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Iran Frees Crew of Seized MSC Aries Ship in Humanitarian Move
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, announced that all crew members of the MSC Aries have been released after being seized by Iran in its territorial waters last month. The ship, which had links to Israel and turned off its transponders, was confiscated on judicial orders, but the crew was released on humanitarian grounds... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-May-2024
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Oman and the EU collaborate to enhance maritime security
Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Hamad Al Busaidi met with Luigi Di Maio, EU Special Representative for the Gulf. They discussed bilateral cooperation in maritime security, technical, economic, and cultural fields. They emphasized supporting GCC-EU trade liberalization and mutual visa cancellation. They also addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-May-2024
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A fully-electric, 50,000 kWh container ship has begun service
Chinese state-owned company COSCO Shipping has launched what it calls the “world’s largest” river-to-sea electric container ship. The Green Water 01 is a 10,000-ton+ fully electric vessel that sets a new benchmark in sustainability in the marine logistics industry... -ElectrekPosted On:3-May-2024
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Red Sea Diversions Improve Liner Shipping Schedule Reliability
Four months into the Red Sea diversions, liner shipping has shown improvements in schedule reliability. Sea-Intelligence reports a 1.6% increase in carrier reliability in March 2024, reaching nearly 56%. Carriers have adjusted schedules and brought in new tonnage to absorb disruptions, with late-arriving vessels reducing wait times... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-May-2024
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Submersible Conception Captain Sentenced to 4 Years for Fatal Fire
In 2019, the captain of the submersible Conception was sentenced to four years in prison for the tragic fire that claimed the lives of 34 people off the California coast. Jerry Nehl Boylan, 69, was found guilty of “sailor manslaughter” for his role in the disaster. The National Transportation Safety Board cited poor oversight by the ship's owner as a contributing factor to the tragedy... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-May-2024
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MHSS Raises Concerns about Indian Seafarers’ Loneliness
German maritime specialist Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS) has observed an increase in Indian seafarers reaching out for mental health support. The company is particularly concerned about high levels of loneliness and isolation experienced by these crew members, especially when cultural differences are not properly addressed on vessels... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-May-2024
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Former Canadian Coast Guard Captain Launches SeaLight Initiative to Increase Women in Marine Industry
Kamila Calko is launching SeaLight, an initiative to increase the number of women in the marine industry. With 20 years of experience at sea, including as a captain in the Canadian Coast Guard, Calko believes fostering an inclusive environment is key. SeaLight Sisters, a community app, will provide support for women in the industry... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-May-2024
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Nigeria, others account for 8% of global seafarers, says ITF
Only 78,000, or 7.8 per cent, of the over 1 million certified seafarers working on international merchant ships worldwide are from Nigeria and other African nations, according to the International Transport Workers Federation. The ITF Africa Regional Secretary Safiyanu Muhammed, disclosed this in Lagos on Tuesday... -Punch NewspapersPosted On:3-May-2024
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