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Indian Coast Guard inducts made-in-India choppers for maritime security of west coast
The Indian Coast Guard inducted two Advanced Light Helicopters Mk3 variants at Kochi, under the 845 Squadron. These made-in-India helicopters are designed and built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and ten of these are being operated by the Indian Coast Guard. The Mk 3 variant of the chopper is a maritime version that can be used for reconnaissance, long-range search and rescue, during both day and night... -WIONPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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IMO Secretary-General highlights rights of Seafarers
IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim shone a spotlight on the rights of seafarers and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on recruitment and retention when speaking at the La Rochelle Maritime Symposium on ‘Employment and skills challenges in the European maritime transport and services sector’, held on 09 February, 2022... -Sea NewsPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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Need to address Nigerian seafarers mass failure of CoC exams
Seafarers are essential part of shipping activities in a maritime nation and form the nucleus of its human capacity and shipping development. They are the human element of any shipping plan, and for any nation desirous of being a maritime stronghold, aside from owing vessels, such nation must have the ability to crew them... -Tribune OnlinePosted On:11-Feb-2022
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Bulk sector to benefit from adoption of new technologies
Dry bulk carriers are the workhorses of the sea, comprising over 20% of the global merchant fleet. Often considered to be simpler vessels in terms of technology, they now have to meet the same tightening efficiency and environmental standards as all other ship types, in order to minimise the amount of fossil fuel burned and GHG emissions... -Lloyd s RegisterPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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Rare 15th Century Bells Donated to the National Museum of Ireland
Three fifteenth century medieval bronze bells which once hung in the bellcote at St Mary’s Abbey Church, Howth, Co. Dublin have been donated by the Gaisford St Lawrence family to the National Museum of Ireland. Bearing gothic inscriptions, these three bells have been a part of Howth’s history for centuries... -Gov.iePosted On:11-Feb-2022
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Eastern Pacific invests in 9 more next-gen startups
Singapore-based shipping company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has invested in nine more startups in an effort to encourage change in the maritime industry by using a green and technology-driven approach. In 2019, EPS partnered with Techstars to create the Eastern Pacific Accelerator, a mentorship-based programme that has invested in 18 maritime startups to date... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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Brunswick Seafarer’s Center to hold 20th International Night Out
The Port of Brunswick is always a busy place. And even with the coronavirus pandemic stifling shipping industry, cargo has continued to roll into Colonel’s Island and with it comes hundreds of seafarers from all over the world. It’s something that is always on Vicki West’s mind... -Brunswick NewsPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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India: Adani Ports forays into Bengal maritime sector, to operate berth at Haldia
The Calcutta port authorities on Thursday officially handed over the letter of award to Gautam Adani controlled Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) for mechanisation and upgradation of a berth in Haldia Dock Complex (HDC). This marks the entry of the country’s largest private port operator in West Bengal’s maritime sector... -Telegraph IndiaPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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India’s L&T wins two ’significant’ offshore contracts
Indian engineering and fabrication player Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has revealed it has won two “significant” engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning offshore contracts for a “prestigious” international client... -Upstream OnlinePosted On:11-Feb-2022
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Sri Lanka: Trico Maritime arrests "X-Press Kohima" over "X-Press Pearl" incident
The X-Press Kohima, a 21,538 dwt Tuvalu-flagged containership operated by X-Press Feeders, was arrested at Colombo port in Sri Lanka on Friday (4 February), learned Singapore bunkering publication Manifold Times. The arrest, approved by the High Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Holden in Colombo on 3 February, was initiated by Trico Maritime (Pvt) Ltd on 29 October 2021,.. -Manifold TimesPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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Maritime must face price of pollution - and prevarication
The price of European Union allowances (EUA) for carbon on the bloc’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) hit €97 per tonne this week, with expectations that it will soon breach €100. The price was €7 four years ago, and top analysts such as Lawson Steele at Berenberg now believe the “upper end” of €130 to €230 could yet be seen... -TradeWindsPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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High Speed Offshore Service Crafts in UK Now Allowed to Carry Up to 60 Workers
High Speed Offshore Service Craft operating in the UK are now allowed to transport up to 60 workers, the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency said Wednesday. According to MCA, the change will mean that vessels transporting those who work on offshore wind farms will be able to carry greater numbers of workers while still meeting safety standards... -MarineLinkPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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Who Blocked The IMO From Passing New Midshipman X Initiatives?
This week the US Senate passed a landmark #MeToo Bill to ease workplace lawsuits, but progress seems to be stalled on efforts to support victims of harassment at sea. Who is to blame for a lack of progress on legal support for the Sexual Assualt And Harassment (SASH) of seafarers?... -gCaptainPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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World Shipping Council Reveals Its Plan for Zero Carbon Shipping
The World Shipping Council, the Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing international liner shipping, is sharing for the first time concrete regulatory and economic pathways that it believes the International Maritime Organization must take up in order for the shipping industry to achieve zero carbon emissions... gCaptainPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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Crystal Cruises Closes U.S. Offices, Lets Employees Go
Genting Hong Kong Ltd.’s Crystal Cruises is shutting down its U.S. office and terminating employees, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, days after two of its luxury liners were seized for unpaid bills while its parent looks to restructure with provisional liquidators. Employees were let go Wednesday, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the information hasn’t been publicly announced... -BloombergQuintPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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X-Press Mekong Sets Record for Container Rental
The X PRESS MEKONG, a 2756 TEU container ship, has been chartered for a staggering $175,000 a day by the Pasha group, as confirmed by the liner data provider Linerytica. This $10.5 mn for a charter of 50 days is the highest rate ever paid for a containership of this capacity... -FleetmonPosted On:11-Feb-2022
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