China revises law on the prevention and control of environmental pollution by solid waste

People's Republic of China revised its Law on the Prevention and Control of Environmental Pollution by Solid Wastes (previously revised in 2015) which comes into effect on September 1 2020.

Posidonia 2020 officially cancelled

Posidonia 2020 announced their official cancellation. The major shipping event was originally planned for June 2020 and was subsequently postponed to October 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

EU supports 19 green maritime projects

The European Union is supporting Member States’ shift to greener fuels for transport with new funding commitments.

Cyber attacks on maritime OT systems increased 900% in last three years

Cyber-attacks on the maritime industry’s operational technology (OT) systems have increased by 900% over the last three years with the number of reported incidents set to reach record volumes by year end, latest data by cyber security firm Naval Dome reveals.

Holland Shipyards Group delivers 1st new hybrid ferry to Germany’s SFK

On 14 July, ship designer and builder Holland Shipyards Group handed over a newbuild hybrid ferry named Gaarden to Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK) in Germany.

Coronavirus delays construction of world’s largest cruise ship

The construction of the new Oasis-class cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, by French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique has been delayed due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the shipbuilder’s operation, Royal Caribbean said in an update.

China to work on smart ships and maritime environmental protection

China's Maritime Safety Administration signed a deal with the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) to cooperate in sectors of smart ships and maritime environmental protection.

ITF: 600,000 seafarers impacted by crew change crisis

The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) estimates that there are now approximately 300,000 seafarers trapped working aboard ships due to the crew change crisis caused Covid-19 border and travel restrictions, and an equal number of unemployed seafarers waiting to join them who are ashore.

Pakistan National Shipping shelves plan for offshore storages

As several countries are struggling to buy cheaper oil amid a drastic plunge in demand due to the coronavirus fuelled lockdowns, Pakistan’s attempts to take advantage of the slump in oil prices have failed due to lack of strategic storages in the country.

World’s Largest Containership Departs China with Record Load

South Korean shipping line HMM said its new HMM Algeciras departed the Port of Yantian on May 8 bound for Rotterdam with 19,621 TEUs loaded on board.