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Mysterious disappearance of Dutch freighter crew in Kiel Canal
A crew member of general cargo ship NOORDDIJK mysteriously disappeared while the ship was transiting Kiel Canal, in the evening Sep 26. Police and fire departments were alerted, but extensive search with use of drone and helicopter, didn’t yield any results, he wasn’t found, dead or alive... -FleetMonPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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Liner Industry Seeks Help Finding Mis-Declared Dangerous Goods in Container Shipping
Despite efforts from industry and government, mis-declared dangerous goods continue to cause fires and explosions on board containerships, endangering lives and the environment. To address the issue, the World Shipping Council (WSC) is taking action to strengthen cargo safety standards and protect the supply chain... -gCaptainPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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Investigation reveals cause of Wakashio oil spill and highlights safety issues
Japan’s transport safety authority has determined that the cargo ship Wakashio ran aground and spilled oil off the coast of Mauritius in 2020 because it deviated from its planned route to pick up mobile phone signals. The Japan Transport Safety Board also noted that the COVID-19 pandemic and related travel restrictions may have hindered containment efforts and exacerbated the environmental damage caused by the oil spill... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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Tanker Crewman Fatally Falls Overboard Off Boston
A crew member of a Singapore-registered tanker has tragically died after falling overboard in rough weather off Boston Harbor on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at around 4:30 a.m. when the crew member was lowering the ship’s ladder to allow a Boston Harbor pilot to board. Despite the challenging conditions, a nearby fishing vessel responded to a distress call and successfully rescued the victim from the water... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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Longshoremen and Pensioners Strike in India Demanding Wage and Pension Revisions
Approximately 20,000 longshoremen and over a million pensioners from major ports in India will go on a one-day symbolic strike on October 26. They are demanding an immediate change in wage structure, pension benefits, and other working conditions. T. Narendra Rao, deputy general chairman of the National Coordination Committee of MPWA, expressed concerns over the delay in settling the wage revision,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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GTMaritime Achieves Milestone with 15,000 Vessels Reached
GTMaritime, a leading provider of secure maritime data communications software, has announced that it has reached 15,000 installations, marking a significant milestone for the company. This comes just 16 months after the company reached the 10,000-vessel mark... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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HHI to build 17 LNG tankers for QatarEnergy
QatarEnergy has signed a contract worth $3.90 billion with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to supply 17 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers, according to a statement by the state-owned company. The deal will support QatarEnergy’s LNG production capacity expansion and its long-term fleet replacement needs... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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Major Companies Join Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance to Reduce Shipping Emissions
Amazon, IKEA, Patagonia, and 20 other companies have formed the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and launched a request for proposals to buy zero-emissions maritime fuel in bulk. The aim is to power the transport of 600,000 twenty-foot containers across the oceans over three years. Global shipping accounts for 3% of climate emissions, and shipping emissions rose by 5% in 2022... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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Disney Cruise Line commemorates World Maritime Day!
On World Maritime Day, the hard work of individuals in the maritime industry, including the cast and crew of Disney Cruise Line, is celebrated and recognized. Life at sea is both challenging and rewarding, and it requires a special kind of person to devote themselves to it. Fortunately, Disney Cruise Line has an incredible crew who have discovered numerous reasons to pursue a career at sea... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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HHI to build 17 LNG tankers for QatarEnergy
QatarEnergy has signed a contract worth $3.90 billion with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to supply 17 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers, according to a statement by the state-owned company. The deal will support QatarEnergy’s LNG production capacity expansion and its long-term fleet replacement needs... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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India: Cruise Season in Kochi Revives After Pandemic Hiatus
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, over 40 cruise ships are expected to visit Kochi during the October-April cruise season. This is great news for local businesses, as cruise tourists are known to spend generously. The majority of these tourists are senior citizens who have plenty of time to explore leisurely... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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Regulations on Ballast Water Management are Becoming Stricter
Starting from September 8, 2024, all vessels subject to the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention must comply with the performance standards outlined in regulation D-2. This means that ships without an approved ballast water treatment system must install one before the deadline. Ship operators who have not yet made a decision regarding the installation of such systems are advised to begin preparatory work as soon as possible... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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ITF recovers $120 million in unpaid seafarer wages over 3 years
The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) recovered some $36 million in unpaid wages to seafarers in 2022, a figure very similar to the previous year. Publishing figures on World Maritime Day the ITF said it had recovered $118.5 million in wages to seafarers, who either not paid at all, or unpaid, in the three years between 2020 – 2022... Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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India: Kochi Welcomes GMIS 2023 Road Show
The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has announced a pre-event roadshow in Kochi, India, ahead of the 3rd Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023. The roadshow, scheduled for September 28, 2023, will bring together government officials, industry leaders, maritime stakeholders, and enthusiasts... -Crew MirrorPosted On:29-Sep-2023
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