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Indian Navy to get first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in May
The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) will hand over India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) which will be named ’INS Vikrant’ to the Indian Navy in May. The aircraft carrier will be commissioned on August 14, CSL Director (Technical) Bejoy Bhasker said on Thursday. Bhasker further stated that the INS Vikrant will be out for the final sea trial in the next few weeks... -Times NowPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Seafarer happiness hits eight-year low
The Seafarers Happiness Index report for the first quarter 2022 recorded happiness levels dropping across all categories to hit an eight-year low. The index, published by the Mission to Seafarers, fell to 5.85 from 6.41 as seafarers were hit by the continued impact of COVID-19, the war in Ukraine and contractual concerns... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Port Saint John ’euphoric’ to welcome 1st cruise ship since 2019
Saint John will welcome its first cruise ship Thursday after a two-and-a-half year pandemic pause and port officials are "euphoric." "To know that the day has finally come after so many people did so much work towards it is just tremendous," said Andrew Dixon, the chief operating officer of Port Saint John... -CBC.caPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge merge to create Europe’s largest export port
The City of Antwerp and the City of Bruges have reached an agreement to merge their respective ports. The two-city agreement marks the start of a unification process that is expected to take a year to finalise. Once completed, the ports will operate under the name ‘Port of Antwerp-Bruges’. As a result of the merger, the ports will be able to strengthen their position within the global supply chain and continue their course towards sustainable growth... -portofantwerpbruges.comPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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As crew change problems fade, seafarer welfare must not lose the spotlight
Earlier in April, the Neptune Declaration’s Crew Change Indicator showed a decrease in the percentage of seafarers who remain on board vessels after the end of their contracts. It was a welcome change after two months of increasing numbers that raised fears that the Covid-19 restrictions that were preventing crews from signing on and off of vessels might resurge... -TradeWindsPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Marina hopeful Filipino seafarers won’t be banned in EU
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said it hopes Filipino seafarers will not be banned from European vessels after the agency submitted its response to the European Commission’s (EC) review of the agency and maritime schools in the country. The EC earlier notified Marina of several deficiencies including shortcomings in seafarers’ education system; inspection and evaluation of schools, simulators and on-board training among many others... -ABS-CBN NewsPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Nanoyacht Releases the World’s First Revolutionary Motorized Folding Boat
The recent release of the Nanoyacht, the world’s first revolutionary motorized folding boat, has caused ripples of excitement in the boating world. Nanoyacht’s design presents endless possibilities for boating, an affordable boat that folds compactly, is rigid and safe, and jets stably at up to 45mph. No trailer or ramp is needed, as Nanoyacht can easily fit into the trunk of your car. You can be ready and set to go in an instant... -EIN NewsPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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DP World implements software for cargo handling in the Philippines
DP World has completed the implementation of its CARGOES TOS+ Terminal Operating System at the Asian Terminal Incorporated (ATI) Batangas Container Terminal in the Philippines. The CARGOES TOS+ system is integrated with the ATI Batangas WebTrack community portal and its billing system, allowing ATI employees to manage digital transactions from vendors more efficiently... -Port Technology InternationalPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Envoy urges ASEAN, Australia, India to work for ocean health, smart ports
ASEAN member states, Australia and India need to collaborate and work towards addressing ocean health and aim for the development of smart ports through the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), said Australia’s High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell on Wednesday... -Business StandardPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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‘Terrorists’ ‘Neutralised’ During Ex Sagar Kavach Near Odisha Coast
In a sea-borne strike, terrorists took control of a large bulk carrier anchored off the Paradip Port in Odisha. The crew of the ship, including the Master, are being held hostage in the bridge of the ship. The terrorists have placed their demands. If they are not met, the ship and the crew will be blown up, the terror outfit behind this attack has stated... -ommcomnews.comPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Fuels of the future - Ammonia as a maritime fuel
Ammonia is poised to both play an important part in the decarbonization of maritime transportation and offer transition options for achieving zero-emission transportation. The production of this climate friendly alternative is versatile - which makes adoption easy. It is cheaper than hydrogen and can apply in both combustion engines and fuel cells... -American Journal of TransportationPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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MSI warns of possible spike in ship demolition from 2024
The IMO’s drive to accelerate the maritime decarbonisation may well help in day-to-day carbon reduction but could stimulate demand for new ships later in the decade, including the energy and raw materials to build them. Maritime Strategies International (MSI), a research and forecasting consultancy, has launched a new tool to help shipowners and operators rate ship performance against regulatory and market benchmarks... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Agents, policies blamed as abandoned ships litter Nigerian waters
In Nigeria, it is normal to detain ships and allow them to sink or rot away. In this piece, ANOZIE EGOLE looks at the possible causes of this anomaly and the way forward. The nation’s maritime industry woke up on April 3, 2022, to yet another sad story of a gunboat, named NIMASA/Barugu, going down the waters at the Kirikiri area of Lagos State... -Punch NewspapersPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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P&O vessel passes inspection and back in service
A P&O ferry that went adrift for several hours off the coast of Northern Ireland on Tuesday afternoon has been cleared to sail again. The European Causeway, which can carry up to 410 passengers, was about five miles away from Larne Harbour when it experienced a mechanical issue. The vessel lost power for more than an hour while sailing from Cairnryan at around 12 noon to Larne, where it was due to arrive at 2pm... -Belfast LivePosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Hydraulic Hose Leak Led to Engine Room Fire on Fishing Vessel -NTSB
A hydraulic hose failure led to an engine room fire aboard the fishing vessel Nobska off the coast of Massachusetts in 2021, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. The five-member crew was ground fishing in Georges Banks, about 80 miles east of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, when a fire started in the engine room and quickly engulfed the vessel... -gCaptainPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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Turkish tanker with cargo STS from Russian tanker refused Barcelona call
Turkish tanker BLACK STAR has been banned from entering Barcelona, Spain, on Apr 27, and as of Apr 28 was drifting off Barcelona, waiting obviously, for instructions. Tanker is loaded with palm oil and oil derivatives, the problem being the source of this cargo – Spanish Authorities have sound reasons to believe, that the cargo was loaded from Russian tanker ANDREY PERVOZVANNIY in waters off Malta during Apr 23-25, in STS operation... -FleetmonPosted On:29-Apr-2022
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