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IMO launches a year of action for seafarers
The World Maritime Theme for 2021 is dedicated to seafarers, highlighting their central role in the future of shipping.
IMO has chosen to make 2021 a year of action for seafarers, who are facing unprecedented hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite their vital role as key workers for global supply chains.Posted On:19-Feb-2021
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ITF calls on owners to follow MSC’s lead on seafarers stranded off China
More than 60 vessels remain stranded off China in an unofficial ban on Australian coal imports with some seafarers having served as long as 20 months onboard.
After over six months of failed crew change attempts for the bulker Anastasia MSC advised the Master of the vessel to sail to Japan for an exchange of seafarers.Posted On:19-Feb-2021
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Training libraries developed to improve port and marine operations
AqualisBraemar LOC Group has introduced a digital service to enhance the safety of marine operations within ports and harbours with the development of a digital training library for port-based ship pilots.
This library will be used to enhance pilot knowledge by training the next generation of pilots using scenario-based experiences.Posted On:19-Feb-2021
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Panama Canal Modifies Transit Reservation and OMS Fees to Reflect Growing Demand
The Panama Canal announced today that it will modify its transit reservation fees and other maritime services (OMS) in order to better respond to evolving market changes and manage its capacity in the face of growing demand.Posted On:19-Feb-2021
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Fish factory major fire, Tacoma
Major fire erupted on board of fish factory ALEUTIAN FALCON, berthed at Takoma port, at night Feb 17. Firefighting continued well into morning Feb 18, several engines and tugs were deployed in firefighting, but firefighters couldn t board the ship because of ferocity of fire. In the morning the ship developed a visible list, hull cracks were reported, so tugs had to switch to hull cooling.Posted On:19-Feb-2021
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Ferry ran aground after blackout, Aland islands
Ferry ECKERO connecting Grisslehamn Sweden with Berghamn Aland islands, ran aground in the afternoon Feb 18 while entering Berghamn, after suffering a blackout. Problem was fixed, engines restarted, and ferry berthed at port, in a short time. Ship’s hull is to be surveyed, but so far, there are no reports or signs of hull breaches. ECKERO meanwhile, remains at Berghamn.Posted On:19-Feb-2021
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Mega sailing yacht on fire, Langkawi
Mega sailing yacht ENIGMA caught fire on Feb 18, being at anchor off Langkawi island, northeast Malaysia, Malacca Strait. There were 7 crew on board, all are safe. Fire was extinguished by the evening, according to Malaysian Maritime Authorities. Even if she didnt burn out, she apparently, suffered major damages, judging from fire pics.Posted On:19-Feb-2021
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