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India: Ten Coastal thematic circuits projects sanctioned by Govt |
Shri Gangapuram Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of Northeastern Region, Government of India, said that cruise tourism is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing sectors of the leisure and travel industry. The promotion of coastal tourism through beach tourism, lighthouse tourism, and cruise tourism will help communities such as fishing communities to find other livelihood opportunities and supplement their income... -Odisha Diary
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Indian Govt finalises guidelines for reviving stressed projects |
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has finalised guidelines for early resolution of stuck public private partnership projects at major ports, an official statement said on Wednesday. According to the statement, the aim of the guidelines is to facilitate revival of the projects falling in the category of stressed assets, and these guidelines will pave the way for resolution of the cases under arbitration... -Business Standard
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Why ports are at the heart of sustainable development |
If you’ve never lived near a port or worked in one, you may be unaware of the vital role they play in our lives. Most of the products we consume daily travel through ports, making them a key link in the global production and supply chains we rely on. “Our livelihoods – food, jobs, energy – depend on functioning and resilient supply chains,” UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan said... -UNCTAD
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Orca AI-driven autonomous ship sails 800 km in Tokyo Bay without human assistance |
A 749 gross-ton autonomous vessel successfully completed a 40-hour-long journey without any human assistance. Touted as the world’s first autonomous commercial cargo ship, it was equipped with Orca AI’s technology which helped it travel through the congested waters of Tokyo Bay. Interestingly, the vessel was able to avoid hundreds of collisions along its way and completed 99% of its journey alone, Electrek reported... -Republic World
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India’s Cruise Tourism Likely To Grow 10-fold In The Next Decade |
Indian cruise market has the potential to grow 10- fold over the next decade, said Union Minister Sonowal on Saturday, while inaugurating the first Incredible India International Cruise Conference 2022 in Mumbai. Stating that India is a magnificent cruise destination, the Minister said several attractions of India along its 7,500 km long coastline and vast river systems are yet to be unveiled to the world... -Mint
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MSC & SCOPE Group Collaborate on Climate |
Ship Review platform, developed by SCOPE Group in co-operation with Green Maré Services Lda & Comandita, a maritime information and knowledge provider, allows ship owners and operators such as MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company to implement a scoring system to further measure and improve the environmental performance of their fleet... -The Maritime Executive
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India: Govt mulling to reduce fares of water taxis connecting Mumbai and Navi Mumbai |
Waterways are finally being made used as an efficient mode of public transport. The government bodies are mulling reducing fares of water taxis connecting Mumbai with Navi Mumbai and Elephanta Caves, in the near future. The government is in the process of extending the route from Belapur in Navi Mumbai to Gateway of India which until now is going to the Domestic Cruise Terminal (DCT) at Bhaucha Dhakka... -Free Press Journal
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Fury as P&O Dutch staff get 5% pay rise weeks after firm sacked 800 UK workers |
Bosses at P&O are giving workers abroad a bumper pay rise, weeks after the firm “pleaded poverty” and sacked 800 UK staff. More than 100 employees in the Netherlands will get a 5% rise, despite the company claiming in March it had to replace UK seafarers with agency staff because it was running out of money. The news was met with fury by unions and Labour, who blasted the Government’s lack of action... -The Mirror
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US: Couple plans to permanently live on cruise ships as it makes ’financial sense’ |
A couple from Seattle find it financially sensible to live on a cruise ship as they put their home on sale and got retired early. Angelyn Burk has developed a bond with the open sea since she first travelled by a cruise in 1992. So, when she got married to the seafarer Richard, the couple planned annual cruise trips around the globe... -Republic World
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Asia’s biggest ship recycling yard witnessing antithetical situation |
Asia’s biggest ship recycling yard situated at Alang on the western coast of Gujarat is witnessing an antithetical situation as ship breakers here have dismantled higher numbers of ships during the year 2021-22, but they could handle nearly 3.5 lakh less tonnage compared to previous year... -The Financial Express
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Global shipping companies reduced speeds off California coast to protect blue whales and blue skies |
The partners in an initiative to cut air pollution and protect endangered whales announced results from the 2021 “Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies” program. Eighteen shipping companies participated, transiting at 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Southern California region. The program’s Southern California region extends from Point Arguello (in Santa Barbara County) to waters near Dana Point... -gCaptain
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Suez Canal has right to raise fees: Suez Canal Authority head |
The International Chamber of Shipping confirmed that the Suez Canal has the right to increase fees after it was presented with the reasons that led to the increase, Lieutenant General Osama Rabie, head of the Suez Canal Authority, stated. The Suez Canal achieved the highest revenues in its history thanks to the efforts of good workmanship and good planning... -Egypt Independent
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Philippines calls for cooperation on climate crisis, maritime security |
The Philippines has called for regional cooperation on various issues including climate crisis, maritime security, and post-pandemic recovery during its participation in the ASEAN-US Special Summit this week. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. — who led the Philippine delegation in place of President Rodrigo Duterte — joined other Southeast Asian leaders to tackle ways to address these global issues and other challenges,.. CNN Philippines
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Philippines: BI opens bay service one-stop-shop at Manila port |
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has inaugurated its bay service one-stop-shop (OSS) at the Port of Manila, the largest international shipping gateway to the country. The new office, located at Pier 15, South Harbor, will serve as a 24/7 outpost for on-duty boarding officers for arriving and departing vessels at the port of Manila... -Manila Bulletin
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Bangladesh: Ship export sinks |
Bangladesh emerged as a shipbuilding nation in 2008 when it exported its first ocean-going vessel to a Danish company and suddenly there were talks about the sector’s immense potential and the country capturing a major share of the global shipbuilding market. Ananda Shipyard & Slipways Ltd became the first shipbuilder to achieve the feat of exporting sea-going ships from Bangladesh... -The Daily Star
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Passenger boat boat sinks off Ballard Pier in Mumbai, crew rescued |
A passenger boat ’Mustaqueen’ that ferried people between Elephanta and ferry wharf/gateway sank off the Ballard pier coast on Saturday morning. Fortunately there were no casualties as only a few people, mostly crew, aboard were saved by the boat nearby. According to Mumbai Port Authority (MPA) officials, the incident occurred around 11am on Saturday... -Times of India
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Container ship fire, East China sea UPDATE |
May 15 UPDATE: Confirmed it’s HUA HANG 1. Crew were evacuated, the ship suffered blackout. No news on present ship’s status, condition, but most probably, she either already towed or is under tow, to anchorage or port. Container ship HUA HANG 1 reportedly suffered fire in engine room in the afternoon May 13 ENE of Ningbo, East China sea, while en route from Taicang China to Chi Lung Taiwan... -Fleetmon
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