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Mexican Cargo Ship Evacuated as it Lists Away from Dock
A Mexican registered cargo ship began listing last night while alongside the dock in Mazatlán. As a precaution, the vessel was evacuated while the authorities were working overnight to stabilize it. The cargo ship, the Chiapas Star, is operated by Baja Ferries and the company is officially saying that the cause of the incident is under investigation at this time... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:13-Sep-2023
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Expert shares insights on ammonia's toxicity as a bunker fuel
Muammer Akturk, a Senior Marine Surveyor specialising in alternative bunker fuels, recently published an article on ammonia as a marine fuel in his Alternative Marine Fuels Newsletter. He provides insights into the intricacies of ammonia’s toxicity, the safety measures needed, and the evolving regulations shaping its adoption with the recent discussions at IMO... -Manifold TimesPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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Fatal Accident Caused by Lack of Watchkeeper Attention and Lookout Negligence
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has published a report on a collision between a cargo vessel and a barge that resulted in the deaths of two crew members. The incident occurred in the Bornholmsgat traffic separation scheme off Sweden in December 2021... -Crew MirrorPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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London International Shipping Week places emphasis on decarbonising the shipping industry
The tenth London International Shipping Week (LISW) commenced with panel discussions and networking sessions focusing on the decarbonization of the shipping industry. Chris Shirling-Rooke, CEO of Maritime UK, emphasized the need for collaboration between stakeholders and the government to make progress in decarbonization. sessions focusing... -Crew MirrorPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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Maritime UK calls for £2bn investment per year into decarbonisation
Maritime UK, the UK maritime sector’s representative body, has called on the government and the wider industry to invest the £2bn ($2.5bn) per year it says will be needed to decarbonise the sector by 2050. Making the call at the beginning of London International Shipping Week, Maritime UK said that securing the funding would support the industry in developing green fuels and new technologies... -Ship TechnologyPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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Now Accepting Entries for the Stoneways’ Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition
Stoneways Marine, a boat and marine trade insurance provider based in Dorset, has announced the launch of its 2023 Amateur Boating Photographer of the Year Competition. The theme for this year’s competition is “Boating and you,” and the company is inviting anyone involved in the marine industry in the UK to submit their photographs showcasing what being on the water means to them... -Crew MirrorPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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Sea robbery in the Singapore Strait
Since the beginning of 2023, sea robbery in the Singapore Strait has increased at an alarming rate. The 113-km long, 19-km wide strait that connects the Indian Ocean with the South China Sea is one of the world’s busiest commercial waterways through which approximately 1,000 ships pass every day... -The InterpreterPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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Singapore Hosted World’s First Bulk Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier
Singapore welcomed the world’s first bulk liquefied hydrogen carrier, Suiso Frontier, on 31 August 2023. The vessel was berthed at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Singapore on Pulau Bukom from 1 September to 7 September 2023... -Marine InsightPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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95,000 jobs in the UK offshore energy industry face potential loss
A report by Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen warns that up to 95,000 offshore energy jobs in the UK could be at risk if the country does not increase investment in renewable energy. The report highlights that while there is potential for significant job growth in the renewable energy sector, slow progress could lead to a 15% decline in offshore jobs by the end of the decade... -Crew MirrorPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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U.S. Coast Guard Urged Again by NTSB to Enhance Passenger Ship Safety
NTSB is renewing its call for the U.S. Coast Guard to mandate safety management systems (SMS) for passenger vessels following the deadly fire on board the submersible Conception in 2019. The NTSB has been advocating for SMS for passenger vessels since 2005, and in 2010, Congress granted the Coast Guard the authority to require such systems... -Crew MirrorPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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India Lays Keel Of A Stitched Ship Reviving The Ancient Indian Maritime Tradition
India’s rich maritime tradition, dating back several millennia, is set to come alive once again with the revival of an ancient maritime marvel – the stitched ship. In a momentous initiative by the Govt. of India, the Indian Navy, Ministry of Culture, and M/s Hodi Innovations, Goa, are collaborating to reconstruct an ancient stitched ship, reminiscent of the ships that once sailed the oceans on India’s ancient maritime trade routes... -Marine InsightPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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ISWAN updates crew safety guidelines
The International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) has launched a new resource to support crew in safely finding paid or voluntary work in the yachting industry. The Personal Safety Precautions For Job-Seeking Yacht Crew publication aims to provide guidance for seafarers to make informed and safe decisions when searching for a new role... -SuperyachtNews.comPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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The birth of the world's 1st methanol-powered containership
As Danish containership major Maersk readies to christen the world’s first methanol-powered containership on Thursday in Copenhagen, the company has shared footage of the ship’s construction process. The construction of the cutting-edge 2,100 TEU container vessel, powered by green methanol, and classed by ABS was launched with the steel-cutting ceremony in July 2022... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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Women seafarers battle male-dominated shipboard culture
Female seafarers are still being subjected to harassment and bullying in prevailing male-dominated cultures onboard vessels, according to two experienced women mariners. In a panel moderated by Economist Impact principal head of benchmarking Katherine Stewart as Lloyd’s Register and Lloyd’s Register Foundation put out their Global Maritime Trends 2050 report,.. -TradeWindsPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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Partners Agree on Concept Design for Ammonia-Fueled Tanker
ClassNK, Consort Bunkers, Daihatsu Diesel, Daikai Engineering, and SeaTech Solutions International have signed MoU to jointly study the development of an ammonia-fueled, ammonia bunkering tanker. The aim of this collaboration is to create ships that can transport and supply ammonia safely and efficiently, addressing concerns such as toxicity and corrosiveness... -Crew MirrorPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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31 countries to participate in Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2023
At a time when China is asserting in Indian Ocean Region, India will be hosting the three-day Maritime Information Sharing Workshop 2023 (MISW 23) from September 14 that brings together 31 countries for addressing wider maritime security issues for sustainable development of the ocean-going sector... -BusinessLinePosted On:13-Sep-2023
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India. Philippines hold fresh round of maritime partnership talks
An Indian delegation is in Manila for a second round of dialogues to boost maritime partnerships and cooperation with the Philippines in the face of rising security tensions. The Indo-Pacific region "is an arena which is becoming increasingly contested," noted Commodore Debesh Lahiri, Executive Director of India’s National Maritime Foundation... -ABS-CBN NewsPosted On:13-Sep-2023
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