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Maritime India: The Quest for a Steadfast Identity
India’s geography lends itself favourably to the cultivation and expansion of maritime ties. Yet, for much of the country’s contemporary history, the country has overlooked these opportunities. As the world reengages with its vast ocean spaces, India too, has become more willing and capable of participating in the maritime domain. This paper outlines the evolution of the country’s maritime outlook as it shifts its largely continental-oriented focus to one in which maritime engagements are vital to foreign policy... -Observer Research FoundationPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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DNV Publishes Standards For Remote Control Vessel
Classification society DNV has introduced the shipping industry’s first competence standard for vessel remote control center operators (RCCO). The standard is supported by a new recommended practice that offers a certification scheme for RCCOs. Together, they provide a framework for training, assessing, and certifying personnel working in remote-control centers that support or manage operations at sea... -MarineLinkPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Bangor University contracted vessel in overseas worker pay dispute
A RESEARCH vessel contracted by Bangor University has been found to have breached immigration and labour laws by illegally employing seafarers at Menai Bridge. International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITWF), which inspected the vessel in October, found a Filipino crewmember was being paid a monthly salary of $1,900 USD for eight hours work per day, seven days a week – which amounted to £5.71, significantly lower than the UK National Minimum Wage for a 53-year-old man... -North Wales ChroniclePosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Iran to unveil first marine diesel engine soon
Admiral Shahram Irani broke the story in a TV program on Saturday night. His remarks came as Iran was celebrating Navy Day, which fell on November 28. "The first marine diesel engine designed entirely by the youth of this country will be unveiled soon. This engine, the parts of which are all-Iranian, will be unveiled in the coming days and will be installed on the first Iranian missile-launching warship," Irani stated... -Tehran TimesPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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India: New Restaurant Aboard Grounded Freighter Set to Open in Vizag
Local officials are preparing for the debut of a restaurant aboard a Bangladeshi freighter that ran aground in Visakhapatnam, India in September 2020, turning what some might view as an undesirable marine casualty into a tourist attraction. The 2009-built Maa is a 260-foot, 3,000 dwt freighter with ample deck space and hold capacity for a conversion... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Rustibus Offers First Eco-Friendly Deck Maintenance Tool
Deck maintenance is a core duty for crews but historically it has been backbreaking work that generates dust and debris that spreads into the environment. That’s all changing with Rustibus’ latest version of its deck crawlers the 2000 ECO, which is the first to incorporate environmentally friendly features. “A big part of the microplastics in the ocean comes from paint and maintenance on ships at sea,” explains Kristian Dalseide, CEO of Rustibus... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Maritime charity calls for industry-wide collaboration to support the future health of the seafaring community
Charities, ship owners, charterers and other stakeholders in the maritime industry must work together to create a culture of care in maritime, according to the Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS). Delegates at last Friday’s SHS seminar, Supporting Seafarers into the Future, were inspired by the findings of the Society’s landmark study of maritime worker health initiatives, conducted by Yale University with support from Lloyd’s Register Foundation... -Sea HospitalPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Seychellois seafarers owed payment by EU vessels to get 73 percent of pay
Seychellois seafarers who worked on European Union (EU) fishing vessels under previous protocols will receive 73 percent of the requested amount of compensation, said Seychelles’ fisheries minister. Jean-Francois Ferrari took part in the second Joint Committee Meeting under the Implementing Protocol 2020-2026 of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Seychelles. The meeting took place in Seychelles from November 24 to November 25... -Seychelles News AgencyPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Captain Arrested and Cattle Ship Detained for Human Smuggling
The captain of a livestock carrier and the vessel were taken into custody by Spain’s Guardia Civil on charges of human trafficking. Spanish authorities suspect the captain was part of an organized crime ring that was exploiting individuals from Syria and other war-torn countries promising them transportation to Europe under the guise of working aboard the vessel... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Philippines: Seafarer faces string of cases
Facing a string of charges, a seafarer was arrested yesterday in Barangay Alegre, Oton, Iloilo. Joebel Bustamante, 48, of Barangay Botong was charged with falsification of public documents, concubinage and adultery, a police report showed... -Panay NewsPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Crewman Dies on ARC Yacht in North Atlantic
The circumstances surrounding the death of a crew member on ARC yacht Agecanonix at the weekend are not yet known, according to rally organisers the World Cruising Club. Late on Friday 26 November, a Mayday call was made from Agecanonix requesting a medical evacuation. Sadly, injured crew member Max Delannoy was declared dead before any outside help could be provided... -AfloatPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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World first IECRE Renewable Energy Certification Body
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has been accepted as the world’s first Renewable Energy Certification Body (RECB) for marine energy by the International Electrotechnical Commission’s Renewable Energy System, (IECRE), which operates the global conformity assessment system in the three electrically producing renewable energy sectors: solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, wind energy, and marine energy... -Lloyd s RegisterPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Bulk Carrier’s Cook Arrested in Mauritius for Gruesome Murder of Captain
Just ten months after the alleged massacre of seven Indonesian sailors in Port-Louis’ roadstead, the Mauritius’ police has a new homicide linked to the maritime world to investigate. Last Monday, they arrested the chief cook of the Meghna Liberty, a Bangladeshi-flagged bulk carrier, for having killed the captain, a fellow Filipino like himself... -gCaptainPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Wartsila Developing System to Turn LNG Into IMO 2050-Compliant Hydrogen Fuel Onboard Ship
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has announced plans to launch a new shipboard solution that will aim to turn readily available LNG into hydrogen fuel that will meet IMO 2050 emissions targets. Wärtsilä is working with class society RINA, ABB, Helbio, a subsidiary of Metacon AB, the Liberian Registry, and an unidentified energy major on the project... -gCaptainPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Reefer container ship ran onto breakwater, Japan
Reefer container ship LADY ROSEMARY ran onto breakwater in Hakata harbor while leaving Hakata, northwest Kyushu, Japan, Japan sea, at around 1500 UTC Nov 28, bound for Kobe. As of 0220 UTC Nov 29 remained in the same position, with tug nearby... -FleetmonPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Ferry beached by storm, passengers and crew reached shore, safe
Ferry KM ENTEBE EXPRESS with 81 passengers and 18 crew on board was beached by storm at Mamuju Regency coast, South Sulawesi, Makassar Strait, at around 1400 WITA time (UTC +8) Nov 28, shortly after leaving Mamuju port, bound for Balikpapan, Kalimantan. Reportedly, all passengers and crew abandoned ferry and made shore by own means – life rafts, lifeboats, judging from photo. All are safe... -FleetmonPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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Container ship crashed into pier in Istanbul
Container ship MSC ALICANTE broke off her moorings and started to drift, her stern crashed into pier, on Nov 29, at Ambarli port, Istanbul, in strong wind. As of 1230 UTC, the ship is understood to remain stuck in pier, judging from her position. No information yet on damages... -FleetmonPosted On:30-Nov-2021
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