New Dry Bulk Management Standard launched to improve dry bulk vessel and fleet safety
New programme to ensure the highest levels of safety, security and environmental excellence in the dry bulk sector.
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IMO urges keyworker exemptions for crew changes and repatriations
IMO has echoed shipping industry calls for governments to keep shipping and supply chains open and grant special travel exemptions to seafarers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Liebherr heavy lift crane installation near to completion:
Liebherr’s maritime manufacturing plant in Rostock has achieved the next milestone in its outstanding heavy lift project.
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IMO invites use of industry recommendations to facilitate trade
BIMCO, ICS and other industry partners have teamed up and presented the IMO with a list of recommendations for governments and relevant national authorities on the facilitation of maritime trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diana Shipping announces direct continuation of time charter contract with Cargill
Diana Shipping Inc. has recently announced that it has entered into a time charter with Cargill International S.A. for the m/v Myrto.
Port of Antwerp confirms supply chain is still working
The Port of Antwerp COVID-19 Taskforce confirms that the port continues to work as an essential link for the supply of Belgium and a large part of Europe.
Synergy Group calls for collective action on shipping’s coronavirus crewing crisis
The organisation of collective crew changes at key hub ports by ship managers and owners has the potential to solve the seafarer welfare crisis currently threatening global supply chains.
Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract for m/v P. S. Palios
Diana Shipping Inc. has entered into a time charter contract with C Transport Maritime Ltd, Bermuda.
Panama Canal adopts measures to guarantee sustained operation amid COVID-19
Following the mandatory countrywide lockdown announced by the Panamanian government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Panama Canal has adopted new measures to guarantee the continuity of its operation.
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Diana Shipping Inc. announces time charter contract
Diana Shipping Inc. has announced a time charter contract with SwissMarine Pte Ltd, Singapore, for one of its post-panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Amphitrite.
Massive expansion of testing and protections needed to protect supply chains
The British Ports Association is calling on the UK government to broaden the scope of testing and ensure that those working to keep the country supplied with imported food, energy and medicines are protected.
Coronavirus poses major challenges for seafarers on merchant ships
INTERCARGO has released a statement on how the increasing restrictions imposed by port states as a result of the coronavirus poses major challenges to seafarers on merchant ships.
Jotun uses I-Tech’s antifouling active agent in new marine paint products
Norwegian paint-manufacturer Jotun has commercialised two new marine paint products containing I-Tech’s antifouling active agent Selektope.
Bulkmatic acquires Paris Transport Inc.
Bulkmatic has acquired Paris Transport, adding capacity in central Illinois and Indianapolis for dry bulk shipments.
UK Major Ports comments on coronavirus impact
UK Major Ports has commented on the coronavirus impact and government emergency powers.