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Indian Govt. Introduces Green Tug Transition Program
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has introduced the Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) with the goal of making the tugboat fleets at 12 state-owned ports green by 2047. The program consists of five phases with specific targets for introducing eco-friendly tugboats and alternative/green fuels... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Intnl. Community Urged to Assist in Rescuing Filipino Seafarers
The House of Representatives in the Philippines is calling on the international community to help secure the release of 17 Filipino crew members who were taken hostage by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez expressed deep concern about the situation and urged other countries to condemn the act of piracy and assist in resolving the crisis... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Carnival UK Faces Backlash Over Threat of Fire and Rehire for Crews
Carnival UK, a major cruise ship operator, has come under fire for threatening to fire and rehire more than 900 crew members if they do not accept reduced terms and conditions. The Nautilus union has reported that the company has notified authorities in the UK and Bermuda of its intention to change employment terms for 919 crew members across 10 vessels,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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ONE to test containerized wind assist devices
Singapore-based shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched a new trial aimed at unlocking the potential of wind propulsion as a sustainable solution for the maritime industry. The trial, scheduled to begin in January 2024 and run for approximately six months, will be a comprehensive study, with ONE closely monitoring the performance of containerized wind assist devices... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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MAN lands first methanol-powered VLCC engine order
CMES has ordered a MAN B&W 7G80ME-LGIM engine for a VLCC that is to be built by Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co for delivery in April 2026. The order, placed by the China Merchants Heavy Industry subsidiary, is the first dual-fuel methanol engine to be installed on a VLCC... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Historic Meeting of Two Cruise Ships in Antarctica
Seabourn celebrated a historic moment as its two new expedition ships, Seabourn Pursuit and Seabourn Venture, met for the first time in Antarctica at Neko Harbor. This unique encounter took place as Seabourn Pursuit began its maiden season in Antarctica, while Seabourn Venture was already on its second season sailing in the region... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Amazon India Signs MoU for Containerized Cargo Movement on Inland Waterways
Amazon India has signed MoU with IWAI under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways to facilitate containerized cargo movement and establish a network for cargo shipment on inland waterways. This deal will allow Amazon to expand its supply chain to include navigable inland waterways spanning 14,500 km, comprising rivers, canals, backwaters, and creeks... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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National Maritime Heritage Festival Status Denied for Cuttack Baliyatra
The Ministry of Culture has rejected the demand for National Maritime Heritage Festival status for the historic Bali Yatra festival in Cuttack. The festival, which was accorded state-level festival status in 2019, has a unique identity as traders from around the world gather to do business... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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India: GRSE designs eco-friendly electric tugs for sustainable operations
The E-VOLT 50 is designed to reduce CO2 emissions, improve operational efficiency, and set new standards for performance and environmental sustainability in the tug industry. The ship will be built by GRSE, a leading defense shipyard in India, based on a design by Seatech, with energy storage provided by Shift, and regulatory standards and safety certification ensured by ABS... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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ATSB: Fatigue and Mechanical Characteristics Contributed to MPV Everest Fire
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s final report on the fire incident aboard the Bahamas-flagged MPV Everest during an Antarctic resupply voyage found that inappropriate engineering watchkeeping practices and characteristics of the ship’s integrated automation system contributed to the fire... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Qatar Airways committed to keeping the Mariner Lounge for the long term
Qatar Airways introduced the Mariner Lounge at Hamad International Airport in 2020 to cater to seafarers and offshore workers in transit. Despite concerns that the lounge might be repurposed for high-paying business passengers now that travel has returned to normal, Nataraj Iyer, VP Business Travel for Qatar Airways, assured that the lounge is here to stay and exclusively for seafarers... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Cruise ship makes emergency stop in Victoria for repairs
The 322-metre, 15-deck Carnival Panorama cruise ship has docked in Victoria for emergency repairs. The ship arrived at Ogden Point on Monday to have a funnel removed before entering dry dock in Oregon. This last-minute stop in Victoria was necessary for the ship to undergo the necessary repairs... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Research Vessel Discovers Underwater Mountain Reaching One Mile in Height
A new seamount, measuring about a mile high, has been discovered by a team of researchers with the Schmidt Ocean Institute located about 280 nautical miles off the coast of Guatemala. The research vessel Falkor (too) stumbled upon the seamount while on its way to the East Pacific Rise. The discovery highlights the vast unknowns of the ocean and the importance of mapping the seafloor... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Making virtual shipboard training accessible to all
Onboard Maritime is aiming to make virtual training for seafarers accessible to all with a new PC-based solution. Speaking to Angus Ferguson, Founder of Onboard Maritime at Seatrade Maritime Crew Connect Global 2023, he notes they are the only training company that does not have a VR headset as part of its equipment... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Singapore’s 1st fully electric cargo vessel, the Hydromover, hits the water
The Goal Zero Consortium, comprising companies such as SeaTech Solutions International (S), Shift Clean Energy, and Yinson GreenTech, has launched Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel, the Hydromover. The milestone launch was revealed by the CEO of MPA of Singapore,.. -Offshore EnergyPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Filipino Seafarers Hostage Situation: DFA Working for Safe Release
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that the 17 Filipino seafarers who were taken hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels are safe and may soon be freed. The hostages are part of a group of 25 crew members taken by the rebels on November 19. The Houthi rebels, allegedly backed by Iran, have assured the crew members that they will not be harmed... -Crew MirrorPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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Car carrier grounding, Gulf of Finland
Car carrier ELBE HIGHWAY ran aground in shallows trying to enter Hanko port, Finland, at around 1340 UTC Nov 22, in rough weather. The ship was refloated at 1515 UTC, and din’t try to enter Hanko again, sailing across Gulf of Finland to Estinian waters, where she anchored until 0230 UTC Nov 23... -FleetMonPosted On:24-Nov-2023
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