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Shipping Corporation of India celebrates Diamond Jubilee
Being the biggest transporter of the sea, the Shipping Corporation of India has contributed significantly to fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Transformation through Transportation, said the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday. Addressing the diamond jubilee celebration of the corporation, the Minister congratulated the SCI and its past and present employees for becoming a symbol of success for its contribution during the 60 years of its existence... -Yahoo NewsPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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Australia Bans Third Ship This Year for Underpaying Seafarers
For the third time in a year, Australian officials have banned a ship from operating in their waters and visiting their ports over labor contract violations. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said the bulker was being banned after its inspectors have found repeated violations by the Singapore-based ship management company Bright Star Shipmanagement... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:5-Oct-2021
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Singapore starts industry-led vaccination pilot
Singapore is starting an industry-led pilot scheme to vaccinate international seafarers joining vessels in the Southeast Asian hub port. The Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) in partnership with PSA and Fullerton Health Group (FHG) has set up of a vaccination seafarers vaccination centre in the country. The centre, which started operations on 30 September, is undertaking a pilot programme for seafarers joining vessels in Singapore, with vaccination on the same day they join the vessel... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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Seafarer situation improving slowly Neptune Indicator shows
Improving seafarer vaccination rate, suggests Neptune Indicator. The Crew Change Indicator points to a small improvement of the situation and a significant increase in vaccination rates, nonetheless many of the challenges the industry has been facing in repatriating and sourcing crew still remain... -ShipInsightPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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The UK’s Next Maritime Security Strategy Offers New Opportunities
In March, the UK government published an integrated review that pledged to shift focus on foreign policy, defense, security and international development. Part of this review includes a systematic ‘refresh’ of the UK’s 2014 National Strategy for Maritime Security. In rolling out the review, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that it would be the biggest program of investment in defense since the end of the Cold War... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:5-Oct-2021
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Giant inflatable sails could make shipping greener
If left unchecked, shipping could account for almost a fifth of global emissions by 2050. But modern wind propulsion technologies might help the industry decarbonize. Tire manufacturer Michelin has designed giant inflatable sails that can be fitted to existing cargo ships, and inflate or deflate at the push of a button -- making it easy for the ship to enter a harbor or pass under a bridge... -CNNPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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Shipping Companies Receive Awards for Slowing to Protect Blue Whales, Blue Skies
The Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies program recognized 16 global shipping companies for reducing speeds to 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Southern California Region in 2020. The voluntary program is an initiative to cut air pollution, protect endangered whales, and reduce underwater noise... -gCaptainPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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IMO and Saudi Arabia sign partnership deals as part of net-zero drive
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has signed three partnership agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the preparation of a new global project that targets ship-based emissions. As informed, the partnership will include projects that will tackle biofouling and marine plastic litter and the designing of long-term program to help cut ship emissions... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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Shipbuilding Industry Breaks Slow Performance Cycle With Record Orders
The global pandemic has had an unusual impact on the shipbuilding industry with thriving business and record break orders stacking up towards the end of the third quarter. The skyrocketing orders have managed to break the cycle of slow performance by the sector, which had lasted for more than a decade... -FleetmonPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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Samui ferry fire, Thailand
Ferry RAJA 3 suffered fire with a lot of smoke in the evening Oct 3 during her scheduled sailing from Koh Samui island to Koh Phanang island, Thailand world famous resorts until “new normal” era, with some 30 passengers, 14 cars and a number of motorbikes on board... -FleetmonPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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Disabled tanker adrift in Norway waters
Product tanker ISFJORD suffered engine failure in the afternoon Oct 4 off western coast of Rivttek island, Harstad, Troms, while en route from Harstad to Bellsund. Tanker is assisted by nearby general cargo ship VESTLAND (IMO 8412857), to avoid drifting ashore... -FleetmonPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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Indian Third Officer found hang in thruster room of tanker
Information was provided to MB by the insider regarding the tragic death of Third Officer of tanker SHANDONG ZIHE, on Oct 1, while tanker was en route to Banco Del Hoyo Anchorage W of Gibraltar Strait, from ports of Gulf of Guinea. He was found hanging in bow thruster room. He was 24-years old, of Indian nationality, he boarded tanker in the end of Aug in Lome, Togo... -FleetmonPosted On:5-Oct-2021
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