Class societies report uptick in use of remote surveys

The impact of coronavirus-related restrictions on access to ships has helped accelerate shipowners’ use of classification society remote survey services. Today, ABS reported that it is expanding its remote survey options for

Port State Control MoUs give guidance on enforcement during COVID-19 outbreak

The Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control have each given guidance to their member agencies on dealing with the impact of the coronavirus on ships’ abilities

WETA seeks emergency funding to maintain disaster response capabilities

The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), which operates the San Francisco Bay Ferry service, is seeking $4 million of emergency funding from regional, state and federal sources. The

More COVID-19 cases at major U.S. shipyards

On March 23 we reported that an employee of Huntington Ingalls Industries Ingalls Shipbuilding division had tested positive for the coronavirus. Yesterday, Ingalls said that it had been notified of an additional

Panama Canal adopts measures to guarantee sustained operations

Following a mandatory countrywide lockdown announced by the Panamanian Government to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the Panama Canal Authority has adopted new measures today to guarantee the continuity of its operation and

VIDEO: ISWAN gives seafarers guidance on managing mental health during COVID-19 restrictions

With seafarers unable to leave vessels for crew changes or unable to travel back to their home countries, the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has launched a new video featuring

Diana Shipping chairman and CEO tests positive for coronavirus

In a filing with the SEC, Athens-headquartered dry bulk operator Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX) reports that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Simeon Palios, has tested positive for the novel COVID-19 virus.

BIMCO issues COVID-19 guidelines for office spaces

To assist the shoreside of the maritime industry in taking appropriate protective measures at office workplaces, BIMCO is issuing guidelines intended to help shipping companies avoid spreading of the COVID-19 disease at

Marine Log enhances digital edition distribution

As more companies move to remote working, we’re increasing availability of the digital edition of our monthly magazine. The digital edition of Marine Log includes all of the same features, columns, and

Carpenter writes newssom on harbor craft rule

AWO launches COVID-19 resources webpage

The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has launched a dedicated COVID-19 webpage containing information and resources to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus and guide the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge

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