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India: Unhindered maritime access one of India’s primary requirements for development: Defence Minister
India’s prosperity is largely linked to its seas and unhindered maritime access is one of the country’s primary requirements as it continues its march on the path of development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday. “We have had a close relationship with seas for a very long time... Our trade, economy, festivals and culture are closely linked with seas to a large extent. However, we have faced a significant number of challenges linked to the seas,” he said during his speech at the Investiture Ceremony of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)... -BusinessLinePosted On:11-Oct-2021
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Clogged shipping ports threaten holiday sales
Cargo ship after cargo ship wait to come to port as supply chain snags due to the health crisis have upended the ocean shipping industry… which moves roughly 90% of the world’s goods. The ripple effect of parts shortages and displaced workers – from truck drivers to dock hands – has created an exasperating global supply crunch, making it difficult for retailers to keep stores and online fulfillment centers stocked and putting holiday sales that make or break company profits in peril... -Hellenic Shipping NewsPosted On:11-Oct-2021
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USA: Biden administration pushing shippers, carriers to expand operating hours
Big-box retailers and their rail- and truck-carrier partners are the next targets of a more round-the-clock operating regime being coordinated by the Biden administration to help solve the supply chain capacity crisis gripping the country... -Hellenic Shipping NewsPosted On:11-Oct-2021
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Gulf of Guinea pirates threaten region’s security
There is a lot of activity in the Gulf of Guinea in terms of counterpiracy efforts, as well as trade and attempts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. These factors are about recovery, while having to deal with urgent security problems, in this critical area of the African continent. The maritime security environment in the Gulf of Guinea needs to coalesce around maritime cooperation in terms of logistics and the prevention of threats... -Hellenic Shipping NewsPosted On:11-Oct-2021
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Maritime industry making empty promises on mental health support
A clinical psychologist has challenged the maritime industry to stop making empty promises about helping to improve seafarers’ welfare and mental health. Occasions like World Mental Health Day (10 October) give shipping companies an excuse to promote themselves as caring employers that want the best for their crew members, according to Charles Watkins... -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:11-Oct-2021
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Philippines: Vaccinations seen critical for Filipino seafarers
Shipowners and ship managers have not explicitly required Filipino seafarers to be fully vaccinated before they sign deployment contracts. They agree, however, other countries whose seamen are fully inoculated will have a definite edge over Filipinos if a vaccination requirement is not imposed. On top of fast-tracking the inoculation of seafarers, other "critical areas" need to be addressed to preserve the country’s position as the top provider of crews for the global fleet, industry leaders also pointed out... -The Manila TimesPosted On:11-Oct-2021
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Nigeria: Piracy, oil theft, sabotage biggest threats to Nigeria’s maritime
The Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command, Yenagoa, Rear Admiral Obinwanne Egbuchulam, has revealed that sea robbery, piracy, oil theft, sabotage and other criminal activities are the biggest threats to the nation’s maritime environment. Egbuchulam stated this yesterday in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, while delivering the 7th annual public lecture of the Federated Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bayelsa Council, themed: ‘Maritime Security: Implications for Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry.’.. -The Nation NewspaperPosted On:11-Oct-2021
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Crew member and passenger dead in Jozini boat fire
One crew member who was on board a luxury houseboat which burst into flames at the Jozini Dam in northern KwaZulu-Natal was still missing. The member was one of four on board the boat with five passengers. South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) spokesperson Tebogo Ramatjie on Sunday said that they were investigating the fire on board a passenger vessel Shayamanzi, adding that emergency personnel were currently on the scene and the vessel was still on fire... -Independent OnlinePosted On:11-Oct-2021
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Cruise ship in lay-up broke off moorings
Mooring lines of cruise ship ZENITH broke up in the afternoon Oct 8 at Lavrio Greece, damaging four boats, docked nearby – understood small leisure boats. The ship reportedly, broke off moorings, was put back to pier with tugs assistance, no injures reported... -FleetmonPosted On:11-Oct-2021
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Cruise ship hit embankment in Hamburg setting sail for cruise VIDEO
Cruise ship HAMBURG with 465 passengers on board contacted quay wall in Hamburg port, Germany, at around 1400 LT Oct 9, while setiing sail for a 6-day cruise from Hamburg via Helgoland and Borkum, Sylt and Kiel. Nobody was injured, quay and service constructions were damaged, cruise ship was allowed to resume cruise,.. -FleetmonPosted On:11-Oct-2021
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