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ICG Ship in Jakarta, Indonesia for Marine Pollution Response
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Samudra Prahari, a specialized Pollution-Control Vessel, arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia as part of India’s ASEAN initiatives for Marine Pollution Response. This visit highlights India’s expertise and collaborative efforts in addressing regional maritime challenges, particularly those related to marine pollution threats... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Testing Commences of the Fully Autonomous Ship Project
MEGURI2040, a project led by the Nippon Foundation, is entering its second phase with the goal of creating a fully autonomous ship by 2025. Furuno, a key player in the project, is committed to providing the necessary technologies and sensors. The project will focus on conducting demonstration tests using four different types of vessels,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Trial Conducted: Ponant Liner Successfully Operates on Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
French cruise ship Le Champlain is set to become the first vessel in France to run on biofuel produced from recycled cooking oil. The ship has taken on biodiesel B100, which is 100% produced from recycled cooking oil, during a technical stop in Cherbourg in September. The fuel trial is being carried out in collaboration with supplier Altens... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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PH Approves Magna Carta to Protect Rights of Filipino Seafarers
The Senate of the Philippines has approved the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, a bill that aims to secure the rights of seafarers and set guidelines for their employment, training, and retirement. The bill was approved with 14 votes in favor and no negative votes or abstentions. It seeks to implement the standards set by the Maritime Labor Convention of 2006 to protect the rights and welfare of Filipino seafarers... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Collective Agreement Ensures Ukrainian Seafarers’ Rights
Danish Shipping and the Ukrainian trade union MTWTU have reached a collective agreement that will cover Ukrainian officers working on Danish-flagged ships. The agreement, effective from October 1, ensures that Ukrainian seafarers under DIS will receive fair salaries, compensation, and access to union services, legal support, medical benefits, and educational and social initiatives... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Living on Cruise Ships: An Affordable Retirement Option
An Australian couple, Marty and Jess Ansen, spent 18 months living on cruise ships as it was cheaper than paying for a retirement home. After missing the sea when the pandemic halted the cruising industry, the couple decided to book 51 back-to-back cruises. They have been living on the Coral Princess ship since June 2022 and have become accustomed to the cruise ship lifestyle... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Container ship prohibited from entering Australian waters due to significant safety and maintenance concerns
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has placed a 90-day ban on the Marshall Islands-flagged container ship Big Lilly due to significant safety and maintenance issues. The vessel was detained in Melbourne after an inspection revealed serious deficiencies, including problems with cargo hatches, the main engine, and safety equipment... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Guidance from ABS for Ensuring Compliance with EU ETS Directive Requirements
The ABS Regulatory News report provides guidance to shipping companies on complying with the requirements of the EU ETS Directive. The directive, which was revised on June 5, 2023, will be implemented in the maritime industry starting from January 1, 2024, for cargo and passenger ships of 5000 GT and above, and from January 1, 2027, for offshore ships of the same size... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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UK Designates Morocco Submarine Cable for Renewable Energy as Nationally Important
The United Kingdom has designated a plan to build a submarine cable for renewable energy transmission from Morocco as a project of “national importance.” Xlinks, a company chaired by former Tesco CEO Dave Lewis, aims to construct undersea cables spanning 3,800 kilometers by 2030 to provide renewable energy to 7 million British homes... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Continued Drought Forces Panama Canal to Further Reduce Daily Transits
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) is implementing measures to address delays and ship backlogs caused by drought conditions. The ACP will offer a new schedule for the Neopanamax and Panamax locks, allowing customers to adjust their itineraries and reduce waiting times for vessels without a daily transit schedule... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Yanmar Power Technology Develops Maritime Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Yanmar Power Technology (YPT), a subsidiary of Yanmar Holdings, has successfully developed and commercialized a maritime hydrogen fuel cell system. The company plans to propose the installation of this system in various ships, including passenger vessels, workboats, and cargo ships operating in coastal areas with accessible hydrogen refueling options... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Grounding Incident Caused by Fungal Growth Clogging Fuel Filters on WSF Ferry
The recent grounding of the ferry Walla Walla near Bremerton, Washington was caused by bacterial and fungal growth in its fuel supply system, leading to severe fuel filter plugging and loss of power. The captain ordered the crew to drop anchor and prepare for impact when alarms indicated a loss of power. The ferry gently slid onto a soft mud bottom and sustained no damage... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Corvus Unveils Groundbreaking Hydrogen/Electric Hybrid Fishing Vessel
Corvus Energy has secured a contract with Hvide Sande Shipyard in Denmark to supply a hydrogen fuel cell system for the training vessel “MS Skulebas.” The 35-meter fishing and training vessel will be the first of its kind to combine fuel cells and batteries. The Pelican Fuel Cell System, developed by Corvus through the H2NOR project, will be used and is designed to comply with gas safety principles... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Filipino Seafarer Reported Missing, Body Discovered Near Detached Mole
A 48-year-old Filipino seafarer from the tanker MV Gladiator was found dead in the sea near the Detached Mole in Gibraltar. The man is believed to have fallen into the water while climbing the steps on the northern side of the Detached Mole, where the tanker is berthed. The Royal Gibraltar Police (RGP) stated that there are currently no indications of foul play and that the investigation is ongoing... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Kerala: Shortage of funds delays renovation work at Marina
For several years, India’s only international Marina, owned by (KTDC, close to the international maritime route on the southwest coast of the Indian Peninsula, has been in a shoddy condition. Though the proposal for its renovation has been on the table for a while, nothing much has been taken on board except for the replacement of old wooden slacks... -The New Indian ExpressPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Accident on board pipe-laying ship, 4 injured
During pressurization test of buoyancy pontoon deployed in underwater pipe-laying, a sudden decompression occurred on Sep 28, injuring 4 personnel on board of Russian pipe-laying ship in Okhotsk sea. Injured people received medical treatment, maybe they have been medevaced. Two pipe-laying ships are presently deployed in exploration of Sakhalin offshore gas fields: AKADEMIK CHERSKIY and FORTUNA... -FleetMonPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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Container ship fire, Aegean sea
Fire broke out in reportedly, one of containers on board of container ship LUNA MAERSK, some 12.5 nm north of Kea island, Aegean sea, at around 1650 UTC Oct 2. The ship was en route from Piraeus to Thessaloniki. The ship turned back and increased speed, she returned to Piraeus and was anchored at around 2200 UTC Oct 2... -FleetMonPosted On:3-Oct-2023
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