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Freighter struck ferry, Dhaka, dozens missing
General cargo ship RUPSHI - 9 collided with commuter ferry in Meghna river in Narayanganj, just outside Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Mar 20. Ferry with some 30-50 passengers on board was crossing the river, probably tried to pass ahead of RUPSHI - 9, but failed and was struck by freighter. Ferry capsized, people were jumping overboard, at least 6 dead bodies were recovered, dozens are feared missing... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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Yara Marine makes last call for ’green’ maritime start-up accelerator
Yara Marine Technologies has announced a closing date of 11 April for online submissions for the firm’s Yara Marine X (YMX) start-up accelerator programme, focusing on ‘green’ and sustainable maritime technologies. The three-month programme, which follows on from a first accelerator round in 2020, is open to both hardware and software entries,.. -Smart Maritime NetworkPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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UK National Crime Agency Warns Maritime Industry of Criminal Targeting
The National Crime Agency (NCA) has renewed an appeal to the U.K. maritime industry to beware of organized crime groups targeting them to obtain small boats for people smugglers. The appeal is backed by a new social media and leaflet campaign, supported by Border Force and the charity Crimestoppers, which will spell out the warning... -HS TodayPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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Nine Indonesian fishermen feared drowned after boat capsizes off WA’s far northern coast
Nine Indonesian fisherman are believed to have drowned after their boat capsized off Western Australia’s far northern coast. Rescue crews were dispatched from Broome and Cairns in the early hours of Monday morning after reports of an incident near Ashmore Reef. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority said there were 12 people aboard the vessel, which was first seen at about 7pm on Sunday 180 kilometres west of Ashmore Reef... -ABC NewsPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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Will the EU ETS reshape the maritime industry?
If, as expected, the European Council votes to formally extend the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) to shipping from 2023, then the maritime industry will get its first taste of what a low carbon economy will look like. Despite being a regional regulation, the EU ETS will have a far reaching impact on international shipping sailing to the EU as well as on intra-EU trade... -Splash 247Posted On:22-Mar-2022
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Speedcast to offer OneWeb services to maritime
Speedcast has announced a deal to become a OneWeb Distribution Partner, which will see the satcom service provider offer Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity on the OneWeb network alongside its existing VSAT and GSM offerings. OneWeb is set to enter customer trials in mid-2022, with maritime services expected to follow in 2023... -Smart Maritime NetworkPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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Unions Call Out DP World Over P&O Ferries Firings
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) are calling on DP World to engage in meaningful dialogue with unions after the U.A.E. company abruptly sacked 800 UK-based ferry workers last week. P&O Ferries, a DP World subsidiary that operates ferry services between the UK and Ireland and Europe, alerted ferry workers via a pre-recorded Zoom call last Thursday that they would be laid off with immediate effect... -gCaptainPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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P&O Firings Spark U.K. Protests Over Alleged $2.38 Wages
Unions alleged P&O Ferries Ltd. was paying replacement workers $2.38 an hour, less than one-quarter of the U.K.’s minimum wage, after it abruptly fired 800 workers last week. The RMT union, which represents P&O’s workers, said in a statement Monday that Indian seafarers hired to replace the sacked workers were being exploited, and asked the U.K. government to take control of the company... -BloombergPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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Australian Ban on Cruising to Be Lifted After 2 Years
After a hiatus of almost 2 years, the cruise industry in Australia finally has the green light to resume operations. The cruise ban is set to be lifted on April 17th. Australia’s Minister for Health and Aged care Greg Hunt announced that the decision was taken after consultation with the National Cabinet based on medical advice... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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Dredgers Get to Work Digging Out Ever Forward
Dredging around the stuck Ever Forward kicked off over the weekened with two dredges now working to clear mud from the around the ship’s hull. Port of Baltimore Executive Director William Doyle said dredging commenced Sunday lead by Donjon-Smit, the appointed salvor, and Cashman Dredging & Marine Construction... -gCaptainPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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India: Kochi to host India Boat & Marine Show from March 25
Nearly 45 exhibitors will display their products and services at the expo. The 4 th edition of India Boat & Marine Show (IBMS), which has emerged as the country’s premier boat and marine industry-related expo, will be held as a physical expo at Bolgatty Palace in Kochi from March 25 to 27... -BusinessLinePosted On:22-Mar-2022
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India enters new era of cargo drones; more sectors to see their deployment
The recent Indian Budget for fiscal year 2022-23 saw drones emerging not only as a key talkabout, but also found its place in the GoI’s large scheme of Make in India, which emphasized on encouraging drones’ development business in India. Various corporate sectors have expressed interest in incorporating cargo drones into their operations... -ITLNPosted On:22-Mar-2022
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