Observing ton miles for the Capesize fleet, data shows that whilst demand has dropped, it’s not as low as what we have observed in the past 12 months.

Global multi-sector industry coalition SEA-LNG announced the results of its latest independent investment study, which highlights the commercial benefits of LNG as a marine fuel for a newbuild 210K DWT Ore Carrier sailing from Australia to China.
 

The impact of the Coronavirus on shipping is being experienced differently across the sectors, says Dr Adam Kent, Managing Director, MSI.

At the European Union (EU) Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting in Brussels this morning, it was announced that the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is now considered “white-listed” by the ECOFIN.

Maritime Safety Administration of the People’s Republic of China will commence to issue new version Seafarer’s Passport of the People’s Republic of China and cease the issuance of the old version from 20 December, 2019.

After concerning reports earlier in the year, the latest Seafarers Happiness Index report has shown a marked improvement in happiness levels amongst seafarers across all sectors of the industry.