07 DEC 2024 The DFDS Ro-Ro cargo ship Finlandia Seaways (8,700 dwt) grounded last night, December 5, departing Norway. It quickly became apparent it was no ordinary casualty as the Norwegian military established a security zone and confirmed the vessel was loaded with military equipment being sent to Poland for …
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THERE’S A SURPRISINGLY EASY WAY TO REMOVE MICROPLASTICS FROM DRINKING WATER
06 DEC 2024 Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink. Scientists have recently found a simple and effective means of removing them from water. A team from Guangzhou Medical University and Jinan University in China ran …
Read More »YOUR VISION CAN PREDICT DEMENTIA 12 YEARS BEFORE DIAGNOSIS, STUDY REVEALS
05 DEC 2024 The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline. Our latest study shows that a loss of visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before it is diagnosed. Our …
Read More »SCIENTISTS DISCOVER A SPEECH TRAIT THAT FORESHADOWS COGNITIVE DECLINE
04 DEC 2024 Can you pass me the whatchamacallit? It’s right over there next to the thingamajig. Many of us will experience “lethologica”, or difficulty finding words, in everyday life. And it usually becomes more prominent with age. Frequent difficulty finding the right word can signal changes in the brain …
Read More »UK EXPANDS EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME TO MARITIME SECTOR
03 DEC 2024 The UK is expanding its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to include maritime emissions, marking a transformative step for the shipping industry’s environmental accountability. The expansion will require vessels operating domestic routes to secure allowances for each tonne of carbon emissions, effectively incorporating environmental costs into maritime fuel …
Read More »BULKER REPORTS EXPLOSION IN CARGO HOLDS OFF NORTH CAROLINA COAST
02 DEC 2024 The UK-flagged bulker Anglo Marie Louise (114,727 dwt) has returned to an anchorage off Virginia after reports that the bulker suffered an explosion on November 27. There are no indications of injuries to the crew and the vessel remained seaworthy, although according to the report it has …
Read More »FRONTLINE CEO WARNS OF SHADOW FLEET’S IMPACT ON TANKER MARKET
01 DEC 2024 Frontline plc posted a profit of $60.5 million in the third quarter of 2024 despite challenging market conditions. The tanker shipping giant reported revenues of $490.3 million. The company’s adjusted profit reached $75.4 million, translating to $0.34 per share, missing analysts’ EPS expectations of $0.45. Shareholders will …
Read More »PANAMA LAND BRIDGE: CAN IT SOLVE THE CANAL’S DROUGHT WOES ?
30 NOV 2024 Rising water levels have restored transits through the Panama Canal, but the canal authority is also looking into how a land bridge could move even more cargo across the isthmus. Shipping, however, has not been very keen on this scenario. ACP administrator Ricaurte Vasquez Morales recently unveiled …
Read More »FORGOTTEN BULKER CREW STAGE SIT-IN AFTER YEAR OF DETENTION IN INDIA
29 NOV 2024 After a year in detention, while charges of drug smuggling were being investigated, the 21 crewmembers of the bulker Debi (37,000 dwt) have staged a protest to call attention to their plight. They are demanding action by the Indian authorities to resolve their situation. The vessel which …
Read More »FIRST LIQUID CO2 CARRIER FOR CCS READY FOR DELIVERY IN CHINA
28 NOV 2024 Ceremonies in China last week marked the completion of the world’s first liquified CO2 carrier for a carbon capture and storage operation. The vessel named Northern Pioneer is the first of four being built for a CCS operation set to launch in Norway and receive its first …
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