Source-South China Morning post. They man the merchant ships that keep global trade flowing, but coronavirus restrictions mean thousands of seafarers are unable to return home. After months at sea, … [Read more...] about “Prisoners at sea’: stuck on board cargo ships, crews find their mental well-being under threat
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Drug Bust: Half a ton of cocaine found in cargo hold of bulk carrier in Hamburg
German police boarded and searched Montenegro bulk carrier BUDVA in the morning May 2, when the ship arrived at Hamburg. Half a ton of cocaine was found hidden in what was described as “cargo area” – … [Read more...] about Drug Bust: Half a ton of cocaine found in cargo hold of bulk carrier in Hamburg
First 100 days of operation on VLSFO – LUKOIL shares lubricant experience.
SOURCE: LUKOIL After 100 days of VLSFO operation, LUKOIL Marine Lubricants is sharing recent experience on VLSFO operation with NAVIGO MCL Extra (40BN). This draws on learnings over the past few … [Read more...] about First 100 days of operation on VLSFO – LUKOIL shares lubricant experience.
By May 15, almost 150,000 seafarers are in need of crew change.
New data compiled by the International Chamber of Shipping ICS and the International Maritime Employers’ Council (IMEC) has found that 150,000 seafarers are in need of crew change by 15 May. This … [Read more...] about By May 15, almost 150,000 seafarers are in need of crew change.
Pirates kidnap 10 crew from bunkers tanker off Nigeria
Ten seafarers are reported to have been kidnapped by pirates from the product tanker Vemahope off Nigeria. An unknown number of pirates in speedboat are reported to have boarded the 6,152 dwt … [Read more...] about Pirates kidnap 10 crew from bunkers tanker off Nigeria
