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India: Ports - 101 projects lined up under PM Gati Shakti
Emerging as one of the early movers under PM Gati Shakti, the national master plan for bolstering multi-modal connectivity, the ministry of ports, shipping and waterways has identified 101 projects for implementation by 2024-25. The identified projects include many at state-run ‘major ports’, which have recently got the freedom to determine the tariffs for various port-related services as well as the terms for private developers, thanks to the abolition of the Tariff Authority for Major Ports (TAMP)... -Bunker Ports NewsPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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MSC Cruises hosts naming ceremony of new ship in Dubai
MSC Cruises, the world’s third largest cruise brand, hosted the naming ceremony of MSC Virtuosa when Hollywood superstar Sophia Loren officially named the ship in Dubai, UAE. Equipped with some of the latest marine technologies available, MSC Virtuosa is one of the world’s most environmentally advanced cruise ships. No effort has been spared to minimise her footprint... -ZAWYAPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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US Navy rescues Iranian sailors for third time since 2018
The US Navy has rescued two Iranian seamen who had been adrift for eight days on a fishing boat in Gulf waters. The men were in "good health and spirits" despite their ordeal, the navy said, reporting what is now almost an annual incident in rescuing Iranian civilian craft... -The NationalPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Tanker demand levels ’back to pre-COVID-19 levels’
Demand levels are now back to pre-Covid levels and increased scrapping is helping to restrict the supply of vessels, boosting tanker earnings for 2022, a Tanker Conference heard. Organised by The Maritime Standard recently it was its most successful Tanker Conference yet, as over 200 delegates registered to attend in person at the Dubai World Trade Centre on November 23... -ZAWYAPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Bangladesh: Call for easy policy to tap blue economy potentials
"We have to make policies which are conducive to business. We have laws which dictate that goods bought with government funds must be carried by government vessels. I think this is contradictory to the policies of the incumbent government of Bangladesh. We need to amend such laws to ensure private sector’s participation along with public enterprises," said Azam J Chowdhury, chairman of Bangladesh Ocean Going Ship Owners’ Association,.. -The Business StandardPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Technology’s role in progress towards carbon neutrality in maritime industry
The maritime industry is already the most energy-efficient mode of transport of goods and people. This efficiency results from the critical mass it enjoys – transporting 23,000 containers at one go, on a single ship. Shipping gives the lowest emission cost per ton mile, so therefore, the carbon footprint of transporting, say, a shoebox is much smaller if transported by sea as compared to road or other forms of transport.. -Times of MaltaPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Maritime lawyers raise concern over ’pirates’ killed off Nigeria’s coast by Danish forces
The Nigerian Maritime Law Association has raised concern over the killing of four alleged pirates by the Danish naval forces. AFP reported that the incident occurred when the frigate Esbern Snare, which had been patrolling the area since early November, attempted to board the pirate boat, then an exchange of fire ensued... -The PunchPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Maritime association MASSA launches reward scheme for Indian seafarers
In a bid to promote talent, maritime body MASSA has initiated a reward scheme for Indian seafarers, a move that is expected to benefit over 7,500 Indian seafarers every year. The Maritime Association of Shipowners Shipmanagers and Agents (MASSA) has initiated the ‘Reward Scheme for Excellence’ at its training academies operated by the Maritime Training & Research Foundation (MTRF) Trust for Indian seafarers who intend to undergo the preparatory ‘Certificate of Competency’ courses... -Daily ExcelsiorPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Nigeria: Stakeholders in Maritime Industry cry out over excessive pressure from Customs
Federal government has been urged to reduce pressure on Nigerian Customs to generate revenue as it is largely responsible for high rate of inflation in the country. A major stakeholder in the Maritime Industry , Chief Obina Best who spoke to the Vanguard said Customs that should be more concerned with facilitation of smooth trade was now focused on meeting financial targets set by government , a situation he said was destroying the nation’s economy... -VanguardPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Bangladesh: Highest 3-year imprisonment or Tk 5cr fine for maritime pollution according to new bill
A bill titled "The Territorial Waters and Maritime Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2021" was passed in parliament today in a bid to make it more time befitting so that evolving issues can be dealt with properly. The proposed law will establish Bangladesh’s sovereignty over its maritime boundary which will facilitate search and extraction of marine resources... -The Daily StarPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Tanker struck bulk carrier, ships remain coupled to avoid disaster, India
Product tanker ATLANTIC GRACE and bulk carrier AVIATOR collided at around 1700 UTC Nov 26 in Gulf of Kutch, western India, while proceeding in opposite directions. Tanker bow struck bulk carrier portside in cargo holds area, and understood, the ships remained coupled, most likely to avoid mass water ingress into bulk carrier, which may cause capsize and sinking... -FleetmonPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Dutch freighter under tow, Iceland
General cargo ship FRANCISCA suffered mechanical failure while at Reykjavik Iceland, on Nov 26. She was taken on tow by Icelandic CG Patrol/SAR ship FREYJA (IMO 9455105), to be towed to Akureyri Eyjafjorour Fjord northern Iceland... -FleetmonPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Container ship disabled in English Channel
Container ship MAERSK BULAN was disabled at around 0730 UTC Nov 26 in English Channel north of Boulogne, while en route from Southampton UK to Antwerp. While adrift, was under constant surveillance of CROSS Gris-Nez, France. Resumed sailing some 3 hours later, at 1030 UTC, berthed at Antwerp at 0200 UTC Nov 27. Cause of trouble yet unknown... -FleetmonPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Disabled Indian bulk carrier taken on tow in English Channel, in stormy weather
Bulk carrier TBC PROGRESS suffered, understood, engine or mechanical failure 0300 UTC Nov 27 in English Channel 26 nm north of Cherdourg, while en route from Rouen France to Las Palmas, Canary islands. French MRCC, CROSS Jobourg, was alerted and responded by scrambling helicopter and sending SAR tug ABEILLE LIBERTE (IMO 9308699). TBC PROGRESS reported that the problem was fixed, but shortly after was disabled again, so finally, bulk carrier was taken on tow, to be towed to Le Havre,.. -FleetmonPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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Livestock carrier, illegal transporter of illegal migrants
Livestock carrier ELITA arrived at Cartagena anchorage, Spain, on Nov 12 from Libya, she was berthed on Nov 20, according to track. Later she was detained by Spanish Guardia Civil, 8 Syrians with fake papers, allegedly crew members, were arrested but recently released, while Master remained in custody. He’s suspect in criminal activity of illegal human trafficking... -FleetmonPosted On:29-Nov-2021
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