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Shipping industry in the dark over US-led Red Sea navy force
Shipping companies remain in the dark over a new international navy coalition being assembled by the United States to combat attacks in the Red Sea, with many vessels continuing to avoid the area or cancelling contracts, sources said on Wednesday. The sources say few practical details are known about the initiative launched on Tuesday by Washington or whether it will directly engage in the event of further armed attacks at sea... -brecorder.comPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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Red Sea Disruption Impacts Over 120 Boxships
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been launching attacks for a month, causing a significant number of boxships to divert from the Red Sea-Suez Canal route. Instead, they are taking the longer route around the Cape of Good Hope, adding 1,900 nautical miles and 10 days to the journey. This route is not typically used by boxships,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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World’s 1st SCR for ammonia engine tested
MAN Energy Solutions, in collaboration with Germany-based stainless-steel processor BUTTING, has revealed that the world’s first SCR converter intended for an ammonia engine has passed its factory acceptance test. Measuring 3.9 meters in diameter and a weight of 28 metric tonnes, the Cluster 5 Double Layer, has been described as the largest SCR converter built to date... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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Indian Seafarers Facing Increasing Threat of Maritime Piracy
Maritime piracy is a major concern for Indian seafarers, with an increase of over 10% in serious incidents of piracy and armed robbery in the last 10 months, according to the International Maritime Bureau. Anglo-Eastern Univan Group CEO suggests that the use of private guards aboard merchant navy ships poses challenges in piracy-prone oceans and lacks a clear legal framework and rules of engagement... -Crew MirrorPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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Wilhelmsen to acquire Zeaborn Ship Management
Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital have announced the acquisition of Zeaborn, a ship management company with offices in Hamburg, Limassol, Singapore, and Manila. The acquisition is part of the ongoing partnership between Wilhelmsen and MPC Capital and their joint venture, Wilhelmsen Ahrenkiel Ship Management, and tanker specialist, Barber Ship Management... -Crew MirrorPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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Women may find short sea shipping to be the ideal initial step
Recruitment challenges are affecting industries across the board, with the shipping industry facing the added complexity of rapidly changing technology and the need to train skilled workers. Elpi Petraki, business development manager at ENEA Management Inc. and president of WISTA International, believes that women can help fill the recruitment gaps in shipping... -Crew MirrorPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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World's first fully electric battery vessel to revolutionize maritime sustainability
CSL, announced a 20-year strategic partnership with Adbri to build and operate the world’s first fully electric battery capable self-unloading vessel. As informed, the custom-designed ship will replace Adbri’s Accolade II and will support the company’s limestone operations in South Australia with a focus on enhanced efficiency and environmental responsibility... -SAFETY4SEAPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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INTERCARGO Issues Statement Regarding Attacks in the Red Sea
INTERCARGO has strongly condemned the recent attacks on merchant vessels in the Red Sea and is calling for an immediate end to these actions, as well as the release of ships and their crew. The organization emphasized the importance of the Red Sea as a crucial waterway for global trade, with 12% of trade passing through it... -Crew MirrorPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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Poll: Majority expect prolonged downturn for container shipping
Over 60% of Seatrade Maritime News readers expect the container shipping market to take three or more years to recover from its current downturn. Our latest reader poll shows the majority expect a prolonged downturn for the sector which has seen rates and profitability plunge back to earth from record levels in 2021 and 2022... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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Increased Shipping Costs to Compensate for Red Sea Route Changes
Fitch Ratings reports that recent attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea are causing shipping companies to incur increased costs due to longer voyages around the Cape of Good Hope. However, the report also suggests that rising freight rates could more than offset these additional costs if disruptions last for more than a few days... -Crew MirrorPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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Hurtigruten cruise ship hit by rogue wave and awaits tow assistance
The Norwegian cruise ship MS Maud experienced a power outage and lost its ability to navigate after a violent wave smashed windows on the bridge while sailing in the North Sea. The 266 passengers and 131 crew were reported as safe, and the ship was set to be towed to a Danish port. The ship was en route from Floroe in Norway to Tilbury in the UK... -Crew MirrorPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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Large Cocaine Bust Aboard Bulker Upon Arrival in Ireland
A bulker arriving in Ireland from Canada is being searched by Irish authorities for illegal drugs. The Verila, a 32,000 dwt bulker, arrived in the Irish port of Foynes on Tuesday, carrying a load of grain from Canada. The first phase of the search turned up at least 300 KG of cocaine in bundles aboard the ship. The authorities planned to undertake a more thorough sweep of the vessel on Wednesday... -Crew MirrorPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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General cargo ship sinking north of Bali, 8 crew missing
General cargo ship VISION GLOBAL sank or is sinking since Dec 19 in Bali sea NE of Bali island, Indonesia. 13 crew reported on life raft, 8 are missing. The ship was en route from Tuban port, northern Java, to Maumere, Flores island, issued distress signal on Dec 20. She wasn’t under way, drifting, since late Dec 18, AIS off since Dec 19,.. -FleetMonPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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General cargo ship and tanker collision, Russia
General cargo ship RED LINE collided with inland tanker TN-709 on Dec 20 in river Don below Rostov-on-Don, while sailing downstream from Rostov to Mersin Turkey. Both ships suffered damages – tanker’s starboard hull and superstructure sustained holes and dents, freighter sustained bow damage, it was holed above waterline. No leak reported,.. -FleetMonPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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Korean tanker major fire, crew evacuated, Shanghai
Fire erupted on board of tanker NEW BRIGHT in the afternoon Dec 21 when the ship was sailing downstream in Yangtze river, near Sutong Bridge, Shanhai, en route from Changzhou to Incheon Korea. It was a major fire, all 22 crew were evacuated, tanker developed heavy starboard list and stern tilt, but remained afloat with AIS still on, as of 0200 Beijing time Dec 22... -FleetMonPosted On:22-Dec-2023
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