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Germany based MHSS to offer free mental health service to seafarers.
One of the shipping industrys leading specialists in seafarer mental health support is offering seafarers and shore-based staff free access to clinical psychologists and a confidential 24/7 mental health hotline to help them over the festive period.
Germany-based Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) is increasingly concerned that some seafarers may not be getting the right level of support they need during this difficult time and that separation from loved ones over the festive season, on top of COVID-19 fears, the crew crisis, family anxieties and many other concerns and worries, may be too much for some of them to bear.Posted On:23-Dec-2020
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Two Chinese cargo ships troubled in South China sea, one abandoned, sinking
Two Chinese cargo ships are troubled in South China sea off Vietnam coast, product tanker CHEM SINYOO and general cargo ship DONG YANG. CHEM SINYOO issued distress signal at around 1200 LT (UTC +7) Dec 21, reporting engine room accident - 1 crew died, 4 were injured, in need of immediate medical assistance. Vietnamese CG, Navy and Maritime Safety sent ships to assist, all other passing or fishing ships in the area were asked to assist if possible.Posted On:23-Dec-2020
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No access to port of Rotterdam for passengers from England
With immediate effect, ferries coming to the Netherlands from the United Kingdom are no longer allowed to carry passengers. The ferries are still permitted access to the ports of Rotterdam and IJmuiden with trucks and drivers.
The mayors of Rotterdam and IJmuiden took this decision during the evening of Sunday 20 December at the request of Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management.Posted On:23-Dec-2020
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More than 100 grains cargo ships delayed by Argentine port workers strike
More than 100 cargo ships were kept from loading agricultural goods in Argentina on Monday, as a wage strike by grains inspectors and oilseed workers stretched into its second week, paralyzing exports from one of the worlds main bread baskets.
Argentina is the No. 1 international exporter of soymeal livestock feed used to fatten hogs and poultry from Europe to Southeast Asia.Posted On:23-Dec-2020
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Marine biosafety training in Philippines
The IMO executed GloFouling Partnerships Project and the Government of the Philippines have organised the first delivery of a newly-developed general training course on biofouling management. The course introduced participants to the key features of marine biology and environmental impacts of invasive species.Posted On:23-Dec-2020
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10 rescued after ship mishap in South China Sea.
Ten crew members have been rescued after abandoning a cargo ship that was listing to one side in the South China Sea, according to the provincial maritime search and rescue center of Hainan.
The center received a report at 5 p.m. Monday that the ship, registered in Sierra Leone and carrying 3,000 tonnes of rice, was listing in waters off the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, as it made its way from Vietnam to Malaysia.Posted On:23-Dec-2020
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Mission to Seafarers launches new fund raising campaign to support seafarers.
The Mission will unveil a rolling programme of initiatives which will have significant benefits for the welfare of the entire industry from welfare training for seafarers and frontline staff to new family support network offerings, reassurance and practical help. The programme has already received a generous donation from MSC to start the Sustaining Crew Welfare Campaign which will ensure the Mission is providing the best care possible, encouraging innovation in adapting and maintaining services to meet seafarers needs, and providing mental wellbeing support.Posted On:23-Dec-2020
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Public hearing for Adanis mega expansion of Kattupalli Port in Chennai on January 22
The public hearing for the mega expansion of Kattupalli Port proposed by Marine Infrastructure Developer Pvt Ltd (MIDPL), a vertical of Adani Ports, is scheduled on January 22.
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) officials told that, the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) study for the proposed revised master plan development of Kattupalli port has been completed and submitted to the board.Posted On:23-Dec-2020
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India announces sweeping ports sector reforms
Indias maritime sector is set to go through sweeping reforms. The Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Mansukh Mandaviya, hoped these changes will bring more investments.
India and several Gulf countries recently began collaborating in the maritime sector and such cooperation is expected to receive a shot in the arm with these reforms.Posted On:23-Dec-2020
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