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COSCO supertanker in distress off South Africa, Indian ocean
Supertanker YUAN HUA HU encountered unidentified problems late May 25 NE of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, while en route from Singapore to Angola. The ship headed for nearest port, Port St Johns, and reached it in the afternoon May 27, understood under tow. She was anchored, and as of 1830 UTC May 27, remained at anchor. SAR tug SMIT SIYANDA is on standby at VLCC side, big ocean going tug is steaming from Cape Town to tow disabled tanker to unnamed port. No other details available at the moment. Crew reported safe, so probably tanker is troubled with mechanical breakdown.Posted On:28-May-2020
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GTMaritime launches customisable news service to support crew welfare
UK-based marine communications specialist GTMaritime is introducing a fully-customisable news distribution service for vessel owners and operators helping them keep their crews up-to-date on events unfolding in their home countries as well as offering a selection of lighter content to help maintain morale.
Specifically designed for the marine environment, GTNews4Crew can be configured according to the nationalities and interests of a vessel s crew. News channels can be selected based on language preferences to ensure articles delivered to vessels are both relevant and relatable. News is available in 20 languages, including those of the major seafarer nations, such as Indian, Filipino, and RussianPosted On:28-May-2020
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Ships in Quarantine as Brazil Struggles With COVID-19.
The shipping industry continues to find itself caught in Brazil s struggles with the COVID-19 virus. The ports, which are vital to Brazil s economy, are being challenged to manage operations with several ships being quarantined as the country s health officials attempt to stop the spread of the virus.
Brazil was the first of the South American countries to report cases of the virus in February and continues to have the highest number of cases in the region.Posted On:28-May-2020
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More than 80% of coronavirus patients on a cruise ship did not have any symptoms, new study says.
More than 80% of the passengers and crew infected with coronavirus on an expedition cruise ship did not show any symptoms, raising questions about the true prevalence of "silent" infections, according to a peer-reviewed study published Wednesday in Thorax.
The three researchers said their findings emphasize the need for accurate global data on the number of people, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, who have been infected with the coronavirus.Posted On:28-May-2020
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Ince partners with Sailors Society to champion seafarers as "key workers of the sea" supporting global supply chain
Ince, the international legal and professional services firm, has partnered with global maritime welfare charity Sailors Society, one of the largest seafarers support charities in the world, to raise awareness for the plight of seafarers. Dubbed the "key workers of the sea", seafarers are particularly exposed to the effects of the Coronavirus outbreak.
Ince s Senior Partner Julian Clark, who was previously a professional musician, has donated a track, From the Sea I ll Come Home , to Sailors Society, in order to raise both awareness and funds for those in peril at sea.Posted On:28-May-2020
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