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First joint conference of IMO and ILO focuses on work at sea
The International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization held their first joint Conference on Work at Sea at IMO headquarters in London. The conference addressed the need for decent conditions for seafarers, fishers, and other maritime personnel, emphasizing the protection of their rights and working conditions in the face of a digitalized and decarbonized future... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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ASEAN and India: Embracing Maritime Identities
The secretary-general of ASEAN, Kao Kim Hourn, emphasized the strong partnership between ASEAN and India, highlighting their collaboration in various sectors including trade, investment, tourism, defense, and counterterrorism. He emphasized the importance of maritime cooperation, noting that both ASEAN and India are maritime communities... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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Dramatic Kidnapping of Car Carrier Raises Concerns about Shipping in the Middle East
The Houthi group in Yemen released a video showing the dramatic kidnapping of the Galaxy Guide Car transporter in the Red Sea. The footage, shared by the Houthi movement’s Al Masirah television channel, shows armed men descending from a helicopter onto the ship, storming the ship’s bridge, and taking the crew hostage... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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The EU’s ETS for Marine Emissions: Challenges and Solutions
The European Union’s Emission Trading System (ETS) will soon include marine emissions, with all vessels over 5,000 GRT trading in EU ports having their CO2 emissions counted towards the overall ETS cap starting in January 2024. This means that shipping companies will have to purchase and surrender EU ETS emissions allowances for each tonne of reported CO2 emissions... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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India: 17 locations in Tamil Nadu earmarked for private deepwater port development
The Tamil Nadu Maritime Board is working on a plan to improve its maritime infrastructure by identifying 17 sites for private port development. These locations were chosen based on factors such as natural draft availability, sea conditions, minimal changes to existing infrastructure, and connectivity to the hinterland for regional development... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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Riding High
The annual Workboat Show in New Orleans is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited. Oyster po’boys, hush puppies, fried catfish, beignets and strong coffee, martinis and dinner at the Rib Room, nightly parties and the sounds of jazz – the whole NOLA vibe. Hard to beat. And the crowds? Big and animated, befitting an industry enjoying one of its best years in recent memory... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:21-Nov-2023
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Cruise Season in Goa Sees Growth with Increase in International and Domestic Ships
The cruise season in Goa is expected to feature 82 ships, with 10 more likely to arrive at Vasco port in the coming winter months. The increase in cruise traffic is attributed to the spillover of cancelled cruises during the Covid pandemic, an increase in domestic cruise services, and an overall revival in the cruise sector... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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Seizure of Galaxy Leader prompts rerouting of Two Ray Car Carrier ships
Two merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden were linked to the same maritime group as a ship seized by Yemen’s Houthis, according to shipping data and Ambrey, a British maritime security firm. Israel accused the Houthis of hijacking a British-Japanese-operated cargo ship, calling it an “Iranian act of terrorism” with international maritime security implications... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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Eleven ministries unite to enhance India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI)
The Special Secretary (Logistics) of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a meeting with the nodal officers from eleven Stakeholder Ministries/Departments to discuss improving India’s performance in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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9 Dead in Turkey Storm, 11 Crew Members Missing After Ship Sinks
Turkish rescue teams are searching for 11 missing crew members of a cargo ship that sunk off the Black Sea coast during storms. At least nine people have died, including one crew member. The Turkish-flagged Kafkametler, with 12 crew members on board, sank off the coast of Eregli in northwest Turkey’s Zonguldak province... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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German shipowner strenghtens ties with Filipino seafarers and families
The Dohle Group, a German shipping company, and its Philippine manning arm Dohle Seafront held their first National Family Day this post-pandemic era at Dohle Haud Manila headquarters. The event is a testament to the enduring trust of the German group with its Filipino workforce, bringing together 80 crewmembers and 85 of their family members... -BusinessMirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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12 Missing After Two Freighters Lost in Black Sea Storm
Two coastal freighters were lost in a severe storm at the port of Eregli, Turkey on Sunday, with one crewmember missing. The cargo ship Kafkametler was caught in severe winds and seas just outside the port, drifted onto a breakwater, and sank, with all 12 crewmembers missing. The storm had peak winds of 75 knots and extreme wave heights, making search and rescue activities impossible until the weather improved... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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Container shipping – a return to 'normal'
Port of Los Angeles (Port of LA) Executive Director Gene Seroka provided some very useful insights into developments at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and on the ongoing efforts among transportation community participants to improve information flows in his monthly briefing... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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Grain Ship Damaged Off Ukraine, Likely Hit Sea Mine
A merchant ship transporting grains was lightly damaged off the coast of Ukraine and was likely to have been hit by a floating sea mine, according to maritime specialists and a Ukrainian government source. This is the latest incident affecting commercial ships sailing in the Black Sea... -MarineLinkPosted On:21-Nov-2023
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