17 JAN 2019 Haemochromatosis – an ‘iron overload’ disorder – is considered to be a relatively rare condition caused by a surprisingly common gene. But new research suggests we might have been mistaking its true impact for common signs of aging. If true, this would mean we already have ways to …
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An alliance of global companies has launched a new organization to advance solutions to eliminate plastic waste in the environment, especially in the ocean. The cross value chain Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW), currently made up of nearly 30 member companies, has committed over $1 billion with the goal …
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16 jan 2019 The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has predicted that the effects of the sulfur cap on crude oil and petroleum product markets will be most acute in 2020 and will diminish over time. Set to go into effect January 1, 2020, the new IMO regulations limit the …
Read More »16 jan 2019 The human rights charity Justice Upheld has launched a petition calling for action to help 40 seafarers abandoned in UAE waters. The British charity is instructed by the international crews comprising of Indian, Sudanese, Tanzanian, Eritreans, Filipino and Ethiopian migrant workers on board various ships owned by Elite Way …
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15 JAN 2019 ReCAAP ISC has released its 2018 annual report highlighting that reported piracy incidents in Asia decreased 25 percent year-on-year last year. There were 76 incidents of piracy and armed robbery reported in Asia between January to December 2018, comprising 62 actual incidents and 14 attempted incidents. This …
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15 JAN 2019 Every year 62.7 trillion ton-miles of cargo are transported around the world, and looking to the future, the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the World Maritime University (WMU) have released the first ever, independent and comprehensive assessment of how automation will affect the future of work …
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