France’s Bio-UV Group is planning to launch a surface disinfection system capable of killing the coronavirus by the end of May. It will use the same ultra-violet light technology used by the
The Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) began admitting patients from hospitals in New Jersey April 17 in an effort to expand its support of COVID-19 response efforts. New Jersey state
To most marine industry readers ZF is synonymous with marine transmissions, but ZF North America’s operations include automotive seat belt and airbag systems. The company develops and supplies all aspects of an
Nippon Paint Marine reports that its parent, Nippon Paint, and Corning Inc. have developed a special coating to protect workers from picking up viruses from painted surfaces. Though developed specifically for frontline
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is granting a temporary exemption from regulatory requirements relating to the expiration of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWICs). For the duration of this exemption, TSA will extend
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued guidance for shipowners and operators on managing ship and seafarer certificates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Certificates are important for continuing ship operations because they
Gothenburg, Sweden, headquartered Stena RoRo has prepared the design for the conversion of the large vehicle/passenger ferry Stena Saga into a hospital ship with space for 520 patients. It says the conversion
The Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 14-20) noting that, in some instances, disruptions to supply chains and workforce availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic make it difficult
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday extended its No Sail Order for all cruise ships. “We are working with the cruise line industry to address the health and safety
Crowley Maritime Corp. has developed design and operations capabilities for rapid response medical support barges to serve government and commercial providers delivering aid related the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Based on Crowley’s