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India: Minister Of Ports Reviews Progress On Green Initiatives Under Maritime Vision
As part of Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030, a total of 963 initiatives have been identified for implementation across major ports with an estimated investment of Rs 6,77,720.24 crore. Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday reviewed the progress on various green initiatives being implemented as per Maritime India Vision 2030 for the development of green ports and green shipping in India, an official statement said on Saturday... -Outlook IndiaPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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India: Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak for late navy sailor
A 21-year navy sailor from Nagaur has been posthumously awarded the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak by the President of India on the occasion of Republic Day 2022. Late Ramavtar Godara, while returning from leave, was travelling in a bus from his village Nojala Ki Dhani to Ladnun in Nagaur district, on August 10, 2020 when he died while trying to rescue a person from drowning in a reservoir at Genada... -Times of IndiaPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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India: Marine exports register growth of 35% during Apr-Dec 2021
The export of marine products registered a growth of 35% to $6.1 billion during April-December 2021 (provisional) as compared to $4.5 billion during the same time period in the year 2020. As compared to April-December 2019 ($5.5 Billion) and April-December 2014 ($4.4 Billion), exports of Marine Products registered a growth of 12% and 38% respectively... -MintPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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Disaster in Thailand: thousands of liters of oil ended up in the sea
An oil slick from a damaged submarine pipeline has reached Mae Ram Phueng Beach in Thailand’s Rayong Province. It is cleaned by approximately 200 seafarers and 150 employees of Star Petroleum Refining Public Company Limited (SPRC). The oil slick from an offshore pipeline reached the east coast of the country on Friday night, covering an area of several square kilometers... -The MediTelegraphPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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World’s first hydrogen-powered boat is set for UAE launch
Swiss-based start-up THE JET ZeroEmission announced that it has inked an agreement with Zenith Marine Services LLC, a UAE based company; and DWYN LLC to manufacture and operate ’THE JET’ – the first clean-energy, hydrogen-powered flying boat. Featuring an iconic design, the boat’s world premiere will be held in Dubai. The announcement reflects Dubai’s leading position as a global hub for future industries... -Khaleej TimesPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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World’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, officially joins Royal Caribbean fleet
Wonder of the Seas, a highly anticipated cruise ship that can carry close to 7,000 passengers plus 2,300 crew, has officially joined the Royal Caribbean fleet. It’s the fifth ship in the line’s Oasis Class, and it usurps sister ship, Symphony of the Seas, for the title of world’s largest ship. At 236,857 tons, the Wonder is nearly 4% bigger than the Symphony... -The Points GuyPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras Assists Boat in Distress
Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras was involved with a rescue at sea in the week when the vessel came across a small fishing boat with refugees from Cuba. The small motorboat, underway from Cuba to the Mexican mainland, had run out of fuel and supplies. Mardi Gras did not take on the refugees but instead supplied them with enough fuel and supplies to make it to their final destination... -Cruise HivePosted On:31-Jan-2022
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Addressing Canadian Truckers Convoy on behalf of shipping
This is to honor and praise the real heroes of all the transportation industry combined, to tens of thousands of Canadian truckers and hundreds of thousands (they say it’s already millions) of Canadians, who joined the Convoy and as of yesterday, peacefully occupied Ottawa, demanding from government to stop all the insanities – covid frenzy and scam, vaxx, vaxx passport and passes, etc. – immediately... -Maritime BulletinPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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Leave oil rigs to support coral reefs, urges marine biologist
Abandoned oil and gas platforms in the North Sea should not be dismantled but left in place to support marine life, according to a leading conservationist. Professor Murray Roberts, a marine biologist at Edinburgh University, said that coral colonies were flourishing on old rigs that had lain dormant for more than 50 years... -The TimesPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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Fiji ships relief supplies to tsunami-hit Tonga
Fiji has shipped a batch of relief supplies to Tonga, which was heavily hit by a recent massive volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami. According to local media, 11 40-ft containers headed to Tonga on Saturday with 12 Fijian government officials being on board the vessel of Lomaiviti Princess 1, reports Xinhua news agency. They will not make any contact with the Tongan people upon arrival... -DTNextPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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Qatar keen to develop fish farming industry, says minister
HE the Minister of Municipality, Dr Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Subaie, said on Sunday that Qatar attaches great importance to developing the local fish farming industry with the aim of increasing production and raising the percentage of self-sufficiency in fish from other sources without resorting to excessive exploitation of fisheries... -Gulf TimesPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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Outdated Laws Governing Undersea Cables Need Modernizing
Tonga has been largely cut off from the world due to a break in the undersea cable that links Tonga with Fiji (and from there with the world). A complete fix may take weeks. Aside from the distress and inconvenience this is causing, Tonga’s predicament demonstrates a more general vulnerability of our global communication system... -gCaptainPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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Danish bulk carrier fire, Southampton, UK
Metal scrap already loaded into bulk carrier NORD BALTIC, caught fire in one of holds in the evening Jan 28, at Southampton, UK. Fire was taken under control by fire engines from local fire stations, ship’s cargo holds and scrap were monitored during Jan 29, to make sure fire is fully extinguished... -FleetmonPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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Bulk carrier assisted by tugs to hold on against severe storm, Germany, North sea
Bulk carrier VIENNA, in ballast, was waiting for orders at outer anchorage Cuxhaven/Wilhelmhaven, Germany, North sea, until Jan 29, when severe storm moved on into the area. VIENNA understood, heaved up anchor well in advance, to meet the storm while being under way. But even with that, the ship wasn’t able to hold on against waves and wind, and asked for assistance... -FleetmonPosted On:31-Jan-2022
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