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National Maritime Week kicks off to honour India's seafarers
The weeklong celebration of National Maritime Day to pay tribute to the country’s seafarers has kicked off with Prime Minister Narendra Modi being honoured with the Merchant Navy Flag pinned on his lapel by TK Ramachandran, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, according to an official statement issued on Saturday... -DaijiworldPosted On:1-Apr-2024
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Indian Navy Rescues Pakistani Crew From Hijacked Iranian Vessel
INS Sumedha took the lead in intercepting the Iranian vessel during the early hours of Friday. The Indian Navy, employing “intense coercive tactical measures” in a maritime anti-piracy operation in the early hours of March 29, successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel that had been hijacked by armed pirates, along with its crew of 23 Pakistani nationals, in the Gulf of Aden... -Bharat ShaktiPosted On:1-Apr-2024
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Ocean Mapping is the Next Front in Battle for Influence in Indian Ocean
Hydrography, the mapping of bodies of water and surrounding coastal details, is the new front in the battle for influence in the Indian Ocean. There is growing competition among India, China and others to chart international waters as well as the exclusive economic zones of countries around the region... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:1-Apr-2024
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Dali’s recovery hampered by high-pressure gas pipeline malfunction
Salvage efforts for the MV Dali at Baltimore's Key Bridge were halted due to the discovery of a high-pressure gas pipeline. The Army Corps of Engineers and the US Coast Guard prioritized channel opening, securing/removing the ship, and recovery operations. Resolve Marine heads the recovery, with concern over political pressure and safety delays... -Crew MirrorPosted On:1-Apr-2024
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Adani Ports dominates India’s maritime sector
Big gets bigger — that’s the story of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, as it continues its dominance all the way from Mundra in Gujarat on the west coast to Kolkata in West Bengal on the east coast. It controls nearly 28 per cent of the country’s port volumes, with presence in all the maritime states... -BusinessLinePosted On:1-Apr-2024
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A Remedy for Ship Accidents: Tug Escorts
When the M/V Dali had an allision with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge at eight knots, the 116,000-deadweight-tonne ship hit with explosive force. This tragedy left six bridge workers dead, an economically-essential port closed, and the entire maritime sector under scrutiny... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:1-Apr-2024
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IMO Approves New Emission Control Areas in Arctic Waters for Cleaner Shipping
The International Maritime Organization has approved new Emission Control Areas in Canada and the Norwegian Sea to reduce emissions from international shipping. The use of alternative fuels or exhaust gas cleaning systems will be required to limit sulfur content to 0.1%. The Clean Arctic Alliance praised the move for its environmental benefits... -Crew MirrorPosted On:1-Apr-2024
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Filipino Seafarers’ Right to Refuse Sailing in High-Risk Areas: DMW Guidelines
The Department of Migrant Workers urges licensed manning agencies and principals to implement guidelines for Filipino seafarers exercising their "Right to Refuse Sailing" in High-Risk Areas. Seafarers must be informed of risks and provided with Anti-Piracy Awareness Training. Safe repatriation and non-discrimination are emphasized, with formalized refusal processes in place... -Crew MirrorPosted On:1-Apr-2024
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QatarEnergy Expands Fleet with 19 New LNG Ships for Increased Production
QatarEnergy CEO Saad Al Kaabi announced the signing of charter agreements with several Asian shipowners to expand the company’s fleet of vessels in preparation for a significant increase in LNG production. A total of 19 LNG ships will be added to the fleet, with contracts signed with companies such as CMES LNG Carrier Investment, Shandong Marine Energy, and MISC Berhad... -Crew MirrorPosted On:1-Apr-2024
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Demand for bunker fuel in Sri Lanka’s ports is rising as India still faces supply bottlenecks
Despite increased demand for marine fuel oil in ports like Mumbai, Kochi, and Gujarat, price movements on March 28th were mixed. Platts estimated prices in Kochi at $700/mt CFR, up $20/mt from the previous week, while prices in Mumbai fell to $698/mt, down $8/mt. In Sri Lanka’s Colombo port, prices were estimated at $700/mt, down $7/mt from the previous week... -Crew mirrorPosted On:1-Apr-2024
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