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Time to make seafarer abandonment a thing of the past
Seafarer abandonment is a clear breach of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, which as of this year has been in force for a decade. It is needless and should not be happening at all. NO REPUTABLE international industry should allow its lowest-paid workers to find themselves stranded far away from home, often without food and sometimes without even a source of potable water... -Lloyd s ListPosted On:7-Jan-2023
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Indian law aims to repress maritime piracy
The Standing Committee on External Affairs has provided concrete suggestions to strengthen the Bill that was introduced by the External Affairs Minister in December 2019. The new law will be an effective legal instrument to combat maritime piracy and a vital tool for the Navy and Coast Guard in securing the crucial sea-trade lanes in the vicinity of Indian waters... -The Tribune IndiaPosted On:7-Jan-2023
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‘Continuum of care’: UK charity asks tough questions on seafarer rights abuses
Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) has produced a white paper to provoke a debate on how shipping can develop a “continuum of care” for seafarers. Empowering People Working at Sea from Training to Justice was written by advisory board member Toon van de Sande to act as a catalyst for collective action in the fight against welfare abuses... -TradeWindsPosted On:7-Jan-2023
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Ship robbery incidents on the rise in Asia
Ship robbery in Asian water increased by nearly 4% in 2022 compared to the previous year. No fewer than 80 incidents were also recorded in the region in 2022, compared to 77 in 2021, according to ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre... -Ships&PortsPosted On:7-Jan-2023
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Japan’s K-Line Researches AI Systems to Automate Berthing Operations
Japanese shipping company “K” Line is developing a system employing artificial intelligence to aid in the maneuvering and berthing operations for vessels. It is the latest in a series of projects underway in Japan to improve safe ship operations and realize autonomous ships in the future... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:7-Jan-2023
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New Frontiers
Momentum grows for U.S. offshore wind. Humans first harnessed the power of the wind to ply rivers and seas. Beginning at least 5,500 years ago, ancient Egyptians hoisted square sails above boats hewn from Lebanese cedar to capture northerlies, which would blow them from the Mediterranean 1,200 kilometers up the Nile... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:7-Jan-2023
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ICG reviews the Offshore maritime security installation in the country
Indian Coast Guard (IGG) conducted the Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting. The ICG reviewed the preparedness and effectiveness of the security of India’s offshore installations... -The Financial ExpressPosted On:7-Jan-2023
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At CES, sailor-less ships head to port on AI wave
Whether on pleasure yachts or deep-sea cargo ships, AI-backed navigation assistance and autonomy are helping captains set sail for sunsets or simply moor in a port scratch-free. At the CES technology show in Las Vegas, boat builders are putting a big focus on technologies and artificial intelligence that make it easier for both the weekend yachtie and seasoned sailor to head out to sea... -Tech XplorePosted On:7-Jan-2023
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Efforts Underway to Refloat Towing Vessel in Port of Milwaukee
The U.S. Coast Guard has been working with partners to refloat a towing vessel in the Kinnickinnic River in the Port of Milwaukee. The towing vessel Michigan, part of an articulated tug barge (ATB) along with the barge Great Lakes, partially sank in 26 feet of water on Monday after taking on water at its moorings... -gCaptainPosted On:7-Jan-2023
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Black Sea Shipping Rates Soar 20% as Reinsurers Cut Cover
Costs for hiring ships to transport commodities from the Black Sea have risen by more than a fifth since the start of the year, reflecting higher war risk insurance rates, industry sources said. The Black Sea is crucial for the shipment of grain, oil and oil products. Its waters are shared by Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania and Turkey, as well as Russia and Ukraine... -MarineLinkPosted On:7-Jan-2023
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Fishing Vessel sinks after strong winds and huge waves damage it
Strong winds and huge waves damaged ‘Jay Sagarika’, the biggest fishing ship in the coastal belt of Palghar district, causing it to sink at 6.30 pm on January 2, 45 to 50 nautical miles (85 to 90 km) from the coast. No life was lost in the incident... -Free Press JournalPosted On:7-Jan-2023
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