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Environmentalists Call for Action as IMO/s MEPC Meeting Starts
MEPC 79 looks to address the pressing issues on the environment with several environmental organizations reporting hopeful signs ahead of the session which is set to lay the groundwork for more action in 2023... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:13-Dec-2022
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Suezmax crude oil tanker attacked in Gulf of Guinea
Greek Suezmax tanker MARAN POSEIDON, reportedly, was attacked by pirates in Gulf of Guinea 95 nm WSW of Kribi, Cameroon, at 0250 UTC Dec 12. Understood tanker is in load, en route from Kribi Oil Terminal to Wilhelmshaven, Germany. It wasn’t so much attack as an attempt to attack. Fast boat approached tanker, fired several shots, and fled. Crew safe, tanker continues her voyage... -FleetMonPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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235 Nigerians to train in India and Greece
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has sent 235 Nigerians to India and Greece as batch B of the 435 young Nigerians to be trained as Licenced Deck and Engine Officers including Naval Architects under the Nigerian Seafarers Development Programme, NSDP... -Voice of NigeriaPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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Maersk CEO Soren Skou steps down
The CEO of Maersk Soren Skou, who has led the transformation of the company from a diversified conglomerate to an integrated logistics company, is retiring. Vincent Clerc, currently CEO of the company’s Ocean & Logistic business, will succeed as CEO of Maersk effective 1 January 2023, Maersk announced. Clerc has been in this position since 2019... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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MOL to install Starlink for vessel connectivity
Japanese shipowner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is set to roll out Starlink satcom services on a group of selected vessels, integrated into a hybrid network with existing VSAT services and L-band back-up... -Smart Maritime NetworkPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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New Maritime Simulator Aims To Open Access
VSTEP launched its new maritime simulation solution NAUTIS Home in Early Access, aiming for a feature complete product by the end of 2023. NAUTIS Home licenses start from €5.95 per month... -MarineLinkPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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UAE and Saudi Arabia Sign MoU on Maritime Training
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) and Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) have signed an MoU for mutual recognition of maritime certificates issued in both countries. The Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council, in observing STCW 1978, and its amendments, has a shared vision to ensure the highest standards of maritime safety... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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Turkish Tanker Jam Eases Slightly
The number of tankers waiting to pass through Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait on the way to the Mediterranean fell to 13 on Monday from 17 a day earlier, the Tribeca shipping agency said, showing an easing of the recent build-up in traffic. A Turkish measure in force since the start of the month has caused shipping delays... -gCaptainPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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PH determined to comply with EU standards for seafarers
The national government will do “everything” to address deficiencies in local seafarer training and education to prevent job losses among Filipino seafarers deployed to work for European Union (EU) vessels, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Sunday... -pna.gov.phPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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LPG tanker collided with fishing vessel, 1 fisherman missing
LPG tanker LADY ROXANA collided with fishing vessel TG-91402-TS at around 0700 LT Dec 12 some 2.5 nm off Vung Tau, while en route from Ho Chi Minh to understood, China. Fishing vessel sank, of 6 crew on board 5 were rescued, 1 is missing, search under way... -FleetMonPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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Cargo ship with reefer containers in distress in Taiwan Strait
Cargo ship DASHUNFA with cargo of reefer containers encountered steering issues on Dec 8 in Taiwan Strait south of Taichung, Taiwan, while en route from Kaohsiung to Busan. The ship informed relevant authorities and anchored at Taichung Anchorage, for repairs... -FleetMonPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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Bulk carrier grounding upstream from Montreal
Bulk carrier PATAGONMAN ran aground in front of Cote St Catherine Lock, St. Lawrence river, upstream from Montreal, on Dec 11, while sailing upstream. Was refloared several hours later with tugs’ assistance, berthed at St Catherine, as of 0500 UTC Dec 12 remained docked. No damages, no leak reported... -FleetMonPosted On:13-Dec-2022
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