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Seafarers Awards will honour outstanding contributions to seafarer welfare
This May, The Mission to Seafarers will present awards to seafarers and operational staff within the maritime industry in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the welfare of others. The Awards will be presented at the upcoming Seafarers’ Awards Dinner, which will take place on 11 May 2018 at the InterContinental Hotel, Middle Street, Singapore.
At the inaugural event sponsored by Shell, The China Navigation Company and North P&I Club, five awards will be presented:
The seafarer who has contributed significantly to the welfare of fellow crew on-board
The seafarer who has contributed significantly to crew welfare within their organisation
The shore-based employee who has made a significant contribution to seafarers welfare
The company which has made a signification contribution to seafarers' welfare
Secretary General's special award for outstanding service to seafarers
An eminent team of judges has been selected and will be chaired by Rev Canon Andrew Wright, Secretary General of the Mission.
Over 200 people are expected to attend the dinner, with a limited number of tables and individual seats still available. Attendees will enjoy a drinks reception, sponsored by HFW, followed by a three-course meal. Tickets can be booked by emailing Jan Webber on jan.webber@missiontoseafarers.org and all proceeds will go towards supporting the Mission’s work in the port of Singapore, including ship visits and seafarers centers. A number of sponsorship packages are still available for those who wish to show their support for seafarers and recognise the integral role they play in the industry.
Capt Rob Walker, Chairman, The Mission to Seafarers, Singapore, said:"Our Seafarers Awards Dinner is one of the most important events in the Mission's calendar, and one we’re incredibly proud of. Seafarers play a massive role in our everyday lives. Although we work in the industry, we need to take a moment to recognise those working out at sea have additional pressures which can be incredibly tough on their physical and mental wellbeing. Seafarers can be separated from loved ones for up to a year, and piracy and abandonment continue to be a very real and serious problem for seafarers. The toll that this can take on physical welfare and emotional well-being is immense.
"The Seafarers Awards Dinner allows us to show seafarers that we recognise the exceptional work that they do in helping others, looking after the welfare of their fellow crew and keeping spirits high during challenges times. It also allows us to highlight the outstanding work companies are doing to ensure the emotional and practical needs of their staff are met and to encourage best practice across the entire maritime industry". In 2017, the Mission visited over 1,500 seafarers in the port of Singapore and provided facilities for over 3,800 seafarers at its Singapore seafarers’ centres. In total, the Mission visited over 300,000 seafarers aboard ships across the globe and supported 895 justice and welfare cases, including helping the crew of the Seaman Guard Ohio (and the Chennai Six) to secure their release from prison. Ticket prices and sales for the Singapore Seafarers Awards Dinner are available by emailing Jan.Webber@missiontoseafarers.org. Those looking for nomination forms to enter the Awards should also contact Jan.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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Dutch freighter severely damaged in collision with bollard, Terneuzen
General cargo ship AVALON collided with bollard at around 1000 LT Mar 1 in Ghent Terneuzen Canal near Terneuzen. The ship sustained serious damages, starboard hull suffered several meters length gash, see photos. AVALON was taken to nearest pier, understood ballast water was pumped out to increase freeboard and raise gash above water. Strong wind said to be the main cause of an accident. all photos and video https://www.hvzeeland.nl/nieuws/34883-scheur-in-schip-na-botsing-met-paal/?utm source=hvzeeland&utm medium=website&utm campaign=laatste-nieuwsberichten-sidebarPosted On:3-Mar-2018
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Cargo ship on fire, abandoned, Java sea Video
Fire erupted in cargo hold of general cargo ship MICHAEL PUTRA in the afternoon Feb 28 in Java sea, some 15 nm south of Bangka Belitung Islands, in position 03 16S 106 52E. The ship with 20 people on board, crew and passengers, was en route from Tanjung Pinan province, Bintan island. The crew couldn t control fire, and all people left the ship, being rescued by fishermen. The ship has a cargo of 17 Toyota vehicles, 36 motorbikes and general goods. Understood the ship is adrift, burning.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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Cocaine and cannabis hidden in engine room of container ship MSC PERLE
Master of container ship MSC PERLE (ex Hanjin Green Earth) reported to management office, that two packages with suspicious substances were found in engine room during cleaning, while en route from Callao Peru to Angamos Chile. Operator alerted Chilean authorities, packages were taken by Chilean officers on ship s arrival, on Feb 28. There were 9 kilos of cocaine and 6 kilos of cannabis found. MSC PERLE left Angamos on Mar 1, bound for San Antonio Chile. No information on possible crew involvement.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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Ghost tanker in Indonesian waters, nobody on board of seaworthy ship
Abandoned tanker PISCES was found by Indonesian patrol boat on Feb 28, anchored in waters of Pulau Nongsa, small island near northeast Batam Island, Singapore Strait, in dangerous vicinity of underwater gas pipeline. There are no people on board, tanker doesn t look like she s in distress or was in distress. According to CG statement, tanker was abandoned recently, for no apparent reason.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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Container ship MAERSK ARAS limping back to Manzanillo
Feb 19: MAERSK ARAS , IMO 9624275, dwt 60,153, North Pacific off Gulf of California – NUC since Feb 17, en route from Mexico to Japan, ETA Mar 4.
