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India: Survey ship unveiled to boost maritime research, mapping
To boost India’s maritime capabilities in mapping and research, the first in the series of four survey vessel was launched in Kolkata on Sunday. Named Sandhayak, the vessel is was built under the Survey Vessel (Large) project for the Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE)... -The Indian ExpressPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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India: Marine minerals key to India s future economy - Dr Jitendra
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today said that marine minerals from coastal and ocean sources will be key to India’s future economy. In addition, he said, metals like nickel and cobalt play an important role in promoting renewable energy technologies needed to fight the climate change challenges... -Daily ExcelsiorPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Ilonggo’s paintings give a glimpse of Filipinos’ life at sea
The idea of a life at sea can be an invitation to adventure for many. Sailing on the high waves, feeling the cool salted breeze on your face, and the prospect of gallivanting on different places is a quest not all can experience. For Ilonggo marine engineer Joar Songcuya, getting his hands on colors and canvases has been a way for him to cope with his nautical life and an avenue for him to get really in touch with the artist within him... -Manila BulletinPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Six Filipino seafarers repatriated from China
SIX of the 29 Filipino seafarers who have been stranded since May on board several Chinese vessels docked in ports in southeastern China have finally arrived home. Representatives of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) were at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on Thursday to meet the repatriated seafarers who arrived on board a flight from Shanghai via Hong Kong... -The Manila TimesPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Sailors left unpaid for three months on live cattle export ships off Indonesia
Thirty five sailors were left unpaid for three months while aboard live export cattle ships with poor safety records amid a dispute between the ships’ managers and owners, one of whom is Australian businessman Nick Thorne, Guardian Australia can reveal. The seafarers’ division of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has claimed the failure to pay the crews of the Barkly Pearl and Diamantina meant they could be considered abandoned under international law... -The GuardianPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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It could take weeks to unload damaged containers from Zim Kingston cargo ship
Removing 60 containers damaged by fire and rough weather aboard the cargo ship Zim Kingston could take up to 12 days and involve multiple salvage contractors, and safety and regulatory agencies, says the Port of Nanaimo. The 260-metre Zim Kingston, which spilled 109 containers off Vancouver Island and saw other cargo catch fire in late October, left its anchorage at Constance Bank off Victoria on Friday, headed for Nanaimo with about 2,000 containers aboard... -Times ColonistPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Rescue: ’I saw helicopter fly past but return soon after; they lowered it to rescue me’
From behind his oxygen mask, Vishwakarma recreated the hazy picture of the early hours of Thursday. Pounding rain, water entering the barge that he worked on (MV Shri Krishna), his crew members, life jackets, a fierce wave that flung him into the sea, unheeded calls for help, and his body starting to give way after more than 24 hours of trying to remain afloat. The barge had encountered rough weather off Sindhudurg coast, about 15-20 nautical miles into Arabian Sea... -The Indian ExpressPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Cruise ship with Covid-19 infections arrives in New Orleans
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship with at least 10 passengers and crew members infected with COVID-19 docked Sunday in New Orleans, where health officials said they were trying to disembark people without worsening the spread of the coronavirus illness. Local news outlets in New Orleans confirmed the Norwegian Breakaway had arrived in the city. The ship departed New Orleans on Nov. 28...
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Cyclone Jawad: Maritime ports asked to hoist signal-2
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday asked the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra to hoist distant warning signal number-2. The depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal intensified into a Cyclonic Storm, ’Jawad’ around 12pm on Friday. Later it moved North-westwards and located over the same area (near Lat: 16.1°N & Long: 84.8°E) at 6am today, the BMD said in a bulletin... -The Business StandardPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Decarbonization of the Shipping Industry
Decarbonization is an issue that is currently affecting shipping, and it will shape the course of the industry for generations to come. The industry has to decide how they will address these future regulations, whether they implement new technologies, switch to new fuel sources, and/ or change operational methods... -gcaptain.comPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Nigeria: Reps member seeks reforms in maritime sector
The Chairman, House Committee on Nigerian Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Barrister Lynda Chuba Ikpeazu, who is also the Honourable member representing the Onitsha North and South Federal Constituency of Anambra state at the national assembly, has moved for a bill repealing the Merchant Shipping Act 2007 and enacting the Merchant Shipping Act.. -The Nation NewspaperPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Mega container ship mass crew sickness, interrupted voyage
Mega container ship ROME EXRESS interrupted her voyage from USA-Colombia via Panama Canal to Busan Korea (EC2 Schedule), on Nov 29, sailing in the Pacific along California peninsula. She called Ensenada Mexico, because of medical emergency, 6 crew were in need of immediate hospitalization. The ship arrived at Ensenada on Dec 1, 6 crew were taken to hospital, in serious condition, with 5 of them tested positive – according to local sources... -FleetmonPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Bulk carrier major fire, Gothenburg, Sweden UPDATE
Dec 5 0240 UTC UPDATE: Firefighters together with crew have been fighting fire throughout the night, and it’s not yet under control, though understood, restricted. Firefighting is hampered by a strong wind blowing up fire, to such an extent, that the deployed tugs tried to keep the ship in most favorable for fighting position. Fire is raging in fore cargo hold, or holds... -FleetmonPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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Russian freighter near grounding, Master and officers drunk, Baltic
Russian general cargo ship RUSLANA nearly missed grounding on a coast of island in Gdansk area, Poland, Baltic sea, early in the morning Dec 4. The ship en route from Klaipeda to Gdansk, was recklessly heading straight for the coastline, alerting Polish traffic control and other services controlling safe navigation. The fact is, Captain and two officers were found to be drunk... -FleetmonPosted On:6-Dec-2021
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