| .: 8-Dec-2021 :. |
|
Displaying 1 to 14 of Records. Page 1 of 1 |
|
| 1 |
|
’Triple S’ growth triangle promises to rewrite India’s maritime history
SAGAR, Sagarmala and seaports represent a maritime ‘Triple S’ growth triangle prospect for India. Moving away from the language of conflict and contestation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi redefined SAGAR (Hindi word for ocean) as “Security And Growth for All”. Modi based his SAGAR vision on India’s five value-based foreign policy objectives: “India’s goal is to seek a climate of trust and transparency; respect for international maritime rules and norms by all countries; sensitivity to each other’s interests; peaceful resolution of maritime issues; and increase in maritime cooperation among littorals.”... -FirstpostPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
Container ship grounding, Aegean sea
Container ship PARPALI reportedly ran aground north of Didim, Turkey, Aegean sea, in stormy weather. Details, dates and time unclear. The ship is en route from Mersin to Aliaga, Turkey. On Dec 4 she anchored south of Agathonisi island, Greece, in the afternoon Dec 5 she moved east and anchored again off Turkish coast between Mavisahir and Didim. Looks like she shortly ran aground on Dec 7... -FleetmonPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
Canadian bulk carrier grounding, St. Lawrence river
Bulk carrier CAPE with cargo of soybeans at around 1200 UTC Dec 5 ran aground in St. Lawrence river in front of Saint-Nicolas, Canada, while proceeding downstream. She was refloated, probably by own means with high tide, at around 2200 UTC Dec 6. The ship sailed to Quebec and verthed at 0140 UTC Dec 7. No damages reported so far... -FleetmonPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
USA: NTSB’s Report on Dredger Fire and Explosion - 10 Safety Recommendations Issued
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a virtual public board meeting on Tuesday to consider the draft final report on the explosion and fire that killed five people on board the dredging vessel Waymon Boyd. During the meeting, the NTSB issued 10 safety recommendations and determined the probable cause of the fatal hazardous liquid pipeline strike and subsequent explosion and fire... -gCaptainPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
Fire Continues to Burn on Timber Ship Off Sweden
The fire on board the MV Almirante Storni carrying a cargo of timber continues to burn at an anchorage off of Gothenburg, Sweden. Firefighting efforts using two large Swedish Coast Guard ships along with private tugs hired by the shipowner continues amid deteriorating. Although the fire continues to burn with “undiminished strength,” the flames are reported to be contained to the forward portion of the ship and limited to the timber cargo and not the ship itself... -gCaptainPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
Alfa Laval gets the industry’s first AIP for firing boilers with methanol
Maritime classification society the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has granted Alfa Laval the first marine approval for operating boilers on methanol. Alfa Laval received an approval in principle (AIP) on 4 November 2021, based on extensive solution testing at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre... -gCaptainPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
Wartsila partners with Microsoft to build Marine IoT
Wärtsilä Voyage, in partnership with Microsoft, aims to reinforce the synergies within its end-to-end digital services portfolio and bring all its current and future products on a common platform, enabling faster deployment and easier maintenance of all Wärtsilä Voyage technologies and software... -ShipInsightPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
Philippines: IMO, World Bank hold study on domestic ferry safety
The Philippines was selected as a beneficiary of the nationwide study on domestic passenger ship safety and energy efficiency, which was started recently by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Bank Group (WBG), and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina)... -The Manila TimesPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
15 crew members rescued from boat that caught fire off Basilan
At least 15 crew members were rescued from their motorboat that caught fire in the vicinity waters off Isabela City in the province of Basilan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Tuesday. In a statement, the PCG said the fire incident involving Motor Launch (ML) J Dayang 3 occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday... -UNTV NewsPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
AMP manages scholarships and shipments for Panamanian Seafarers in Europe
After several meetings with shipping companies in Europe, the Panama Maritime Authority managed to obtain various scholarships so that Panamanian students can continue their studies abroad, among which are: two partial scholarships to carry out a maritime university career in the Republic of Cyprus,.. -moneytrainingclub.comPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
Chinese Crew Rescued After Container Ship Aground in Russia
All 12 Chinese crew members of a container ship were rescued after the ship ran aground in Kholmsk on the Russian island of Sakhalin on December 6. The Xing Yuan ship was reported to have hit an embankment near the Russian port at around 4 pm on Monday, but did not request to be rescued and had no fuel leak, according to Russian emergency services. The crew was evacuated from the ship on December 7... -Yahoo.comPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
Innovating MET from behind the scenes
The merchant marine is the only profession in the country where an individual must take multiple board licensure examinations to be promoted to the highest position. Up until 2006, Filipino seafarers who wish to upgrade their licenses are compelled to stay ashore for several months until the review and examination are over... -The Manila TimesPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
Philippine ambassador elected as President of IMO’s 32nd Assembly
Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the IMO Antonio M. Lagdameo was elected during the Assembly’s opening session on Dec. 6 at the IMO headquarters in London. According to the DFA, it is the first time in IMO’s history that the Philippines was elected as president of the Assembly. Ambassador Lagdameo was nominated by the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom and seconded by the representative of South Africa... -Manila BulletinPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
UAE demonstrates its maritime contributions at IMO
Boasting a rich maritime history, and a coastline of 1,650km, the UAE’s strategic location at the crossroads of global shipping routes has enabled it to become a central maritime hub in the world. Besides its natural endowments, the country has strived to achieve continuous development in the maritime industry, which is a key pillar of its national economy, contributing more than Dh90 billion to its GDP... -MENAFN.COMPosted On:8-Dec-2021
|
|
|
|
|
