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Starving sailors rescued in Durban
Emergency food has been delivered to 18 sailors stranded aboard abandoned vessels in Durban harbour, the SA Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) said on Monday. Some of the sailors have been stuck aboard for months, unable to return home because their vessels have either been arrested under maritime law or abandoned by their owners... -TimesLIVEPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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US NACD Provides Supply Chain Recommendations
We’ve reported plenty on the supply chain recently and some of the main causes for rising costs, delays in product deliveries, backlogs and more. The pandemic has led to a domino effect of-sorts when it comes to the transportation of goods, as strict border laws and quarantine requirements are causing more and more truck drivers and seafarers to leave their jobs in search for a less stressful, safer occupation... -CleanLinkPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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Billionaire Cruise CEO Resigns After Ordering Ship To Evade US Marshals
Genting Hong Kong Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lim Kok Thay resigned, days after the company filed to wind up its business and as US Marshalls work to arrest one of his ships which diverted its final voyage to end in the Bahamas instead of landing on Saturday in Miami as planned... -gCaptainPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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Cruise ship changes course to dodge seizure
Passengers aboard a cruise ship were surprised by a tack change this weekend when their luxury liner docked in the Bahamas to avoid seizure in the US. The last-minute course change came after a US judge granted an order to seize the ship, Crystal Symphony, over a lawsuit involving unpaid fuel bills... -BBCPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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Tech challenges in Singapore, Thailand shipping sector
During a webinar at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)-Singapore Future of Shipping event earlier this year, industry experts partly attributed the slow progress to adopting technology to a “lack of trust” – a mentality that sharing data widely would mean losing an industry edge to competitors. Also, many in the shipping industry believe that the wholesale adoption of new technology might expose their vulnerabilities to cybercrime... -Law.asiaPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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India: CCI fines three marine lines in cartel probe
The Competition Commission has imposed fines totalling more than ₹63 crore on three maritime transport companies — Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Limited (K-Line), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Limited (MOL) and Nissan Motor Car Carrier Company (NMCC) — and individuals concerned for indulging in cartelisation... -The HinduPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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Showcasing India as a hub for Aquaculture and Fisheries investment
Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture sector is considered as a sunrise sector and is poised to play a significant role in the Indian economy in near future. India continues to retain its position as the second largest fish producer in the world with a production of 14.16 million metric tonnes during 2019-20. Nonetheless, the country has untapped potential given its huge natural resources and has the capability to position India as a world leader... -FNB NewsPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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Mintra in Charity Team Up for Seafarer Mental Health
Mintra has announced that it has joined forces with welfare organization The Mission to Seafarers to deliver “vital” support to seafarers around the world who are struggling with their mental health. The charity’s WeCare wellbeing courses are now available exclusively to individual seafarers on mintra.com, allowing the training resources to be accessed online by those who need them most, Mintra noted... -Rigzone NewsPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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US BSEE Issues Safety Recommendations Following Fatal Offshore Accidents
The U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has recommended added safety measures following the release of panel investigation reports into two unrelated fatal offshore accidents. The first accident took place May 16, 2020, on a Fieldwood Energy-operated offshore platform located approximately 60 miles south of the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of Mexico... -gCaptainPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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EU Parliament proposes amendments to ETS for maritime
Earlier this month, the EU Parliament’s Rapporteur, MEP Peter Liese, published his draft report on a proposal to revise the Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive which forms part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package of climate and energy reforms unveiled in July 2021. The draft report includes a number of ambitious amendments to emissions trading for the maritime sector – the Maritime ETS... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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ESPO: Maritime EU ETS should not allow carbon and business leakage
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), a representative body of the EU port authorities, has welcomed the proposal to include shipping in an Emission Trading System (ETS). Putting a price tag on shipping emissions through the EU ETS should deliver clear climate gains and push the sector to choose greener solutions... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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General cargo ship heavily listed after water ingress, Gulf of Oman
General cargo ship FOX developed heavy starboard list caused by water ingress, on Jan 22-23, at Salalah Anchorage, Oman. 21 crew were evacuated by Royal Navy Oman, and transferred to Salalah. Last AIS dated 1400 UTC Jan 22, condition and status of the ship as of 1500 UTC Jan 23 are unknown... -FleetmonPosted On:25-Jan-2022
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