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Solar Energy Management Systems on an Industry-First Vessel
In the last few years, a quiet revolution has been taking place in the shipping industry. Shipping companies are beginning to transition toward fully renewable or cleaner energy sources to drive their vessels, and gradually giving up their use of fossil fuels. In an industry first, Finnish shipping firm Wartsila installed a hybrid energy system with solar power onboard the Paolo Topic bulk carrier in 2021... -AZoCleantechPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Kenyan Seafarers want State to tame social dumping at port
Kenyan seafarers want the government to crack the whip on social dumping which they claim is rife at the port of Mombasa. Social dumping is a practise where employers use cheap labour that is usually available at the point of production. In most instances, foreigners or immigrant workers are preferred over locals... -The StandardPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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How a Ukraine-Russia Conflict Impacts Shipping
The escalation in tension between Ukraine and Russia has many wondering what impact such a potential conflict could have on international and American shipping. The tension between the two nations stems from the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991. In 2014, Russia annexed the Crimea, which denied Ukraine their largest port, Sevastopol... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Kongsberg Brings Training From The Cloud
The shipping industry is facing a significant competence and capacity gap in the years to come with more advanced instrumentation, ships becoming more complex to operate, new regulations and requirements to fuel-types and sustainable operations. We also see that due to the pandemic there are challenges for seafarers traveling to training centers to keep their certificates current and many experienced seafarers are changing profession... -MarineLinkPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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What is driving the demand for underwater drone detection?
It has become apparent that the use of drone technology to identify faults in the shipping industry is on the rise. This innovative method allows the Port to obtain photographs of the facilities taken underwater, providing many advantages for facility maintenance. Sohar Port carries out its inspections using this cutting-edge technology throughout its processes, ensuring the safety of staff and reliability of its facilities... -Ship TechnologyPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Green Ferry Refit is First of Its Kind in Canada
A newly retrofitted electric ferry is the first in Canada to be powered completely by a zero-emissions, lithium-ion power and propulsion system containing no diesel fuel components. In 2018, PortsToronto issued a request for expression of interest (RFEOI) to reduce air and noise emissions from its 96-foot Marilyn Bell I, used for transporting passengers, vehicles and supplies the very short distance to and from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on Toronto Island... -MarineLinkPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Ships Discharge 10,000 Cubic Meters of Plastic a Year From Sewage
The study reveals that quantifying the sources can be challenging due to a lack of information. To contribute to this important initiative, this short article reviews the screenings material in ships’ sewage and grey water as a sea-based source of marine litter. About 10,000 m3 of screenings are estimated to be deposited into our oceans every year. This sea-based source of marine litter is unfortunately permissible under the Annex IV of MARPOL.. -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Inmarsat Ferry Open Innovation Challenge launched
Challenge for start-ups and SMEs offers £10,000 prize and shipboard trials for digital solution that enhances the working lives of ferry crews. Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has joined forces with the largest Passenger Shipping Group in Greece, Attica Group, and digital consultancy, Thetius, to launch the ‘Inmarsat Ferry Open Innovation Challenge: crew training and entertainment’... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Seafarer lost overboard from Sarfo cargo ship off Turkey
A crew member is missing presumed dead after going overboard from a general cargo ship off Turkey. The Russian national, a chief engineer, was lost from the 5,500-dwt Karelis 71 (built 2006) on 26 January, 10 miles from shore. A search and rescue operation with coast guard vessels and helicopters was halted by adverse weather conditions, the Yeni Akit website reported... -TradeWindsPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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USCG Medevacs Tanker Crew Member With Chemical Burns 190 Miles Off Texas
The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday medevaced a crew member from a chemical tanker 190 miles off Galveston, Texas. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center watchstanders received notification at 3:45 a.m. from personnel aboard the 525-foot chemical tanker Ginga Caracal that a crew member had sustained chemical burns and was in need of medical assistance... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Fire erupts on Danish bulker at UK port
A Denmark-flagged bulk carrier has suffered a cargo hold fire at the Southampton Bulk Terminal, the United Kingdom. The fire erupted in one of the cargo holds on board the 62,600 dwt Nord Baltic on 28 January 2022. The fire was detected within an 8,000-tonne pile of scrap metal, onboard the Ultramax bulker, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service said in a statement... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Cargo ship in maiden voyage disabled in South Atlantic
COSCO SHIPPING GRACE, IMO 9928865, W of Cape Town, on maiden voyage from China to Santos Brazil, ETA Jan 30.
Jan 31 UPDATE: The ship reported disabled and adrift. Multipurpose cargo ship COSCO SHIPPING GRACE, IMO 9928865, dwt 61614, capacity 2000 TEU, built 2021 (delivered in Dec 2021), flag HK, manager COSCO SHIPPING Special Transportation... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Capesize Senior Officer killed by "zero-covid" policy in China
According to Turkish sources, Turkish 36-year old Captain of German Capesize bulk carrier MATHILDE OLDENDORFF tragically died at Tianjin port, China, understood on Jan 29 (Chief Officer according to other sources). He had to measure ship’s draft using pilot ladder from the shore side of berthed ship, because zero-covid Chinese policy prohibits any physical contacts between crew and shore, even if it’s a walk along the berth, to perform duty. He slipped and fell onto pier, crew were prohibited to assist him... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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Bulk carrier hit by tanker, abandoned, adrift, collided with platform
Tanker PECHORA STAR collided with bulk carrier JULIETTA D at Ijmuiden outer anchorage, North sea, understood early in the morning Jan 31. JULIETTA D seemed to be at anchor at the time of collision, and according to Dutch media, citing officials, all JULIETTA D crew were evacuated by helicopters, in very challenging conditions of full-scale storm. JULIETTA D while adrift, already contacted wind farm grid transformers platform, and her hull was breached one more time... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Feb-2022
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