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UK Ports say ’it’s not our job’ to enforce new UK ferry pay rules
‘We have neither the expertise or resources to enforce employment law. That is a role for government and regulators,’ says ports group chief. THE maritime industry has warned that there are limits to how much companies can do to implement proposed UK government changes on what ferry companies pay seafarers... -Lloyd s ListPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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Two Container Vessels Detained in Chittagong, Bangladesh
The Admiralty Court of Bengal detained two container vessels, namely SAN ALFONSO and CELSIUS NELSON, on 22nd March in Chittagong, Bangladesh. These vessels were detained for the charges brought against them by Razzaque Jute industries... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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First concept of ammonia/liquefied CO2 carrier unveiled
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has completed a concept study of an ammonia/liquefied CO2 carrier to flexibly meet future transport demand. MOL cooperated with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industry (MHI) Group’s Mitsubishi Shipbuilding on this research... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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U.S. Senate Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Bill
The U.S. Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill to improve oversight of ocean shipping, a step supporters say will help ease export backlogs. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act, led by Senators John Thune and Amy Klobuchar, would strengthen the investigatory authority of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the U.S. agency that oversees ocean shipping, and boost transparency of industry practices... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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Bulk Carrier’s Crew Members Accused of Offloading Cocaine at Sea in Australia
Authorities in Austrlia have arrested four crew members from the Cyprus-registerd bulk carrier Kypros Bravery after seizing 416 kilograms of cocaine, or about 917 pounds, that the accused allegedly offloaded at sea. The amount is the biggest haul of illicit drugs ever confiscated in South Australia, worth an estimated $166 million Australian dollars. The investigation was led by the AFP with assistance from the ABF, SAPOL, ACIC and the Department of Home Affair... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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Pilot Error Led to Tow Hitting Lock Guide Wall, NTSB Determines
Pilot error has been determined to be the cause of a tow striking a section of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam in Alton, Illinois, back in March 2021. The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that the pilot of the towing vessel Kevin Michael did not effectively compensate for a strong outdraft and wind while navigating toward the lock... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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India: Flagship programme of Union govt Sagarmala will attract more tourists & increase maritime economy: Mumbai Port
According to MbPA it has projects under the Sagarmala Programme costing Rs.8757.81 crores. It believes that it will help generate employment opportunities further enhance the maritime economy of the nation, enhance tourism and allied industries, along with adding to the prosperity of Mumbai city, and increase tremendous tourist flow nationally and internationally through it... -Free Press JournalPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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Why India’s pact with Sri Lanka on a maritime rescue centre is significant
The agreement appears to be part of India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for all in the Region) initiative in the Indian Ocean, which has also seen India, Sri Lanka and Maldives give a new push to their 2011 Colombo Security Conclave that now includes Mauritius. India and Sri Lanka have signed a MOU for the Indian public sector BEL to set up a state of the art MRCC in Colombo... -The Indian ExpressPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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General Average Declared for Ever Forward After Unsuccesful Attempts to Refloat the Ship
Evergreen Marine, the owner of the stuck Ever Forward, has declared General Average following two unsuccessful attempts to refloat the ship in Chesapeake Bay. The latest attempt took place Wednesday hoping to take advantage of a weather system that helped to raise tides about a foot higher than normal. Unfortunately, the refloating attempt was unsuccessful and there did not seem to be any movement of the ship... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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India: Boost to maritime security as Coast Guard gets 2 Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters
In a major boost to India’s Maritime Security, two indigenously designed and manufactured Dhruv ALH MK III was formally welcomed on Thursday at Indian Coast Guard Air Enclave, Kochi. "This will complete the unit entitlement of 04 ALH MK III. Both the aircraft will be inducted into 845 Squadron (Coast Guard) under the administrative and operational control of Coast Guard Air Enclave, Kochi", a Defence release said here... -Economic TimesPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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Human crewing power in an automated world
Digitalisation has swept industries across the world into a more streamlined way of working – yet, the sheer scale of the global maritime industry can make it hard to catch up. As more industry stakeholders embrace digitalisation, the only constant in maritime is the human touch, which is even more crucial during the pandemic. People are key assets for any shipping company... -Splash 247Posted On:1-Apr-2022
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Seafarer abandonment cases on the rise
Seafarer abandonment cases are on the rise once again with the legal committee at the IMO determined to put fixes in place to help stranded crew. The IMO’s legal committee met last week during which it was noted that according to the database jointly administered by the IMO and the ILO there had already been 30 cases of abandonment reported in less than three months of 2022... -Splash247Posted On:1-Apr-2022
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Seafarers’ global demand ’stable’
THE Norwegian Shipowners’ Association (NSA) has assured of a stable demand for seafarers globally despite economic uncertainties. Attorney Paal Tangen, Ateep Steering Committee chairman, said while the Covid-19 pandemic has slowed down the deployment of seafarers, the global shipping industry continues to hire workforce onboard to keep the flow of global supply and demand going... -SunStar PhilippinesPosted On:1-Apr-2022
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Indian Ocean Commission Plans a Regional Maritime Single Window
A Novel Regional Maritime Single Window for Western Indian Ocean Countries. The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have proven revolutionary for global supply chains. As more countries went into lockdown, demand for commodities - especially in the West – spiked dramatically. Transatlantic and transpacific routes experienced a new shipping boom... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:1-Apr-2022
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