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Seafarers Heading Home Pose Next Risk to China’s Ship Traffic
Chinese seafarers weary of the pandemic are returning home to celebrate the Spring Festival early next year, adding to a shortage of truckers and port workers in the country that’s compounding snarls in global supply chains. Some of the world’s major shipping lines including Ocean Network Express and Hapag-Lloyd AG have stopped taking new bookings for container shipments to South China’s smaller ports,.. -BloombergPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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Chinese coasters collided in Taiwan Strait, one sank
Chinese coasters ANQIANG77 and ZHE FENG 566 collided in Taiwan Strait 1.5 nm southeast of Nanding island, Fujian Province waters, at 0419 Beijing time Dec 10. Understood ANQIANG77 struck ZHE FENG 566 portside, with her bow. ANQIANG77 bow was damaged, but she remained afloat and under way, with 940 tons of urea on board... -FleetmonPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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Ferry aground, Greece
erry AQUA JEWEL ran aground in Gythio port harbor, eastern Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, Greece, at around 1630 UTC Dec0, on arrival from Kythera. Ferry with 30 passengers on board grounded while maneuvering to berth, on a sandbank, no damages reported... -FleetmonPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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IMO to expand number of council members to 52
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has decided to expand the number of member states in the IMO Council to 52 by adopting new amendments. The IMO Assembly adopted amendments to the IMO Convention to expand the size of the council, extend the term of its members and recognize three additional language texts as authentic versions of the IMO Convention at its 32nd session held at the beginning of December... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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Timber Fire Continues to Rage on Almirante Storni
It’s all hands on deck to the fight the fire on board the MV Almirante Storni which continues to burn at an anchorage off Sweden. The Swedish Coast Guard, with the help of the Norwegian Coast Guard and a fleet of private tugs, are continuing to fight the fire by spraying it with water... -gCaptainPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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UAE wins its Category-B membership in the IMO Council for third consecutive time
The UAE has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in the Category B membership for the third time, following comprehensive efforts and an intensive election campaign leading up to the elections. Through its landmark initiatives, the country continues playing an active role in strengthening the national maritime sector, while contributing to the growth of the global maritime and logistics industry... -WAM ENPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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UAE signs MoU with Panama to enhance capabilities of seafarers
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) at IMO premises in London, for a period of five years, in order to ensure improved training for seafarers, recognition of certificates at the end of both the parties, and better watchkeeping for seafarers on an international level... -Gulf TodayPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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India: Goa - Barge crew members still missing
On December 2, the barge carrying iron ore set sail for Goa from Jaigarh port in Maharashtra. It encountered heavy rain and strong sea currents at about 2 am. According to Coast Guard officials, after encountering rough weather, the barge is suspected to have capsized. Over a week after Merchant Vessel Sri Krishna is suspected to have sunk near the Goa coast, four of the 10 crew members on board the barge are still missing... -The Indian ExpressPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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Seafarers mission a beacon for crews
The United Seafarers’ Mission Tauranga is providing small comforts for crews stuck at sea for months on end. Three men from the mission have taken on the job of supporting seamen who must remain on-board when they dock at the Port of Tauranga... -SunLivePosted On:11-Dec-2021
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On Human Rights Day, HRAS Calls for Transparency on Seafarer Abuses
On World Human Rights Day, Human Rights at Sea published an independent review chronicling the ongoing humanitarian crisis at sea and the continued violation of seafarers’ human and labor rights. Drawing from 40 publicly accessible reports, articles and documents, this publication recounts the threats to seafarers’ rights during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights 10 areas of abuse... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:11-Dec-2021
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India: Kerala - Coast guard ship rescues fisherman
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the medical evacuation of a fisherman off Suhelipar Island, which is approximately 75km south of Agatti Island in Lakshadweep on Thursday. A fisherman named Rahul, who was on board the fishing vessel ’Mazhai Malai Matha’, suffered severe abdominal pain and the request for medical evacuation was passed to the ICG by the fisheries department... -Times of IndiaPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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India: Join Indian Navy 2021: Apply for Sailor posts
Indian Navy has invited applications from candidates to apply for Sailor posts through sports entry. Candidates who want to apply for the Sailor posts can apply online through the official site of Indian Navy on joinindiannavy.gov.in. The last date to apply for the posts is till December 25, 2021 and candidates of North East, J&K, Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands till January 1, 2022... -Hindustan TimesPosted On:11-Dec-2021
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