by Satzuma-Creative | Apr 24, 2020 | News, SeaFirst
“All our yards are open – we took that decision based on our proximity to UK trade hubs, ports and harbours,” says Nick Warren, Commercial Director at SMS, in the UK. “A percentage of the workforce has been furloughed, but that’s not for health/risk reasons, that is...
by Satzuma-Creative | Apr 24, 2020 | News, SeaFirst
Davie in Canada is still working and has not had to reduce capacity during the Covid-19 pandemic . When it comes to maintaining worker/client safety, Alex Vicefield, Chairman of Davie Shipbuilding told DryDock; “All the measures one would expect, such as checking...
by Satzuma-Creative | Apr 22, 2020 | SeaFirst
The St Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry (SKANReg) is taking a pragmatic approach to helping shipowners during the Coronavirus pandemic with requests for assistance with operational activities being considered due to worldwide restrictions. It has held...
by Satzuma-Creative | Apr 22, 2020 | SeaFirst
With the outbreak of COVID-19, a new economic landscape has appeared on the maritime scene. Demands for shipping services from tankers, bulkers, container ships, and cruise lines have dropped as one nation after another has been impacted by the pandemic, setting...
by Satzuma-Creative | Apr 22, 2020 | News
In an industry first, ABS is now able to conduct almost all classification annual surveys remotely on eligible vessels, after moving to further expand its remote offerings. Launching 10 additional remote survey options today, ABS now offers the most comprehensive set...
