News 2020 March 19

Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft suspends operations

Vale updates on the outbreak of the coronavirus and implications for Malaysia distribution center

McKeil Marine grows its tanker fleet again

Russian Federal Fisheries Agency opposed termination of fishing demanded by Rospotrebnadzor

The new cruise ship for British P&O Cruises, Iona, leaves Papenburg on Wednesday

Stena Line closes the Oslo-Frederikshavn route permanently

Coronavirus: Port of Antwerp remains open

Van Oord's trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Amalia starts first job

ClassNK completes joint feasibility study on 3d model based approval with JMU and NAPA

Russian President signs Law on tax privileges for Arctic investors

European Inland Ports call on the EU and Member States to support the critical functions of Inland Ports

Port of Gothenburg remains open despite Covid-19

Nuclear-powered container carrier Sevmorput with cargo bound for Arctic LNG 2 left port of Arkhangelsk

Russia’s Main Department of State Expertise approves Phase I of Volgo-Don Shipping Canal reconstruction

Total Lubmarine’s TALUSIA UNIVERSAL receives No Objection Letter from WinGD for all fuels with a sulphur content 0.00%S - 1.50%S

Damen completes combat systems installation and trials on second Indonesian guided missile frigate

StormGeo and DNV GL sign MoU to accelerate maritime data sharing

Green financing is under consideration for construction of new port in Liinakhamary

MABUX: Bunker market this morning, Mar 19

Brent Crude futures price is up 4.5% to $26.02, Light Sweet Crude – up 10.99% to $23.12

Baltic Dry Index is up to 629 points

Orion Group announces contract awards of approximately $24 mln

Flag states must protect seafarers and passenger’s health during coronavirus crisis - ITF