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An opportunity for India to pitch for holistic maritime security
In an innovative departure from normal practice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside (in virtual mode) over an open debate at the global high-table, namely the UN Security Council, on Monday (August 9) when India holds the President’s chair for one month. This will mark a diplomatic first for an Indian PM: This role has been performed in the past by a minister or a senior diplomat... -The Indian ExpressPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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Ghana: RMU gets training vessel
Government with support from the Exim Bank of Korea will acquire a training vessel for the Regional Maritime University (RMU). The vessel will be a special purpose vessel designed with the concept of training and trading. Professor Elvis Nyarko, the Vice-Chancellor of RMU, said a training vessel was the ultimate of all training facilities needed for training Seafarers in Maritime Education and Training Institutions like the RMU... -News GhanaPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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ITF adds 7 countries to its Flags of Convenience list
The ITF has added seven countries to its list of flags of convenience. These are countries which take registration fees but then typically avoid any of the responsibilities that go with being a flag state... -Sea NewsPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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Stella Maris Highlights Crew Welfare Challenges of the Pandemic Era
In its latest report, seafarer charity Stella Maris echoed growing concerns about crew mistreatment, including abandonment, unpaid wages and forced labor. In 2020, abandonment cases soared to a record high... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:7-Aug-2021
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What To Do If Your Ship Is Hijacked
Pirates and hijackers have threatened the seas as long as there have been seafarers and ocean-going merchants. Maritime thieves are reported to have been in operation as early as 4th Century BC in the waters off ancient Greece... -Forces NetworkPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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Shipping warns of dangerous threat by Western Australia
The industry association described the threat by the WA state government to turn away ships with seafarers onboard who have Covid-19, or are suspected cases, as “dangerous”. Following recent cases of seafarers on vessels calling at WA found to have the Delta variant of Covid-19 the state government has proposed a series of even tighter rules than those already in operation that could see it turning ships away its waters... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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Singapore Seeks to Build Electric Vessel Supply Chain for Harbor
A coalition of companies, research institutes, public authorities, and a classification society plan to work together to develop Singapore’s first comprehensive electric vessel supply chain, which they believe can become a model for decarbonizing harbor operations... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:7-Aug-2021
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Egypt’s Suez Canal achieves record results despite COVID-19
Egypt’s Suez Canal managed to achieve record results during fiscal year (FY) 2020/2021 despite the repercussions of the pandemic. According to a report published by the Cabinet’s Media Center on Wednesday, the canal’s net tonnage surged by 51.1% to 1.191 million tonnes in FY20/21, compared to 788 million tonnes in FY09/10... -Bunker Ports NewsPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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Fincantieri to Study Use of Green Hydrogen in Ports and Shipping
Europe’s biggest utility Enel has agreed to work with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to find ways to use green hydrogen in ports and long-range sea transport. “The two companies intend to exploit their expertise and know-how in their respective sectors to identify possible sustainable and innovative solutions,” they said in a statement on Thursday... -gCaptainPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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Shipping Urged to Review LNG Use as Methane’s Role in Climate Change is Revealed
Members of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a body of scientists and others from 195 countries, will launch the first of four reports on Monday, which is expected to highlight the growing influence of methane in the warming of the atmosphere... -gCaptainPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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Coaster fell victim to typhoon passing Taiwan Strait VIDEO photos
General cargo ship SAM BO II was pushed on breakwater of Budai Port, Chiayi County, western Taiwan, in the afternoon Jul 5, while leaving port, failing to hold on against strong wind and swell brought by LUPIT typhoon. 9 crew were evacuated by mobile crane with basket, all are safe. Ship’s hull was breached, she sank alongside breakwater... -FleetmonPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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Livestock carrier major fire, Spain
Fire erupted in superstructure of livestock carrier ELBEIK, anchored off Tarragona, Spain, Balearic sea, in the afternoon Aug 6. Fire reportedly, started in compartment or cabin on a deck below bridge deck, and quickly spread around. 18 crew were evacuated by Spanish SAR boat Fomalhaut. Fire team boarded the ship, tugs with water cannons were deployed. As of 1700 UTC Aug 6 firefighting was still ongoing, latest report hinted at bridge being also engulfed by flames. Ship’s AIS off during last 5 hours... -FleetmonPosted On:7-Aug-2021
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