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Captain Aboard MV Feng De Hai Dies Of Covid19
A ship Captain aboard COSCO bulk carrier FENG DE HAI has been confirmed dead .
Though the identity of Captain is yet unknown but it was gathered that he died of the dreaded Coronavirus.
The vessel arrived at Istanbul anchorage Marmara…
ITF Tasks Flag States To Take Responsibilities Of Seafarers,Dockers Regardless Of Nationality
The International Transport Workers Federation ITF, has urged all flag states and flags of convenience to take proper responsibility for the health and wellbeing of all workers and passengers onboard their vessels when there are cases of…
Italian Ports Fully Operational Despite Spread Of Coronavirus…….. Association
Italian Port Association has said that operations in the nation's seaports are carried out with adequate measures.
The operators said "In complete compliance with the measures adopted by the Italian Government, having the primary…
Hapag-Llyod Predicts Difficult Year 2020,Sets For Fleet Adjustment
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, German shipping major Hapag-Lloyd expects a difficult year ahead that would result in necessary fleet adjustments and lower earnings.
As World Maritime News earlier reported, 2019 was a very good year for…
South Africa Dismisses COVID-19 Cases Onboard Corona Bulker
The South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has confirmed that test results from the seafarer suspected to be the first cases of COVID-19 in the nation's seaport have all come back negative.
Earlier this week, a crew…
Maersk Line Suspends Crew Changes For Four Weeks Over COVID-19 Pandemic
The world’s largest container line Maersk Line has suspended crew changes for all of its operated ships amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In an emailed statement, A.P. Moller – Maersk said Maersk crew changes will be suspended for four…
Seafarers Hit By Coronavirus Onboard Bulk Carrier ” MV Corona”
Authorities in South Africa have quarantined its first cargo vessel, a dry bulk carrier with the unfortunate name of MV Corona, after one sailor contracted Covid-19 and another crewmember has gone into self-isolation.
The ship is being…
AISSOT Terminates VLCC Charters With Capital Ship Management
Greek owner Evangelos Marinakis-controlled Capital Ship Management has announced that Iraqi operator Al Iraqia Shipping Services and Oil Trading (AISSOT) has terminated long-term charters of six VLCCs with the company and redelivered the…
Uk To Investigate Car Carrier Cartel , Fingers Japan Big Three
The UK has concluded plans to pursue its own investigation into car carrier cartel behaviour, following on from other similar enquiries in Europe, the US, South Africa and Australia.
Japan’s big three lines, MOL, K Line, NYK, along with…
13 Crew Members Missing ,As Cargo Ship Collides With Japanese Trawler
A Belize-registered cargo ship has sunk off the village of Rokkasho in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after colliding with a Japanese fishing boat, leaving 13 crew members missing.
Around 10:15 p.m. Saturday (1:15 p.m. GMT), the…