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India Launches Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has partnered with the Government of India to establish the Indian Ocean Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Maritime Transport (IOCE-SMarT). This collaboration aims to enhance the Maritime Training Institute in Mumbai into a center of maritime excellence in cooperation with the IMO's MTCC network, promoting innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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Houthis Attack Two Vessels Near Yemeni Coast
Two vessels near Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah were damaged by missiles and a sea drone. The Panama-flagged tanker M/T Cordelia Moon and a Liberia-flagged bulker were hit, with the former sustaining damage on its port side tank. Houthi militants claimed responsibility. Crews are safe, and investigations are ongoing... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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Dutch Authorities Crack Down on Greenwashing in Cruise Industry
The Dutch advertising board ruled against MSC Cruises for greenwashing, finding their sustainability claims misleading. Despite MSC's goal of "net zero by 2050," the board criticized their promotion of LNG as a cleaner fuel. Environmental groups filed the complaint, emphasizing the importance of transparency in companies' environmental efforts... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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ILA Demands Wage Increases and Job Security Amid Ongoing Strike
The ILA has outlined demands necessary to resume negotiations with USMX following a deemed misleading offer. The first coastwide strike in decades impacts U.S. container imports and exports. Core issues include wage increases and protection against automation. The union stresses fair compensation, job security, and opposition to existing automation language... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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ICS Launch Innovative E-Learning Academy for Maritime Training
The maritime education and training sector is evolving, with Lloyd's Register acquiring Ocean Technologies Group and ICS launching the ICS Academy. This platform offers e-learning courses to ensure best practices and compliance on board. The interactive content allows seafarers to apply practical guidance to real-life scenarios, with courses aligned with industry standards... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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New BrainHealth App Launched for Seafarers’ Mental Well-Being
Halcyon Health Network Inc. has introduced BrainHealth, a mobile app for seafarers' mental well-being. It addresses rising mental health concerns among seafarers, offering tools like Mood Tracker and counseling services. The app aims to support seafarers in managing stress and depression, providing resources for mental health awareness and peer connection... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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Typhoon Krathon Approaches Taiwan: Forecast, Impacts, and Precautions
Typhoon Krathon is approaching Taiwan with forecasts of weakening before landfall. Heavy rain and 101 km/h winds are expected near Tainan and Kaohsiung. The stock market remains closed as the storm approaches. Evacuations and closures are ongoing with one fatality reported. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has activated typhoon warnings but expects minimal impact... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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Endless World Cruise Passengers Face Delays and Confusion in Belfast
Passengers on the "Endless World Cruise" faced delays and confusion as their journey began in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The cruise ship, Odyssey, departed with much fanfare, only to anchor just outside Belfast. Passengers complained of conflicting reports, with the CEO assuring them that the ship would be leaving "any minute now.".. -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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Amnesty International Calls for European Ports to Block Ship Carrying Explosives to Israel
Amnesty International is urging European ports to block a cargo ship, Kathrin, believed to be carrying explosives bound for Israel. The organization argues that allowing the vessel to transport these materials violates international regulations. With concerns raised by activists and the United Nations, the urgency to prevent the deadly cargo from reaching Israel is emphasized... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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South Korean Shipyard Faces Work Closure Following Tragic Worker Fatality
The recent tragic death of a worker at Hanwha Ocean shipyard in South Korea has raised concerns about safety practices in the shipbuilding industry. The Ministry of Employment and Labor has issued a stop work order following the accident where a subcontractor fell from a container ship's lashing bridge... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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Philippines Bureau of Customs Charges Tanker Crew for Fuel Smuggling at Navotas Port
The Bureau of Customs is cracking down on fuel smuggling by recommending charges against crew members of two fuel tankers caught illegally transferring fuel at Navotas Port. Prosecutors found grounds for criminal charges under the National Internal Revenue Code and TRAIN law. The BOC is committed to stopping fuel smugglers and illegal transfers... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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Fire Erupts on Ro/Ro Ferry Near Batam Island, Crew Safely Evacuated
A ro/ro ferry caught fire near Batam Island, Singapore. The fire started on the KMP Tandemand while anchored. The flames engulfed the wheelhouse. All 14 crew members were safely evacuated with no injuries. Good Samaritan vessels assisted with firefighting. The situation is under control, with ongoing assessment for safety... -Crew MirrorPosted On:3-Oct-2024
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