The Ever Given, stuck in the Suez Canal for six days in March, finally berthed at the Port of Rotterdam on Thursday.
The saga of the Ever Given moves to its next chapter as the container ship that captured the world’s attention when it became wedged between the banks of the Suez Canal in March is released from custody in Egypt to resume its voyage to the Netherlands.
Shipowner associations ask, “What are we waiting for?” to accelerate research and development for zero-emission shipping technologies and fuels.
The ICS hopes its Seafarer Vaccination Roadmap will create vaccine hubs in various ports.
Crews stranded during the pandemic have garnered media attention — “and that’s a good thing”
International organizations calling for show of solidarity as well as recognition of COVID-19 as occupational disease.
American Association of Port Authorities and Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association among organizations canceling meetings.
Ships found carrying noncompliant fuel risk detention, monetary penalties.
Organizations representing 90% for the world’s merchant fleet have proposed spending $5 billion on research to reduce or eliminate carbon emissions.
Shipowner organizations are expressing concern about proposed modification of tolls at the Panama Canal on Jan. 1 and are asking for it be postponed until June 2020.
