Knud E. Hansen introduces sanitized expedition ship design

Danish naval architectural consultancy Knud E. Hansen’s latest design is a 150 meter expedition cruise vessel that can accommodate up to 400 passengers and has a range of approximately 6,500 nautical miles.

Hong Kong aims to be global crew change hub

BIMCO reports that, following several discussions with the Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA), the administration in Hong Kong is allowing conditional but unrestricted crew change in Hong Kong. According to information provided

Genco bulker completes first full crew change under Singapore COVID-19 protocols

New York City headquartered dry bulk specialist Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) reports that its 180,032 dwt Genco Liberty has completed the first full crew change to be carried out under

COVID-19: Damen introduces 24/7 disinfection service for ships

Damen Shiprepair Harbor & Voyage (DSHV), the mobile ship repair squad of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, has announced the creation of a 24/7 covid-19 disinfection service for ships. DSHV has sought to

DNV GL launches new certification in infection prevention for the maritime industry

While DNV GL may be best known as a maritime classification society, it provides certification services across a broad range of industries, notably including healthcare. Now it is drawing on its healthcare

VIDEO: Greenbrier delivers 204,000 barrel ATB barge to OSG

Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE: OSG) reports that it has received delivery of the OSG 204, a 204,000 barrel capacity ATB tank barge from Greenbrier Marine a division of the Greenbrier Companies

BB Riverboats resumes cruises

After being closed since March 16 because of COVID-19 restrictions, BB Riverboats resumed its sternwheeler cruises on the Ohio River on Memorial Day weekend — with discounted rates and social-distancing policies in

ClassNK lists flag state guidances on COVID-19

ClassNK says that in response to the spread of COVID-19, it has been making every effort to provide support to all those who may miss due dates for surveys/audits due to force

MM&P: Crews of five U.S.-flag containerships trapped by crew change breakdown

The International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) says that crews of five U.S.-flag containerships are among the thousands of seafarers essentially being held hostage aboard their vessels because of the

ICS issues updated COVID-19 health guidance

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued updated health guidance for the global shipping industry to ensure ship operators and crew can safely deal with seafarers struggling with medical conditions during

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