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India: MPA grants shore leave for seafarers at Mormugao Port
Accepting the request from the Goan Seamen Association of India (GSAI), the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) has granted shore leave for seafarers at Mormugao Port and has also made provisions to facilitate a seamless process where crew members can get their family members onboard as per the discretion of the Captain... -Herald GoaPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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World’s first global navigational aid to protect whales launched
The World Shipping Council (WSC) has launched the world’s first global navigational aid to protect whales. The WSC Whale Chart, available for free, is the first global mapping of all mandatory and voluntary governmental measures to reduce harm to whales from ships. It will be regularly updated... -Splash 247Posted On:9-Nov-2023
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Diversity for Innovation and Growth at the Maritime SheEO Conference
The Maritime SheEO conference, organized by Sanjam Sahi Gupta, Director of Sitara Shipping, is set to be a hybrid event with over 80 countries participating and an estimated 200 delegates attending in person, while around 2000 are expected to stream online. The event will feature a variety of themes curated specifically for the conference, including sustainable shipping practices and women’s role models in the industry... -Crew MirrorPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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Significant Fuel Degradation in Advanced Biofuel Blends: Report
Oldendorff Carriers, a leading dry bulk owner and operator, conducted a study with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to examine the stability and potential degradation of advanced biofuel in the shipping industry. The study focused on the long-term stability of an advanced B20 biofuel blend and found that exposure to air, water, and light significantly contributed to fuel degradation... -Crew MirrorPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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‘Icon Of The Seas’ Successfully Concludes Final Sea Trials
The Icon of the Seas, a revolutionary LNG-powered cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International, has completed its final round of sea trials. With a length of 365 meters and a width of 50 meters, the ship is estimated to be the largest in the world. It departed the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland on October 29 to undergo official testing to ensure its functionality and security throughout the week-long sea trials... -Crew MirrorPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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MSC names 24,000 TEU giant
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, the world’s biggest shipping company, has named MSC Türkiye, one of the world’s largest and most fuel-efficient containerships by design to date. The naming ceremony was held on October 30, the day following the Republic Day which marked the 100th anniversary of the Turkish Republic... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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Panama Canal Sees Record $4 Million Payment for Priority Passage Amid Rising Costs and Drought
The Panama Canal saw a record payment of nearly $4 million from a shipper in an auction to secure priority passage through the congested waterway. This payment is on top of the regular transit fees, making the total cost almost $4.5 million. The CEO of Flex LNG Ltd. and Avance Gas Holding Ltd. expressed concern about the rising costs and the impact on the shipping industry... -Crew MirrorPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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New ABS requirements for liquid hydrogen carriers pose a challenge
Classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has published new rules for liquid hydrogen carriers to support the projected market demands in transporting hydrogen fuel. The safety and technical standards are specifically for liquid hydrogen carriers transporting liquified hydrogen and expand on the corresponding IMO Resolution MSC.420(97) adopted in November 2016... -Crew MirrorPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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Saga Cruises’ Ship Finds Shelter in Falmouth During Storm Ciaran
Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Adventure sought shelter in Falmouth Docks for four days as a storm approached, while its sister ship, Spirit of Discovery, encountered rough seas in the Bay of Biscay. The Spirit of Discovery was forced to cancel a port call in La Corunna, Spain, due to the port authority closing the port to all traffic... -Crew MirrorPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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The Aging Containership Fleet: Challenges and Future Outlook
The latest report from Alphaliner revealed that 20% of the containership fleet, totaling just under 3 million teu, is now 20 years or older. This amounts to around 1,200 containerships in this age category. MSC is the largest owner of older tonnage, controlling close to 25% of the global fleet, with 212 vessels and a capacity of 718,000 teu that are 20 years or older... -Crew MirrorPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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ASU launches maritime-focused associate degree
Arizona State University has partnered with the U.S. Naval Community College to debut an Associate of Science in logistics program with a maritime concentration to provide active-duty, enlisted sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen with a naval-relevant, maritime-focused logistics education. The program launched this fall with nearly 70 students... -ASU News NowPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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Norway to invest $1.364m to make Bangladesh’s ship recycling yards eco-friendly
The government of Norway will invest $1.364 million in a project for transforming Bangladesh's shipbreaking yards into environmentally-friendly ones. The Ministry of Industries, the Norwegian government and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will jointly implement the project titled "Safe and Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling Project... -The Business StandardPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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Passengers on Spirit of Discovery cruise ship feared for their lives
Passengers on the Spirit of Discovery cruise ship have described a terrifying experience after the ship was hit by a storm in the Bay of Biscay. About 100 people were injured, with most injuries described as minor, but five people were taken to the hospital. Passengers reported a state of fear on board, with some fearing for their lives and writing texts to their loved ones in case the ship capsized... -Crew MirrorPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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Royal Air Force Aids Crude Oil Tanker in Daring Yacht Rescue
Last week, on November 3rd, the crude oil tanker "GREEN AZURE", aided by the Royal Air Force performed a daring rescue of a sailor who had been stranded on a severely damaged yacht in the midst of the storm Ciaran. The Norwegian-flagged yacht had sent out a distress signal on November 2nd while located approximately 700 miles north of the coast of Cornwall... -FleetMonPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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1.5 tons of cocaine on board of GRIMALDI’s ship
1.5 ton of cocaine stacked in 52 bales were found on board of ro-ro cargo ship GRANDE AMBURGO at Vitoria port, Brazil, on Nov 5, on a final stage of anti narcotics international operation. Bales were to be dropped overboard in EU waters, at least one crew is reportedly, involved... -FleetMonPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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Cocaine Bust Worth $3.6 Million at Gqeberha Port
South African police conducted a drug bust involving cocaine on November 2nd at the GQEBERHA SEA PORT(formerly known as Port Elizabeth) in South Africa. The seized cocaine is estimated to be worth $3.6 million and is believed to have originated from Brazil. This marks the third cocaine bust in South Africa involving drugs with alleged Brazilian origins... -FleetMonPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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Russian ferry hit by cargo ship which fled the scene and twisted AIS data, Black sea
Russian cargo ferry SLAVYANIN and general cargo ship NEW RAOUF collided at around 0150 EEST Nov 8 in Black sea some 80 nm E of Varna, Bulgaria, while sailing on intersected courses, with NEW RAOUF having to give way to SLAVYANIN. Russian ferry suffered hull breaches in ballast tanks areas, 3 tanks reportedly were flooded... -FleetMonPosted On:9-Nov-2023
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