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Single window for ship data exchange to become mandatory
IMO’s Facilitation Committee has adopted amendments to the Facilitation (FAL) Convention which will make the single window for data exchange mandatory in ports around the world, marking a significant step in the acceleration of digitalization in shipping. Other amendments adopted include lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic and add new and amended Recommended Practices to prevent corruption and illicit activities in the maritime sector... -IMOPosted On:24-May-2022
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Inmarsat trials Orchestra maritime mesh for ship-to-ship connectivity
A trial has been using ships and land-based signal towers as nodes in a satellite-based maritime mesh network. The goal is to deliver additional capacity and relieve congestion for ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship connectivity. The initiative comes from Inmarsat for its Orchestra network, which brings together its geosynchronous (GEO) satellites with low earth orbit satellites (LEO) and terrestrial 5G into an integrated system... -Electronics WeeklyPosted On:24-May-2022
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Two sailors rescued 43 miles off Cameron coast
Two boaters whose sailboat was damaged during a storm were rescued by the Coast Guard Sunday. The 34-foot sailing vessel’s helm was stripped off during a storm, according to information from the Coast Guard. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center watchstanders received multiple digital selective calling alerts and a mayday transmission via VHF-FM Channel 16, according to the Coast Guard... -KPLCPosted On:24-May-2022
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Finding The Major Causes Of Ship Fires
Fires are among the biggest threats to seagoing vessels, despite the irony of the vessels being surrounded by water. Fire threats are especially serious given that receiving outside assistance is impossible, or at least very time-consuming. Evacuation is also problematic in the middle of the ocean. Not surprisingly, electrical fires make up around half of the incidences of combustion onboard ships – electrical systems and water are a dangerous combination... -TheBigRedGuide.comPosted On:24-May-2022
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China relaxes seafarer repatriation overseas quarantine
China is loosening quarantine restrictions overseas for Chinese national crews returning home at the end of their contracts. According to notices from several Chinese Embassies Chinese ship seafarers will no longer need to serve 14-days quarantine before heading back to China from a number of countries in Europe, Asia and Middle East... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:24-May-2022
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Cognitive, digital and soft skills will be sought after in seafarers
The maritime workforce of the future will require expanded skillsets in order to ensure safe and efficient operations. Ahead of the debut Global Maritime Club Summit, Seatrade Maritime News spoke to panellists for their views on how the industry must prepare crews for the industry of the future. Top of the speakers’ lists was digitalisation, and the new demands that will place on crews... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:24-May-2022
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All Royal Caribbean ships are back in service for the first time since March 2020
After more than two years, all 26 of Royal Caribbean Cruises ships are officially back in service for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown in March 2020. The cruise line company is celebrating this important next step with a live stream, giving prospective guest, fans, and individuals a look at the largest cruise line fleet in the world... -Cruise BlogPosted On:24-May-2022
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Maersk Supply Service AHTS to Support Ocean Plastics Cleanup Effort for Another Year
Two anchor-handling tugs belonging to Maersk Supply Service will return to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch having extended their contract with The Ocean Cleanup for an additional year. The Dutch green tech company is developing and scaling plastic-harvesting technologies to rid the oceans of floating plastic, starting with the world’s largest accumulation of ocean plastic—the Great Pacific Garbage Patch... -gCaptainPosted On:24-May-2022
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I Lost My Brother On A Merchant Navy Ship Last Year Under Mysterious Circumstances
My brother was the most loved member of the family. Everyone who knew him knew how kind-hearted and jolly Shivam was. Born on an Airforce campus, my parents have always taught three qualities to their children: honesty, kindness and integrity. In 2014, Shivam joined the merchant navy via Anglo-Eastern Ship Management Company. He had been working for six years with this company... -The Logical IndianPosted On:24-May-2022
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Baltimore Lifeboat Assists Solo Sailor After Motor Yacht Prop Gets Caught on Pot Line
