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IMO Calls Extraordinary Session as Seafarers Remain Caught in Ukraine
Responding to international calls for action, the UN’s International Maritime Organization announced that it will convene an extraordinary council session to address the impacts on shipping and seafarers of the situation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. The move comes as fear grows for the safety of seafarers trapped in the region and especially near Odesa, which analysts believe may be the target of an imminent amphibious and land assault... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:5-Mar-2022
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Indian shipping companies to be left largely unaffected
The conflict in Ukraine is likely to have a very limited impact on the Indian shipping industry. With severe sanctions imposed against Russia by the US and its western European NATO allies, it is the bilateral trade, insurance premiums and hiring of Russian and Ukrainian crew that could be markedly affected... -Business TodayPosted On:5-Mar-2022
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ICS Urges Govts to Stop Denying Seafarers Urgent Medical Care
More than two years after the pandemic began, the International Chamber of Shipping says that too often countries and governments are still denying seafarers’ urgent medical care. An outspoken advocate for seafarers and the industry on issues of maritime affairs, the ICS says far too frequently governments have relied on broad-ranging force majeure defenses to deny seafarers medical treatment... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:5-Mar-2022
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1,000+ Seafarers Stranded on Ships Near Ukraine
About 140 ships have been trapped off the coast of Ukraine, putting more than a thousand seafarers in harm’s way. Since Russian troops first began the invasion last week, a dozen oil-product tankers, a sunflower oil carrier, and 45 bulkers used to transport grains, ore and coal have gotten stuck, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. There are also 54 cargo carriers and a container vessel that sailed into Odesa just before the harbor closed... -Rigzone NewsPosted On:5-Mar-2022
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21 Indian sailors stranded amid Black Sea blockade
Students are not the only Indian casualties of the Russia-Ukraine war. At least 21 Indian sailors are currently on board a merchant ship flying the Marshalls Island flag awaiting safe passage from the southern Ukraine port of Mykolaiv. The crew has confined itself to the vessel since February 25 after the invasion began. The vessel is one among 25 docked at the port following stoppage in work... -Times of IndiaPosted On:5-Mar-2022
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The Ukraine Effect - How Will The West Man Their Ships?
With the Jones Act under fresh critisism and large seafarer nations like Indian refusing to condem Russia‘s invasion of Ukrain… Is the new ‘Putin axis’ a threat to global crewing of ships owned or operated by NATO countries? Will the West be able to defend itself if commercial Sealift capabilities are not in the hands of NATO seafarers? India abstained along with China in the United Nations vote condemning the invasion. Serbia is also on the side of Putin. Also in an unusual case, we also have Pakistan siding with India. The majority of the world population is thus in nations that did not vote to condemn the invasion... -gCaptainPosted On:5-Mar-2022
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Ukraine sinks its under-repair navy ship Hetman Sahaidachny to prevent Russians from capturing it
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the Ukrainian Navy’s flagship Hetman Sahaidachny (U 130) was seen in a partially submerged state. According to reports, Ukraine has sunk its own frigate in an attempt to prevent Russia from securing a major propaganda win. As there are fears that Russia may capture the port city Odessa, Ukraine does not want Russia to lay its hands on the ship as a major battlefield trophy... -OpIndiaPosted On:5-Mar-2022
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The World’s Largest Ever Cruise Ship Debuts With First Guest Sailing
The world’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, is sailing on her maiden voyage from Florida today. The ultra-large cruise ship weighs an astonishing 236,857 gross tons and measures 1,188 feet (362 meters) long and 210 feet (64 meters) wide. The first lucky guests are embarking on the newest Oasis-class vessel from Royal Caribbean, which takes them from Florida on a seven-day cruise to the Caribbean... -Cruise HivePosted On:5-Mar-2022
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Brazil Permits Cruising to Resume as COVID Cases Decline
With signs that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant are subsiding, Brazilian authorities decided to permit the cruise industry to restart operations. In December 2021, Brazil recommended that travelers avoid cruises and in early January 2022 the cruise industry paused operations in response to increased regulations. Cruises are resuming tomorrow, March 5, for a truncated season and with continued strict health protocols... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:5-Mar-2022
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Businesses Sign Maritime UK Diversity in Maritime Pledges
Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, celebrates the THPUA and leading North-East maritime businesses committing to shifting the dial on mental health provisions and gender equality across their organisations. The THPUA along with members Able UK, AV Dawson, Casper Shipping and Cockfield Knight, have signed the Pledges to champion diversity and inclusion across their membership, employees and the wider community... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:5-Mar-2022
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BV OKs lightweight rudder flap for 18,500 TEU boxship
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded approval in principle (AiP) to InfraCore Company for its design, modelling, production and testing of a full glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rudder flap for an 18,500 TEU containership. The certificate was delivered as a result of the EU-funded project RAMSSES which aims to expand the application and usage of innovative materials to build more efficient and sustainable ships... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:5-Mar-2022
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Addendum to Crew Contract drafted for Ukrainian Seafarers
Given the operational problems being experienced as a result of the present conflict the International Group (IG) Personal Injury Committee, representing all 13 IG Clubs, has drafted the below suggested Contract Addendum to assist Members and crew who would like to amend their contracts of employment.Posted On:5-Mar-2022
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Dream Cruise’s WORLD DREAM Put Out of Service
The cruise operator Dream Cruises has stated that it will cease operations of the vessel WORLD DREAM after returning to the shores of Singapore on March 2nd. The reason cited by the operator is that they no longer have the financial capacity to keep the business running with mounting creditor pressure and inability to make further financial commitments... -FleetmonPosted On:5-Mar-2022
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Cargo ship rested on bottom at Papeete Port, French Polynesia
Palletised cargo ship TAPORO VII rested on bottom after developing portside list, alongside pier at Papeete, French Polynesia, on Mar 3, with her inside compartments flooded via open valve, faulty or due to negligence. Overloading is also mentioned. Cargo ship is connecting the islands of French Polynesia... -FleetmonPosted On:5-Mar-2022
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