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Ferry aground in Swedish waters, breached, passengers evacuated
Ferry MARCO POLO at 0325 UTC Oct 22 ran aground some 5 nm SW of her destination port, Karlshamn, Sweden, in Pukavik Bay, Baltic. Ferry with some 40 passengers was en route from Trelleborg, with Klaipeda Lithuania being next port after Karlshamn in her itinerary. Passengers were evacuated and disembarked at Karlshamn... -FleetMonPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Drilling platform lost anchors, drift, partial evacuation, North sea
89 personnel were airlifted by helicopters from drilling platform STENA SPEY in the morning Oct 21 in North sea, 123 nm E of Aberdeen UK, after 4 of 8 platform anchors snapped or were lost in Storm Babet. 44 crew members remain on board, to provide platform safety... -FleetMonPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Bulk carrier troubled in Dardanelles, anchored
Bulk carrier NAVIOS SAGITTARIUS encountered electrical issue at around 1225 UTC Oct 21 in central part of Dardanelles, while transiting the Strait in southern direction, en route from Bulgaria to Egypt. Traffic Control tugs responded, bulk carrier was taken to Karanlik Anchorage, understood escorted by tugs, not towed... -FleetMonPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Giant FPSU collided with jack-up oil rig, crew evacuated, Denmark
FPSU ZAFIRA PRODUCER broke off mooring at around 1700 UTC Oct 20 at Frederikshavn, Denmark, drifted across basin and contacted berthed Jack-up drilling unit NOBLE RESILIENT, crashing into her helipad. Drilling rig’s 26 crew were evacuated. Understood situation though under control, continue to develop as of 0115 UTC Oct 21, with a number of tugs and aux boats still responding... -FleetMonPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Crew Member from Cruise Ship AIDAPerla Missing in English Channel: Search Efforts Unsuccessful
In a tragic incident, a crew member from the German cruise ship AIDAPerla has gone missing in the English Channel. RNLI was alerted and sent out two all-weather lifeboats to search for the crew member. The HM Coastguard also joined the search, deploying a helicopter and a search and rescue aeroplane with high-tech radar capabilities... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Kongsberg Maritime Reduces CO2 Emissions by 23% on Hurtigruten’s Richard With Ship
Kongsberg Maritime has successfully reduced CO2 emissions by 23% on Hurtigruten’s Richard With ship after a year of operation. The ship underwent an extensive refit last year as part of a partnership between Kongsberg Maritime and Myklebust Verft shipyard. The aim of the project was to convert three Hurtigruten ships to hybrid technology in order to reduce emissions and engine noise... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Nigeria Turns To Tiny Tankers To Replace Big Broken Oil Pipeline
Nigeria is turning to a fleet of tiny river-going tankers to boost its oil production because one of its key oil pipelines has been broken for months. Africa’s top producer, racing to lift output before OPEC decides new oil-production quotas, has started using the tiny vessels to get a new grade of oil, Nembe Creek, up the Niger river delta and onto an ocean-going ship that’s stationed off the nation’s coast... -gCaptainPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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63 passengers and crew safe after ship’s engine fails near Batangas
The MV Our Lady of Fatima 03, a passenger ship, experienced engine failure about one nautical mile southwest of Fortune Island in Nasugbu, Batangas on Saturday morning. All 54 passengers and nine crew members on board were reported to be safe by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Innovative Canal Boat Manufactured by Bradford Firm
Formation Plastics, a plastic manufacturing and fabrication company in Bradford, has created a 40ft by 10ft canal boat made from HDPE plastic. The project aims to address the global waste crisis by using a durable and recyclable material. The boat’s construction took two years and is expected to be in the water by the end of the year... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Adani Group Reveals Plans to Increase Port Capacity Fourfold by 2030
The Adani Group has announced plans to invest up to Rs 20,000 crore ($2.7 billion) to expand its cargo capacity at ports fourfold to 1 billion tonnes by 2030. The group is aiming to become the world’s largest company in the sector. AP&SEZ CEO Karan Adani stated that the group may consider a global acquisition if it finds a good local partner in a country with economic and political stability... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Luxury Cruise Service from Chennai to Singapore with a Stopover in Vizag
Littoral Cruise Limited is in discussions with authorities to introduce a cruise service between Chennai and Singapore, with Visakhapatnam as a stop along the route. The Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal, funded by the Ministry of Tourism and others, was recently inaugurated by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Scania Unveils Cutting-Edge Marine Hybrid Solution
Scania, a leading manufacturer of engines for boats, trucks, buses, and industrial applications, is showcasing its new marine hybrid solution at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Called the E-Machine, this compact and modular system integrates propulsion, inverter, and power control unit into a single system... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Shippers Dislike Recessions, But Embrace Crises
Global shippers are experiencing a surge in rates, particularly in the transportation of raw commodities such as iron ore and crude oil. This comes as a relief for a shipping industry that has been struggling since the decline of the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent return of demand to pre-pandemic levels... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Design Milestone Reached for Hydrogen-Powered Cargo Ship
A Japanese consortium working on a government-sponsored project for zero-emission shipping has received design approval for a hydrogen-fueled multi-purpose cargo ship. The consortium aims to construct a 17,500 dwt hydrogen-powered vessel within three years. Class NK has issued the world’s first AiP certification for a ship equipped with a low-speed two-stroke hydrogen-fueled engine... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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DP World Signs Two MoUs with Cochin Port Authority
DP World and the Cochin Port Authority have signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) to expand capacity and capabilities at the port. The first MoU will involve DP World creating a Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) at Cochin Port, while the second MoU will focus on enhancing the cargo handling facilities at ICTT at the port... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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Shipping Industry Falling Short of 5% Zero-Emission Fuel Target
A new analysis presented at the Global Maritime Forum’s annual summit in Athens has found that the world is falling behind in providing zero-emission fuels for international shipping. The report suggests that current SZEF will only meet a quarter of the fuel needed by 2030, jeopardizing the shipping industry’s decarbonization target for 2050... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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India Attracts Over 10 Lakh Crore Investments During GMIS 2023
The Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023, one of the largest maritime summits in the world, concluded after three days of deliberations. The event attracted more than 50 countries and 215 international and national speakers, with over 10 lakh crore (approximately $134 billion) in investment commitments made... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-Oct-2023
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