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The Lloyd's List Podcast: Piracy in a time of coronavirus
West African pirates clearly didn’t get the memo on social distancing. Undeterred by the global coronavirus pandemic, piracy is still rife and insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea in particular continues to blight the lives of seafarers working in the region. As the industry seeks to strength security measures with the latest publication of ‘Best Management Practice’ focused on the Gulf of Guinea hot-spot, the Podcast this week explores how seafarers are having to deal with yet another layer of risk. Joining the podcast this week we have Bimco’s head of safety and security Jakob Larsen and Stephen Askins, Partner at Tatham & Co - Maritime Solicitors
Daily Briefing April 3 2020
Free to read: Bahri brings in more VLCCs as Saudi oil cargoes head out | Capacity crunch risks return of rolling and no-shows | China issues crew change guidance amid port resistance | Scrubber cheerleader Scorpio postpones retrofits where possible
Crises may push down VLSFO and HSFO prices even further
The VLSFO-HSFO premium will likely remain narrow and more LS VGO is expected to enter the bunker pool
The week in charts: More blank sailings, China shows early signs of recovery
There was a considerable jump in the number of blank sailings announced on deepsea trades this week, while the Baltic Capesize Index moved into positive territory for the first time since late January
The Lloyd's List Podcast: Piracy in a time of coronavirus
West African pirates clearly didn’t get the memo on social distancing. Undeterred by the global coronavirus pandemic, piracy is still rife and insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea in particular continues to blight the lives of seafarers working in the region. As the industry seeks to strength security measures with the latest publication of ‘Best Management Practice’ focused on the Gulf of Guinea hot-spot, the Podcast this week explores how seafarers are having to deal with yet another layer of risk. Joining the podcast this week we have Bimco’s head of safety and security Jakob Larsen and Stephen Askins, Partner at Tatham & Co - Maritime Solicitors
Register now for the Lloyd’s List Future Fuels Webinar
Join shipping and bunker industry experts to discuss how the sector will fuel its future and what businesses can do to mitigate risk and transition effectively.
Seafaring should be considered an essential service
The UK is one exception to have moved to categorise seafaring as an essential service, which goes to promoting seafarer welfare in trying times such as the current coronavirus outbreak
Cargo owners warned of ocean freight disruptions
Capacity management will be critical for carriers, but will disrupt their customers
What if coronavirus teaches us to consume less?
In the discussion about cutting emissions by 50%, no one wants to discuss the benefits of a post-coronavirus world simply reducing consumption. Perhaps it’s a risk shipping doesn’t want to face
From the home front: How one shipping leader is adapting to the new normal
There was plenty of scepticism among suppliers, clients and even staff initially about whether Wrist’s rapid and robust response to coronavirus was too extreme, but no one is grumbling any more as they recognise that seafarers are key workers who must receive the provisions they need in order to ensure that global supply chains remain intact
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Shipping in the crosshairs of the EU emission strategy
Controls on carbon emissions are likely to extend beyond European shipping companies, EU-flagged vessels and intra-EU voyages
Ask the Analyst: Market shockwaves
Fluctuations in bunker prices can be the make or break of a shipping company or refinery’s operating profit — and, ultimately, viability
New regulations widen powers of FMC
A year after its introduction, the latest update to US shipping law can be seen as a vote of confidence in the Federal Maritime Commission
The Lloyd's List Podcast
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Piracy in a time of Coronavirus
West African pirates clearly didn’t get the memo on social distancing. Undeterred by the global coronavirus pandemic, piracy is still rife and insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea in particular continues to blight the lives of seafarers working in the region. As the industry seeks to strength security measures with the latest publication of ‘Best Management Practice’ focused on the Gulf of Guinea hot-spot, the Podcast this week explores how seafarers are having to deal with yet another layer of risk. Joining the podcast this week we have Bimco’s head of safety and security Jakob Larsen and Stephen Askins, Partner at Tatham & Co - Maritime Solicitors
Spotlight
BIMCO urges stimulus measures to keep shipping afloat
Keeping ports and terminal open is critical, says BIMCO’s chief shipping analyst Peter Sand during Capital Link’s online shipping forum
Dry bulk faces ‘inevitable disruptions’
China is in a recovery mode right now, dry bulk owners tell Capital Link audience
Special Reports
Crew training
Lloyd’s List takes a deep dive into shipping’s endeavours to retain and attract the next generation of maritime personal on board and ashore
One Hundred People 2019
Lloyd’s List annual ranking of the most influential people in the shipping industry
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The Lloyd's List Podcast: Piracy in a time of coronavirus
West African pirates clearly didn’t get the memo on social distancing. Undeterred by the global coronavirus pandemic, piracy is still rife and insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea in particular continues to blight the lives of seafarers working in the region. As the industry seeks to strength security measures with the latest publication of ‘Best Management Practice’ focused on the Gulf of Guinea hot-spot, the Podcast this week explores how seafarers are having to deal with yet another layer of risk. Joining the podcast this week we have Bimco’s head of safety and security Jakob Larsen and Stephen Askins, Partner at Tatham & Co - Maritime Solicitors
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Seafarers are not the problem — they’re part of the solution
The coronavirus pandemic has left seafarers around the world in a precarious position, but as the focus shifts to European government responses the industry is pulling together to ensure that shipping, and seafarers, can keep world trade afloat. This week’s edition discusses concerns facing crew amid the Covid-19 restrictions and features maritime trade union Nautilus’ general secretary Mark Dickinson
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Getting ready for the awards
In this special episode of the Lloyd’s List Shipping Podcast, Editor Richard Meade discusses the forthcoming Lloyd’s List Awards series, answering many of the questions that come up as companies and individuals are preparing their submissions, and setting listeners on the path to success with some sound advice
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: Tankers, toilet rolls and scuppered scrubber economics
Panic buying seems to be the trend of the moment, whether you’re stockpiling bathroom essentials amid coronavirus concerns, or making a grab for tanker tonnage amid an increasingly volatile oil price war — it’s all the same sentiment spooking markets. This week’s podcast looks behind the inflated earnings of VLCCs and then examines the impact of a plummeting oil price on marine fuel spread strategies and scrubber economics. If you’re trying to make sense of a crazy, confusing week in shipping, you’ve found the right podcast.
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Lloyd’s List Coronavirus Webinar — Listen on demand here
Lloyd’s List and Lloyd’s List Intelligence experts joined a special webinar examining the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the shipping sector and answered questions from a global industry audience. You can now access the webinar, featuring our data-led analysis of the key maritime markets, here
Search for greener solutions will stimulate wider maritime collaboration in 2020
As the non-maritime world grows ever more litigious, the need for shipowners to work more closely with law firms, insurance companies, shipmanagers and specialist agencies becomes clear
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