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Disabled bulk carrier several days drifted in Taiwan Strait
Bulk carrier OCEAN AMAZING suffered engine failure early Apr 15 in Taiwan Strait off Taichung, Taiwan, while ballasting from Ningbo to Manila, and started to drift towards Taiwan coast. AHS tug SALVAGE RIGGER (IMO 9246437) was assigned to bulk carrier to nearest port, Taichung. On Apr 17 tug tried to take bulk carrier on tow and commence towage, but ship’s generator failed, and OCEAN AMAZING was unable to heave up anchor... -FleetmonPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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Research: Maritime satellite sector recovering
Research consultancy Euroconsult has released a report which looks at the maritime and cruise line sector. It finds that in 2020 satellite services for merchant shipping grew 4 per cent to $584 million (€540.7m), but Covid saw the market for cruise ship connectivity plummet. The cruise sector is, however, recovering. In the report, Euroconsult quantifies the heavy impact of the pandemic on satellite services for the maritime market... -Advanced TelevisionPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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Canada: BC Ferry crewing challenges expected for summer season
B.C. Ferries issued a warning stating that the impact of crew shortages is expected to continue through the spring and into summer, affecting sailing times and plans to provide additional service on certain routes. "There is a worldwide shortage of mariners. Coupled with that, we are seeing higher numbers of retirement in some of our key shipboard positions and we’ve also been having some challenges with crew illness," said B.C. Ferries... -CFTKTVPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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Illegal Bilge Dumping at Sea Remains All to Common in Shipping, Investigation Reveals
The illegal dumping of oily wastewater into the ocean from ships is likely much more widespread than previously known and largely goes unpunished, according to an investigation from German media company DW. Despite oily waste dumping being prohibited globally under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), it continues to be shockingly common as vessels continue to pollute the world’s ocean with oil wastewater... -gCaptainPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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Adani Ports gains on acquiring Indias largest marine services company
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone rose 3.76% to Rs 882 after the company announced the acquisition of Ocean Sparkle, India’s largest third-party marine services provider. The company through its subsidiary, The Adani Harbour Services (TAHSL), has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of 100% stake in Ocean Sparkle (OSL)... -Business StandardPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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Historic Harland and Wolff Secure Modern Contracts
Harland and Wolff, based out of Belfast, known for building the famed starliner TITANIC, has secured a dry-docking contract for two vessels belonging to two subsidiaries of Carnival Corp. The Cunard’s QUEEN VICTORIA and P&O cruises’ AURORA will stay at the shipyard for 33 days undergoing repairs. This dry-docking work will be the first that the shipyard has received in over 20 years... -FleetmonPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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Unions renew call to sack P&O Ferries boss Hebblethwaite
Leaders from over 50 transport unions rallied outside DP World’s London offices, calling for P&O Ferries CEO Peter Hebblethwaite to be sacked. Gathering on April 21, union leaders and members called for P&O Ferries owner DP World to step in and “fix this mess.” P&O Ferries has been under intense pressure from unions, the public and government since it fired 800 of its seafarers without warning by Zoom call in a bid to replace crews with cheaper agency workers... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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Cyprus fast-tracks bank accounts for seafarers
As port sanctions were implemented on Russian vessels in the EU, Cyprus offers some hope of normalcy to Ukrainian and Russian seafarers who might have seen their bank accounts frozen. With nearly 14.5% of the global shipping workforce being Russians and Ukrainians, Cyprus is fast-tracking the process for seafarers affected by the war in Ukraine to open accounts, access their salaries and pay bills, which were hindered after Russia’s invasion triggered sanctions on banks... -Financial MirrorPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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Adani Ports to acquire marine services firm Ocean Sparkle
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones (APSEZ) on Friday said its subsidiary Adani Harbour Services has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire leading third-party marine services provider Ocean Sparkle Ltd (OSL). Commenting on the development, APSEZ CEO said given the synergies of OSL and TAHSL, the consolidated business is likely to double in five years with improved margins, thereby creating significant value for APSEZ’s shareholders... -The HinduPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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India welcomes UK joining Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative under maritime security pillar
PM Modi and the British PM Boris Johnson participated in delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi, after which Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said, ’India welcomes the UK joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative under the maritime security pillar & agreed to cooperate closely in this region towards their shared commitment for maintaining an open, free and secure Indo-Pacific region.’... -Free Press JournalPosted On:23-Apr-2022
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