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Saving lives at sea, KNRM is also there for offshore energy industry
The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM), a voluntary organization in the Netherlands tasked with saving lives at sea, describes its experiences with safeguarding the offshore energy industry workforce. Speaking on behalf of the organisation was Jeroen Wooning, Relationship Manager and Fundraiser at KNRM, who showcased some of the examples where the timely action of KNRM lifeguards led to safe evacuation of people from sinking boats,.. -Offshore EnergyPosted On:2-Nov-2021
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At COP26, Denmark, US and Other Nation’s Back Tougher Climate Target for Shipping
Denmark, the United States and 12 other countries on Monday backed a goal to reduce emissions by the global maritime sector to zero by 2050, a target to be fleshed out in negotiations at the United Nations shipping agency. The initiative, led by Denmark and announced on the sidelines of the U.N. COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, aims to build support among countries for the goal at the International Maritime Organization, which is considering new emissions-cutting measures by a 2023 deadline... -gCaptainPosted On:2-Nov-2021
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Google Maps watchers spot SHIPWRECK on mysterious island hiding deadly tribe
GOOGLE Maps users are marvelling at a shipwreck with a dramatic past that is visible online. Satellite images available on the digital map tool show a vessel run aground on North Sentinel Island in the Indian Ocean. The remote spot is home to the Sentinelese, an uncontacted tribe of between 100 and 150 people who are hostile to visitors. The ship hit a coral reef near the island in 1981 and came under attack from the indigenous people... -The SunPosted On:2-Nov-2021
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Nine Steps for Effective Action Against Sexual Assault at Sea
The maritime industry has a culture and safety problem. Harassment and bullying, assault and intimidation, are difficult to quantify and difficult to prevent but anecdotally widespread. People are naturally uncomfortable discussing sexual assault, and the lack of normalization of discussing the topic is preventing the opportunity for meaningful intervention. Midshipman X’s story can be a catalyst for leadership in the industry to implement change now... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:2-Nov-2021
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Foss Maritime Closes its Seattle Shipyard
West Coast tug operator Foss Maritime has decided to close its shipyard on Seattle’s Lake Washington Ship Canal, ending a years-long effort to "improve the viability" of the facility. The closure took effect on Saturday, and it will affect 115 employees. Foss is providing a generous severance equivalent to about two months’ pay, along with benefits and average overtime wages... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:2-Nov-2021
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Russian naval ships wrap up anti-piracy mission off African coast
A naval taskforce of the Russian Northern Fleet completed its mission to provide security for shipping in the Gulf of Guinea off the western African coast, the Fleet’s press office reported on Monday. "The Northern Fleet’s taskforce comprised of the large anti-submarine destroyer Vice Admiral Kulakov, the medium sea tanker Akademik Pashin and the rescue tug Altai has accomplished its missions of providing security for shipping in the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean," the press office said in a statement... -TASSPosted On:2-Nov-2021
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India removes restrictions on Iranian cargo ships in Mundra Port
Back in October, India’s largest port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) had announced that its terminals would no longer handle the container cargoes from Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan from November 15. Now, in a letter to ICCIMA, Polmeh said that APSEZ has lifted its restrictions on Iranian cargo vessels following the negotiations made by the Iranian private sector active in India, as well as the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi with the Indian authorities... -Tehran TimesPosted On:2-Nov-2021
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Iran navy thwarts pirate attack on oil tanker in Gulf of Aden
Iran’s Navy has reportedly thwarted an attempted "pirate attack" on an oil tanker sailing for the Gulf of Aden, south of Yemen and past the Red Sea, Iranian media has reported. Four boats, each carrying six armed pirates were en-route to hijacking the tanker, which was heading for the Bab-el Mandeb Strait, but they were warded off by an Iranian Navy squad aboard the vessel, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency... -The Jerusalem PostPosted On:2-Nov-2021
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Seafarer happiness increases to pre-pandemic levels
The Q3 2021 report highlights happiness levels have increased overall to 6.59/10, from 5.99 in the previous reporting period, returning to the same levels seen pre-COVID in Q3 2019, suggesting that COVID-19 related strains on seafarers are beginning to ease, and support measures for seafarer welfare have now had a chance to take effect, yet challenges with shore leave and ship-shore connectivity remain... -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:2-Nov-2021
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Shipping Lines Could Be Sailing Towards Astonishing $200 Billion Profit This Year
With stock market-listed ocean carriers reporting even better-than-expected profits for the third quarter, their executive boards are being forced yet again to upgrade full-year earnings forecasts. A third of the way through the final quarter, carrier profits are trending even stronger, as higher contract rates begin to filter through to voyage results and combine with the sky-high spot rates lines are enjoying across many trades... -gCpatainPosted On:2-Nov-2021
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India’s ambitious Deep Ocean Mission, Samudrayaan, gets launched
India has efficiently worked over Chandrayaan, successfully launched Mangalyan, is working for Gaganyaan. So, the leadership thought, why not Samudrayan? One of its main motives was to develop a manned submersible that can carry 3 people to 6000 meters deep in the heart of ocean guided and controlled with a suit of scientific sensors and tools... -The Indian WirePosted On:2-Nov-2021
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