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Abandoned for Christmas: Fishing Crew Left in Limbo for Nine Months
The Kenyan-flagged fishing vessel RA HORAKHTY has been abandoned for over 9 months now at the port of Mombasa. The owners stopped paying salaries in march 2021. Over 10 crew members remain stranded there, while some have been compensated as of late, some sailors’ families stay in financial and mental distress, while the court hearings get repeatedly postponed... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Disabled tanker blocked Bosphorus traffic for some 1.5 hours
Product tanker USICHEM on Dec 21 encountered mechanical problem while transiting Bosphorus in southern direction, while en route from from Sulina Romania to Sevilla Spain, with cargo of sunflower oil. Tanker had to anchor in emergency in traffic lane, blocking traffic for about an hour and a half. She was disabled at around 0930 UTC, resumed moving under own power at around 1100 UTC, and safely completed transit... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Danish bulk carrier aground in Ust-Luga port, Russia UPDATE
Bulk carrier TOMINI PROSPERITY ran aground at around 1600 UTC Dec 19 while approaching berth at Ust Luga port, Russia, Baltic sea. Was in the same position as of 0300 UTC Dec 20. Looking like she went out of control, strayed off fairway channel, and ran aground... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Feeder disabled, adrift in Med
Container ship MAERSK ROUBAIX was disabled in the morning Dec 20 in Mediterranean 200 nm due E of Malta, while en route from Istanbul to Algeciras Spain with ETA Dec 24. As of 0300 UTC Dec 21, the ship was still adrift, reportedly awaiting tug, as towage is required. Engine issues understood to be the cause... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Los Angeles container ships bottleneck news: bad and good
According to Master of one of the ships serving Trans-Pacific container loop, situation in Los-Angeles Long Beach waters remains tense, with no end in sight. Authorities made a right decision to push container ships from anchorage out to sea every time weather becomes nasty, after Nov 25 turmoil, brought by passing storm... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Panama Canal modifies tolls for passenger ships
Starting from February 2022, the Panama Canal will modify its toll structure for passenger vessels. On December 15, 2021, following the recommendation from the ACP Board of Directors, the Cabinet Council of the Republic of Panama officially approved modifications to the Canal Tolls structure... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Industry’s first: Wärtsilä installs hybrid solution onboard bulk carrier
The technology group Wärtsilä has completed what is known as the maritime industry’s first installation and commissioning of a hybrid power system combined with a PV solar energy system onboard a bulk carrier vessel. Announced in 2019, the installation was carried out on the 2016-built bulk carrier M/V Paolo Topic in cooperation with marine solar panels manufacturer Solbian and the vessel’s operator Marfin Management S.A.M... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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MSC offers €5.7B to buy Bolloré Africa Logistics
Swiss container shipping major Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has submitted an offer to acquire 100% of Bolloré Africa Logistics, comprising all of the Bolloré Group’s transport and logistics activities in Africa. Bolloré Africa Logistics, a subsidiary of French transportation conglomerate Bolloré SE, is one of the biggest transport and logistics operators in Africa... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Over 130 vessels flagged as potentially operating illegally in BVI
Investigations carried out by Her Majesty’s Customs at the weekend found approximately 130 marine vessels that may not meet the standards to operate in the Virgin Islands. According to the Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith, the investigation is an ongoing matter where Customs is trying to ensure that all vessels which operate in the territory are done so with legal status... -BVI News OnlinePosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Bless the seafarers with Christmas gifts
With the help of our generous community, each December the Richards Bay Seafarers Mission delivers wrapped gifts and Christmas cheer to scores of seafarers who have come from all over the world into the Port of Richards Bay. The general public, or companies, can help to bring joy to these seafarers who are far from their homes and loved ones, by supporting the mission’s Shoebox Christmas... -Zululand ObserverPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Elvictor Group Inc. Maintains as the Largest Ship Manning Agent in Georgia
Elvictor Group, Inc. is pleased to announce that based on a survey conducted by the Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia, it was named for the second consecutive year the largest ship manning agent in the Country of Georgia. The Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia (MTA) is tasked with the regulatory management of the Georgian maritime sector... -GlobeNewswirePosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Dubai Maritime City Authority holds the First Forum for Shipping Agents
As part of its efforts to develop the leisure marine tourism sector in Dubai, the Dubai Maritime City Authority at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation held the first forum for shipping agents at the authority’s headquarters in Port Rashid area in Dubai... -WAM ENPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Could Cruises Pause Again As Cases Rise on Land?
While it’s difficult to know for certain at this point, data from the Centers for Disease Control show a sharp rise in the number of ships potentially seeing COVID cases in recent days. This comes at the same time cases of the variant are rising sharply around the world — including in the United States... -Cruzely.comPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Pirate captured by Danish forces hospitalised in Ghana
A suspected pirate wounded during an exchange of gunfire last month with the Danish navy in the Gulf of Guinea has been transferred to a hospital in Ghana. Four other suspected pirates were killed and three others are in custody after the Nov. 24 incident... -Ships & PortsPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Wakashio’s Captain and First Officer Found Guilty for 2020 Grounding
Nearly 18 months after the Japanese-owned bulker went aground on Mauritius causing one of the worst environmental disasters, the captain and first officer of the Wakashio were found guilty on December 20 by a magistrate on the island. The two officers informed the court last week that they were pleading guilty to the charges of “Endangering Safe Navigation” under Mauritius’ Merchant Shipping Act 2007. They will be sentenced on December 27... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:22-Dec-2021
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MOL Honors Officers And Engineers At ‘MOL Presidential Awards 2021’
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) held an online presentation ceremony on December 7, for the “MOL Presidential Awards for Officers and Engineers 2021”. The awards are intended to honor the ongoing safety-related contributions of MOL Group officers and engineers and recognize their key roles, in cooperation with fellow seafarers and ship management companies, in ensuring the safe operation of vessels... -Marine InsightPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Iran unveils 1st Iranian-made diesel marine engine
In a ceremony on Tuesday in the presence of Iran’s Army-Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani and Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari, the first large Iranian-made diesel marine engine entitled "Makran" and largest marine industry innovation factory in Bushehr in the south of Iran and some other naval achievements were unveiled and inaugurated... -Mehr News AgencyPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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India: Seafarers urged to protect and preserve identity
Goan Seamen Association of India (GSAI) president Frank Viegas urged the seafarers to be part of campaign to protect and preserve identity by participating in the progress and development of villages. On Sunday, the GSAI commemorated 60th Goa Liberation Day and seafarers, who were part of Goa liberation, took part by recollecting their cherished memories remembering freedom fighters that sacrificed their lives and struggle to liberate Goa... -OheraldPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Philippines: AMOSUP announces increase in seafarers’ pay
IN what could be considered a reward for braving the pandemic and, in many instances, for serving onboard their ships beyond their contracts, seafarers in over 9,000 ships worldwide will enjoy a 4.5 percent increase in wages and compensation over two years starting January 1, 2022... -The Manila TimesPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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Canada’s First All-electric, Zero-emissions Ferry Enters Service
A newly retrofitted electric ferry is the first in Canada to enter service powered by a zero-emissions, lithium-ion power and propulsion system containing no diesel fuel components. PortsToronto’s 96-foot Marilyn Bell I, used for transporting passengers, vehicles and supplies the short distance to and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on Toronto Island, returned to operations last week following a 20-week... -MarineLinkPosted On:22-Dec-2021
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