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Ship Inspectors Conduct Virtual Inspections of Oil Tankers During Pandemic

Ship assessors are resorting to virtual inspections of oil tankers to keep vessels afloat, as the coronavirus pandemic makes physical visits to check for seaworthiness tougher and a slump in fuel demand increases the need for ships as storage. Oil …

Roundup: Nations Stepping Up Scrutiny of Vessels, Trains Shipping from China

Vessels and trains coming from China are in focus as nations take steps to halt the spread of a deadly coronavirus that originated in the world’s second-biggest economy. Here’s a roundup of some of the latest efforts by authorities globally, …

Shipping Losses Fall to Lowest in 10 Years as Technology Drives Safety

Large shipping losses have declined by 50 percent over the past decade and last year saw the lowest number of losses in the past 10 years. The favorable loss trend has been largely driven by improved safety, according to Allianz …