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Automation Helps Crews Run a Tight Ship
Westport Yachts, based in Washington State, is the leading yacht builder in North America and among the largest in the world. They currently construct luxury models ranging from 112 to 172 feet long and have launched hundreds of luxury yachts since their founding in 1964. While these seagoing vessels fulfill their eventual owners desires for style and taste, they must also be built with the utmost reliability using proven technologies .Posted On:8-Jan-2021
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Family of missing Taiwanese captain asks president for help
The family of a captain who went missing last week along with his crew in the middle of the Pacific has asked President Tsai Ing-wen to seek additional help from the U.S. in continuing the search.
The commercial Taiwanese tuna longliner, Yong Yu Sing No. 18 , was reported missing Friday (Jan. 1) by its owner, who lost contact with the captain, surnamed Li , on Dec. 30.Posted On:8-Jan-2021
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BP Found Responsible For Mauritius Oil Spill And Blocking Investigation Prior To Ship"s Departure
On July 25, the Wakashio bulk carrier ship ran aground and began leaking oil into the Indian Ocean, resulting in serious environmental damage. It had been transporting 3,894 tons of low-sulfur fuel oil, 207 tons of diesel and 90 tons of lubricant oil to Brazil from China.
Newly-released documents show that, not only was BP behind the Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), it had also formally blocked an investigation into the fuel, which was reportedly known to be faulty from the moment the Japanese bulk carrier set off from SingaporePosted On:8-Jan-2021
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West Africa dominates piracy in 2020 - Report
At the backdrop of efforts of the Nigerian government in collaboration with governments of countries in the West Africa sub-region to stem piracy on the Gulf of Guinea, GoG, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber, CSC, has indicated that the region still remains the world’s hotbed of the maritime crime.Posted On:8-Jan-2021
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Why is data so important in maritime?
In all industries there is a need to make faster, more accurate decisions in order to gain a competitive edge, and data and the underlying decision-support technologies are key to this.
In the context of maritime and shipping, we see increasing consumer demands resulting in greater pressure on supply chain stakeholders.Posted On:8-Jan-2021
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Cyber Intelligence Facility in Port of Los Angeles to Thwart Maritime Threats
The maritime industry is an enticing target for hackers. The Port of Los Angeles (the Port) alone facilitated about $276 billion in trade last year, and the International Chamber of Shipping estimated that the total value of world shipping was around $14 trillion in 2019.Posted On:8-Jan-2021
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BIMCO publishes latest edition of cyber risk management guidelines
The fourth edition of the industry cyber risk management guidelines, Guidelines on Cybersecurity Onboard Ships is now available and lays the foundation for further improvements and refinement of companies cyber security risk assessments.
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Mission to Seafarers announces crew welfare campaign to maintain seafarer support during pandemic
The Mission to Seafarers announced the launch of a new fundraising campaign to sustain the crew welfare support currently being provided around the world at a time when it is most needed and as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
The Mission will unveil a rolling programme of initiatives which will have significant benefits for the welfare of the entire industry from welfare training for seafarers and frontline staff to new family support network offerings, reassurance and practical help.Posted On:8-Jan-2021
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