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President Murmu to Oversee 8th Convocation of IMU in Chennai
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Chennai to preside over the eighth convocation of the Indian Maritime University (IMU) on October 27. She was welcomed at the airport by Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, and other state ministers... -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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Robust Equipment Now Added to DP World ICTT Cochin
DP World’s International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) in Cochin recently welcomed four new state-of-the-art electric RTG (Rubber Tired Gantry) cranes, a move that contributes to the company’s sustainability goals and commitment to reducing carbon emissions. These E-RTGs align with DP World’s ambitious plan to achieve a 28% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030... -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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Marine Battery System by Sea Forrest Receives BV Approval
Singapore-based marine electric propulsion provider, Sea Forrest, has received type approval from Bureau Veritas (BV) for its SEAGEN 11 marine propulsion battery module system. SEAGEN 11 is the first marinized lithium-ion battery system for marine propulsion to be designed, built, and assembled in Singapore... -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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Isle of Wight Owners Issue Statement on Cargo Ship Verity
The MV Verity and MV Polesie collided on October 24, southwest of the Island of Helgoland. The Verity sank, resulting in one crew member dead, four missing, and two rescued. The German Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre has called off their search and rescue operations, leaving the four missing crew members unaccounted for... -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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Compass App Saves the Day: Boat Safely Towed
The Jersey Coastguard has advised seafarers to use their phone compass app to provide emergency responders with their precise position. This advice comes after a vessel traveling from France to Jersey experienced a technical failure. The Coastguard asked the captain to use the compass app to determine the boat’s position,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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Building firm foundations for well-being at sea
In the aftermath of the global pandemic, mental health and well-being at sea took a long-awaited place in public awareness. But is the industry, and society, focused on the real issues, and how best can Skuld members safeguard the well-being of their own seafarers? Geir Hudø Jørgensen, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Loss Prevention, believes we need to get 'back to basics' to build sustainable success... -SkuldPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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ReCAAP ISC Reports Three Armed Robbery Incidents from 17th to 23rd October
Three incidents of armed robbery against ships were reported in Asia between October 17th and 23rd. One incident occurred to a container ship while berthed at a container terminal in Sandakan, Malaysia, while the other two incidents took place on bulk carriers in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore... -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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Managing ship emissions: Carbon capture emerges as a crucial factor
During a meeting in Athens, the Chairman of the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo), Dimitris Fafalios, called for regulations that target shipyards as well as shipowners in order to achieve decarbonization goals. Fafalios emphasized the need for consistency in rules at both national and international levels... -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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AMSA Safety Alert Cautions about Transportation Risks of Electric Vehicles by Ship
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has issued a safety alert regarding the transportation of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on roll-on-roll-off (RO-RO) ferries. The alert aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with carrying BEVs on these vessels and provides guidance for operators on how to manage these risks... -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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Challenges Faced by UK P&I in Operating Biofuels
Ansuman Ghosh, Director of Risk Assessment at UKP&I Club, discusses the operational challenges of using biofuels in the maritime industry and offers recommendations to address them. One challenge is microbial growth, which can lead to sludge formation and clogged filters. Ghosh suggests draining fuel tanks frequently and using biocides to reduce or prevent contamination... -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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Maine Cruise Ship Experiences Engine Room Explosion
Last week, firefighters from the Portland Fire Department in Maine responded to a fire on the 286′ Ocean Navigator cruise ship. The ship was docked at Portland’s Ocean Gateway Terminal when smoke was reported in the engine room. One crew member sustained burn injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, though the injuries were not life-threatening... -Crew MirrorPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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Dutch freighter rammed Lock Gate, Kiel
General cargo ship AMADEUS AQUAMARIJN struck Kiel-Holtenau Lock Gate at around 1445 UTC Oct 25, while leaving Kiel Canal after northbound transit. The ship was taken out of Lock back to Canal, and berthed. After damages assessment and investigation, the ship was allowed to resume transit,.. -FleetMonPosted On:27-Oct-2023
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