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Modi and Netanyahu discuss Red Sea maritime threat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently discussed the escalating threats to maritime security in the Red Sea during a telephone conversation following actions by Houthi militants of Yemen. The conversation came after the Pentagon announced an international mission to counter attacks against international traffic bound for Israel... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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Preparing for Long-Haul Shipping Beyond Major Trade Routes
The global shipping industry is facing a major disruption as the most important trade route is expected to be closed for weeks due to attacks by Houthi fighters in Yemen. The attacks are in support of Hamas in its war against Israel, and shippers are concerned about the implementation of the U.S. task force to stop the attacks... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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Partners Launch Joint Project to Develop Nuclear-Propelled Ship Designs
UK-based shipping company Zodiac Maritime has partnered with Lloyd’s Register, South Korean shipbuilder HD KSOE, and power plant design company KEPCO E&C to research and develop nuclear-propelled ship designs. The companies signed a memorandum of Understanding at Korea’s HD Hyundai Global R&D Center to study nuclear propulsion for bulk carriers and containerships... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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Legislators pass Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers
After more than a decade of debate, lawmakers are close to approving the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, also known as the Bill of Rights of Filipino Seafarers. The proposed law aims to protect seafarers from ambulance chasing and assure foreign employers of the country’s business-friendly environment... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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DP World Cochin Adds Two Mega Max Quay Cranes to its Fleet
DP World’s ICTT at Cochin recently welcomed two new state-of-the-art STS (Ship-to-Shore) Mega Max cranes to its terminal, as part of its ongoing expansion and modernization efforts. The addition of these cranes, each standing at 51 meters tall and with an outreach of 67 meters, will enhance the terminal’s productivity and increase its ability to handle ULCVs... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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NTSB Recommends Procedures and Alerts for Pipeline Safety
The U.S. NTSB has recommended new notification alerts and procedures for possible pipeline encroachments and changes to an anchorage off the California coast following a 2021 crude oil spill caused by ship’s anchors damaging an undersea pipeline. The oil leak in San Pedro Bay was due to an anchor attack on the pipeline that occurred eight months earlier... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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Houthi Rebels’ Refusal to Halt Red Sea Ship Attacks Raises Concerns and Questions
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have declared that they will not halt their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, despite the US announcing a new maritime protection force to counter them. The ongoing suspension of shipping operations in the region is causing significant disruptions to global trade and security... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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Consumers to face increased shipping costs due to Red Sea crisis
Missile attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea have caused significant disruptions to the ocean freight shipping market, with spot rates rising by 20% and major shipping companies avoiding the area. This rerouting of ships via the Cape of Good Hope is expected to add up to ten days to travel time and increase fuel costs by $1 million for each round trip between the Far East and North Europe... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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Newly Equipped Wind-Assisted Propulsion Added to Fruit Juice Tanker
The use of wind-assisted propulsion is gaining traction as ship owners and shippers aim to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. Bound4Blue, a Spanish company specializing in wind-assisted propulsion systems, has secured a contract to install four of its eSail technology on the Atlantic Orchard, a fruit juice carrier... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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MAN 175D Engines Designed for Offshore Newbuildings with Methanol Capability
Ulstein Verft AS has ordered 2 × 3 × MAN 12V175D-MEV methanol-ready engines for the construction of two CSOV vessels for Bernhard Schulte Offshore. The vessels are designed to support the offshore wind-energy market and are expected to be delivered in 2025, with an option for four additional vessels... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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The Inspiring Story of Simon Grainge: CEO dedicated to helping seafarers
Simon Grainge, the chief executive officer of the International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (Iswan), has dedicated his life to helping the underprivileged. With a background in serving organizations that help the homeless and the handicapped, Grainge understands the struggles of those with very little and has made it his mission to give back... -Crew MirrorPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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One Crewmember Medically Evacuated from Hijacked Bulker off Somalia
One of the 18 crewmembers aboard the Bulgarian-owned bulk carrier Ruen seized by pirates last week was released for medical reasons officials reported today. However, the situation aboard the vessel remains unclear with the European Union Naval Force reporting the demands of the hijackers remain unknown, and local authorities in Somalia are planning to storm the ship... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:20-Dec-2023
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India stations two destroyers off the coast of Aden for maritime security
INS Kochi and INS Kolkata are patrolling the high seas off the coast of Aden as part of maritime security and anti-piracy operations. While the US has unveiled a multinational naval force to protect merchant vessels in the Red Sea from Iranian-backed Houthi militia, India has stationed two guided-missile destroyers off the coast of Aden as part of maritime security in the north Arabian Sea... -Hindustan TimesPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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Oil Containment Efforts Ensue After Rescuing 9 Crewmembers from a Grounded Ship
Nine crew members were successfully rescued from a general cargo ship that ran aground near Taiwan after losing power during a severe storm. The Taiwanese Coast Guard and Ocean Conservation Administration are currently engaged in containment efforts to address the leaked diesel fuel from the grounded vessel... -FleetMonPosted On:20-Dec-2023
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