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Rising Sense of Dissatisfaction May Lead to Seafarer Attrition - Survey
In a webinar hosted by Ocean Technologies Group last week, the founder of the Seafarer Happiness Index warned that the industry may see higher attrition ahead because of rising discontent among mid-career seagoing professionals. The latest iteration of the index - for Q4 2021 - reveals a growing dissatisfaction with hours, workload, inflation-adjusted wages, and the level of respect accorded to seafarers... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:29-Mar-2022
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Ever Forward Refloating Plan Revealed
Salvors will use five tugs to attempt to refloat the Ever Forward in Chesapeake Bay on Tuesday. Details of the refloating operation were released as part of a Marine Safety Information Bulletin first issued Sunday establishing a safety zone of 500 yards around the grounded ship in the lead up to the operation. The first attempt to refloat the vessel will take place on Tuesday, March 29, using configuation of five tugs... -gCaptainPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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ITF union in Dubai to discuss P&O sackings as pressure on DP World builds
Union officials from the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) have arrived in Dubai for talks with Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO of DP World, owner of P&O Ferries. ITF general secretary Stephen Cotton and dockers section secretary Enrico Tortolano will meet DP World officials tomorrow to discuss the sacking of 800 UK P&O Ferries seafarers on 17 March... -theloadstar.comPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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Shipping’s digital disconnect may only be resolved by a disaster
Significant disconnects still exist between the industry’s expectations of cyber security and the realities on the ground. The assumption that regulation was going to improve industry readiness has proved woefully wide of the mark and the lack of basic training is still leaving the industry vulnerable... -Lloyd s ListPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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10 seafarers arrested over alleged fuel smuggling in Singapore
Singapore police have arrested 10 seafearers from two tugs allegedly involved in an illegal bunker transfer. The Police Coast Guard (PCG) held the men aged between 32 and 49 over a marine gasoil (MGO) deal on 23 March. The operation was carried out with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). Three seafarers were arrested on a Singapore-flag vessel, and the other seven were detained on a foreign-registered tug... -TradeWindsPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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American Cruise Lines is hiring
American Cruise Lines leads the way with the newest fleet of small cruise ships, paddlewheelers, and modern riverboats in the country. With a current fleet of 13 and more currently under construction, ACL offers guests a customized experience on each of their 35 plus itineraries which visit the most captivating destinations in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, New England, the Southeast, and the Mississippi River region... -gCaptainPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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Britain to Force Ferry Operators to Pay Minimum Wage After P&O Debacle
Britain said on Monday it will force ferry operators docking in its ports to pay the minimum wage as it stepped up pressure on P&O Ferries to rehire 800 workers who the company fired without notice in favor of cheaper staff. P&O, which is owned by Dubai ports firm DP World, said it had decided to break the law and fire workers on the spot so it could instead hire cheaper agency staff after losing 100 million pounds last year due to COVID-19 curbs... -gCaptainPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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UK Maritime Charities extend Redundancy and Retraining Fund
The Maritime Charities Group (MCG) has extended its Redundancy and Retraining Fund indefinitely due to continued demand. The fund was launched in November 2020 to assist seafarers made redundant or unable to find work due to the COVD-19 pandemic, and has now been extended until further notice. Under the scheme, eligible UK Merchant seafarers can receive a bursary of up to £500 for retraining and upskilling... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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10 of History’s Most Amazing Survival Stories
Most of us never find ourselves in a battle for our lives—we feel pretty safe on our couches reading about survivors of expeditions gone wrong, natural disasters, and previously unthinkable shipwrecks. That makes these incredible survival stories from history all the more memorable... -Mental FlossPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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New wearable maritime solutions with Arrow Labs
MSC Orchestra resumed cruises to SA in January after pausing operations for a month. Safety, efficiency, and risk management are key areas of focus for the maritime industry when it comes to staff wellbeing as well as company operations. Arrow Labs has developed AI-based technology solutions to assist the industry in these areas. Frankie Youd speaks to CEO and founder of Arrow Labs, Rami Darwish, to find out more... -Ship TechnologyPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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The skills debate: The EMSA audit and employability of Filipino seafarers
’It has nothing to do with skills. It has all to do with whether the country itself has met minimum global standards of maritime education, training, and certification.’ Vice President Leni Robredo’s statement on the competence of Filipino seafarers made in the March 19 Comelec PiliPinas Debate has generated some controversy... -RapplerPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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WS Death of SA crew member aboard cruise ship accidental , says MSC
MSC Cruises SA says the death of a South African crew member aboard its ship MSC Orchestra is believed to be of an “accidental nature”. Lebo Mavuso, spokesperson for MSC Cruises SA, said the female crew member died on Thursday night. The ship left Durban for a three-night voyage on Friday. MSC Orchestra resumed cruises to SA in January after pausing operations for a month... -Talk of the TownPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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USA: Savannah Completes Decades-Long Harbor Deepening Project
Officials at the Port of Savannah have marked the completion of the Savannah Harbord deepening project. By reducing tidal restrictions for the largerst ships transiting the Savannah River, the Port of Savannah will be able expedite the movement of cargo coming in and out of the port, serve more ships, and provide more opportunities for U.S. exporters... -gCaptainPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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Russian cargo ship breached, flooded in Black sea. Mine
General cargo ship OMSKIY-205 issued distress signal and requested assistance in Black sea at around 1500 UTC Mar 27, some 2 nm south of southern Crimea, while en route from Istanbul to Rostov, Azov sea, Russia. The ship reported breached hull and flooded engine room. She anchored near distress site, and waited for assistance... -FleetmonPosted On:29-Mar-2022
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