is set to negatively affect the marine industry.
  • The collapse could contract by at least 10% year on year.
  • There is a narrowing spread between VLSFO and HSFO.
  • The tight HSFO supply is a concern for shipowners planning to install scrubbers.
  • Singapore 380 CST HSFO cargo was at a discount of $327.47/mt.
  • NYMEX April WTI moved $3.01/b higher on the day to $23.38/b.
  • IMO’s global low sulfur mandate will actually lead to a surge in the emissions of a super...

http://mfame.guru/bunker-industry-to-shrink-by-10-due-to-covid-19-and-low-oil-prices/

ABB Awarded Cybersecurity Verification From DNV GL

™
  • ABB has been awarded cybersecurity verification from classification society DNV GL.
  • ABB is first to achieve system compliance under DNV GL’s framework for integrated cybersecurity.
  • Cybersecurity management processes will continue during the ship’s operations.
  • Vessels are fitted with integrated automation systems and digital solutions.
  • DNV GL’s Integrated Cyber Security Dependent Systems verification establishes a framework.
  • It addresses cybersecurity levels during construction and operations.
  • T...

http://mfame.guru/abb-awarded-cybersecurity-verification-from-dnv-gl/

Soil Investigation Work Underway at the Tuas Region of Singapore

Marine Soil Investigation works have been scheduled on the Western part of Singapore –  Tuas Bay and Tuas Basin

Date: With effect from 24 March 2020 to 23 September 2020.

Location: At Tuas Bay and Tuas Basin, at the following coordinates.

Details of the project
  • A jack-up barge with a rotary drilling rig will be used to carry out the soil investigation work.
  • Movement of the jack-up barge will be assisted by tug and during daylight hours only.
  • The jack-up barge will be held in place by steel legs...

http://mfame.guru/soil-investigation-work-scheduled-in-the-tuas-region-of-singapore/

Ships Urged To Cut Carbon Emissions by 80% Before 2030

  • A new proposal instructs ships to begin meeting annual carbon intensity cuts in 2023.
  • It aims to bring down carbon emissions by at least 80% by 2030 compared with 2008.
  • IMO to launch an aggressive plan for a short-term emissions measure for the shipping industry.
  • Vessels must attain this target to achieve shipping’s full decarbonization by 2034.
  • Ships can reduce speed, use energy-saving methods or switch to zero-carbon fuels.
  • Ships must comply with three-year cycles to provide shipowners with...

http://mfame.guru/ships-urged-to-cut-carbon-emissions-by-80-before-2030/

Virologist And Team Develop Antibody Test for Coronavirus!

  • RNA-based diagnostic tests now being given by the tens of thousands are not the solution.
  • Scientists need to test a person’s blood for antibodies for new SARS-CoV-2.
  • The tests can detect active infections, and find whether the person has been infected in the past.
  • The body retains antibodies against pathogens it has already overcome.
  • Florian Krammer from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and his colleagues described a SARS-CoV-2 antibody test they have developed.
  • They issued directions...

http://mfame.guru/virologist-and-team-develop-antibody-test-for-coronavirus/

Contact! Don’t Hesitate!, Says Sailors Society To Tackle COVID19 Seafarers Issue

In a major development, the International Maritime Charity Sailors’ Society announced that they are halting operations in all 90 ports, beginning for two weeks, in the light of the increased spread of the COVID19 virus and the World Health Organization (WHO) activating an international state of emergency, reports Safety4Sea

The society is now offering to seafarers virtual chaplaincy as it stops its port activities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digital Technology for Operations

The Charity...

https://mfame.guru/contact-dont-hesitate-says-sailors-society-to-tackle-covid19-seafarers-issue/

[FAQ] How To Detect Coronavirus Ill-Travellers?

WHO has released a document that aims to provide advice on the detection and management of ill travellers suspected of COVID-19 infection, at international airports, ports and ground crossings, says a press release published on their website.

Handling affected travellers

It includes the following measures;

1)Detection of ill travellers;

2) Interview of ill travellers for COVID-19;

3) Reporting of alerts of ill travellers with suspected COVID-19 infection and

4) Isolation, initial case management and...

http://mfame.guru/faq-how-to-detect-coronavirus-ill-travellers/

Strict Guidelines, Financial Assistance To Prevent COVID19 Shipping Collapse?

Images to show on the screens at NorShipping. Images have been edited for use in bigger landscape and in PPT size. This image is used in the Oceanic Awakening campaign.

In a major development, ECSA and the European Transport Worker’s Federation (ETF) has issued a joint letter addressing the EU to express their compassion with all people being struck by the recent developments, reports Safety4Sea

The feeling of doubt around the COVID-19 worst disruptions in the shipping industry, led them to do...

http://mfame.guru/strict-guidelines-financial-assistance-to-prevent-covid19-shipping-collapse/

+ More
Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon
By subscribing, you agree with our privacy policy and our terms of service.