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India: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal launches vessels at CSL
Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways & Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the launching of five vessels at Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), and inaugurated the new Radars and Vessel Traffic Management System of Cochin Port Trust on Monday. The minister inaugurated the launching function of three Floating Border Out-Posts (FBOP) for the Border Security Force and two Fully Electric Autonomous Ferries for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway, which are amongst the world’s first autonomous ferries... -Times of IndiaPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Shipping boss: Christmas will be safe from shortages
Christmas trading will be safe from supply chain problems, the boss of shipping firm Maersk has told the BBC - adding, "at least that’s what I’m hearing from our customers". The company handles almost 20% of the world’s shipping containers. Chief executive Soren Skou, said the firm is chartering more ships, keeping ports open longer and has opened more warehouses to help. The firm is doing "everything" it can to alleviate the problems, he said... -BBC NewsPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Crew change problems continue
New national lockdowns, an increase in flight cancelations, travel restrictions, and increasingly strict crew change requirements, especially in Asia, are preventing seafarers from going back home after completing their contracts. This is despite a strong increase in vaccine rates during the last month, ship managers report... -Marine LogPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Nigeria: NIMASA to sign agreement on engagement of Seafarers
In a bid to ensure that seafarers, after their training in Nigeria, get engaged by countries in need of seafaring services, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has commenced moves to enter into bilateral agreements with other countries to recognizing and accepting the Certificate of Competency, CoC, issued to Nigerian seafarers... -VanguardPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Crew Welfare Improves Despite New Restrictions in Asia
Twenty months into the pandemic, the plight of seafarers continues to show slow signs of improvement, especially with increasing rates of vaccinations. However, new travel restrictions in Asia and especially China, and a lack of recognition for vaccinations continue to challenge the welfare of seafarers according to the latest information from ship managers in the Neptune Declaration Crew Change Indicator... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Philippines: Marina grants pioneer status, incentives to IACS-classed ships
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will grant pioneer status to ships classed by the International Associations of Classification Societies (IACS) and provide incentives for domestic shipowners and operators. Marina Administrator Robert Empedrad approved Memorandum Circular No. DS-2021-03, or the "Revised rules and regulations in the grant of pioneer status under Executive Order 909," to provide safer sea transport and improve shipping services... -The Manila TimesPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Canada ends cruise ship ban after 19 months
After 19 months, the COVID-19 health safety policy of banning cruise ships from reaching Canadian ports has come to an end. The federal government rescinded the restrictions today, November 1, following through with its July 2021 announcement that it would do so by this date — instead of the previous plan to end the ban in February 2022... -Urbanized Daily HivePosted On:3-Nov-2021
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UK marine industries going green, need more government support
The UK’s marine and maritime engineering firms are embracing decarbonisation in a big way but the government is not doing enough to enable them to go green, according to a survey by the Society of Marine Industries (SMI). The findings of SMI’s Green Maritime Survey were announced as the COP26 climate change summit gets underway in Glasgow. It found that two thirds of companies were actively involved in green research and developing green technologies... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Urgent Need to Make Maritime Safe for Women, says ITF
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) says the recent report of sexual assault by a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet during her at sea training brings shame on the shipping industry and underlines the urgent need for action to eliminate violence in the workplace. The case, which has become known as Midshipman X in some circles, has generated a lot of attention and scrutiny in the maritime industry... -gCaptainPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Tanker struck local cargo ship, 4 missing, Indonesia
Chemical tanker NEW GLOBAL collided with coastal wooden cargo ship KM MAJU 9 on Oct 29 in the morning Oct 29 south of Aru Islands, Dobo, Maluku Province, Indonesia, Arafura sea. At the time of collision, both ships were trying to avoid collision with several local fishing boats in the area. Tanker struck MAJU 9 by her bow in portside hull, MAJU 9 capsized. Of 32 people on board, 28 were rescued by NEW GLOBAL, 4 went missing... -FleetmonPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Bulk carrier disabled in South China sea, towed to safety
Bulk carrier THUNDER suffered engine failure south of Hong Kong on Oct 19, while en route from southern Kalimantan Indonesia via Singapore, to China with 50,000 tons of coal on board, and went adrift. The ship, being unable to fix the problem, had to issue distress signal on Oct 23, South China sea MRCC, China, sent SAR tug to tow disabled bulk carrier to safety... -FleetmonPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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Feeder container ships collided in Bangkok, one sank VIDEO
Two feeder container ships, O P K 3 and NP PATHUM THANI, collided in the afternoon Nov 2 in Chao Phraya river in Bangkok area. O P K 3 was leaving Bangkok port, bound for Laem Chabang, while NP PATHUM THANI was proceeding upstream to Klong Toey harbor, Bangkok, arriving from Laem Chabang, both ships loaded with containers. NP PATHUM THANI struck by her bow O P K 3 starboard side after she suddenly veered off course... -FleetmonPosted On:3-Nov-2021
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