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d’Amico-led biofuel trial confirms reduction in CO2 emissions
The joint industry project launched in June 2021 to test biofuel blend (B30) derived from renewable feedstock to power a d’Amico Group LR1 product tanker, showed positive findings in terms of the reduction of CO2 emissions, reduced carbon intensity, and stable NOx emissions. The results of the trials showed that the biofuel B30 blend is a viable solution to comply with EU Fuel regulations being introduced from 1 January 2025 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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Container ship troubled in Shenzhen by positive tests and blackout
Container ship MSC REBECCA arrived at Shenzhen on Jan 24, on Jan 25 two crew were tested positive. Crews of the ships calling Chinese ports nowadays are restricted to their quarters only, they can’t go out to outer decks or contact shore personnel unless they’re in full biohazard gear, so understood, the ship completed cargo operations and set sail bound for Manila, in the morning Jan 27... -FleetmonPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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On-the-loose ship which hit HKZ OSS foundation now under tow to Port of Rotterdam
After a day of adventure on the high seas off the Dutch coast, which included hitting a foundation of an offshore wind farm substation, the rudderless cargo vessel Julietta D has been salvaged by Boskalis, the company reported on 1 February, saying the out-of-control ship is now being towed to the Port of Rotterdam. The vessel is expected to arrive in the Port of Rotterdam early in the afternoon today (1 February)... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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MOL, Oshima complete hard sail system for ships
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and compatriot shipbuilder Oshima Shipbuilding have completed the hard sail system jointly developed under the Wind Challenger project at the Oshima shipyard. MOL has been promoting the Wind Challenger Project to harness wind as a propulsive force for merchant ships... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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Panama Maritime to audit Philippines training centers
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) will conduct periodic on-site audits, inspection and monitoring on the maritime training centers in the country. The PMA reported in an official statement that the audits will examine and guarantee the quality of training the institutions provide to seafarers... -The Manila TimesPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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New U.S. Virgin Islands Open Registry Officially Launched
New open international registry launched in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Maritime unions strongly condemn the idea. A new U.S. Virgin Islands open ship registry was officially launched Tuesday during an event at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Maritime unions have issued a joint statement condemning the idea... -gCaptainPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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Synchronisation across maritime value chains can ease inflation
Value chain disruptions are increasingly blamed for inflationary tendencies, although there are multiple other factors that can drive consumer prices up. Since the summer of 2020, constant challenges caused by tighter capacity of boxes, ships, port infrastructure and hinterland transport have caused far reaching impacts on supply chains and national economies... -theloadstar.comPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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New realistic 3D simulation applications for the maritime industry
Electrical systems integrator Alewijnse and 3D simulation specialist Tree C Technology have joined forces to develop innovative digital twins for the maritime manufacturing industry. Together, they now offer new 3D simulation applications for the future that simulate the operating environment of ship equipment in a realistic way and optimise every phase a ship’s life cycle... -Dredging TodayPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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Drop-off in labour standards reporting from flag states
The annual Shipping Industry Flag State Performance Table from the ICS has identified reporting on seafarer wellbeing as a “casualty of the pandemic”. This year’s table highlights a drop in levels of reporting on the status of national ILO labour standards, including the 2006 MLC, underscoring the severe administrative pressures of the pandemic and the ongoing crew change crisis on seafarers, governments and the industry alike... -Splash 247Posted On:2-Feb-2022
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International Windship Association granted IMO consultative status
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has granted full consultative status to the International Windship Association (IWSA). IWSA is a not-for-profit with over 150 members and was one of five organisations granted consultative status at the IMO, joined by the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), Global TestNet, the Ballastwater Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (BEMA) and the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC)... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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For the first time in 12 years, Northern Sea Route passages remained closed
For the first time since 2009, both the Northeast and Northwest passages of the Northern Sea Route (NSR) remained closed in 2021. Weathernews Inc’s Global Ice Center said that cool temperatures in July 2021 minimised sea ice melt, leaving the largest minimum sea ice level for seven years of 4.61m square kilometres... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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MAN - ’massive number’ of existing ships have engine conversion potential
MAN Energy Solutions has revealed that about 2,300 commercial vessels equipped with its electronically-controlled engines have the potential for dual-fuel conversions to operate on low-carbon fuels. The company, which is also working on a retrofit package that could make ammonia conversions ready for ships from 2025, indicated that the number represents more than 10% of MAN engines in service... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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Seafarers are unhappy with the state of the maritime world
The Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) showed indicators that the enduring coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a significant decline in seafarers’ happiness levels. The overall average happiness level dropped to 6.41 in the fourth quarter of 2021 from 6.59 in the third quarter, highlighting various COVID-induced issues that currently plague life at sea... -Yahoo Singapore NewsPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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GSCC questions COP26 outcomes
The London-based Greek Shipping Co-operation Committee (GSCC) had some harsh comments about the recent COP 26 summit in Glasgow. GSCC chairman Haralambos Fafalios said the "over-riding conclusion of COP 26 was governments salivating at the revenues they would collect from an assortment of green levies”... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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Working Together in Safety: The key to shipping’s future success
The Together in Safety coalition’s core objective is to save seafarers’ lives, while delivering improved business efficiency and commercial effectiveness, and is fundamental to safeguarding shipping’s future success. The industry bodies signed up, including the ICS, BIMCO, OCIMF, Intertanko, Intercargo, Interferry, Cruise Liners International and the World Shipping Council, in addition to many of the world’s major shipping companies... -Lloyd s ListPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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India envisages free, open, inclusive Indo-Pacific with sustainable infra investments
In an address at the Gateway House Round Table on ‘India’, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Saurabh Kumar said India has sought to strengthen security and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific by becoming a net security provider. Noting that India has built relations with partner countries across the region, Kumar said it has provided defence training courses and deputed mobile training teams... -ThePrintPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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PM Modi extends wishes to Indian Coast Guard on Raising Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his greetings to the Indian Coast Guard on their Raising Day. "Best wishes to the Indian Coast Guard family on their Raising Day. An organisation of great strategic importance, our Coast Guard is an outstanding team of professionals, who steadfastly secure our coasts and also are at the forefront of humanitarian efforts," tweeted PM Modi... -Times of IndiaPosted On:2-Feb-2022
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