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/
South & Central Asia
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/
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.
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/
Shin Kurushima Dockyard Gets ClassNK AiP for LNG-Fueled Chemical Tanker Design
ClassNK grants AiP to Shin Kurushima Dockyard for a concept design of 49,000 dwt LNG-fueled chemical tanker.
ONE Issues Its 1st Electronic Bill of Lading
ONE handles its first ever electronic Bill of Lading.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/293725/one-issues-its-1st-electronic-bill-of-lading/