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Diving into India’s blue economy a sea of opportunities
The blue economy offers India a chance to grow its economy and create sustainable and future-proof industries such as fishing, aquaculture, ports, and shipping. Although India has many advantages, such as its vast coastline, there are challenges, including fragmentation and lack of credit... =Times of IndiaPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Stranded in Guyana, twelve Indian seafarers seek govt intervention
Twelve Indian seafarers of the MV Sea Lion, a Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo ship owned by Sea Lion Shipping of Turkey, have been abandoned by the company at the Port of Georgetown, in the South America country of Guyana. They are now seeking the intervention of the Indian government to facilitate their repatriation,.. -The New Indian ExpressPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Royal IHC in India: Spotlight on sustainability in dredging
Earlier this week, Royal IHC was part of the Water and Maritime trade mission to India – led by the Dutch Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management, Mark Harbers. An important topic during this trade mission was sustainability in the maritime industry... -Dredging TodayPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Sri Lanka to expedite compensation claim from X-Press Pearl
Sri Lanka's Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has instructed the country's Attorney General to expedite measures to recover compensation from the company that owns the X-Press Pearl Wreck. The minister had given the instruction during a meeting on Thursday... -NewsfirstPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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This is the smartest cruise ship ever built - and it's launching soon
When most of us think of cruise holidays, we envision a quiet and sedentary trip at a slower pace, giving us time to relax and recharge. Whether it's in the middle of the ocean or travelling between cities, a cruise ship seems rather low-fi, isolated from the technology and connectivity that dominates our land-based lives - but that could all be about to change... -TechRadarPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Key dental hygiene tips for seafarers
With seafarers being onboard vessels for long periods of time, unable to attend doctor’s check-ups, dental care is a common issue that the crew is facing while at sea. In a worst-case scenario, dental problems may require an urgent medical treatment or even the repatriation of seafarers... -SAFETY4SEAPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Authorities eye curriculum improvements, assistance to seafarers to improve PH maritime industry
Curriculum evaluation and assistance to seafarers were some of the programs discussed by authorities during a recent interagency meeting to address the deficiencies raised by the European Commission and enhance the country’s maritime industry, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said... -CNN PhilippinesPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Seafarer health and wellbeing needs a holistic approach, discussed in ICS Webinar
In a recent ICS (International Chamber of Shipping) webinar, maritime and medical experts came together to discuss seafarers’ health and wellbeing, and what can be done to safeguard seafarers and make sure they are prepared for medical emergencies on board ships... -SAFETY4SEAPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Two migrants dead and dozens missing after boat sinks in Mediterranean
German aid group ResQship said it managed to rescue 22 people and take them to the Italian island of Lampedusa. At least two migrants have died and around 20 others are missing after their boat sank in the Mediterranean between Tunisia and Italy... -The TelegraphPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Airseas: Walking the talk
Although the shipping sector is seeing a rapid rise in appetite for wind propulsion, the planet needs faster actions on all fronts from all industries, and regulators should be lighting the way, says Vincent Bernatets, co-founder and CEO of French wind propulsion developer Airseas... -Splash 247Posted On:10-Apr-2023
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Wärtsilä launches Fast Recovery tool for bridge and automation system cyber attacks
Wärtsilä has launched a new Fast Recovery tool for use in the event of a software-related cyber incident involving onboard bridge and automation systems. The new tech will be made available as part of the NACOS Platinum System, and is designed to support recovery from cyber threats, such as ransomware, within thirty minutes... -Smart Maritime NetworkPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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UK Plan Outlines Next Phase of Offshore Wind Growth
A plan has been launched seeking to form partnerships and guide the UK in the next level of development for its offshore energy sector. The plan was developed by Maritime UK, in partnership with Renewable UK and supported by the Association of British Ports... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:10-Apr-2023
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What's being done to solve the problem of exploding batteries on cargo ships
Lithium-ion batteries are used in everything from electric cars to smartphones, and over the past several years, they've been exploding on airplanes, in people's homes and on cargo ships. Our colleagues over at The Indicator From Planet Money spoke to a former cargo ship captain about this issue and what's being done to solve it... -WKARPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Duluth inventor's pontoon cover makes waves in marine industry
Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and 112,886 registered pontoon owners, according to the Department of Natural Resources. And many of them face a common dilemma: the time it takes to put on or take off a standard pontoon cover takes away from time on the lake... -Duluth News TribunePosted On:10-Apr-2023
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French mission assists Mindoro oil spill response
France has financed the visit of a French expert to support the Philippines in the ongoing pollution response operations linked to the sinking of the oil tanker MT Princess Empress. Mikaël Laurent conducted a mission in the Philippines from March 16 to 29 on behalf of CEDRE, based in Brest, France... -The Manila TimesPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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More UK North Sea Oil Workers to Start Striking This Month
About 1,350 workers servicing North Sea oil platforms for energy majors such as BP Plc, Shell Plc and TotalEnergies SE will go on strike April 24 after failing to settle contract disputes, the Unite union said Friday. The action will last until April 26 and involve offshore workers from five companies... -gCaptainPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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PMA Says ‘Coordinated Action’ By ILWU Shut Los Angeles, Long Beach Ports
A shortage of West Coast port workers has forced the busiest U.S. ocean trade gateway to largely shut on Friday, after months of strained labor negotiations between the union dock workers and their employers. A substantial number of ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach workers failed to show up on the job... -gCaptainPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Ferry fire, Corsica
Fire erupted on lifeboats deck of ferry MEGA REGINA in the afternoon Apr 7 at Bastia, Corsica, during tests of new lifeboats equipment. Fire was extinguished by crew, before firefighters intervention... -FleetMonPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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Cargo ship stuck across Kiel Canal fairway, blocked traffic
General cargo ship KLARIKA went out of control in Kiel Canal at around 1115 UTC Apr 8, while transiting Canal in western direction, en route from Finland to Spain. The ship got stuck between Canal embankments, sitting across fairway and blocking all traffic. She was freed at around 1400 UTC... -FleetMonPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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LCT sank, survivors drifted 160 nm in 5 days, Indonesia
Communications with landing craft BATIWAKKAL PERMAI with 11 crew on board, were lost on Apr 3 in Celebes sea in Sitaro Islands Regency waters, North Sulawesi. The ship left Bitung, North Sulawesi, on Apr 1, carrying 1 excavator and 4 trucks... -FleetMonPosted On:10-Apr-2023
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