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India: JNPA celebrates arrival of 22,000-ton coastal cargo ship
The JN Port Authority (JNPA) has accepted a new initiative from M/s Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal (NSDT) to boost coastal shipping. The ship arrived at the shallow water berth on 17 August 2023, and Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh, Vice Chairman of JNPA, accepted the ship along with department heads... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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IRS to class IWAI’s six hybrid electric catamarans
Ship classification society Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has secured an order for providing classification services for six hybrid electric catamarans for the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The six vessels are intended for providing inland ferry services, with a capacity of 50 passengers each. They will be constructed at Hooghly Cochin Shipyard Ltd., Kolkata... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Zero-emissions marine motor developed by InventHelp inventor.
An inventor from Jacksonville, NC has developed a hydrogen fuel cell powered outboard motor as a solution to the zero emissions goals of society. The inventor wanted to create an electric motor that didn’t rely on heavy lithium batteries that would affect the performance of boats... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Labor Shortage Forces Suspension of New Zealand Ferry Service
An acute labor shortage in New Zealand has caused the suspension of critical ferry services in Auckland over the next 18 months to enable authorities to work with a private operator to implement an accelerated crew training program. It is an issue that is broadly impacting the maritime industry with the ferry system in Alaska also highlighting its crew shortages... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Maritime university student dies in training
Several students of a private maritime university near Kanathur on East Coast Road blocked the road in front of the institution on Friday after one of the students died vomiting blood. The protesters alleged that the deceased student, 22-year-old Prashanth of Cuddalore, was made to undergo rigorous training despite him citing ill health... -IndiaTimesPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Ensuring safe, fair practices across the maritime sector
A stakeholder session to discuss several key international maritime conventions was held at Radisson Hotel recently to help move forward the process of the country’s ratification of the instruments. The session, hosted by MPABD, discussed the Convention on FAL, OPRC, and MARPOL Annex IV... -Borneo BulletinPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Panama Canal Becomes The Biggest Traffic Jam Of The Seas With Over 200 Ship Backlogs
For a long time, Panama Canal has been suffering from a prolonged drought. The authorities limited the number of ship crossings and even closed the Canal temporarily. However, drought, accompanied by water conservation efforts, led to a backlog of ships trying to pass through one of the most vital shipping lanes in the world... -Marine InsightPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Iceberg As Big As Office Tower Spotted By Canadian Navy Ship During Arctic Training Operation
An iceberg as huge as an office tower was seen by the crew members of HMCS Harry DeWolf this week. The vessel is reportedly sailing north to Operation Nanook, a defence training activity in the Arctic. The ship’s crew members first noticed the iceberg when it was about 30 km away. That was like observing Citadel Hill from the Halifax Stanfield airport’s tarmac... -Marine InsightPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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MSC could potentially link Vizhinjam port as the first line.
APSEZ, the port operator, is in talks with Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) for a potential deal to help underwrite the volumes for the first phase of the international container handling terminal in Vizhinjam. The details of the agreement are still being worked out, but it is uncertain whether MSC will take an equity interest in the terminal or simply opt for an exclusive agreement with APSEZ... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Fiji: Project to boost maritime transportation system
Fiji is set to benefit from a sustainable maritime transportation system the Japanese government is working on establishing in the region. Attorney General Justice Siromi Turaga met with three experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency who are currently in the country for assessment work and extensive research on some of the country’s ports yesterday... -FBC NewsPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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NIMASA DG Commends President Tinubu’s Marine/Blue Economy Ministry Creation
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for creating the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. This move is seen as a positive step towards harnessing the country’s vast marine resources for economic development... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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TN-Lanka ferry service will revive historical maritime ties: Velu
The ferry service between India and Sri Lanka will revive historical maritime ties between the two countries said Tamil Nadu Minister for public works and minor ports E V Velu. Speaking at the meeting of coastal states development committee held at Kevadia in Gujarat on Saturday, Velu said the Nagapattinam port in Tamil Nadu was getting ready to offer the ferry service to Lanka... -IndiaTimesPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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India: Upcoming Completion of Ramayapatnam Port’s Phase 1
The construction of the first phase of Ramayapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh is nearing completion. The port, located in the Nellore district, is being built at a cost of Rs 3,736 crore. Once finished, it will have a total of 19 berths and a cargo handling capacity of 138 million tons per year... -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Jamaica & Canada Sign Agreement to Benefit Seafarer Training and Employment
Jamaica and Canada have signed a Reciprocal Recognition Agreement to enable seafarers from the two countries to work on ships sailing under the Jamaican or Canadian flags. The agreement was signed at the London headquarters of IMO... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:21-Aug-2023
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India: Karnataka to Host Curtain Raiser For Global Maritime India Summit 2023
The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) will host a curtain raiser event for the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023 in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The event aims to highlight the investment opportunities in the maritime sector and attract potential investors. The GMIS, organized by the ministry of ports,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Largest Individual Drug Seizure at Rotterdam Port
Dutch customs made the largest-ever drug bust so far at the port of ROTTERDAM by seizing 8 tons of cocaine with an estimated value of $653 million. The cocaine was hidden inside a container on a Maersk box ship. The drug container originated from Ecuador and arrived in ROTTERDAM through Panama. The cocaine shipment was hidden inside a consignment of bananas... -FleetMonPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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Tanker fire, crew evacuated, Korea
Fire erupted on board of tanker FALCON CHEMIST at around 2340 Seoul time Aug 19 in Yellow sea, some 43 nm west of Gunsan, Korea. Tanker was ballasting from Changshu China to Taesan, Korea. Korean Coast Guard and maritime emergency agencies responded, all 16 crew were evacuated... -FleetMonPosted On:21-Aug-2023
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