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India: Admiral R Hari Kumar takes charge as new Navy chief
Admiral R Hari Kumar on Tuesday took over as the new chief of Navy as Admiral Karambir Singh, who has been at the helm for two years, retired from service. Admiral Singh has served the Navy for 41 years. Admiral Kumar was the Western Naval Commander before taking over as the country’s 25th Chief of Naval Staff. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned into the Navy on January 1, 1983... -The Indian ExpressPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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World’s First LNG-Battery Hybrid Car-Carrier to Enter Service
Following the pursuit of carbon-neutral shipping, United European Car Carriers (UECC) are soon up to the game of eco-friendly shipping. The world’s first dual-fuel LNG battery hybrid pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) is all set to start its commercial operations and will strengthen the UECC’s effort to decarbonize its fleet... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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India: Fishermen against Centre’s fisheries bill, demand talks
Fishermen unions have urged the centre not to introduce the Indian Marine Fisheries Bill-2021 in the Parliament in this session. There
must be an extensive discussion among the various stakeholders before it is presented and passed by the Parliament, they have demanded. “We had met the fisheries minister N Murukan and submitted a memorandum when he visited Kochi on Nov 22... -Times of IndiaPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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Philippines: NMP backs Marina’s proposed 4-1 MarEd scheme
The National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) aired its support to the recent initiative of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to standardize the curriculum for maritime degree programs and adopt the 4-1 scheme. Under the proposed enhanced curriculum, students of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) and Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) shall complete the four-year program, graduate, and undergo their one-year apprenticeship on board a vessel... -The Manila TimesPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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Stella Maris supports bulker crew following tragic death
A Stella Maris port chaplain in Mauritius has provided pastoral support to the crew of a bulk carrier following the apparent murder of the ship’s captain. Fr. Jacques Henri-David went on board the Meghna Liberty on Saturday 27th November, to support the Filipino crew left traumatised by their colleague’s death... -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:1-Dec-2021
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Fresh concerns over piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Last week, the Danish military killed four pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, a global hotspot for piracy. The incident raises fresh concerns about the safety of seafarers and vessels operating in West African waters. The Danish crew in a frigate were responding to reports of an “increased risk of piracy” in waters south of Nigeria. The ship and a helicopter were deployed to observe any activity, according to a statement by the Danish military... -Global Trade Review (GTR)Posted On:1-Dec-2021
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Methanol-fuelled towboats to enter market in 2023
The world’s first methanol-powered towboat will join the fleet of Louisiana-based Maritime Partners and be available for hire in 2023. The towboat, dubbed Hydrogen One, will be IMO 2030 compliant and fulfill all criteria of the US Coast Guard’s Subchapter M standards. Elliott Bay Design of Seattle designed the ship, which incorporates technologies ranging from ABB’s electrical power distribution and automation to e1 Marine’s methanol-to-hydrogen fuel cell... -Splash 247Posted On:1-Dec-2021
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Omicron coronavirus variant halts Cape Town’s cruise ship tourism
The docking of the Europa passenger liner in Cape Town on Tuesday was meant to be a ribbon-cutting celebration marking the official start of the cruise ship season in South Africa’s top tourist hub, the first since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. But international travel curbs on southern Africa, where the new Omicron coronavirus variant was first identified, have blown expectations of a bumper tourist season out of the water... -Hindustan TimesPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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Canada: Maritime provinces testing some travellers for COVID-19 Omicron variant
The new COVID-19 variant has Maritime public health officials on alert. On Friday, federal counterparts notified Maritime officials of travellers who had already arrived in the region over the past 14 days from countries in southern Africa flagged by Ottawa – a list of nations that has grown as of Monday. Travellers from 10 nations in the area are now banned from entering Canada... -CTV News AtlanticPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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UK: Peterhead-based Maritime Academy offers Merchant Navy Cadetships
Amongst the varied offer is the sponsored Merchant Navy Cadetship delivered by NESCol’s Scottish Maritime Academy (SMA) based in Peterhead. Now in its second year, the Deck Officer Cadet programme is for anyone who would like to serve as a Deck Officer on seagoing ships of the Merchant Navy. Delivered over three years this involves a blend of college and sea-based training that is proving popular with school leavers and those looking for a change of career... -Buchan ObserverPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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First-Ever Hydrogen Fueling of Maritime Vessel in US Completes
The new 75-passenger ferry, called the Sea Change, received hydrogen into its 242 kg tanks on the upper deck. It uses that hydrogen in fuel cells producing electricity to power electric motors for distances up to 300 nautical miles, and speeds up to 20 knots – similar capabilities as diesel-powered vessels – with the added benefits of zero exhaust smoke or other emissions and very little vibration and noise... -Business WirePosted On:1-Dec-2021
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Tanker Strikes Bulker While Departing Indian Port
A bulk carrier and a chemical tanker both departing a port in northwest India on November 26 were involved in an accident which Indian officials are saying was likely due to a “navigational error.” None of the crew aboard either vessel was injured and there were no reports of an oil leak, but the damage was extensive with the vessels remaining interlocked while salvage teams assessed the damage and develop a plan... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:1-Dec-2021
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Ferry sunk by severe storm which ravaged Istanbul
Passenger ro-ro ship AYIS 1 was beached by storm on Nov 29 at Maltepe, Istanbul, Marmara sea. The ship landed onto embankment and after constant beating against stone basement of the embankment, she capsized starboard side and sank. Severe storm ravaged Istanbul,.. -FleetmonPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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Three ships victims of storm over Istanbul
Three general cargo ships, understood two being in lay-up or repairs and one decommissioned, all three berthed at Tuzla, Marmara sea, Istanbul area, were damaged by severe storm, on Nov 29 or Nov 30... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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Chinese freighter disabled by explosion, fire, 1 crew injured
Cargo ship HUATONG99 suffered explosion and fire in engine room on Nov 28 in Bohai sea some 62 nm northwest of Penglai, China, and issued distress signal, reporting one crew in need of medical emergency. Engine room was sealed and understood, firefighting system activated, the ship was disabled. MRCC Beihai sent SAR ship, and helicopter to medevac crew member, who suffered serious burns... -FleetmonPosted On:1-Dec-2021
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