27 JULY 2024 After seeking to challenge a finding by the U.S. Labor Department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the U.S. division, Maersk Line, Limited, has agreed to change its safety reporting policies, advise its seafarers of their rights under the Seaman’s Protection Act, and compensate a terminated seafarer for lost wages …
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TYPHOON HITS TAIWAN: 6 CREW MISSING, 3 RESCUED, MULTIPLE VESSELS GROUNDED
26 JULY 2024 The strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years has left multiple vessels in distress with six crewmembers from a small cargo ship registered in Tanzania missing while three others were found along the coast. One of Oldendorff’s bulkers briefly reported it was in distress while other …
Read More »SALVAGE TEAM SURVEYS FIRE-DAMAGED HAFNIA PRODUCT TANKER
25 JULY 2024 Hafnia is working with the officials in Malaysia and Singapore to develop a salvage plan for its heavily damaged product tanker Hafnia Nile. Initial surveys they reported have revealed a “localized seepage,” with the company telling the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore that there are light …
Read More »THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL TWIN TECHNOLOGY ON MODERN FLEET MANAGEMENT
24 JULY 2024 Digital twin technology is revolutionizing the maritime industry, offering real-time insights and predictive analytics for fleet management. With the ability to simulate various scenarios, it helps in reducing operational costs and enhancing safety measures. This technology is becoming increasingly vital in navigating the complexities of contemporary maritime …
Read More »RECORD GROWTH IN CONTAINER SHIP FLEET CAPACITY, BIMCO REPORTS
22 JULY 2024 The container ship fleet’s capacity has surged by 1.6 million TEU since the beginning of the year and has seen an 11% year-over-year increase to 29.5 million TEU, marking the fastest growth in 15 years, according to Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. In the first …
Read More »WORLD’S POPULATION TO HIT PEAK IN 60 YEARS THEN FALL, RESEARCHERS SAY
20 JULY 2024 Earth’s population will peak in the mid-2080s at around 10.3 billion people, then drop slightly to a level much lower than anticipated a decade ago, the United Nations said. The current population of 8.2 billion people will rise to that maximum over the next 60 years, then …
Read More »HUMANS CAN GET PREGNANT THROUGH BIZARRE WAYS. HERE ARE 4 OF THEM.
21 JULY 2024 Unless you skipped sex ed class, you probably have at least a basic understanding of how babies are made. An egg (ovum) needs to be fertilised by sperm during a precise window in the menstrual cycle for life to happen. Sexual intercourse provides optimal conditions for reproduction. …
Read More »EATING 30% LESS OF ONE TYPE OF MEAT COULD PREVENT FUTURE TYPE 2 DIABETES
19 JULY 2024 Hotdogs are iconic elements of American food culture, and while they bring joy to many, emerging evidence suggests processed meats are also linked to several of the nation’s leading diseases. According to recent estimates, the average American should take extra care to limit their intake of processed …
Read More »TANKER REVERSES COURSE AFTER BEING DAMAGED IN HOUTHI ATTACK
18 JULY 2024 The Greek-owned crude oil tanker Chios Lion (107,525 dwt) reversed course in the Red Sea to leave the danger zone with reports the vessel was possibly leaking oil after a Houthi attack. Today, the Houthis also released a video of the attack saying the tanker which was …
Read More »NOT ‘JUST SUMMER’. DEADLY HEAT WAVES IN 2024 ARE THE TOLL OF CLIMATE CHANGE
18 JULY 2024 Less than a month into summer 2024, the vast majority of the US population has already experienced an extreme heat wave. Millions of people were under heat warnings across the western US in early July or sweating through humid heat in the East. Death Valley hit a …
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