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Tanker and container ship collision, both damaged, Bay of Bengal
Product tanker ORION EXPRESS collided with container ship HAIAN CITY at around 0430 UTC Apr 14 some 15 nm south of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Both ships according to tracks and AIS records, were under way in Chittagong Anchorage area, proceeding opposite direction – container ship en route from Chittagong to Singapore, tanker approaching Chittagong en route from Singapore... -FleetmonPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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World’s third largest semi-submersible crane vessel heavy list after crane failure
Semi-submersible crane vessel SAIPEM 7000 developed a heavy list after the main wire of one of the cranes broke during the load test, and one of the main ballast valves failed, in Amoyfjorden off Stavanger, Norway, on Apr 14. Barge alongside SAIPEM 7000 understood capsized, sank. Of some 275 people on board, nobody was injured... -FleetmonPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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Ship’s crew member absconds across marsh from Fernandina Port
The man is believed to still be missing. Security has stepped up at the Port of Fernandina since a crew member on one of the ships decided to stay in America in a way pursued for hundreds of years — he departed the vessel and tried to find a place to stay without attracting too much attention... -Florida PoliticsPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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France Installing Its First Offshore Wind Farm a Decade After Approval
A decade after receiving government approval, a consortium that includes Electricite de France SA’s renewables unit started installing turbines for France’s first offshore wind farm as the nation tries to diversify beyond nuclear power. The Saint Nazaire wind farm is 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) off the west coast and should produce about 20% of the power demand in the Loire-Atlantique region, where about 1.5 million people live... -gCaptainPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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Over-regulation has hampered growth of the maritime industry- ICS
THE Nigerian chapter of Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, ICS, has said that over-regulation of the Nigerian maritime industry has hampered innovation and flexibility in the sector, stating: “foreign investors and partners as well as international community of ship owners, financial institutions and service providers have not seen the motivation and incentives for them to play big in this sector.”... -VanguardPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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How ship tech is becoming more sustainable
By leveraging the latest autonomous technologies to avoid environmentally disastrous collisions and cut down on fuel consumption, the marine industry is progressing toward these important sustainability targets. Last November, an autonomous, zero-emission ship developed by a Norwegian company set sail on its first journey through the Oslofjord inlet... -Fast CompanyPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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Russia’s targeting of merchant ships branded a war crime
Russia stands accused of committing war crimes against international seafarers and merchant vessels to add to a long list of offences due for investigation on day 50 of the war in eastern Europe. The NGO Human Rights At Sea (HRAS) has branded Russia’s decision to target merchant ships, killing innocent seafarers in the process, as war crimes that ought to be prosectuted... -Splash 247Posted On:15-Apr-2022
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ICS launches new training tool to plug the technology gap on board
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has launched a new resource designed to help ship operators recruit and develop on board personnel who are fully prepared to meet the demands of today’s high-tech modern vessels. The ICS On Board Training Record Book is an essential training companion for ETO cadets and their employers and gives seafarers a standard approach to track their training and career development... -Digital ShipPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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Chile to create green shipping corridors network
Chilean Ministries of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, and Foreign Affairs, and the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Centre for Zero Carbon Shipping, have launched a joint project to establish green shipping corridors in Chile allowing for green maritime transportation import and export. The first project step will comprise mapping and assessment of the most promising green corridors in the region,.. -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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Some Stranded Seafarers Escape Ukraine As Russia Continues Port Bombardment
Some of the estimated 1,000 seafarers trapped in Ukraine have escaped, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and industry officials told Reuters while voicing concern for those remaining trapped onboard ships or unaccounted for. Several foreign cargo ships have been struck by crossfire in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24 and U.N. agencies have called for urgent action to protect some 1,000 seafarers,.. -gCaptainPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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Durban Works to Restart Operation After Severe Floods Force Suspension
Transnet, the operator of South Africa’s ports, reported that it was gradually resuming operations at the Port of Durban after a 36-hour total suspension of operations and ship movements due to severe rains that caused unprecedented flooding across parts of the country... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:15-Apr-2022
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Piracy Returns to the Gulf of Guinea After a Period of Calm
After three months of calm that offered hope the problem may be receding, another incident of piracy has been reported in the Gulf of Guinea, the world’s most dangerous maritime region. On April 4th, Under the cover of darkness, pirates boarded on April 4 a ship 278 miles south of the port of Lome, Togo, the Maritime Domain Awareness for Trade – Gulf of Guinea (MDAT-GoG),.. -OCCRPPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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Happy crew, happy cruise: overcoming recruitment challenges
Cruises epitomise luxury, convenience and adventure for their passengers. But for the crew, cruises are complex operations that not only require the highest level of organisation, but also long periods at sea whilst maintaining an ‘always-on’ attitude. According to maritime union ITF Seafarers, there were approximately 200,000 people working on cruise ships as of 2019. Following the disruption of the pandemic, recruitment challenges are rising... -Cruise and FerryPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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ILO adds adhesions to seafarers protection
The Maritime Labor Convention, adopted by the International Labor Organization (ILO) in 2006, reached today the ratification of 100 member states of that organization with the adhesion of Oman. This decision means that more than 96 percent of countries are now covered by this internationally agreed standard, which also applies to most seafarer supplying nations... -Prensa LatinaPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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IMO Launches e-Learning Platform
IMO is adding e-learning to its portfolio of services. The first free to access course was launched during an online event (7 April), in the margin of its Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) Sub-Committee meeting. IMO has developed a number of e-Learning courses with the purpose of increasing the capacity of Member States to effectively implement IMO instruments... -HS TodayPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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India, Indonesia call for enhanced maritime cooperation
India and Indonesia emphasized the need for greater maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific during the 7th round of India-Indonesia Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) that was held in Jakarta on Thursday. The meeting was co-chaired by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs of India, and Abdul Kadir Jailani, Director General for Asia Pacific and Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia... -ThePrintPosted On:15-Apr-2022
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