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5 migrants killed in another tragedy on perilous sea crossing from France to Britain
Five people were found dead Sunday in another maritime drama involving migrants trying to cross the dangerous English Channel from northern France, authorities said. The deaths and the rescue of dozens of other people after a migrant boat ran into difficulties in the dark and winter cold again highlighted the perils of migrant crossings from France to Britain... -ABC NewsPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Sri Lankan Seafarers Face Increasing Threat due to Red Sea Crisis
An escalating conflict in the Red Sea is placing Sri Lankan seafarers in danger’s path. With an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 Sri Lankans working on foreign-flagged ships, the intensifying attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels pose a significant threat. Israel-owned vessels are among those that could be targeted, putting the Sri Lankan crew members at risk, despite the country not owning any merchant vessels... -BNN BreakingPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Iran Seizes Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker in Retaliation for US Seizure
The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker seized by Iran in the Gulf of Oman was located east of Iran's Qeshm island, carrying Iraqi crude oil destined for Turkey. The US had previously seized the same ship and its Iranian oil cargo, prompting Iran to take action. The incident coincides with attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen... -Crew MirrorPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Researchers Propose $2 Trillion Plan to Transform the Shipping Industry
Researchers at the University of Oxford have found that green ammonia could be used to fulfill the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping by targeting just the top 10 regional fuel ports. That suggests that the fuel could be a viable option to help decarbonize international shipping by 2050. The researchers at the University of Oxford looked at the production costs of ammonia which are similar to very low sulfur fuels... -OilPrice.comPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Seafarers in the firing line
Attacks by state actors on merchant shipping are once again putting maritime professionals at risk. Rob Coston reports on the threat, and how the industry is responding. Since the latest war between Israel and Palestine began on 7 October 2023, attacks by Palestinian-aligned actors in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean have put seafarers at risk during voyages through the Suez Canal... -Nautilus InternationalPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Turkish women take the helm of luxury cruise ships
Two Turkish women are making waves as trailblazing captains of cruise ships, navigating not just the vast oceans but also gender barriers that have long defined the maritime industry. Meet Hande İpek Yamanel and İrem Düzdaban, whose remarkable journeys have set them at the helm of maritime history... -Hurriyet Daily NewsPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Cargo Ship Officer Breaks Down Over Deaths Of 2 Firefighters In Blaze Onboard Vessel
An officer of the Italian Cargo Ship that caught fire in Port Newark last summer recalled the crew’s efforts to put out the fire while expressing his sadness that 2 Newark Fire Department Captains lost their lives in trying to tackle the blaze... -Marine InsightPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Aim To Make India Maritime Hub In Southeast Asia
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, in an exclusive conversation with NDTV's Ratnadip Choudhury, spoke about India's international ship repair facility that has come up in the Cochin shipyard. It will be inaugurated by PM Modi soon. This is seen as the first step towards PM Modi's dream of making India a maritime hub in southeast Asia... -NDTVPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Significant Drop in Panama Canal Traffic Due to Drought and Security Concerns
The cost for shippers to avoid Panama Canal traffic jams has dropped significantly, with Neopanamax slot prices reaching $269,000. The drought, worsened by El Niño, has reduced daily slots to a third of the usual, threatening Panama's drinking water supply. Tankers are now avoiding the canal, opting for alternative routes... -Crew MirrorPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Amid Red Sea attack fears, ships use 'all Chinese crew' tactic to avoid Houthis
Ships are raising signals to show their link with China in an effort to avoid a Houthi attack as they venture through the Red Sea. In the midst of the rise in Houthi attacks on cargo ships across the Red Sea, many vessels are now using their signals to indicate that they have links to China in an effort to avoid a hijack attempt by the Iran-backed rebel group... -Hindustan TimesPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Crew of Hijacked St. Nikolas Confirmed Safe by Owners
Empire Navigation confirmed the safety of the 18 Filipino and one Greek crew members on board the St Nikolas tanker seized by Iranian authorities. The vessel remains anchored near Bandar Abbas, with no direct communication with the crew since the seizure. The incident is believed to be in retaliation for US actions... -Crew MirrorPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Is India on course to address maritime threats?
The country faces diplomatic challenges in West Asia in the wake of a drone attack on a commercial ship in its waters. Jaishankar’s visit comes amid hightened tensions in West Asia due to the war in Gaza and increasing attacks on commercial shipping by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen’s Red Sea... -Deccan HeraldPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Iran to free abducted seafarers: Philippines DFA
Iran has confirmed that it is in custody of 18 Filipino seafarers who were onboard an oil tanker that Tehran “seized” on Jan. 11, but they are working to have the crewmen released “as soon as possible,” according to DFA. Foreign Undersecretary said on Saturday that Iranian Ambassador has assured the DFA that the abducted seafarers were not harmed or mistreated although they were being held against their will... -Inquirer.netPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Hezbollah Leader Warns of Red Sea Conflict and Continued Attacks
Iran-backed Hezbollah warned of the dangers posed to maritime shipping in the Red Sea due to US actions, stating that the area has become a conflict zone. Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah declared continued Houthi attacks on Israeli ships, calling for an end to aggression against Gaza. The situation has fueled fears of further escalation in the Middle East... -Crew MirrorPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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Red Sea Crisis: Shipping industry will face severe losses
Transport routes through the popular Red Sea, which is one of the world's most important routes for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments and consumer goods, have been thrown into disarray after a series of attacks on ships and threats posed by the rebel Houthi forces in Yemen. As a result, carriers have had to reroute more than $200 billion in trade away from the crucial Middle East trade route,.. -CapeTalkPosted On:15-Jan-2024
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