Daily numbers forecast to drop below $10,000 in the near term as cargoes dwindle
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US exporters more likely to misdeclare dangerous cargo says NCB
In a recent survey of US export containers the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) found that 38% of containers had misdeclared cargo, according to a White Paper released by the group on 6 July.
According to the NCB inspections of container cargoes have shown a “high degree of non-compliance,” for containers with declared dangerous goods including a high incidence of poor stowage and securing within containers.
“Last year, NCB conducted 32,387 DG container (dry and tank) inspections in the USA and found...
https://container-news.com/us-exporters-more-likely-to-misdeclare-dangerous-cargo-says-ncb/
Höegh Xiamen declared a `total loss' after fire
P&I may also face substantial liability claim for personal injury to nine firefighters
Hurtigruten aims for full fleet utilisation by September
Norwegian cruiseship and ferry owner reactivating all its laid-up ships for new itineraries
Bangladesh to tighten vessel surveys and update manning requirements
Bangladesh is tightening vessel survey procedure, setting up the class-4 standard of vessels, and updating the manning requirements in a bid to ensure maritime safety and inland waterways. The move was taken after several Bangladesh […]
Vroon lifts the curtain on ‘bubble’ bomb job for PSV
Dutch oil and gas ship leaves comfort zone to dampen noise from detonation of unexploded Second World War munitions
South Korean seafaring unions oppose tighter COVID-19 measures
South Korean seafaring unions have raised objections to the South Korean government’s tightened quarantine measures for all seafarers arriving from overseas, arguing that South Korean seafarers have been unfairly penalised. The Federation of Korean Seafarers’ […]
http://safetyatsea.net/news/2020/south-korean-seafaring-unions-oppose-tighter-covid-19-measures/
MSC joins Smart Maritime Network
In support of digitalization of the shipping industry MSC has joined the Smart Maritime Network
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/msc-joins-smart-maritime-network/
D’Amico sells two of its oldest medium-range tankers
The sale of the two vessels is expected to generate net cash of $16.3m
Saudi Global Ports breaks TEU handling record
Saudi Global Ports (SGP) handled a record 12,691 TEU when the COSCO Shipping Aquarius called at the Port of Dammam on the 24 June 2020, according to PSA International
https://www.porttechnology.org/news/saudi-global-ports-breaks-teu-handling-record/