Event: Militant threats Date and Time: 18 June 2020 Location: Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Description: A group of ex-militants called the Niger Delta Volunteers have issued a … [Read more...] about Security alert – Militant Threat / Nigeria
Crew on board cargo ship that docked at Tuticorin Port found to be Covid-19 positive
A Filipino crew on board ‘Bulk Carina’, a bulk carrier which docked at VO Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOCPT) on June 15, was found to be coronavirus positive, the first such instance involving crew on a … [Read more...] about Crew on board cargo ship that docked at Tuticorin Port found to be Covid-19 positive
Steep fall in demand for Vehicle Carriers
Demand for Vehicle Carriers is down significantly since the onset of COVID-19. This article will look at how much demand has fallen, both globally and across some of the main trades, if there are any … [Read more...] about Steep fall in demand for Vehicle Carriers
Indian Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revives debate on flagging ships in India
The Indian Shipping Ministry led by Mansukh Mandaviya is enticing global shipowners to flag their ships in India, reviving a much debated topic that has often lost steam over the lack of a level … [Read more...] about Indian Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya revives debate on flagging ships in India
ITF message to seafarers: Enough is enough, crew change now
Seafarers, we know that you, your loved ones, and your friends have had enough. You have the right to return home. While many countries have slowly started to ease coronavirus pandemic … [Read more...] about ITF message to seafarers: Enough is enough, crew change now