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| Singapore targeting 150 marine tech start-ups by 2025, up from previous goal of 100 |
Singapore is raising its 2025 target for the number of maritime start-ups here from 100 to 150, as Senior Minister of State for Transport Chee Hong Tat on Tuesday (Nov 23) reiterated the Republic’s ambition to be the Silicon Valley of marine technology. It is a significant increase given that the previous target of 100 start-ups by 2025 was just set in March and the number of start-ups now stands at 40, just slightly higher than what it was at the start of the year... -The Straits Times
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| Warning of future seafarer crisis due to pandemic suffering |
Maritime employers warn of a crisis brewing as seafarers quit due to Covid deprivations and young people turn away from the industry as a result of the suffering they can see. Although seafarers are shipping’s frontline workers many countries have not recognised them as such. As result they have endured travel restrictions, quarantine, being unable to leave their vessels when contracts expire, and denial of medical care ashore since the onset of the pandemic... -Seatrade Maritime News
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| Ships stuck in Arctic ice as region freezes over in bizarre reversal |
Russian media reports indicate at least 24 ships were caught off guard just off the Russian coast, along the risky Northern Sea Route. The shipping route cuts through the polar circle along the Russian Arctic coast where forecasters expected clear passage throughout the month. Recent years have seen the sea route stay open longer than usual as a result of warmer weather and climate change... -Daily Express
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| A seafarer’s role in reducing CO2 emissions |
SHIPPING, which contributes 2.9% of global CO2 emissions, is considered the most environmentally friendly method of transportation. However, as seaborne trade has increased since the 20th century, so have emissions, and the industry is working to combat the climate crisis with new regulations from the International Maritime Organization to reduce carbon intensity by 40% by 2023 and work towards carbon-neutral output... -Lloyd s List
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| Singapore extends maritime tech start-up grant eligibility |
Singapore is aiming to further grow its maritime technology start-up community and is extending grant eligibility to companies under private accelerator partner programmes. Enhancements to Singapore’s measures to help develop maritime start-ups were announced by Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State for Transport, at the Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2021 Grand Final on Tuesday. The aim is to support up to 150 start-ups by 2025, up from a previous target of 100 previously... -Seatrade Maritime News
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| New-concept offshore fish farming vessel |
The Ocean Ark, a design from Chile for a multi-hull self-propelled vessel that would raise fish in copper cages, has been approved in principle by the ship classification society RINA. The 558’x210’ vessel is being developed by Ocean Arks Tech of Chile (OATECH) in accordance with RINA Rules and Marpol, Solas and IMO regulations, according to a statement by RINA... -WorkBoat
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| It’s Time for Maritime Transport to Get on Board With Climate Action |
After years of neglecting its responsibility to address the climate crisis, it is time for the global shipping industry to take meaningful action to eliminate its carbon footprint. Despite the fact that global maritime activity is responsible for nearly 3% of the world’s carbon emissions — or about as much as the country of Germany — the shipping industry has been a clear laggard when it comes to climate action... -Yahoo Finance
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| Kenya: Seafarers warn blue economy stakeholders against conmen |
Seafarers in Mombasa have warned blue economy stakeholders to beware of conmen who want to transact business with them on behalf of their union. Trustees of the Seafarers Union of Kenya say they are the bona fide members allowed to transact union business and not any other member, after instructions from the Registrar of Trade Unions... -The Star, Kenya
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| Philippines: New BSNAME program to usher more jobs opportunities |
The new, streamlined, ladderized, and more flexible Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (BSNAME) program is expected to benefit more youth and attract them to pursue careers in the country’s booming shipbuilding and ship repair industry... -The Manila Times
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| Eight More Merchant Mariners Charged in Test-Score Fixing Scheme |
Eight additional current and former merchant mariners have been indicted related to a test score-fixing scheme at a United States Coast Guard exam center in Louisiana. U.S Attorney Duane A. Evans announced the latest indictment on November 18, 2021. The defendants are each charged with obtaining, and intending to use, officer-level licenses that were procured through falsified exam scores... -gCaptain
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| Tanker Master’s Fatigue Cited in $73 Million Marine Accident |
A tanker operating company’s decision to change masters without a handover period led to a $72.9 million marine accident off the coast of Louisiana, according to a National Transportation Safety Board Marine Accident Brief issued Tuesday. Marine Accident Brief 21/24 details the NTSB’s investigation of the October 17, 2020 accident, in which the tanker Atina struck the oil and gas production platform SP-57B near Pilottown, Louisiana... -gCaptain
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| Disabled cargo ship anchored in Dardanelles |
General cargo ship ATASOYLAR suffered engine failure while transiting Dardanelles, in the afternoon Nov 22. The ship was assisted by tugs and taken to Karanlik Anchorage, western Dardanelles. As of 0340 UTC Nov 23, she was still at anchor. ATASOYLAR is en route from Kherson Ukraine to Izmir Turkey... -Fleetmon
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| Tanker disabled by fire off Portugal, 2 crew died |
Fire broke out in engine room of product tanker CHEMICAL MASTER at night Nov 22 off Portugal coast, Atlantic. Two crew were badly injured and medevaced by Portugal Air Force helicopter, they’ve been transferred to hospital but unfortunately, died, reportedly in the morning Nov 23. Tanker is disabled, adrift, with 2 Portugal Navy ships nearby, monitoring situation... -Fleetmon
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| Container ship interrupted voyage after accident in engine room |
Container ship HYUNDAI GOODWILL had to interrupt her voyage from EU to Busan Korea, to medevac a crew member, who was badly injured in an accident in engine room, understood on Nov 22, in Arabian sea. The ship sailed to Kochi India, arriving at Kochi anchorage in the evening Nov 22. Indian CG paramedics team boarded HYUNDAI GOODWILL and administered first aid, prior to medevac... -Fleetmon
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| Container ship interrupted voyage after accident in engine room near Indonesia |
The ship interrupted voyage to medevac a crew member, who was badly injured in an accident in engine room, understood on Nov 22 or Nov 23, when the ship was sailing along northwest coast of New Guinea, Indonesia, en route from Sydney to Shanghai. Filipino seaman was medevaced by Indonesian Navy, and transferred to hospital, JPO AQUARIUS resumed voyage with ETA Shanghai Nov 25... -Fleetmon
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