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What future holds for maritime logistics in India?
The logistics sector is the backbone of any economy. Despite weak economic sentiments, the industry will continue to witness growth. In fact, India is currently the prime logistics service provider globally. The market, pegged at approximately $250 billion, is expected to grow at a 10–12% CAGR in the coming years. Besides other modes of transportation, maritime logistics is one sector that can grow tremendously but is not fully explored... -The Times of India BlogPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Methanol’s growing traction as alternative shipping fuel
Among the mix of possible alternative fuels available for marine use, methanol—a chemical building block for hundreds of everyday products—is fast emerging as an attractive option for shipping companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint and meet sector-wide emissions targets... -S&P GlobalPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Indonesia Sets Sail for Blue Economy with Sweden
Indonesia is making efforts towards achieving a sustainable and inclusive use of ocean resources —also known as the blue economy— with Sweden. Both countries inked a joint statement on blue economy cooperation during the National Development Planning Minister Suharso Monoarfa’s visit to Sweden in October. Sweden is also supporting the making of Indonesia’s blue economy roadmap... -Jakarta GlobePosted On:26-Nov-2021
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China’s Covid Zero Policy Towards Seafarers Escalates Supply Chain Crisis
China’s increasingly extreme Covid Zero policies are standing in the way of a full recovery for the shipping industry and prolonging a crisis that’s snarled ports and emptied shelves worldwide. In its attempts to keep the virus out, China’s continued to prohibit crew changes for foreign crew and recently imposed as much as a seven-week mandatory quarantine for returning Chinese seafarers... -gcaptain.comPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Philippines expects negative EMSA STCW report
The European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA) ongoing issues with Philippines seafarer training standards and the STCW Code have hung over the country’s crewing industry for a decade and half, but the Maritime Industrial Authority (Marina) is confident about a new strategic corrective action plan... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Tianjin Port reveals world’s first zero carbon terminal
Tianjin Port unveiled what it says is the world’s first zero carbon emissions terminal in mid-October. Located in the C Area of Beijiang port’s intelligent container dock zone, the terminal went into service following an inauguration ceremony on Oct 17. It has been operating smoothly since. It has three berths, each with a loading capacity of 200,000 metric tons and a length of 1,100 meters... -Bunker Ports NewsPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Danish frigate crew kill 4 suspected pirates off West Africa
The Danish Navy said Thursday that one its frigates, sailing off West African on an international anti-piracy mission, killed four suspected pirates, and injured one in an exchange of gunfire.The frigate HDMS Esbern Snare reacted Wednesday to information that a vessel was approaching several commercial ships in the Gulf of Guinea off oil-rich Nigeria... -DevdiscoursePosted On:26-Nov-2021
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The Mission to Seafarers announces shortlist for its 2021 Seafarers’ Awards in Singapore
The Mission to Seafarers has announced the shortlist for its annual Seafarers’ Awards in Singapore. The awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to improving the welfare of seafarers. The awards are a prestigious annual event which, this year, will be held virtually due to COVID-19 and ongoing restrictions in Singapore. Taking place on Wednesday 8th December 2021,.. -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:26-Nov-2021
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UK: Maritime courses will be featured in college’s virtual open day
North East Scotland College is holding a virtual open day on Wednesday, December 1, to share the launch of full-time courses starting from August 2022. Among the varied offerings is the sponsored Merchant Navy Cadetship delivered by NESCol’s Scottish Maritime Academy (SMA) based in Peterhead... -Grampian OnlinePosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Swedish Club launches new online loss prevention training
Swedish Club has launched a new online training programme, aimed at delivering proactive loss prevention services directly to its members and their crews wherever they are in the world. Loss Prevention Training – Online will enable seafarers and those onshore to benefit from the Club’s skills training, despite the restrictions of the current pandemic, by providing training resources that can be delivered at the most convenient and efficient time for course facilitators and participants... -ShipinsightPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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ISWAN looks back on an extraordinary year for seafarers
With calls and messages to its 24-hour helplines more than tripling last year as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has had a unique insight into the challenges faced by seafarers around the world... -Tanker OperatorPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Nigeria: Expert tasks govt on effective training of young engineers
An expert, Moshood Olaniyan, has tasked government to motivate Nigerian-owned shipping companies to train young marine engineers for effective service delivery. Speaking at the orientation programme for fresh students of the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine College, Lagos, Olaniyan noted that the major challenge facing marine engineers locally is lack of training opportunities for fresh graduates... -Guardian NigeriaPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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New cyber security scheme launches to help shippers protect themselves against emerging threats
A new Maritime Cyber Baseline scheme launched by IASME and supported by The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) will help shipping operators and vessel owners to improve their cyber security and align with the IMO Maritime Cyber Risk Management guidelines. The scheme is open to vessels of all sizes and classifications, including yachts, commercial, passenger ships and merchant vessels... -Digital ShipPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Hundreds Of Dredging Rafts Illegally Mining For Gold On The Madeira River
Hundreds of dredging rafts operated by illegal miners have gathered in a gold rush on the Madeira River, a major tributary of the Amazon, floating hundreds of miles as state and federal authorities dispute who is responsible for stopping them. The flotilla of rafts equipped with pumps are moored together in lines that nearly stretch across the vast Madeira, and a Reuters witness spotted plumes of exhaust indicating they are vacuuming the riverbed for gold... -gCaptainPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Svitzer to Introduce Carbon Neutral Tugs in London
Towage operator Svitzer, a part of A.P. Moller Maersk, has reported that it will convert a total of its 10 tugs in London and Medway to run on Marine Biofuel. This is being marketed as ’Ecotow’ by offering a 90% reduction in carbon emissions to ensure the client’s compliance with scope 3 emissions in mind... -FleetmonPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Mega container ship drifted aground
Container ship MSC ALTAIR broke off her moorings at around 1400 Nov 24 at Prince Rupert Harbor, Canada, and drifted aground, in strong wind. The ship was refloated with assistance of several tugs, and taken back to berth, no damages reported. She left Prince Rupert at around 0000 UTC Nov 25,.. -FleetmonPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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General cargo ship grounding, Yeosu, Korea
General cargo ship AQUILA ran aground on a northeast coast of Myodo island, Yeosu, Korea, at around 2300 Seoul time Nov 24, while approaching Gwangyang Port. The ship went out of control after steering was disabled by generator failure. She was refloated in the morning Nov 25 and taken to inner Gwangyang Port anchorage.. -FleetmonPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Master of bulk carrier killed in his cabin by cook, in Indian ocean
Cook on board of Bangladeshi bulk carrier MEGHNA LIBERTY reportedly killed ship’s Master on Nov 20, in Indian ocean. He gave himself up to crew after telling them he killed Master, in Master’s cabin. Master was found in his cabing in a pool of blood. MEGHNA LIBERTY interrupted voyage and called nearest port, Port Louis, Mauritius, where she arrived on Nov 22. Investigation under way. All or majority of the crew are reportedly, of Filipino nationality... -FleetmonPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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Feeder container ship lost containers in Bay of Biscay
Container ship BALTIC FULMAR reported containers loss to regional operational center CROSS Corsen, France, Atlantic, at 0730 UTC Nov 25, in Bay of Biscay south of Brest, while en route from Dunkirk to Bilbao, Spain. 7 containers fell overboard, all 7 confirmed to be empty. Container ship continued voyage, area is under aerial surveillance, all ships in the vicinity are warned... -FleetmonPosted On:26-Nov-2021
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