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India’s new Arctic policy document aim to harmonize polar research with the third pole
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh released India’s new Arctic Policy titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’ last week. Thawing of ice in the Arctic is not only a portentous indicator of Climate Change, but it also has bearing for all countries. The mighty Himalayas are referred to the as the Third Pole because the ice there contains largest reserves of freshwater after the polar regions... -Geospatial WorldPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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IMO Meets on High Risk to Seafarers in Black Sea and the Sea of Azov
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) held an extraordinary session of its Council (C/ES.35) on 10 and 11 March to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov... -HS TodayPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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P&O Admits Rule Breach, Says U.K. Minister Was Aware of Shakeup
P&O Ferries acknowledged that it failed to follow rules on consulting with unions before dismissing 800 staff last week, while saying that U.K. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps was told of plans to restructure almost four months before the firings created a political firestorm. CEO Peter Hebblethwaite told that there was “absolutely no doubt” that P&O was required by law to communicate with unions,.. -bloombergPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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Green shore power has potential to cut emissions in ports by 90%
Green shore power could reduce emissions in ports by more than 90%, as well as minimise noise and air pollution levels, a new feasibility study released by Scotland’s Aberdeen Harbour shows. The comprehensive study, delivered in partnership with Connected Places Catapult, also found that 78% of port emissions in Aberdeen North Harbour are attributed to vessels at berth... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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Over 350 vessels and at least 1000 seafarers are stuck in Ukraine
Lloyd’s List Intelligence data shows that 356 vessels have not moved since Russia invaded Ukraine and at least 128 foreign-flagged ships are stuck inside Ukraine ports or anchorages. OVER 350 vessels and at least 1,000 seafarers are stuck in Ukraine, unable to escape the fighting and running dangerously low on food and medical supplies... -Lloyd s ListPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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UK: Vodafone, Nokia float idea of 5G at sea
Vodafone UK and Nokia began deploying a 4G/5G mobile private network in coastal town Plymouth as a test bed for marine-focused trials, with the companies claiming the project is a first in the sector worldwide. The 5G testbed is being deployed at Smart Sound Plymouth, a 1,000 square kilometre water space used for the testing and development of new products and services for the marine sector... -Mobile World LivePosted On:25-Mar-2022
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V.Group, Unions Coordinating Evacuation of Ukrainian Seafarers and Their Families from Odessa
Ship manager V.Group has joined together with a group of maritime unions to coordinate the evacuation of seafarers and their families from the Ukrainian port of Odessa, which so far has staved off Russian ocupation. The group, which includes the ITF and MTWTU, along with V.Group, have put funding and resources in place to begin evacuations out of Ukraine to Romania and Poland... -gCaptainPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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Industry experts agree with MPA’s vision of a multi-fuel future for Maritime Singapore
Industry experts from various sectors of the marine fuels value chain on Friday (18 March) said they agreed with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)’s direction of a multi-fuel future for Maritime Singapore. Earlier in March, MPA introduced the Maritime Singapore Decarbonisation Blueprint: Working Towards 2050 document... -Manifold TimesPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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Maersk Ship Loses Containers in Pacific Ocean
A Maersk-operated containership lost around 90 containers in heavy weather this week during an eastbound voyage in the North Pacific Ocean, the company has confirmed. Some of the containers lost overboard contain dangerous goods such as lithium-ion batteries. About another 100 containers are collapsed or damaged on deck... -gCaptainPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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Evergreen Places Order for 3 More ULCVS in an Aggressive Expansion
The Taiwanese liner operator Evergreen has ordered 3 additional 24,000 TEU container ships at China’s Hudong Zhonghua shipbuilding. The vessels are priced between $160 mn and $190 mn and are expected to be delivered in 2025. Evergreen is continuing its aggressive expansion in its carrying capacity fuelled by the rise in container freight rates. The liner operator announced its net profit to have soared to nine times the previous year in 2021, to $9.5 bn... -FleetmonPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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Superyacht Owned by Russian Oligarch Seized in Gibraltar
In another case of a superyacht being seized due to western sanctions, the ship AXIOMA owned by the Russian billionaire Dmitry Pumpyansky was seized when it docked at the Gibraltar port. Sanctions were applied to the oligarch by the EU, UK, and the US. Dmitry Pumpyansky owns a Russian oil and gas pipe-making conglomerate OAO TMK. The company provides products to Russia’s oil and gas sector, namely the Russian energy company Gazprom... -FleetmonPosted On:25-Mar-2022
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Improperly Loaded Cargo Ship Heels Over Losing Boxes
A small containership registered in Bangladesh heeled over and partially sank at India’s Kolkata port on Thursday sending crewmembers running for safety and numerous boxes falling into the harbor. Port officials reported that the vessel had just completed loading and was due to depart for Chittagong in Bangladesh on Friday... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:25-Mar-2022
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