West Africa declared free of Ebola transmission, but UN health agency warns new flare-ups possible 14 January 2016 – The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) today declared the end…
11-Nov-2015 COMPULSORY MARITIME HEALTH DECLARATION BY VESSELS THAT HAVE BEEN TO EBOLA-AFFECTED COUNTRIES Singapore Compulsory maritime health declaration by vessels that…
Our second weekly recapitulation of the markets and world geopolitics affecting same in 2015, tonight Friday the 9thof January, with John Faraclas of AllAboutShipping in London. • The BDI closed earlier…
22 December 2014 – Citing the “memorable and moving” example of a Sierra Leonean nurse who had contracted Ebola but became a caregiver as soon as she had recovered, United…
Our forty-eighth weekly recapitulation of the markets and world geopolitics affecting same, tonight Friday the 12th of December 2014 with John Faraclas of AllAboutShipping in London, continue to confirm our…
Panama becomes first Port State to use Pole Star’s PurpleTRAC service for sanctions compliance and risk management. Service used to screen and track port arrivals and provide World Health Organisation…
2 December 2014 – The World Bank announced today that economic growth estimates in the three countries most affected by the Ebola crisis have been revised sharply downward with the…
We could have won any bet whatsoever had we opened a fortune teller’s company….err market prognosis company, a betting office if you like, given the latest market sky-fall…now and many…
Shipping community urged to invest in training to curb spread of virus Angola and Nigeria, 14 November, 2014 –Global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC Group is calling for shipping…
“Ebola – Staying Safe, ” produced by maritime e-Learning leader VideotelTM, explains the dangers of Ebola and its impact on ships and seafarers London – Nov. 12, 2014 – KVH…
West African ports and shipping have seen limited impact of the Ebola crisis so far, but it’s only prudent that they remain on high alert. The two-day high-level TOC Market…
The Liberian Registry has used a $10, 000 donation from Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) to procure medical supplies to help combat the spread of Ebola in Liberia. The supplies, comprising…
Our forty-third weekly recapitulation of the markets and world geopolitics affecting same, tonight Friday the 7th of November 2014 with John Faraclas of AllAboutShipping in London, come at a very…
Ebola declared public health emergency On 8 August 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)…
The 180 million GT, ‘A’ rated North P&I Club is advising shipowner members to take great care to protect the health of their crew members when calling at ebola-affected ports…
The Liberian Registry has come out in full support of the International Maritime Organization’s recommendation that there should be no general ban on international travel or trade due to the Ebola virus.…
In this forty-first weekly recapitulation of the markets and world geopolitics affecting same, tonight Friday the 24th of October 2014 John Faraclas and AllAboutShipping in London, present you their view and…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) today (24 October) reiterated that there should be no general ban on international travel or trade due to the Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa,…
The ITF is expressing strong support for its members in countries hit by the ongoing Ebola outbreak. 23/10/2014 – ITF leadership, global section chairs and regional vice-presidents are meeting in London…
HOME SAFETY PORTS OFFSHORE COMPANIES MARKETS Ebola scare reveals cruise complications The Carnival Magic’s return to Texas after a cruise overshadowed by panic over a passenger’s potential exposure to Ebola…
The Carnival Magic’s return to Texas after a cruise overshadowed by panic over a passenger’s potential exposure to Ebola reveals the dangers for the cruise industry from health scares.…
On 8 August 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in accordance with the…
17th October 2014 STATEMENT: PORT OF DOVER PREPAREDNESS FOR EBOLA The recent decision by the Government to screen for Ebola at certain major UK gateways is a direct response to the current crisis in…
After nine weeks finally the dry market with its BDI index went under the 1, 000 points, conforming our view that there isn’t sustainable; no strength at all.. In this…
EBOLA CRISIS PUTS AVIATION FIRMS ON HIGH ALERT WITH HILL DICKINSON WARNING OF POTENTIAL LIABLE CLAIMS Airlines should follow World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines…