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India: Shipping Minister inaugurates three projects at New Mangalore Port
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates and lay foundation stone of three projects at New Mangalore Port on Friday. These include laying of foundation stone for a truck parking terminal and modification of U.S. Mallya Gate, and dedication to nation of the newly built business development centre... -Bunker Ports NewsPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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India is on path to low carbon economy and shipping
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said that India intends to increase share of renewable energy to 60 percent of total power demand of each of its major port from present share of less than 10 percent. This will be through solar and wind generated power. Mr. Sonowal was virtually addressing the high level session on IMO-Norway Green Voyage 2050 Project in New Delhi today... -All India RadioPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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Mid Sea Medical Evacuation of Filipino sailor by Indian Navy, Coast Guard
A medical evacuation was undertaken by Headquarters Southern Naval Command (SNC) on Tuesday using Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) from Merchant Vessel MV Lyric Poet off Kochi, informed the officials. According to the SNC officials, input was received at 4 PM regarding a suspected Covid-19 positive case of a Filipino male crew from Coast Guard Headquarters... -ANI NewsPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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LR and P&I launch improved PSC pocket checklist app
The app helps ensure that ship personnel are trained in how to inspect, maintain and operate life-saving equipment, and that equipment is ready for use at all times. The app also includes a list of common deficiencies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and help reduce the risk of PSC detentions... -Digital ShipPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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Low Profile - Does shipping have an image problem?
When Ralph Ellison wrote Invisible Man back in 1952, he might as well have been talking about the shipping industry. In describing the plight of black Americans as “invisible” and ignored by society, he inadvertently described the status of today’s seafarer and shipping in general... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:29-Sep-2021
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CIMC now world leader after $1bn acquisition of Maersk Container Industry
China International Marine Containers (CIMC) has acquired AP Møller-Maersk’s box manufacturing unit, Maersk Container Industry (MCI) for $1.08bn, including net debt. The deal confirms CIMC as the world’s largest container producer... -theloadstar.comPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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USA: Military Vets Can Now Convert Active Sea Service Credit Towards Bachelor’s Degree
Big news from Northwestern Michigan College’s Maritime Academy in Traverse City: they’re giving veterans a head start. Military veterans can now convert active sea service into credit toward an Engineering Officer Bachelor’s Degree. The approval happened last Thursday, and it means more credentialed engineers graduating soon to help the merchant marine industry... -9&10 NewsPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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Seafarers: At the core of shipping’s future
Let me begin by commending two Filipino seafarers who were recently conferred with "Exceptional Bravery at Sea" awards through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). They are Capt. Melvin Villanueva of MV FLEUR N and Second Officer Lacruser Relativo of MV ANGELES... -The Manila TimesPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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Over one-third of world fleet could fall short on IMO CII ratings
Data from Ship Review, a ship ESG assessment platform launched by Berlin, Germany, based Scope ESG Analysis GmbH, indicates that, based on data from 2020, more than one-third of the world fleet could face problems when IMO’s CII (carbon intensity indicator) requirements come into effect... -Marine LogPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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Australia: NSW Maritime industry makes more jobs for the girls
According to the 2018 Seafaring Skills Census, Australia has 5,646 seafarers working in its maritime industry. But over half of this workforce is aged over 46 - and only 8 per cent is under 30. Forecasts are predicting a 560-plus shortage of Australian seafarers by 2023, so there are opportunities for jobs growth in the maritime industry... -St George and Sutherland Shire LeaderPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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Port of Antwerp carries out unique trials of small, unmanned aircraft
Drones are playing an increasingly important role in coordinating safety within the complex port environment. That is the reason why Port of Antwerp carried out unique trials involving a ‘fixed-wing’ drone this week. The fact it can fly at high altitude and has a very powerful camera enables the craft to provide an unprecedented view of the entire port.. -Bunker Ports NewsPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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IMO and MPA launch portal for maritime decarbonisation
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have launched the NextGEN portal, an online collaborative global ecosystem of maritime transport decarbonisation initiatives. The NextGEN portal was launched on 27 September during the IMO-United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)-Norway Zero-and Low-Emission Innovation Forum... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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Doeksen’s LNG ferry Willem Barentsz wins tech and design award
Dutch ferry operator Rederij Doeksen’s first LNG-powered ferry Willem Barentsz debuted back in July 2020. It is a BMT-designed 70-meter vessel featuring Rolls-Royce twin MTU gas engines. Doeksen claims this is the world’s first ships with single-fuel LNG engines that can drive a fixed propeller directly. The ship received the Shippax award for technology and design accordingly... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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Car carrier CO2 leak killed 3, injured 2 crew
In the evening Sep 27 carbon dioxide leaked in engine room of a car carrier SANG SHIN, berthed at Changtu Shipyard terminal in Daishan, Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China. Accident occurred reportedly, during firefighting system inspection, and was caused by crew erroneous procedures. 3 crew died and 2 are treated in hospital... -FleetmonPosted On:29-Sep-2021
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