by Satzuma-Creative | Jun 3, 2020 | SeaFirst
Vessel owners, operators and charterers reacting to a sharp reduction in demand due to COVID-19 are soon to face an additional operational challenge in the form of accelerated hull fouling as more and more vessels lie idle at anchor or provide floating storage for...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jun 3, 2020 | SeaFirst
ABS has published the ABS Guide to Wind-Assisted Propulsion System Installation, providing class safety standards when installing wind-assisted systems. The Guide is applicable to two leading wind-assisted propulsion technologies: Flettner rotors and wing sails,...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jun 2, 2020 | News, SeaFirst
A&P Group has deployed a strict programme of Covid-19 measures to ensure it can maintain its support to the maritime community as it emerges from the pandemic. Over the last eight weeks, A&P has deployed a number of stringent measures at all three of its UK...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jun 2, 2020 | Opinion, SeaFirst
Over the last weeks, many companies may have issued or received force majeure notices suspending performance where permitted by force majeure clauses in the relevant contracts based on the COVID-19 outbreak. As the crisis continues with deepening business disruption,...
by Satzuma-Creative | Jun 2, 2020 | News, SeaFirst
“Multimarine Shipyards has been fully operational during the COVID-19 lockdown,” says Pavlos Phokas, Commercial Director at the yard. . During the period between March-April-May, Multimarine completed three important drydocking projects (Bourbon Diamond, Nor Naomi,...