Pacific Basin will pause its fleet expansion plans amid the ongoing market uncertainty caused by the pandemic.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293902/pacific-basin-puts-the-breaks-on-fleet-growth-plans/
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German Gas Carrier Grounded due to Underdeveloped ECDIS
A German gas carrier grounded off Indonesia in 2018 due to the not fully developed ECDIS, a report shows.
Watch: ULCV Crashes into a Crane at Busan Port
Ultra large containership Milano Bridge toppled a crane at a container terminal in the Port of Busan.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293856/watch-ulcv-crashes-into-a-crane-at-busan-port/
Stena Line to Furlough 600, Lay Off 150 Workers due to COVID-19
The cost cutting measures are being announced on the back of a major drop in demand.
Okeanis Eco Tankers Secures Work for VLCC
Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. inks time charter contract for one of its VLCC vessels.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293792/okeanis-eco-tankers-secures-work-for-vlcc/
USCG Medevacs Crewman from Yang Ming Boxship
An injured crew member of a Taiwan-flagged containership was medevaced off Francisco Bay.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293786/uscg-medevacs-crewman-from-yang-ming-boxship/
UAE to Ease Restrictions on Crew Changes
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to gradually lift the restrictions on crew changes enabling seafarers stuck in UAE to return to their homes. The move is being announced in the wake of…
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293785/uae-to-ease-restrictions-on-crew-changes/
Venezuelan Patrol Boat Sinks after Attacking Cruise Ship
A Venezuelan patrol boat sank after allegedly ramming an expedition cruise ship off Venezuela.
Coral Princess Starts Disembarking Passengers in Miami, 3 Deaths Confirmed
Passengers have started to disembark Coral Princess after the cruise ship finally docked at the Port of Miami on April 4.
Evergreen Orders 1,800 Star Cool Reefers from Maersk Container Industry
Evergreen Marine Corp. has ordered 1,800 Star Cool reefers from Maersk Container Industry.