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MSC boxship hit by engine room fire in Gulf of Finland
A Panama-flagged containership caught fire in the engine room and lost power while sailing in the Gulf of Finland on 7 November. At the time of the incident, the 3,007 TEU, 240-meter-long MSC Shannon was en route from Antwerp, Belgium, to Le Havre, France. After being alerted in the early morning hours of Sunday, the Finnish Border Guard dispatched patrol boats, tugs, a rescue helicopter and an aircraft to the scene to assist the distressed ship... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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General cargo ship beached by storm, Vietnam
General cargo ship VISSAI VCT 12 drifted aground on Cua Lo beach, Nghe An province, Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam, in the morning Nov 8, in adverse weather conditions. The was at anchor when storm struck, engine was started, but the ship couldn’t stand against wind and sea, and drifted aground... -FleetmonPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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Norwegian tanker holed in Brunsbuettel
Product tanker MOSTRAUM contacted steel dolphin in New Lock harbor, Brunsbuettel, while entering Kiel Canal, at around 0100 LT Nov 8. Ship’s hull was holed some 3 meters above waterline in portside cofferdam area, so tanker had to berth in Brunsbuettel harbor in Kiel Canal, for repairs... -FleetmonPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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German freighter grounding, Poland
General cargo ship BIRGIT G ran aground in front of windmill landmark at Swinoujscie entrance, Poland, while entering port in the morning Nov 8, on arrival from Norway. The ship reportedly, managed to refloat by own means, and was berthed at Swinoujscie later in the day. no damages reported... -FleetmonPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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Fatal accident in waters off Libya after workers plunged into sea
An accident during vessel decommissioning operations in waters offshore Libya has resulted in the deaths of at least three Tunisian workers. According to reports from Libya’s Mellitah Oil & Gas, the accident happened last Friday, 5 November 2021 during the process of dismantling and hauling of the floating storage and offloading (FSO) vessel Sloug when one of the chains binding it snapped, plunging the workers into the sea... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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Frank Coles joins independent ESG service focused on seafarer welfare and shipbreaking
With a rising trend in the maritime industry towards a more coordinated approach in respect of ESG auditing and reporting, a former senior expert for environmental and safety risk management at DEA Deutsche Erdoel, Bryce Lawrence, has teamed up with former Wallem boss Frank Coles to launch what is called the industry’s first independent, non-conflicted ESG service focusing on two key risk areas in the maritime logistics industry – seafarer welfare and shipbreaking... -Splash 247Posted On:9-Nov-2021
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USA: Senators Introduce Bill to Address Sexual Misconduct at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
U.S Senator’s Roger Wicker (R-MS), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have introduced a bill aimed at providing additional safeguards for midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), currently embroiled in the ongoing Midshipman X sexual assault and sexual harassment scandal... -gCaptainPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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Nigeria: NIMASA introduces measures to forestall maritime threats, stowaways
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced new measures to check security threats in the Nigerian maritime domain, as well as deter persons seeking illegal means of entry into the country as stowaways. Under the new procedures, all ship captains are to submit the Security-Related Pre-Arrival Information (SRPA) forms to the agency not later than 48 hours before the ship’s arrival at any Nigerian port... -VanguardPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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The cruise line boss who is challenging Florida’s vaccine passport ban
Norwegian Cruise Line sued over the state’s ban on so-called vaccine passports. A law championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis prohibits companies from requiring customers to document their vaccine status in order to receive services. Norwegian is doing just that. Every cruise passenger and crew member on a Norwegian vessel must show proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19 and be tested for the virus before boarding... -WLRNPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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The next phase of the supply chain crisis is too much of everything
Snarled supply chains are creating havoc throughout the global economy. But what happens if today’s shortfall in running shoes and computer chips becomes tomorrow glut? Mountains of containers waiting in ports for transport could be a warning. Companies were caught short when lockdowns to contain the pandemic were lifted and demand roared back to life... -Bunker Ports NewsPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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HK maritime industry urged to be green and smart
The Hong Kong government vowed to steadfastly encourage the local maritime industry to use of clean energy, while driving the development of smart port initiatives for operational efficiency. “While we seek to expand our maritime industry, we have not forgotten our commitment to sustainable development,” said Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam... -FutureIoTPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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Russia Explores Northern Sea Route Potential With Late-Season Trans-Arctic Cargo
In a firm bid to establish the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as an alternative to Suez Canal for shipping, Russia has deployed the nuclear-powered Boxship, SEVMORPUT to deliver containers to Vladivostok in a two-step route to Bangladesh. SEVMORPUT, the world’s last nuclear-powered cargo vessel departed from St. Petersburg on 2nd November, Tuesday with containers to be offloaded at Vladivostok. These containers, loaded with 1400 tonnes of metal structures and construction equipment will then be transferred to the conventional vessel which will head to Bangladesh... -FleetmonPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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Shipping co. warns crew shortage could cause more delays
COVID-19 has taken a toll on shipping crews across the world - and a Hong Kong-based maritime company warns it could cause a lack of seafarers. Wah Kwong Maritime Transport, a privately owned shipping company, told Bloomberg crew retention and wage inflation have made it difficult to staff ships. William Fairclough, managing director at Wah Kwong, told the publication that applications to work on their freighters are dwindling for the first time in their nearly 70-year history... -Business InsiderPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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The Billion Dollar Superyacht Business Is Booming
As the number of billionaires grows and COVID-19 has added to incentives for avoiding crowds, the multi-billion-dollar global luxury boat industry is rebounding fast after near-paralysis at the onset of the pandemic. “2021 is significantly outperforming any of the last 12 years,” said brokers Fraser Yachts. Sales of luxury vessels longer than 30 meters (98 ft) rose over 8% in the first nine months of 2021 from the same period of 2019 pre-pandemic, according to industry publication the Superyacht Group... gCaptainPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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Labour shortage: World’s supply-chain problem is also a human crisis
There are dozens of ships anchored off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach this week, imperiling global supply chains and holiday gifts. Also imperiled? The safety and well-being of the seafarers working on those ships, many of whom haven’t touched land in more than a year due to pandemic-era restrictions and the backup of vessels vying for berths in clogged ports... -Economic TimesPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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Inmarsat Acquired by US-Based Viasat for $7.3 Billion
California-based communications company Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) has announced an agreement to acquire Inmarsat for $7.3 billion. The combination will create a leading global communications company with portfolio of spectrum licenses across the Ka-, L- and S-bands through a fleet of 19 satellites in service with an additional 10 spacecraft under construction and planned for launch within the next three years... -gCaptainPosted On:9-Nov-2021
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