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Kongsberg Starts Up World’s First Ship-Sized Hydrogen Powertrain
On Thursday, Kongsberg announced the startup of the world’s first "full-scale, full-size" hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain for ships. According to the firm, the shoreside test installation shows that the technology is nearing maturity for vessel operations. The test system is the third and final section of the EU-funded project "HySeas," which has been running since 2013. The eight-year effort has involved participants from Scotland, Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden and England... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:4-Dec-2021
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India: Confident of dealing with any threat in India’s maritime domain - Navy chief
The Indian Navy is fully confident of defending India’s maritime interests and is carrying out acquisition of platforms considering the possible security challenges facing the country, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Friday. Addressing a press conference, he also said that the details of the proposed maritime command are being worked out and indicated that its basic structure may come up by next year... -Business StandardPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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Chinese freighter arrested in Canada
Canadian Federal Court issued arrest warrant on Dec 2, to detain Chinese general cargo ship QIAN KUN, berthed at Happy Valley – Goose Bay, northern Atlantic coast of Canada, since Nov 23. Warrant was filed in Halifax after Miller Shipping, a marine contractor, claimed it wasn’t fully paid for the job done, to load the ship with wood cut, the outstanding debt being $255,089.50... -FleetmonPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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COSCO mass containers collapse, loss, off Kuril islands, Pacific
Container ship COSCO NAGOYA interrupted her voyage from Busan to Long Beach after reportedly, massive containers collapse and loss. Accident took place on Nov 24 in the Pacific southeast of Iturup island, Kuril Archipelago. COSCO NAGOYA turned back and on Nov 29 anchored off Yeosu, Korea... -FleetmonPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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Chinese freighter aground, Japan
General cargo ship XING YUAN 7 ran aground at around 0510 Tokyo time Dec 3, while approaching Hekinan port, Japan, eastern Honshu, on arrival from Katsunan Japan. She’s probably hard aground, considering the speed at the time of grounding, some 8 knots. Tug is spotted nearby as of 1200 Tokyo time... -FleetmonPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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ClassNK adds world’s 1st liquefied hydrogen carrier to its register
Classification society ClassNK has added the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier built by Japanese corporation Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to its register. Suiso Frontier is the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier built by KHI, a member of the CO2-free Hydrogen Energy Supply-chain Technology Research Association (HySTRA)... Offshore EnergyPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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Seafarers’ Center launches Christmas at Sea program
On a Monday afternoon, the International Seafarers Center is quiet. The nautical decor stands still, and the big leather couches sit empty. However, behind the scenes, many people are working together to provide care packages and happiness for seafarers from overseas. “Our main mission is to take Christ to the nations,” said Vicki West, the executive director of the center... -Brunswick NewsPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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India: Ore-laden barge vanishes en route to Goa, one dies
An iron ore-laden barge headed from Maharashtra’s Jaigarh port to Goa’s Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) has gone missing several nautical miles off Goa’s coast. The Coast Guard has said one crew member died, and at least four others are missing from the barge. Coast Guard ships and fishing vessels managed to rescue four crew members, who were adrift at sea for close to 24 hours... -Times of IndiaPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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USA: Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy Acquired by Abrams Marine Group
Mid Atlantic Maritime Academy (“MAMA”) announced today that it has been acquired by San Diego based Abrams Marine Group, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Abrams Marine Group CEO Dave Abrams commented “MAMA is a great training organization with a highly regarded team and world class facilities... gCaptainPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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Ship Building Companies Are Increasingly Using Green Shipbuilding Technologies
Shipbuilding companies are now using green shipbuilding technologies. Technologies being used for shipbuilding include ships with no ballast systems that block organisms entering the ship and eliminate the need for sterilization equipment, Sulphur scrubber systems, waste heat recovery systems, speed nozzles, exhaust gas recirculation systems, advanced rudder and propeller systems, fuel and solar cell propulsion systems and use of LNG fuels for propulsion and auxiliary engines... -EIN NewsPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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Ports face new era of operational threats
Ports and terminal operators are entering a new era where the operational threats they face – both old and new – will make a return to ‘business as usual’ increasingly unlikely, even once the pandemic finally subsides. Transition to new technologies and digitally enabled systems, addressing the impact of climate change, defending against cyberattacks and shifting geopolitics will couple with traditional supply chain and operational risks to change the face of the sector... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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Hapag-Lloyd Agrees to ’Eye-Watering’ $130,000 a Day for Panamax Charter
Ocean carriers face ‘Hobson’s choice’ on the containership charter market: agreeing to owners’ hugely inflated daily hire rates or risking losing the vessel to a competitor. Hapag-Lloyd has just agreed a three-month charter commencing in January of the 4,253 teu Synergy Oakland for an eye-watering $130,000 a day from Greek non-operating owner Euroseas... -gCaptainPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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Singapore restricts seafarers from some African countries over variant concerns
SINGAPORE, a key maritime hub, has suspended crew changeover and vaccination for seafarers with recent travel to a string of African countries following the emergence of the Omicron variant. The move follows industry’s concerns that stricter border controls led by the new strain could lead to further headwinds facing crew rotation. The MPA said that the halt of practices applies to those who have travelled to Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe within the past 14 days... -Lloyd s ListPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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Largest shipping lines hit "a whooping" $80 billion profit so far this year
The world’s largest shipping lines have made nearly USD 80bn in operating profit so far this year, a new report published by Sea Intelligence shows. As informed, all global shipping lines saw revenues increase substantially as a consequence of the record-high freight rates. In terms of EBIT, the companies made $37.24 billion in operating profit in the third quarter of 2021 alone... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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India: Few takers for shipping exam in coastal district
Lack of awareness has led to few candidates appearing for the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQE), said a senior ICS member and representative. One does not need too many educational qualifications to appear for the examination, where a candidate can make a career in shipping, marine and logistic fields, that has seen a dip in admissions in the coastal region, he said, adding this year only five people had appeared for the exam... -Times of IndiaPosted On:4-Dec-2021
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