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UN recognizes work of 2 million seafarers in extraordinarily challenging times
In his message for the day, the UN Secretary-General said the goal is to “pay tribute to the professionalism and resilience of seafarers.” António Guterres said the day also recognizes “their indispensable role securing vital global supply chains and transporting over 80 per cent of world trade in extraordinarily challenging times.”... -UN NewsPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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IMO: Seafarers play vital role in ensuring sustainable future for shipping
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the global maritime community have come together to mark World Maritime Day with a focus on this year’s theme: “Seafarers: At the core of shipping’s future”. The 2021 theme was chosen as part of a year of action for seafarers, who play a vital role as key workers for global supply chains but are facing unprecedented hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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Liberian Registry becomes preferred global tanker flag
The Liberian Registry has become the preferred tanker flag in the world, with the recent addition of 2.7 million gross tonnes of new tankers. The Liberian Registry, with a total fleet size of 205 Million GT, has grown to be one of the world’s leading tanker flags, and its tanker fleet now encompasses 57.4 million GT according to Clarksons... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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Abu Dhabi launches $3M maritime robotics challenge
The maritime innovation challenge known as the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge (MBZIRC) provides tech innovators the opportunity to present marine safety and security solutions and secure the $3m prize money. The challenge will be held in Abu Dhabi in June 2023... -Digital ShipPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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Indonesian maritime police keep close watch on crew on board detained vessel
In a bid to keep a close watch on the movement of 19 crew members including 13 Indians onboard a Bahamas-flagged oil tanker, the Indonesian Maritime police have been deployed on the vessel. The on board crew members said at least five armed men have been deployed at a time in one shift, which will rotate, on the ship in Batam, Indonesia. The seafarers are also being interrogated ashore in shifts. The disturbing development has scared the crew members... -mid-day.comPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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The Push for ESG Data is Coming to the Maritime Industry
The corporate world is increasingly linking profitability and sustainability to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria, and the shipping industry can expect both challenges and benefits. The ESG push is coming from financiers, insurers, regulators and customers: powerful companies such as Amazon, Unilever, HP, IKEA and many others... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:1-Oct-2021
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Singapore Convicts Nine In Bunker Fuel Theft Case
Nine people have been sentenced in Singapore to up to three years in jail for cheating buyers out of $337,000 worth of shipping fuel, authorities said in a joint statement on Thursday. The group was found guilty of using industrial strength magnets to tamper with measuring equipment known as Mass Flow Meter (MFM) on board bunker tankers... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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It’s Time to Stop Taking Shipping and Seafarers for Granted
Today, and every September 30th, is World Maritime Day, a United Nation’s day of observance to recognize the maritime industry’s contribution to the global economy. You probably don’t care, but you should. Especially this year. As the old saying goes, approximately 90% of global trade is carried on ships. It’s almost hard to wrap your head around... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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Drone Sails Into Hurricane Sam and Lives to Tell The Tale
Not many people have sailed into the middle of a Category 4 hurricane and lived to tell the tale. But today, Saildrone Inc. and NOAA have released the first video footage captured by an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) from inside a major hurricane barreling across the Atlantic Ocean... -gCaptainPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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UAE launches maritime cluster to boost domestic shipping sector
United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has launched the UAE Maritime Cluster to be an umbrella for the local and federal government and private organisations in the maritime sector. As explained, the move aims to promote the UAE’s maritime sector globally... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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International Maritime Day 2021: Theme, history, significance, images, wishes and messages
International Maritime Day is observed every year on the last Thursday of the month of September and this year it falls on September 30, 2021. The day is based on maritime safety and the maritime environment. The global economy is mostly dependent on the maritime industry as most of the products are shipped through it. The first World Maritime Day was observed on March 17, 1978... -India TodayPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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World Maritime Day 2021: 10 Inspiring Quotes About Sea And Sailors
World Maritime Day is marked annually in the last week of September to highlight the international maritime industry’s contributions to the world economy. It is also observed to raise awareness about shipping safety and the marine environment. This year, the day falls on Sept. 30, and the theme reflects a clear need to raise awareness about the seafarersʹ crucial role in world trade, according to the United Nations... -International Business TimesPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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Norwegian Prima Shakes Up Cruise Industry; Becomes Most In-Demand Ship Ever
Norwegian Prima, the brand new attraction of Norwegian Cruise Line has become the ’most in-demand ship ever’ according to the brand. The growing appeal among travelers is based on the exciting amenities onboard ranging from the largest ever three-level go-kart racetrack to the world’s first freefall dry slide... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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World s First Zero-Emission Tugboat Demonstrates Operational Efficiency
Navtek Naval Technologies, a Turkish tugboat designer, reports that its first ZEETUG (Zero-Emission Electric Tugboat), GISAS POWER, has demonstrated its design and operating efficiency over the last year and a half with positive outcomes. The ZEETUG GISAS POWER was designed, manufactured, and supplied by Navtek in early 2020. According to the firm, this is the world’s first entirely electric and rechargeable tugboat... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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Bulk Carrier Nikolaos GS detained in Germany for 20 days
Suffering from some major defects, the Bulk Carrier MV NIKOLAOS GS (IMO 9267170) has been detained in Lübeck, Germany for 20 days. During a regular Port State inspection, a total of 68 defects were identified on Nikolas GS including those on emergency exits, engine room insulation, fire doors, and fire dampers... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Oct-2021
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