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Indian Govt Blocks Single Company Monopoly in Ports
The Indian government’s Maritime India Vision 2047 aims to develop next-generation ports and increase port handling capacity by 400%. However, the vision document also proposes restrictions on mergers and acquisitions that could lead to a particular group of companies dominating the port sector... -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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India Urges Release of Three Seafarers Who Fled Sinking Tanker
Three Indian seafarers have been stranded on the Indonesian island of Nias for eight months after they were forced to abandon their leaking ship. The chief officer, Siyaab Salam, has not seen his family for over 14 months since his passport was taken away. Salam and his two colleagues have been staying in a hotel on the island and have not been paid for the last four months... -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Hess Corp Acquired by Chevron in $53 Billion Deal
Chevron Corp has agreed to acquire Hess for $53 billion in shares, giving the company a larger presence in the US oil market and a stake in rival Exxon Mobil Corp’s Guyana discoveries. This deal comes as part of a series of major oil combinations in the US, with a total value of over $110 billion... -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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DMW Releases Updated List of Risk Areas for Seafarers
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is advising employers of Filipino seafarers to ensure they are paying appropriate wages and benefits if their operations involve areas classified as “war-like” and “high risk” waters. The DMW has provided an updated list of these areas,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Columbia sets up crewing agency in Vietnam
Shipmanangement giant Columbia Group has opened a new manning agency in Vietnam (CSM Vietnam), adding to its global network of owned agencies. Columbia has been employing Vietnam seafarers for years via third-party arrangements and the latest move will allow the company to tap into the developing seafarers’ market with direct access... -Splash 247Posted On:25-Oct-2023
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MPA launches International Safety@Sea Week
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Monday (23 October) said the 10th edition of the International Safety@Sea (IS@S) Week, from 23 to 27 October 2023, was launched by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance during the IS@S Conference... -Manifold TimesPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Successful Completion of ONGC Drill Ship Renewal by IRS and HSL
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Hindustan Shipyard Ltd (HSL) have successfully completed the renewal survey of the ONGC Drill Ship Modu Sagar Bhushan. The project involved renewing over 1,500 tons of steel and installing new machinery. Despite the challenges, the project was completed in just 10 months,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Passenger Ship Rescues 63 Individuals as Motor Tanker Fire Claims One Life
One person died after a fire broke out on the motor tanker “Sea Horse” at the Alpha Anchorage Area in Batangas. The fire lasted for about two hours on October 22, 2023, and was extinguished at 11:08 a.m. The Coast Guard Station received a call at 9:00 a.m. and initiated a search and rescue operation with the help of other agencies and nearby tugboats... -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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‘K’ LINE automates laytime statements with AI-powered OCR
Japanese shipping company ‘K’ LINE has announced the development of a new system using AI-powered Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for the automated creation of laytime statements for dry bulk carriers. The new CHRONUS system incorporates AI-OCR technology developed by Cinnamon Inc, which uses AI to recognise optically-captured printed and handwritten text... -Smart Maritime NetworkPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Singapore, a space-limited nation, adopts floating energy storage as a solution
Singapore has deployed Southeast Asia’s first floating and stacked Energy Storage System (ESS) to balance its grid due to limited land constraints. The ESS, located at Seatrium Limited’s Floating Living Lab, will begin operations in Q1 2024. Integrated with a Smart Energy Management System, the ESS will enhance efficiency and energy dispatch using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms... -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Union pledges action on future-proofing skills and training for seafarers
Nautilus has agreed to redoubling its efforts to address training needs for the future of the maritime industry in meeting decarbonisation targets, following a vote of members at the Union's General Meeting in Liverpool. The motion Future-proofing skills and training drew attention in particular to research commissioned by the Maritime Just Transition Taskforce,.. -Nautilus InternationalPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Final Commissioning Phase Begins for World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Tug
The world’s first hydrogen dual-fuel tugboat, Hydrotug 1, has arrived at the Port of Antwerp for its final phase of commissioning. The project, in collaboration with CMB.TECH, aims to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen as a marine fuel. The vessel is expected to be in service by early 2024, a year behind schedule... -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Next-Generation GMDSS Terminal: Intellian & Inmarsat Transform Maritime Safety
Intellian Technologies and Inmarsat Maritime have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a next-generation GMDSS safety terminal. The terminal will operate over Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network and will become the standard product for Inmarsat Maritime’s next-generation Fleet Safety service... -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Two Killed in Batangas Tanker Fire
On Sunday morning, a fire broke out on a small tanker at the port of Batangas in the Philippines, resulting in the death of two crew members. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) received a call about the fire and immediately launched a search and rescue operation. Three nearby tugs and local firefighters joined the effort to extinguish the fire, which was successfully put out a few hours later... -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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Bulk carrier collides with coaster, causing it to sink in North Sea
The general cargo ship Verity has sunk off the coast of Helgoland, Germany, after colliding with the bulk carrier Polesie. The accident was confirmed by Germany’s Central Command for Maritime Emergencies. As of mid-morning, several crew members from the Verity were still missing, while one person had been rescued and was receiving medical treatment... -Crew MirrorPosted On:25-Oct-2023
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