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World’s first liquefied hydrogen ship completes voyage in Japan
The world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier ship has completed its first maritime transport of liquefied hydrogen (LH2), including loading and unloading of its cargo. The Suiso Frontier left Japan in December 2021 and arrived in Australia in January 2022. The ship received liquefied hydrogen produced from coal in Victoria, Australia, and returned to Japan in February 2022, unloading the cargo in the port of Kobe,.. -Pinsent MasonsPosted On:13-May-2022
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Container ship blocked Maas fairway near Spijkenisserbrug, Oude Maas, Netherlands
Container ship WEC VAN RIJN ran aground on a sandbank in Oude Maas river, while sailing upstream to Moerdijk, Netherlands, short of Spijkenisserbrug Bridge, at 0250 UTC May 12. The ship blocked fairway, she was refloated with tugs assistance at around 0630 UTC,.. -FleetmonPosted On:13-May-2022
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Catamaran with 25 on board burned out, sank, Galapagos
Tourist catamaran CORMORANT 1 with 10 crew and 15 passengers on board caught fire early May 11 in Galapagos Archipelago waters. Catamaran burned out and sank, all 25 people on board rescued, safe... -FleetmonPosted On:13-May-2022
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Turkish seafarer dies in fire on cargo ship off Russia
A Turkish crew member has died after a blaze broke out on a general cargo ship near the port of Temyruk in Russia. Russian media said the 3,300-dwt Akua (built 1989), operated by Alcarbon Energy of Istanbul, was anchored off the Azov Sea grain terminal on 8 May when the fire started. Federal shipping agency Rosmorrechflot said the crew tried to extinguish the blaze and had not sought assistance... =TradeWindsPosted On:13-May-2022
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Lack of Icebreakers Hinders Great Lakes Shipping
A lack of U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking capacity is hindering shipping on the Great Lakes, a U.S. maritime industry coalition said on Thursday. During this year’s ice season, the U.S.-flag Great Lakes shipping industry lost the equivalent of a month due to delays in ice covered waters, according to the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force,.. -MarineLinkPosted On:13-May-2022
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Launch of Partnership Between Harland & Wolff and The Seafarers’ Charity
The iconic Belfast shipyard and multisite fabrication company of Harland & Wolff with over 160 years of maritime and offshore engineering pedigree has appointed The Seafarers’ Charity as its 2021/22 partner. This partnership will see Harland & Wolff join forces with one of the UK’s most respected maritime charities to raise funds and support activities that will improve the lives of seafarers in need,.. -AfloatPosted On:13-May-2022
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ICS: Australia among the worst countries for crew change and shore leave
A REPORT from the International Chamber of Shipping has identified Australia as responsible for some of the worst treatment of seafarers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Perfect Storm was commissioned by the ICS and produced by the Hamburg School of Business. It defines the actions governments and international organisations must take to prevent another humanitarian crisis and disruptions to the global supply chain... -Daily Cargo NewsPosted On:13-May-2022
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Ship floats near NLL, two-man crew vanishes
An empty ship was found drifting near the Northern Limit Line (NLL), the de facto maritime boarder with North Korea, and the captain and his sole crew member are missing. There were no signs of foul play or abduction by North Korea, and the Coast Guard suspects the captain and crew member might have fallen into the sea during a maintenance activity... -The Korea JoongAng DailyPosted On:13-May-2022
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The turtle’s way
There’s many a way to navigate the open sea, even sans GPS or a compass. On a clear night, the prow can be steered according to the North Star. During the day, a keen ornithologist can figure out the directions by looking at the right migratory bird. Even the humble and delicious salmon, as they swim back to where they were born, to reproduce, can theoretically provide both sustenance and guidance to a weary traveller... -The Indian ExpressPosted On:13-May-2022
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UK: Draft Merchant Shipping STCW Regulations 2022
Written statement to Parliament: I have today (12 May 2022) published as a draft the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022 and an accompanying draft explanatory memorandum... -GOV.UKPosted On:13-May-2022
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IMO Maritime Safety Committee Highlights Importance of Safe and Inclusive Culture for Maritime Professionals
Sexual assault and harassment in the maritime environment pose significant risks to the safety and well-being of seafarers and to the safety of the vessel itself because of detrimental effects on the health, safety, and performance of seafarers. These adverse effects include declining seafarers’ mental health, safety and well-being, with subsequent negative effects on recruitment and attrition rates of seafarers... -HS TodayPosted On:13-May-2022
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Drydock to position Nigeria as West Africa ship maintenance hub
Shipside Drydock Limited has promised to position Nigeria as a hub for ship repairs and maintenance in West Africa. The company said it intends to change the narrative in the country’s maritime industry with its quality and prompt delivery of projects as against the notion that the dry dock sector is incapacitated by multiple challenges that prevent it from contributing to the nation’s economy... -Guardian NigeriaPosted On:13-May-2022
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Electro-hydrogen power solutions for the maritime industry approved by BV
Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, recently approved the second generation of the REXH2® developed by Energy Observer Developments (EODev), a turnkey power generator for the supply of low carbon electricity on board ships. The hydrogen PEM fuel cell at its heart makes it possible to meet energy needs ranging from 70 kW to about one megawatt when several REXH2® are installed in parallel... -gCaptainPosted On:13-May-2022
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Singtel launches iSHIP platform
Singtel has launched its new iSHIP platform for the maritime industry, combining satellite-enabled connectivity with digital services for operations, cyber security and crew welfare. “iSHIP was specifically designed to address these challenges and provide a versatile solution for shipping companies that are accelerating digital adoption and also have decarbonisation and crew welfare high on their agenda.”... -Smart Maritime NetworkPosted On:13-May-2022
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Carnival Cruise Line Cuts Passenger Capacity
The cruise line industry has been working overtime to ensure the safety and health of their guests, spending millions on updating their ships in order to get back to full fleet. It has also been requiring proof of vaccination and a negative Covid-19 in some cases in order to take certain cruises... -TheStreetPosted On:13-May-2022
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Are You Prepared for a Man-Overboard?
I’ve only experienced one real man-overboard event. Thankfully it was in fair weather in daylight. A guest on the bow stood up and lifted his binoculars to his eyes. He stumbled and fell backwards over the rail where the lifelines sloped down to the bowsprit. We instantly tossed him a couple of throw cushions. As the boat slid by him, he yelled up “I’m OK.” Oddly, he continued to hold the binoculars over his head, so we knew he wasn’t hurt or panicked... -Soundings MagazinePosted On:13-May-2022
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