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Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate GMIS 2023 Summit Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) on Tuesday. The three-day event, held in Mumbai, will see the unveiling of ‘Amrit Kaal Vision 2047’, a long-term blueprint for the Indian maritime economy. The blueprint includes strategic initiatives to improve port facilities, promote sustainable practices, and encourage international collaboration... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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Transforming India’s Maritime Landscape with Mega Ports
India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has stated that the upcoming ports at Vizhinjam in Kerala and Vadhavan in Maharashtra will have natural drafts exceeding 18 meters, making it possible for ultra large cargo vessels to call on these ports. This development is expected to boost India’s aspirations of becoming the world’s factory by improving container and cargo traffic... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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EU’s shipping carbon price jeopardizes economic expansion
Six European Union member states, including Italy, have raised concerns that the upcoming carbon pricing rules for shipping emissions could have a negative impact on economic growth. These countries fear that shipping companies may choose to dock at ports near, but outside of the EU, in order to avoid the carbon price... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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Compact Fuel Cell System Launched by TECO 2030
TECO 2030 has unveiled the FCM400, which it claims is the world’s most power dense marine and heavy-duty fuel cell module. The system has already received an Approval in Principle from DNV and is currently undergoing type approval for maritime and heavy-duty applications. The FCM400 is designed to be gas-safe and easily integrated onto ships for zero-emission energy generation... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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Columbia Group Introduces Mentorship Program for Female Cadets
The Columbia Group, which includes Columbia Shipmanagement, has launched a mentoring program aimed at attracting more women into the maritime sector. The program is part of the group’s commitment to creating a more diverse workforce and aims to not only attract more female cadets but also help retain them in the industry... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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World’s largest hybrid ship hits the water
Brittany Ferries’ newest addition to the fleet, the Saint-Malo, took to the water for the first time on October 1, the ferry company revealed. The ship is being built at CMI Jinling Shipyard in Weihai, China for StenaRoRo as part of the company’s E-Flexer fleet. Once completed, the vessel will go on a ten-year time charter to the French ferry operator Brittany Ferries together with its sister vessel Guillaume de Normandie... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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Pressure mounts on Indonesia to release three Indian crew under house arrest
Indonesia has been accused of illegally holding three Indian seafarers from a beached ship under house arrest, using them as leverage to get money from the ship’s owner to cover the costs of removing the wrecked ship. The 5,000 dwt dirty tanker MT Aashi was carrying 1,900 tonnes of asphalt from Dubai to Indonesia and got hit with bad weather on February 10... -Splash 247Posted On:17-Oct-2023
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Hamas’ attack on Israel drives an increase in tanker prices
The cost of transporting oil has seen a significant increase on major trade routes since the recent conflict between Hamas and Israel. Freight rates on 16 global trade routes have risen by over 50% on average compared to October 9th, with Mediterranean shipments experiencing the largest increase of doubling in cost... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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Cargo Ship Carrying Scrap Metal Engulfed in Flames, Denmark
The Copenhagen fire service successfully extinguished a fire aboard the cargo ship Ann Rousing after 30 hours of battling the flames. The fire was reported on October 13 and continued to burn overnight and into the weekend. Despite concerns about the large volume of smoke, the fire department was able to prevent the vessel from capsizing and the fire from spreading to an adjacent warehouse... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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MOL Enhances Crew Welfare by Installing High-Quality Onboard Internet
Japanese shipping company MOL has announced plans to install SpaceX’s Starlink satellite communication service on all its vessels. Trials of the system showed a significant improvement in communication speed, with up to a 50-fold increase, allowing seafarers to make video calls and watch videos... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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EXMAR Achieves Milestone in Implementing Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engines for Gas Newbuilds
EXMAR LPG BV, a joint venture between EXMAR and Seapeak, is moving forward with plans to use ammonia as fuel for two Midsize Gas Carriers (MGCs) being built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. These ships will be the first oceangoing vessels to be propelled by dual-fuel ammonia engines, which will result in close to zero emissions when using ammonia... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Assists in Evacuating American Citizens from Israel
Royal Caribbean Group has deployed its cruise ship, Rhapsody of the Seas, to provide free passage, accommodation, and food for Americans in the region who wish to leave due to the ongoing violence in Israel. The ship had canceled its itineraries when the violence broke out... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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BIMCO: New CII clause for voyage charter adopted
BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, has adopted a new CII clause for voyage charter parties to support the industry’s decarbonization path. As informed, the clause was adopted by BIMCO’s Documentary Committee on 11 October and is the latest addition to BIMCO’s portfolio of carbon clauses... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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World-First Insurance Innovation Hub Launched by Howden
Global insurance group Howden has launched Howden Ventures, a platform designed to fast-track insurance product development. Subject to approval from Lloyd’s, Howden Ventures will have £500m ($638m) of delegated underwriting capacity and will draw on expertise from innovation teams across the insurance market... -Crew MirrorPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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Turkish tanker breached, disabled by mine blast, Danube Delta
Product tanker ALI NAJAFOV is reported to hit a mine while approaching Bystre Pass, Danube Delta, at around 0830 LT Oct 15. The ship suffered starboard hull breach and engine damages, she has to wait for tugs to be towed to Danube... -FleetMonPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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Capesize bulk carrier collided with fishing vessel, South China
Capesize bulk carrier FRONTIER YOUTH collided with fishing vessel at around 0600 LT Oct 13 shortly after leaving Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, South China, some 27 nm E of Naozhou island, NE of Hainan. 1 fisherman fell overboard and later rescued, another one seriously injured, he had to be taken to hospital... -FleetMonPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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General cargo ship ran aground approaching Bosphorus
General cargo ship HESEN M ran aground in shallows near beacon, off Maltepe, southeast Istanbul, Marmara sea, at around 1130 UTC Oct 16, while heading for Bosphorus for a northbound transit. No leak reported, as of 1640 UTC tug was already working on her... -FleetMonPosted On:17-Oct-2023
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