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Maritime stakeholders get a wakeup call on future fuels
The challenges of safely handling the future fuels which could power shipping towards it net-zero target were debated during the recent LISW. Events during London International Shipping Week (LISW) in September provided a wakeup call for maritime stakeholders, serving notice that the challenges of alternative fuels are almost upon them... -Riviera Maritime MediaPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Philippines Seeks Category C Seat on IMO Council
The Philippines is seeking a Category C seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for 2024-2025, demonstrating its commitment to global maritime leadership. The country has actively promoted its maritime interests and is dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of its 1.1 million skilled Filipino maritime professionals... -Crew MirrorPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Seafarers’ cover for marine pollution investigations launched
Bermuda-based insurance manager Shoreline Ltd has launched a specialised marine insurance product to narrow the gaps in existing shipowners’ P&I insurance during investigations and potential prosecutions in the US under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships... -Re-Insurance.comPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Enclosed Spaces: Engineering Solutions
Enclosed space incidents are cited as the largest cause of on-duty fatalities in commercial shipping. The risks can’t simply be engineered out, but there’s a powerful coalition wanting action nonetheless. There’s a tendency to blame failure to follow procedures, they say. Investigations seldom focus on the practicality of those procedures or the influence of the operating environment and vessel design, they say... -MarineLinkPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Icon of the Seas Completes Successful LNG Bunkering
Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s first LNG-powered cruise ship, has successfully completed its first LNG bunkering. The ship, built at the Meyer Turku shipyard, is the largest cruise ship in the world, measuring 365 meters in length and almost 50 meters in width... -Crew MirrorPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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A novel offshore wind vessel unveiled
VARD and Chartwell Marine have partnered to create a new offshore wind vessel called the “Midi-SOV.” This 55-meter long vessel combines the capabilities of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV) and Service Operation Vessels (SOV) to meet the demands of the expanding offshore wind industry... -Crew MirrorPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Ensuring the Safety and Precautions of Seafarers on Methanol-Fueled Ships
The maritime industry is continuously exploring alternative fuel sources to reduce emissions and meet environmental regulations. One such alternative is the use of methanol as a marine fuel, which has gained attention due to its potential to significantly decrease greenhouse gas emissions. As the adoption of methanol-fueled ships grows, it is crucial to prioritize the safety and precautions of seafarers... -Crew MirrorPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Hapag-Lloyd Unveils Largest Container Ship: M/V Berlin Express
German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has unveiled its largest container ship, named the M/V Berlin Express. With a length of almost 400 meters and a capacity of 23,600 TEU, it will be the largest container ship sailing under the German flag. The ship was built in South Korea and was christened by Germany’s First Lady, Elke Büdenbender, at an event in the port of Hamburg... -Crew MirrorPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Chowgule Shipyard Progresses with Construction of Six State-of-the-Art Ships
Chowgule Shipyard is progressing well with the construction of six state-of-the-art ships, satisfying the growing demand for a sustainable fleet. Commercial Director Frida Rowland expresses gratitude to all involved in the successful project and highlights the need to meet customers’ increasing demands... -Crew MirrorPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Rescued migrants arrested after threatening Vroon seafarers in bid to divert ship
A group of migrants have been arrested in the Canary Islands after trying to force a Vroon platform supply vessel to head there and not Morocco. The incident began on Monday night when the 4,200-dwt Netherlands-flag VOS Pace (built 2015) encountered an “irregular migrant boat” with 43 people on board,.. -TradeWindsPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Three mobile port cranes to be added to Mormugao Port by 2024
The Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) plans to commission three mobile port cranes within the next six to 12 months, giving hope to exporters and manufacturing companies. The existing crane, which has been out of service since 2020, has undergone repairs costing approximately Rs 3 crore... -Crew MirrorPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Mercy Ships announces new volunteer crew partnership with Seapeak
This first official partnership will shape and change the lives of the volunteers from the maritime sector while bringing hope and healing to the global community. Seafarers from shipping company Seapeak have joined forces with Mercy Ships to give their employees the opportunity to share their skills with the international charity’s two hospital ships... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Airbus incorporates wind-assisted propulsion technology into Ro-Ro vessels
Airbus, in partnership with Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and bound4blue, will install wind-assisted propulsion technology on one of its aircraft assembly transport vessels. The technology, known as eSAIL®, uses wind energy to generate thrust, resulting in significant fuel savings and reductions in CO2 emissions... -Crew MirrorPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Chinese bulk carrier dangerously close to shore, Russia UPDATE
Oct 3 UPDATE: The ship managed to heave anchor and move offshore, she started moving at around 0800 UTC, at around 0900 UTC she anchored further off coast, at safer depths. Chinese bulk carrier QUEEN LAND arrived at Uglegorsk anchorage, Sakhalin, Russia, on Sep 26. Reportedly, she dragged her anchor after storm hit western coast of Sakhalin,.. -FleetMonPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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2,700 TEU container ship reported abandoned in Arabian sea
Container ship X-PRESS KAILASH is reported abandoned in Arabian sea 45 nm south of Mormugao, India. Last AIS received at around 1300 UTC Oct 3, ship’s en route from Hazira India to Colombo. Indian Coast Guard ship nearby. No other information available at the moment... -FleetMonPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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Chinese nuclear submarine disaster: all but one crew died, Yellow sea
For at least a month rumors have been circulating in social nets, claiming the deaths of the entire crew of Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy.nuclear submarine 093-417 in Yellow sea, sometime in late August. Seems like rumors are confirmed, and all but one 56 crew have died... -FleetMonPosted On:4-Oct-2023
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