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Second batch of Indian seafarers stranded in China to arrive soon
Sixteen Indians stranded in China for six months will reach India in a few days. The crew of MV Anastasia has reached Japan from China and their onwards journey is being planned. Before this on January 20, 23 Indians stranded in China on another ship MV Jag Anand had reached India.
Due to a trade war between China and Australia, more than 50 vessels were stuck on the Chinese sea and were stranded with many Indian crew members on it.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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Japanese bulk carrier seized by migrants in UK UPDATE perpetrators arrested
Japanese bulk carrier on Feb 9 was seized by seven migrants (or stowaways) while being off Portland, UK, English Channel, according to Trade Winds report. Bulk carrier left Rouen France on Feb 8, understood her destination being Portland, though its not confirmed. Migrants were discovered by crew on Feb 9 when the ship was approaching Portland, understood Master decided to turn back and sail to Le Havre, to disembark stowaways.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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Qatar gives greenlight to domestic cruise program
The next country set to resume cruise services on a limited basis is none other than Qatar. The model is closely based on the one being followed by many other countries of the world, one involving short cruise programs for citizens and residents. It is slated to begin in March 2021.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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Disabled Dutch freighter under tow, East Frisian Islands UPDATE Feb 9
Caravan got caught in rough seas SW of Heligoland, North sea, tow linw broke, and PEAK BILBAO started to drift in eastern direction. Emergency tug NORDIC managed to establish a second line, and as of 0530 UTC Feb 9, towage seems to be under way again, moving in SE direction, to probably, nearest possible port or waters to shelter.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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India: Stevedores face crisis as major port trusts-run berths head for privatisation
Facing a threat to their existence, stevedores and shore handling agents have urged the Ministry of ports, shipping and waterways to re-consider the policy to privatise the cargo terminals at Centre-owned port trusts, that are run by the State.
Stevedores and shore handling agents load and unload bulk cargo from and onto ships from the major port trusts run non-mechanised, common user facilities after buying licenses from the port authorities by paying an annual fee of ₹4,000 to ₹1 lakh depending on the port.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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Malaysia: Hearing delayed in crew abandonment case over Xihe Group ship arrest
A Malaysian high court hearing planned to secure the repatriation of 25 seafarers on a Xihe Group-controlled vessel has been delayed by several days.
The application by insurer Gard to pay outstanding wages and repatriation costs to the crew of the 298,000-dwt Sea Coral (built 1996) was due to be heard on Monday.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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Three piracy incidents in Singapore Strait in January, all took place off Bintan
Pirates have continued to launch attacks in the Singapore Strait, with three reported incidents last month in the 105km-long stretch of water south of Singapore that serves as a key waterway for trade.
Last month s incidents all took place north-west of Bintan, Indonesia, in the eastbound lane of the strait. The same lane was plagued last year by 30 reported incidents of piracy.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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Nigeria: Unionists laud association for securing salary increment, boosting welfare of seafarers
Members of the Nigerian Merchant Navy Officers and Water Transport Senior Staff Association (NMNOWTSSA) have applauded its National President, Bob Yousou and executives for the Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) for improved welfare packages that ensure Nigerian Seafarers are paid in line with the international best practice.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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Seafarers on abandoned bulker left with nowhere to turn
Seafarers on a hunger strike in Kuwait for more than a month face a hard struggle to win repatriation - but the majority are insisting on staying and fighting for their rights.
But now action to help crew members remaining on the 37,200-dwt Ula (built 1982) is being stalled by conflicting cargo claims and a mortgage claim by the Bank of Doha, said Mohamed Arrachedi, Arab world and Iran network coordinator for the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF).Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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Shipmoney Supports Seafarers, Signing Up To The Neptune Declaration
Maritime Payment Solutions, LLC (d/b/a ShipMoney), a global, industry-leading provider of payment solutions for maritime companies, has signed up to the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change.
ShipMoney joins a growing list of prestigious maritime companies and organisations that share the objective of helping to resolve the crisis of seafarers stranded at sea, a situation which is impacting their mental health and ability to work safely.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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MarTID 2021 - A Call to Action for Global Survey of Maritime Training Practices
The 2021 Maritime Training Insights Database (MarTID) survey is about to be launched. This is a unique and pivotal time in maritime training. The pandemic has forced us to adapt our training and has accelerated training innovations. This year's survey is uniquely important for its ability to help us learn from these unprecedented changes to training practices.Posted On:11-Feb-2021
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