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Red Sea Shipping: US to Announce Ship Protection Initiative
There is speculation that the Red Sea may be reopened to shipping following recent Houthi attacks. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to announce a ship protection initiative during his upcoming trip to the Middle East, coinciding with the U.S. Navy intercepting 14 drones dispatched by the Houthis from Yemen. The initiative, tentatively titled Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG), aims to protect ships from future attacks... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Egypt Reports 55 Ship Reroutes Since November Amid Tensions
Egypt’s Suez canal authority said on Sunday it was closely monitoring the impact of tensions in the Red Sea after recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on vessels in the southern part of the basin. Since November 19, 55 ships have rerouted via the Cape of Good Hope, while 2,128 have crossed the canal in the same period, the authority said... -gCaptainPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Essar to invest $6.6 billion in power and port projects in Gujarat
Last year, Essar, a company founded by brothers Shashi and Ravi Ruia, announced that it had become debt-free by selling off assets in sectors like telecommunications, oil refining, and steel. This move helped the company reduce its $25 billion debt. The Indian conglomerate is now planning a 550 billion Indian rupee investment in Gujarat... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Filipino Seafarers Safe After Drone Missile Attack on Al Jasrah Vessel
Fifteen Filipino seafarers on board the Liberian-flagged vessel, the Al Jasrah, were unharmed after it was struck by drone missiles in the Bab al Mandeb Strait near the Red Sea. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed the safety of the crew members, who were reportedly targeted by Yemeni Houthi rebels on December 15, 2023... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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SWTD Unveils India’s Biggest Solar-Powered Ferry
Indra is a premium, air-conditioned, double-decker catamaran designed for sustainable water transport, primarily ferrying tourists along the backwaters. It offers seating for 100 passengers and a semi-open space on the upper deck. The decision on whether the ferry will operate in Ernakulam or Alappuzha is awaited, and it is manufactured by Navalt Solar and Electric Boats... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Ayodhya and Varanasi Get a New Water Metro Service
The Kochi Water Metro, the first of its kind in India, was recently inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The metro connects 10 islands around the city on the Malabar coast using battery-operated electric hybrid boats. IWAI will soon start the service in Ayodhya and in the Parliamentary constituency of PM Modi, with an expected arrival in Ayodhya around January 14 next year... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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The shipping industry advises careful consideration when using armed guards in the Red Sea
Shipping companies are being urged to exercise caution in deploying private armed guards on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden due to the risk of escalation amid increasing attacks. The advisory was issued following recent attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on ships in the Red Sea and on Israel, as well as an exchange of fire between armed guards on a ship and attackers in the region... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Strategic land allocation by JNPA SEZ fuels industrial growth
JNPA SEZ in India has successfully allocated 14 plots through a transparent e-tender and e-auction process. The SEZ, spread over 277.38 hectares, boasts seamless connectivity via water, road, rail, and air. So far, 31 units of SEZ land have been allocated, with 9 units and one FTWZ already operational in various sectors such as warehousing, food processing, manufacturing, and trading... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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NYK to head consortium for converting LNG engines to high-efficiency technology
NYK has received approval to convert a LNG carrier’s steam turbine to a dual-fuel diesel engine, marking the first time Class NK has granted such approval for main engine conversion on LNG carriers. The goal is to improve environmental performance, make efficient use of existing vessels, and contribute to the stable transport of LNG... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Ongoing Development and Expansion of Major Ports’ Capacity in India
The development of infrastructure and expansion of capacity for large ports is an ongoing process, involving the construction of new berths and terminals, mechanization of existing ones, investment dredging to attract larger vessels, and the development of road and rail connections. As a result, the cargo handling capacity of the country’s major ports has increased to 1617.39 MTPA by March 2023... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Troubles arise for Kerala-Gulf passenger shipping service
The state-run ports ministry in Kerala held a meeting with a UAE-based company to discuss the launch of a passenger service between Kerala and the GCC countries. However, no service provider showed interest in running the service, and the department is unsure if the Beypore-Dubai flight can commence in January as planned... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Collaboration between WinGD and Alfa Laval aims to advance ammonia-powered engines
Alfa Laval and Swiss engine developer WinGD have formed a partnership to test ammonia-fueled engines, with Alfa Laval supplying two fuel supply systems for testing in early 2024. Ammonia is expected to become a key fuel in the shipping industry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and WinGD is at the forefront of developing ammonia-powered engines... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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India and Oman Strengthen Cultural Ties with Maritime Voyage Initiative
India and Oman have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in culture. The two countries also appreciated a proposal by India’s culture ministry to recreate a maritime voyage of a stitched ship, crafted with ancient knowhow in India. The plan is for the ship to sail from Mandvi in Gujarat to Muscat in 2025-26... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Two fishing boat crew rescued by GFS helicopter
A Government Flying Service helicopter on Saturday rescued two crew members of a fishing boat, that eventually sank after taking on water, 20 kilometres east of Dangan Island. The Hong Kong Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre reported the incident just before 1 pm. The two crew members, who had been in the sea, were taken to Eastern Hospital about an hour and 15 minutes later... -RTHKPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Hijacked Bulker Winds Up off Somalia's Northern Coast
The Bulgarian bulker that was hijacked in the Arabian Sea last Thursday is now located off Somalia, according to antipiracy task force EUNAVFOR. The Indian Navy reported on Saturday that it had located the vessel, and dispatched a search plane and a warship to intercept the ship, the geared bulker Ruen... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:18-Dec-2023
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What would a maritime security force mean for the Red Sea?
The Iran-backed Houthi attacks have only escalated in the past week by firing on Eilat, having begun in October to match the Hamas massacre. The Iran-backed Houthi attacks have only escalated in the past week by firing on Eilat, having begun in October to match the Hamas massacre. They have now escalated to try to interdict shipping to Israel, threatening commercial ships in the Red Sea... -The Jerusalem PostPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Oman Mediates Talks with Houthis to Halt Ship Attacks in the Red Sea
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has engaged in Oman-mediated talks with “international parties” about its operations in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, a Houthi spokesman said on Saturday, following a series of attacks on ships by the militia group. The statement didn’t identify the international parties involved in the talks and didn’t say where they took place or when,.. -gCaptainPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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MSC’s Investment with Adani in Second Indian Terminal to Expand Regional Business
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company’s Terminal Investment Ltd. (TIL) subsidiary is acquiring a 49 percent stake in the Adani Ennore Container Terminal on the east coast of India for approximately $30 million. The deal values the terminal at approximately $145 million, and Adani will continue to own 51 percent of the operation... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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Panama Canal Increases Daily Transits and Modifies Reservation Policies
The Panama Canal Authority has announced that it will delay some of the planned reductions in daily transits starting next month due to slight improvements in the reservoir’s water levels. This comes as good news for the shipping industry, which has been increasingly diverting vessels as the conflict in the Red Sea threatens to choke off a critical alternate route... -Crew MirrorPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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MSC container ship hit by missile, turned back
Container ship MSC PALATIUM III was hit by missile at around 1040 UTC Dec 15 27 nm WSW of Mukha, Yemen, southern Red sea, while sailing in southern direction from Mombasa to Jeddah. The ship turned back and by 1600 UTC already passed Bab al Mandeb Strait in southern direction, destination unknown... -FleetMonPosted On:18-Dec-2023
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