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Tanker fire, Azov sea, Russia
Fire erupted in engine room of tanker AHMET TELLI at Temryuk port, Azov sea, Russia, in the evening Jul 9. Circumstances unclear, information given in statement issued by Russian Salvage Agency is so confused that it’s almost impossible to find out how it happened, what was tanker’s status at the time of fire, and what followed... -FleetmonPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Vietnamese coaster sunk by thunderstorm
Cargo ship ND 3525 with 2700 tons of limestone on board sank in Van Uc river estuary, Haiphong, Gulf of Tonkin, on Jul 11. Ship’s hold or holds were flooded by big waves brought by thunderstorm. 5 crew were rescued by Vietnamese Border Guard. The ship according to photos, is resting on bottom, remaining partially above waterline... -FleetmonPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Algoma tanker stuck in port with rudder issues, locals angry
Product tanker ALGOSCOTIA made an emergency call at port of Baie-Comeau, Quebec Province, Canada, about a month ago, after encountering rudder problems. Tanker was suuposed to fix the problem and resume voyage, but she has been stuck in port for a month or more, waiting for spare parts, and will probably remain at port until at least Jul 20... -FleetmonPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Carnival, Royal Caribbean Solving Huge Problem Despite Covid Woes
The cruise industry has faced a perfect storm as it has operated ships at or close to full capacity during the pandemic. While vaccines have kept covid from causing serious illness, they have not eliminated the virus on cruise ships. That’s even with all passengers age 12 and over plus all crew members being vaccinated and all passengers being tested for covid no more than two days before their sailings... -TheStreetPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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All Eyes On Container Shipping Where ‘Maybes’ Are Abound
As the “R” word, “recession” is increasingly being used by economic forecasters, questions are abounding regarding the impact of potential economic slowdowns on the container shipping realm. The jury is still out on impacts, and on the choices of which shipping data that economists might input into their models... -gCaptainPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Red Ensign Group issues statement on fraudulent COCs
After an investigation by The Superyacht Group into the issuing of fraudulent COCs by the Montserrat Yachting Association (MYA), the Red Ensign Group (REG) has issued an official statement. The REG has also published a letter to the IMO further clarifying the situation, which will be circulated to all IMO members in the coming days... -SuperyachtNews.comPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Jet tests maritime 5G with floating base station
Jet Engineering System Solutions has announced the successful deployment and testing of a floating 5G base station, a proof of concept the company hopes will spur further investment in solutions designed to improve maritime telecommunications access. Now the company’s looking for partners to take its business to the next step... -RCR Wireless NewsPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Maritime union slams Svitzer pay cut move against tugboat heroes
Tugboat crews off the coast near Sydney won widespread praise for taking on heavy seas to save the stricken bulk carrier Portland Bay, which had lost power near the Royal National Park on July 4. Tugs, including the SL Diamantina and SL Martinique from Engage Marine and the Bullara from Svitzer Tugs, worked day and night to tow the 170-metre long cargo ship to safety for engine repairs... -Green LeftPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Global piracy and armed robbery incidents at lowest level in decades
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) received the lowest number of reported incidents for the first half of any year since 1994 – a testament to its pivotal role in raising awareness to make waters safer. IMB’s latest global piracy report details 58 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships – the lowest total since 1994 – down from 68 incidents during the same period last year... -International Chamber of CommercePosted On:13-Jul-2022
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New satellite-based technologies a game changer for Indo-Pacific maritime security
A revolution is now happening in maritime domain awareness that will have a profound impact on maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. The Quad’s Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness, announced at the leaders’ summit in Tokyo in May, will combine new satellite-based technologies with existing systems to help identify illicit maritime actors... -The StrategistPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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C-Job to design first fully electric Ro-Pax ferry in Greece
Greek ferry operator Saronic Ferries has selected the Netherlands-based ship design and engineering company C-Job Naval Architects to develop the design of the first fully electric roll-on/roll-off passenger (Ro-Pax) ferry in Greece. As disclosed, C-Job has delivered an initial design to Saronic Ferries following an extensive sustainable fuel feasibility study... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Thousands of Kenyans to fill seafarer jobs in global ships
Thousands of Kenyans are set to be employed as seafarers in global shipping lines. This comes barely two years after the government entered a partnership with different shipping lines to create jobs under the blue economy sector. In the next two weeks, the government intends to recruit 2,000 youths across the country with the first cohort of 805 already recruited, and are set to work in Royal Caribbean Cruises... -Business DailyPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Ships get older and slower as emissions rules bite
If shipping is the beating heart of global trade, its pulse is about to get slower. Faced with uncertainty about which fuels to use in the long term to cut greenhouse gas emissions, many shipping firms are sticking with ageing fleets, but older vessels may soon have to start sailing slower to comply with new environmental rules... -ETAutoPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Singapore Maintains Rank as World’s Top Maritime Hub
Singapore has held onto its status as the world’s top maritime hub for the ninth consecutive year, according to a recent index report. The Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index Report, jointly published annually by Chinese state news agency, Xinhua, and global maritime data provider, the Baltic Exchange, has ranked Singapore as the global leading maritime center every year since the report’s inception... -MarineLinkPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Companies Join Initiative to Make Maritime Shipping More Sustainable
The “Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program” welcomes the first three companies to join its Brand Ambassador Initiative. Launched in March of this year, the initiative is a new effort from the voluntary California-based Vessel Speed Reduction program to continue to reduce the environmental impacts of maritime shipping along the West Coast... -Santa Barbara IndependentPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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Tapping India’s offshore wind potential
India’s dormant offshore wind power sector may soon become a hotbed of action. The ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has revived its offshore wind power development goals by unveiling a roadmap for installing 30 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, just as project costs are falling globally... -The Financial ExpressPosted On:13-Jul-2022
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