Three crew members displaying coronavirus symptoms were medevaced from two Royal Caribbean ships.
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Saudi Arabia Buys 8.2 Pct Stake in Carnival Corporation
The Public Investment Fund from Saudi Arabia has taken 8.2 percent stake in Carnival Corporation.
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.
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.
COVID-19 Crisis: 114 Cruise Ships Are in or near US Waters
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, 114 cruise ships, carrying 93,000 crew, are currently in or near US ports and waters.
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/
RMC Starts Building Tallink’s New LNG-Powered Shuttle Ferry despite COVID-19
Rauma Marine Construction has started the production of Tallink’s new shuttle ferry MyStar.
Venezuelan Patrol Boat Sinks after Attacking Cruise Ship
A Venezuelan patrol boat sank after allegedly ramming an expedition cruise ship off Venezuela.
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/
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.