The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made life a lot harder for businesses as well. The uncertainty forces us to do a solid business continuity plan. Here’s how to do it. Having a continuity plan has always been crucial for businesses. The coronavirus pandemic has made it even more important. The business owners have to strategize…
Many ports, ships, squares, and even whole cities look like they are abandoned for good because of the lockdown caused by the coronavirus. Let’s see what they look like now. The Diamond Princess The Diamond Princess cruise ship anchored off the shore of Yokohama, south of Tokyo, forcing an onboard quarantine of 3,700 passengers and…
Since January 1, 2020, IMO member states are expected to fully implement the new global marine fuel sulfur cap. However, the COVID-19 pandemic makes it quite difficult. According to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new regulations which came into force on January 1, 2020, the maximum sulfur content of fuel consumed at sea has to…
While we are all at home, we would like to list 20 movies for those who love the sea. 20 – All Is Lost (IMDB Rating: 6.9) Action, Adventure, Drama After a collision with a shipping container at sea, a resourceful sailor finds himself, despite all efforts to the contrary, staring his mortality in the…
Let’s take a closer look at the latest effects of the coronavirus on the maritime industry. As of April 7th, close to a 1,5 million coronavirus cases have been reported and 75,000 people have lost their lives. This pandemic has been negatively affecting the whole World: The individuals, the governments, the economies including almost all…
The coronavirus outbreak has been spreading very quickly. Let’s take a look at how it affects the shipping industry. The first US coronavirus death has been reported in Washington state last weekend. This means that the virus has now reached 49 counties. According to the World Health Organization, the coronavirus could reach most, “if not…
It’s time to know more about the world’s largest bulk carriers. After talking about the world’s largest container ships, the world’s largest cargo ships, and the world’s largest crane vessels, let’s remember the world’s largest bulk carriers A bulk carrier, also known as a bulker, is a merchant ship designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo,…
After mentioning the world’s largest container ships, it’s time to take a look at the world’s largest cargo ships. A cargo ship is any type of vessel that carries cargo in bulk or packaged form. These vessels include bulk carriers, container ships, oil tankers, LPG tankers, etc. After having talked about the world’s largest containers,…
What are the main concerns, solutions, and trends for the shipping and maritime industries according to the experts? Just like everything else, the maritime industry is constantly evolving. There are many factors that speed up this process, such as digital evolution, technological progress, environmental concerns, so forth and so on. It’s not easy to predict…
Let’s take a look at the world’s largest crane vessels that are used for offshore construction. Crane vessels, also known as crane ships, are very large and powerful ocean-going vehicles. Since they are equipped with huge cranes to handle heavy loads, they are very convenient for offshore construction. Let’s take a look at the 5…