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India to launch watchdog to tackle maritime threats in Indian Ocean
To address maritime threats in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India will soon establish a watchdog tentatively named National Maritime Domain Awareness Centre (NMDAC). The centre will collect, analyse, and disseminate intelligence to combat maritime terrorism, piracy, trafficking, and illegal fishing, among other threats... -India SentinelsPosted On:29-Dec-2023
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299 Container Ships Divert from Red Sea
According to industry data compiled by Flexport Inc., half of the container ships that regularly pass through the Red Sea and Suez Canal are now avoiding the route due to the risk of attacks. This represents about 18% of global shipping capacity, with 299 ships carrying a total of 4.3 million containers changing course or planning to do so... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Dec-2023
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Red Sea Maritime Alliance Aims To Counter Houthi Threat
The United States aims to rally European states in a new alliance patrolling the Red Sea. The proposed naval alliance aspires to defend shipping routes from attacks by the Yemen-based Houthi movement, whose activity has intensified following the October 7 Hamas terror attacks on Israel... -The European ConservativePosted On:29-Dec-2023
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Germany in talks with EU partners for Red Sea maritime mission
Germany and its EU partners are examining whether they could mount a new maritime mission to protect commercial vessels under threat of attack in the Red Sea, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
Concerns eased about shipping disruptions along the Red Sea route, even as tensions in the Middle East fester... -Arab NewsPosted On:29-Dec-2023
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LR evaluates the use of ammonia as a maritime fuel
Liam Blackmore from Lloyd’s Register (LR) discusses the potential of using ammonia as a maritime fuel in a newly published video. He highlights the technical challenges, safety elements, and sustainability of using ammonia as a low-carbon fuel for shipping. With over 12 years of experience in the maritime industry,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Dec-2023
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Thai boat captain charged with reckless behavior resulting in capsizing
The captain of a tour boat traveling near Koh Larn in eastern Thailand has been charged with recklessness after the boat, carrying 27 Russian tourists, capsized about three nautical miles off the island. The incident occurred at around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, and resulted in the successful rescue of all 30 passengers and crew members, who were found floating in the water wearing life jackets... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Dec-2023
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Vigilant Passengers Assist in Rescuing Stranded Fishermen from Cruise Ship
On Christmas Day, the Costa Serena cruise ship rescued a group of stranded fishermen while on a leisurely cruise in the Arabian Sea. The ship, which was operating the first international cruise program from India in years, received a call from passengers who spotted people in life jackets in the distance. The captain immediately slowed the ship and deviated from its route to begin a search and rescue operation... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Dec-2023
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Panama Canal offers update to the maritime industry
The Panama Canal Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales and Deputy Canal Administrator Ilya Espino de Marotta provided details on the current outlook of the Panama Canal, the sustainability of the route, short and long-term projects, as well as the most recent measures implemented to save water... -American Journal of TransportationPosted On:29-Dec-2023
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Crew Evacuated from Turkish Cargo Ship After Fire Off French Coast
The French Prefect Maritime de l’Atlantique is reporting that a Turkish-owned cargo ship was evacuated after a fire during a strong storm in the Bay of Biscay. The crew is safe and the vessel is now under tow heading to the French port of Brest after a tense situation on board... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:29-Dec-2023
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Greek Bulker Hits Mine off Ukraine Injuring Captain and Crewmember
A Greek-owned bulker inbound to Ukraine to load a cargo of grain struck a mine on Wednesday, December 27. The captain and one crewmember were reported injured in the latest incident in the Black Sea. The vessel is being identified as the Vyssos, a smaller bulker built in 2007 owned by a Greek shipping company and registered in Panama... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:29-Dec-2023
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NYK to Conduct Extended Biofuel Trial to Confirm Long-Term Stability
NYK is set to begin full-scale trials of long-term use of biofuels in 2024 as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The company plans to expand the use of biofuels in partnership with its shipping customers and verify the safety and stable procurement of biofuels over a longer period. The trials will involve using biofuel continuously for three months on multiple vessel types,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Dec-2023
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Cruise ship crew members save smuggled cat from euthanasia
A cat was smuggled onto a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship, Ovation of the Seas, by a guest. The cat, named Ovie, was discovered on the ship during a sailing from Hawaii to Australia in October. It is unclear how the cat was brought onboard, but it was found in a guest’s cabin. According to CEO Michael Bayley, the cat was not allowed off the ship in Australia or New Zealand due to customs rules... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Dec-2023
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