04 AUG 2025 In an unexpected twist in the fight against cancer, humble kitchen bacteria and a plant best known for sweetening tea could one day help in treating one of humanity’s deadliest diseases, new research suggests. A group of scientists in Japan has discovered that fermented stevia, a plant …
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OUTBREAK OF CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS POSES GLOBAL RISK, WARNS WHO
03 AUG 2025 The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted …
Read More »PHILIPPINES AND COSMOSHIP CALL FOR RELEASE OF CREW AFTER HOUTHI VIDEO
02 AUG 2025 Following the release of a video by the Houthis parading and interviewing crewmembers from the bulker Eternity C in front of cameras, government officials in the Philippines immediately called for support from other countries to gain the release of the individuals. Cosmoship Management, which was managing the …
Read More »HOUTHIS RENEW THREATS TO ISRAELI SHIPPING, PUT ETERNITY C CAPTIVES ON VIDEO
01 AUG 2025 Citing what it called “rapid developments,” the Houthis announced a renewed escalation of their blockade against ships and shipping companies supporting Israel. Hours after releasing its latest threats, the group released a six-minute propaganda video with the crew from the Eternity C dry bulk carrier, which the …
Read More »TANKER TURNS AWAY FROM INDIAN REFINERY AS SANCTIONS CREATE PRESSURE
28 JULY 2025 Media reports are highlighting the likely first impact from the European Union’s move last Friday (July 18) to further expand the sanctions on the Russian energy industry. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had commented that the goal was to continue to increase the …
Read More »CAPTAIN OF LOST VOLGONEFT TANKER HAD EXPIRED LICENSE RUSSIA SAYS IN COURT
31 JULY 2025 Russia’s state environmental organization, Rosprirodnadzor, alleged in court this week that the operator of the two tankers that were lost in December 2024 had multiple violations. The latest accusations of expired licenses came as the environmental watchdog is seeking further compensation and actions from the tanker operator …
Read More »BEYOND THE AI HYPE: WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS IN MARITIME OPERATIONS
30 JULY 2025 AI has swiftly become one of the most widely discussed yet misunderstood topics in the maritime industry. As digital tools gain traction, many companies now label their products as AI-powered, but not all AI is created equally. The term spans a wide range of capabilities, from traditional …
Read More »CHINESE CARRIER WITH RED SEA HISTORY NOW PLANS A RUSSIAN ARCTIC ROUTE
29 JULY 2025 A Chinese niche carrier that popped up in the Mideast market last year has reportedly added a container service from China to Europe via the Northern Sea Route – the Russian-controlled waterway north of Siberia. Sea Legend Shipping is a Chinese-controlled, Singapore-based line that emerged during the …
Read More »CSSC COMPLETES CONVERSION OF AGING BULKER INTO AQUACULTURE VESSEL
27 JULY 2025 China celebrated the re-delivery of the world’s largest ocean-going aquaculture vessel, Zhe Dai Yu Yang 60001 (Senhai Pioneer), on July 20 in its quest to develop new resources for food development. The project was unique as it is the first time a large ocean vessel was converted to …
Read More »LIVESTOCK CARRIER DETAINED AND RELEASED AFTER SAILING NEAR YEMEN
26 JULY 2025 A small livestock carrier was confronted and briefly detained as it was sailing near the Yemeni coast on July 24. The situation remains unclear, but security services are speculating it might have been intercepted by locals because of the position of the vessel instead of an attack …
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