A German gas carrier grounded off Indonesia in 2018 due to the not fully developed ECDIS, a report shows.
South & Central Asia
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/
AET Secures Charter Deal with Total for Two LNG-Fueled VLCCs
AET secures time charter of two LNG dual-fuel VLCCs with Total subsidiary.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293885/aet-secures-charter-deal-for-two-lng-dual-fuel-vlccs/
Pacific Basin Puts the Breaks on Fleet Growth Plans
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/
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.
Worst Case Scenario Could Bring About USD 23 Bn Loss for Carriers
The economic impact of the push to adapt to the demand drop is yet to be seen as things develop.
Workers at Haldia Port Suspend Dry Bulk Ops after COVID-19 Case
Workers at Haldia Port suspended dry bulk vessel operations after confirmed COVID-19 case.
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/
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/
New Cluster of Coronavirus Cases Emerges at Keppel Shipyard
A new cluster of coronavirus infected people has been identified at Singapore-based Keppel Shipyard.