Baltimore RNLI was called out to provide assistance to a yacht with one person onboard that got into difficulty off the coast of the West Cork town on Saturday evening (21 May). The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their inshore lifeboat at 6.12pm following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to go to the aid of a 29ft motor yacht, with one person onboard, which was propped on a pot line 1.5 miles southwest of Kedge Island off Baltimore Harbour... -AfloatPosted On:24-May-2022
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Collaboration, pathway to taming piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Undoubtedly, concerted efforts by countries in the Gulf of Guinea to curb piracy in the region have started yielding positive results. This was recently acknowledged by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), which said piracy attacks at the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) had substantially declined... -Daily TrustPosted On:24-May-2022
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Ship Recycling Prices Continue Downward Trend
Another woeful week of declining sentiments has left all of the major global ship-recycling markets on edge as the industry approaches the summer / monsoon months in the sub-continent. Moreover, it seems doubtful (at present) that any more noteworthy deals will likely be concluded, especially with the industry in such a state of disarray... -MarineLinkPosted On:24-May-2022
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Trailblazing Marine Salary Survey to be launched, assessing a post-Covid industry
Specialist recruitment consultancy, Marine Resources, is looking to re-assess the post-pandemic marine industry landscape, creating a centralised resource where businesses and employees can benchmark salaries within the marine industry. Following the success and demand of Marine Resources releasing the first national salary survey for the marine industry back in 2019, they are now launching a 2022 survey... -Sail WorldPosted On:24-May-2022
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Coast Guard Responds Massive Barge Fire in Delaware Bay
The U.S. Coast Guard and local fire departments are responding to a large fire on barge carrying scrap household appliances in Delaware Bay. The barge was located about 9 miles south of Port Mahon, Delaware, as Monday morning. The Coast Guard reports that watchstanders at the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center received a call at approximately 1 a.m. reporting a barge on fire in the Delaware River... -gCaptainPosted On:24-May-2022
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Seven killed after fire engulfs Philippine ferry
At least seven people were killed and scores plucked to safety in the Philippines Monday after a fire ripped through a ferry and forced passengers to jump overboard, the coast guard and witnesses said. The blaze broke out on the Mercraft 2 at around 6:30 am (2230 GMT Sunday) as it carried 134 passengers and crew from Polillo Island to Real in Quezon province on the main island of Luzon... -EWNPosted On:24-May-2022
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Bulk Carrier Chief Engineer Pleads Guilty to Ilegal Dischargers, Cover-Up
The Chief Engineer of a foreign flagged bulk carrier has pleaded guilty in U.S. court to two felony counts for deliberately discharging oil-contaminated bilge water overboard off the coast of New Orleans last year and then going to great lengths to obstruct the Coast Guard’s investigation of the spill. The illegal conduct was first reported to the Coast Guard by a crew member via social media... -gCaptainPosted On:24-May-2022
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Passenger boat on fire, 105 rescued, 7 dead, 30 missing
Fast passenger boat MERCRAFT 2 of Mercraft Cruise Shipping Company, Philippines, caught fire while approaching Real Port, Quezon, eastern Luzon, Philippines, in the morning May 23. According to latest updates, there were 142 passengers and crew on board, 105 were rescued by 0900 LT May 23, 7 found dead, the rest remain missing, SAR under way. Ferry was ungulfed in fire, probably burned out and sank.. -FleetmonPosted On:24-May-2022
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Laker still aground, Lake Erie
Self-discharging bulk carrier AMERICAN COURAGE ran aground at around 1310 UTC May 22 off West Breakwater in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, Lake Erie, while entering port. The ship is loaded with limestone, continues Great Lakes and Seaway Shipping News. As of 0840 UTC May 23, laker was still aground, with tug at her side... -FleetmonPosted On:24-May-2022
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French bulk carrier disabled, adrift off North Island, New Zealand
Bulk carrier LA RICHARDAIS was disabled off western coast of North Island, New Zealand, while en route from Newcastle Australia to New Plymouth New Zealand, and started to drift towards island’s coast. According to ship’s track, she was disabled and adrift since around 0000 UTC May 20, was taken on tow early May 23 by offshore tug SCANDI EMERALD... -FleetmonPosted On:24-May-2022
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Tanker struck berthed cargo ship, oil leak, Vladivostok Russia
Water supply tanker LOTOS on May 22 struck berthed general cargo ship VYACHESLAV ANISIMOV in Ulysses Bay, Port Vladivostok, Russia. Tanker was maneuvering to moor. VYACHESLAV ANISIMOV sustained hull breach or breaches in fuel tank area, diesel oil leak reported. As of May 23, VYACHESLAV ANISIMOV remained in the same position... -FleetmonPosted On:24-May-2022
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