Monitoring: Started moving on Feb 25 back to Mexico, port of destination now Ensenada, ETA Mar 1. According to Japanese schedule, the ship is to dock at Yokohama on Mar 4.
Feb 26 0500 UTC- NUC, drifting. Feb 27 0500 UTC - NUC, drifting. Mar 1 -NUC, drifting, ETA changed to Mar 5.
Mar 2 Update
According to unconfirmed report which is referring to Hapag-Lloyd, MAERSK ARAS suffered engine failure, but remained under way. As of 0930 UTC Mar 2, the ship was under way at some 4.5-5.0 knots speed, port of destination changed from Ensenada to Manzanillo, ETA Mar 3.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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Two Panamax bulk carriers disabled, one aground
Bulk carrier PANAMAX ALEXANDER
Mar 2 Update: Reportedly tug was contracted to tow bulk carrier to UK or France port, name of tug yet unknown. PANAMAX ALEXANDER suffered engine breakdown, she’s loaded with iron ore pellets.
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Feb 28: PANAMAX ALEXANDER , IMO 9233492, dwt 74,247, North Atlantic - NUC since Feb 26, en route from Canada to Belgium, ETA Feb 27.
Bulk carrier AQUALIBRA
Bulk carrier AQUALIBRA ran into trouble on her second voyage (she’s brand new, maiden voyage from Japan to Canada) while en route from Canada to Panama, was adrift since Feb 20. On Feb 25 she was taken on tow by tug ROBERT FRANCO (IMO 9694311), to be towed to Long Beach, ETA Mar 01.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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DSME Bags Orders for Five VLCCs
This has been a very busy week for the South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), as it has won orders for a total of seven ships worth a total of USD 800 million. The orders include a contract for the construction of three very large crude carriers from an undisclosed owner. The three 300,000 dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2020.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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New Ship-to-Shore Cranes for SCPA
Just a day prior to the beginning of Charleston Harbor Deepening Project construction, the South Carolina Ports Authority welcomed two new ship-to-shore cranes at the Wando Welch Terminal to further enhance the handling of neo-Panamax vessels.
"The cranes are an integral part of the port s plans to modernize existing terminals in order to more efficiently handle big ships. Along with the Wando Terminal wharf strengthening project, bigger cranes enable the port to continue to meet the needs of our customers and deliver the operational reliability and productivity we are known for in the U.S. port industry," Jim Newsome, SCPA president and CEO, said.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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K Line, Uyeno Group Join SEA\LNG
Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) and compatriot Uyeno Group have joined SEA/LNG, a multi-sector industry coalition aiming at accelerating the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel. As explained, SEA\LNG sees Japan as growing in importance as a location for LNG-fueled shipping and bunkering.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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Go Maritime: Discussing Prospects and Threats Facing the Maritime Industry
ABS recently participated in the first Annual Go Maritime Educational event hosted by Isalos.net in London. ABS Senior Vice President for Europe, Vassilios Kroustalis, shared his views on the prospects and threats facing the maritime industry and how they will impact the next generation of shipping. "With the fast-paced advances in technology being made daily, we are on a journey to autonomous transportation at sea," Kroustallis said. "The future is exciting. New technology offers opportunities to better respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow, whether they are environmental impacts, reliability of equipment, more efficient operations or crew training."Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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World s largest cruise ship Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas to debut this month
This month the world gets a new title holder with the debut of Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas: World’s largest cruise ship.
The fourth Oasis-class ship from the cruise line, which is just slightly larger that its sister ships, will officially inherit the bragging rights in a handover ceremony on March 23.
The 228,081-ton, 1,188-foot-long ship has been under construction at STX France shipyard in St. Nazaire France since October 2015, but now the finishing touches are taking place.Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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Predictive App Improves Terminal Productivity
Ernst & Young (EY) will design and develop a predictive and optimisation application to help improve Port of Singapore-based PSA Marine s services and boost terminal productivity. Leveraging data analytics and incorporating machine learning, Blue 5.0 will predict pilotage transit durations accurately to allow terminals to plan and allocate their resources more efficiently and to be ...Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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Bangladesh shortlists seven companies to build floating LNG terminal
Bangladesh’s state-owned Rupantarita Prakritik Gas has shortlisted seven companies to build a 7.5 million mt/year floating LNG terminal off Payra in Patuakhali district, Bangladesh’s fourth and largest floating LNG import facility. “We are expecting to sign an agreement in the first half of 2018, and commercial operations to start in June 2019,” RPGCL managing director ...Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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MMC bags 2 awards at Global Ports Forum
MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd (MMC Ports), a wholly owned subsidiary of MMC Corp Bhd, bags two recognitions at the 2018 Global Ports Forum Awards held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), recently. The awards, given respectively to Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) for Green Port/Terminal of the Year and to Johor Port Bhd (JPB) ...Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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LNG Shipping Market Fundamentals To Improve Says Shipowner
Shipowners active in the LNG shipping segment are looking forward to a further improvement in market conditions as a result of more balanced fundamentals. In a recent note, shipowner Flex LNG said that the LNG shipping market continued to tighten throughout the fourth quarter. Seasonality and its winter peak once again brought a welcome boost ...Posted On:3-Mar-2018
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