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India launches real-time vessel tracking and seafarers help system
India launched a real-time vessel tracking system that can help seafarers and fishermen in the times of need. Apart from tracking Indian vessels globally, it can also track foreign vessels within 1,000-km of India's coastline.Posted On:3-Mar-2021
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Maritime UK launches Mental Health in Maritime Pledge
Maritime UK has launched a new pledge to make a positive difference on mental health across the industry. Signed by the likes of the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, CEOs and industry groups, and supported by government, the commitment aims to improve the quality of mental health and wellbeing provision throughout the sector.Posted On:3-Mar-2021
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India: Govt. committed to facilitate world-class maritime infrastructure, CM
Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Tuesday said the State was committed to facilitate world-class maritime infrastructure through private participation and urged entrepreneurs to invest in the maritime sector.
He was speaking at a session on Investment opportunities in Karnataka as a part of the Maritime India Virtual Summit 2021 organised by Union Ministry of Shipping in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.Posted On:3-Mar-2021
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Cruise industry workers struggling after a year since sailings stopped
"I was the sole breadwinner of the household and now it is embarrassing for me, for any man that takes care of the household and you can’t provide anymore. It breaks you," said Richard Robberts, a former cruise employee.
Robberts tells his story on the verge of tears. Having worked as a cruise line chef for almost 13 years, he was laid off in March due to the pandemic.Posted On:3-Mar-2021
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency: New guidance as the UK leads the way in seafarer welfare
The UK continues to lead the way in seafarer welfare during the pandemic, with new, detailed information issued to ship owners and managers to understand the long-term wellbeing impacts of COVID-19 on their crew.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences on the mental health and wellbeing of seafarers.Posted On:3-Mar-2021
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MAJ warns of potential seafarer shortages if crew-change crisis not resolved
The global crew-change crisis could lead to a shortage of seafarers if exhausted crew choose to leave the shipping industry rather than risk another long period trapped at sea, warns the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ).
Rear Admiral (retired) Peter Brady, MAJ director general, advised of the potential danger to the shipping industry if there is a mass exodus of crews from their seagoing jobs to take up shore-based employment, which gives them more time with their families.Posted On:3-Mar-2021
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India: CCRI offers free maritime career training program
CCRI s Division of Workforce Partnerships, in partnership with the Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island, is now accepting applications for its 20-day free training program that looks to increase ocean literacy, provide basic marine manufacturing experience, and help students find career opportunities in both afloat and ashore career tracks.Posted On:3-Mar-2021
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Sri Lanka: Hambantota Port launches landmark services on East-West maritime route
Hambantota International Port (HIP) has achieved another milestone in its multi services portfolio with the launch of wholesale supply of marine bunker fuels, together with strategic partner Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka Ltd. (SFOL).
Local company Lanka Marine Services (LMS), market leader in the Sri Lankan bunker supply industry, was SOFL s first buyer, carrying out an offshore bunkering operation.Posted On:3-Mar-2021
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Mega yacht destroyed piers at Yacht Club, Caribbean, hitting them twice
Mega yacht GO on reportedly, Feb 24, crashed two times into piers of St. Maarten Yach Club, Simpson LaGOon, Saint Martin island, Caribbean. It was confirmed a computer malfunction on board caused the yacht to lose its steering as it was attempting to exit the Simpson Bay LaGOon . As a result, the mega yacht twice hits wooden docks of St. Maarten Yacht Club, destroying most of the wooden decking.Posted On:3-Mar-2021
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