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India To Ban Ships Older Than 25 Years
To ensure compliance with global maritime standards, India is banning all foreign and Indian ships above 25 years of age from being registered under the Indian flag. This is part of the plan to improve tonnage safety and to make the fleet younger. For tugs, gas carriers, cellular container vessels, offshore fleet, dredgers, and geotechnical vessels,.. -Marine InsightPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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Container market set to be “drastically different” in 2023
A normalisation of container logistics, retail inventory correction, a cyclical downturn and new environmental regulations could shape the New Year. The Baltic Exchange, in collaboration with Freightos, and Vespucci Maritime, have released their container shipping report for January. Their opinion is that in 2023, container market conditions will be drastically different from 2022... -Maritime GatewayPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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Bulk carriers under threat as Singapore Strait becomes piracy hotspot
The Singapore Strait is becoming a growing hotspot for piracy and armed robbery incidents aboard ships – with its rising number of cases now accounting for nearly two-thirds of all incidents in Asia. The Strait – a vital lane for global shipping – saw 55 robbery incidents last year, up from 49 in 2021, according to a report from ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre... -Supply ManagementPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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US eases curbs on tankers controlled by ‘Ukraine oil smuggler’
The US has temporarily eased sanctions for 11 tankers said to be part of an Iranian oil smuggling network to allow for essential repairs and treatment for sick crew. US officials say the ships controlled by Viktor Artemov, a Switzerland-based Ukrainian, are behind the shipping of hundreds of thousands of barrels of Iranian oil... -TradeWindsPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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X-Press Pearl wreck cut in half, aft section raised from the sea floor
The aft section of the X-Press Pearl wreck was successfully raised from the sea floor and is aboard the semi-submersible FAN ZHOU 10. This was confirmed to News 1st by X-Press Feeders, former operators of the container ship 'X-Press Pearl'. The wreck section will now be transported to a certified decommissioning facility for dismantling, recycling, and disposal... -Newsfirst.lkPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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KR and SIRM Launch Cyber Security e-Learning Training
Korean Register (KR) has launched maritime cyber security officer e-learning training in conjunction with maritime technology company SIRM Italia. The training will be delivered to Oltremare, a company in Assarmatori National Shipping Association which provides training to its members... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:19-Jan-2023
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Sea is the centrepiece of this art project that explores Kerala s past and present
'Sea: A Boiling Vessel'—a phrase once used by seafarers is the title of an art project that dives deep into the role of the mighty ocean in shaping Kerala's culture and society. Exploring the ocean is a spiritual experience for sailors. The multi-disciplinary exhibition, spearheaded by Aazhi Archives and Design Trust of India, brings this experience to the viewer through the portrayal of long-forgotten maritime histories... -The WeekPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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Kenyan Captain Rescues Tanzanians Stranded in Indian Ocean for 3 Days
A Kenyan captain rescued three Tanzanian nationals after their vessel capsized in the Indian Ocean, leaving them stranded for three days. A statement by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Wednesday, January 18, indicated that the three foreigners survived without food or water for three days after their canoe capsized due to a heavy storm... -Kenyans.co.kePosted On:19-Jan-2023
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MMEA to summon cargo ship's owner, crew's relatives in probe
The owner and family members of the crew of the missing cargo ship MV Dai Cat 06 will be summoned to assist in an investigation, says MMEA director-general Zubil Mat Som. “MMEA will open an inquiry paper and will call the ship’s owner, the crewmen’s family members and the ship’s agent to answer some questions about the ship’s disappearance,” he told Bernama here... -Free Malaysia TodayPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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Nigeria: Everyone has a role to play in maritime security
The publisher and patron, Building Resilience Against Violent Extremism, Insurgency, and Terrorism (BRAVEIT), Dr Abubakar Sani, has said maritime security must be a collective duty of all residents of the country. The certified anti-terrorism specialist said Nigerians must work hand in glove with the Navy to continually enjoy adequate security across Nigeria’s oceans... -Blueprint Newspapers LimitedPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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Indian tanker newcomer buying ships at a rapid clip
Indian newcomer Gatik Ship Management’s fleet of older tankers has ballooned to 25 ships in a year. Fleet register Equasis shows that the shy Indian player added nine tankers in December alone, cementing its spot as one of last year’s most dedicated tanker newcomers... -Splash 247Posted On:19-Jan-2023
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Eight Seafarers Rescued As Cargo Ship Sinks Off Taiwan
A general cargo vessel has recently sunk in the waters of the Taiwan Strait, but its eight crew members were successfully rescued. PTS, the Taiwanese broadcaster, said on Monday an unnamed Mongolia-flag vessel had begun taking on water via a hole in the bottom of the hull. The vessel gave a distress call when it was 90 nm toward the west of Kaohsiung, capsizing later on to the port side... -Marine InsightPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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After 20 Years of Service, AIS is About to Get a Big Upgrade
The Automated Identification System (AIS) has served the maritime industry for more than 20 years, and it has revolutionized the way that mariners, regulators and industry stakeholders do business. AIS makes it easy for watchstanders to identify a target and make passing arrangements, and it gives VTS operators the transparency they need to ensure safety on busy waterways... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:19-Jan-2023
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New study assesses role of technologies in tracing the true carbon intensity of sustainable marine fuels
New methods for well-to-wake assurance of shipping’s new fuel supply chain will be essential to achieving zero carbon emissions. A new report from the LR Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and Safetytech Accelerator highlights the role of technology in enabling the shipping industry to develop specific mechanisms to track, verify and assure the true carbon intensity of sustainable marine fuels... -Lloyd's RegisterPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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Cascading Tonnage Threatens Smaller Box Ships
Ocean carriers are busy cascading bigger ships on to secondary trades in order to absorb some of their surplus tonnage as they prepare to receive more ultra-large tonnage from the shipyards. Every potential growth opportunity is being assessed in carrier networks to redeploy the remaining smaller vessels deployed on the Asia-Europe tradelanes to other routes, at the expense of the incumbent ships... -gCaptainPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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Japanese patrol ship aground, Japan sea
Patrol ship ECHIGO ran aground at around 0635 Tokyo time Jan 18 off Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, Honshu, Japan sea. Circumstances unclear, ship’s at stb anchor, it is said that she struck a reef... -FleetMonPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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Russian cruise ship contacted breakwater, damaged, Turkey
Passenger ship ASTORIA GRANDE (ex-AIDACARA) collided with breakwater at around 0900 LT Jan 18, while trying to enter Amasra port, Turkey, Black sea coast. The ship with 385 passengers and 283 crew on board arrived from Sochi Russia, and tried to dock at Amasra in rough weather, so strong wind is said to be the cause of an accident... -FleetMonPosted On:19-Jan-2023
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