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’Come, Cruise in India’ - Exploring River Cruise Tourism!
River cruise industry could become a new tourism avenue in India in the coming years. Union Tourism Minister, G. Kishan Reddy while addressing the 1st Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC) in Mumbai on May 15, stressed the vast potential of the river cruise industry in the country. Aligning in the direction, he also invited domestic and international tourists to ‘Come, Cruise in India.’.. -News on AirPosted On:17-May-2022
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Shipping industry adopts amendments to Maritime Labour Convention
Governments, seafarers and shipowners from the global shipping industry have agreed eight amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 , as amended (MLC, 2006), with the aim of improving the living and working conditions of the world’s seafarers. More than 500 delegates attending part II of the Special Tripartite Meeting of the MLC, 2006 , met in hybrid format from 5 to 13 May 2022... -ILOPosted On:17-May-2022
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Simplifying Saving Lives: Automating AMVER
NAVTOR has teamed up with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to integrate AMVER into its innovative digital chart table software NavStation. The result is a simplification of a crucial life-saving initiative; negating barriers to entry, easing administration and boosting a key support network for sailors worldwide. AMVER is something of an institution for sailors across the globe... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:17-May-2022
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MARINA slashes fees for 2 seafarer certifications
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has reduced the fees for two of its certifications for seafarers by over a third on Monday. In a Facebook post, MARINA announced that the issuance, revalidation, or replacement of a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) has been reduced to PHP130 from the previous PHP200, with the fee for its expedited or onboard processing reduced to PHP330 from PHP600... -pna.gov.phPosted On:17-May-2022
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Carnival Cruise Line Working on Crew Shortages
Many cruise lines are currently dealing with crew shortages, which can dramatically impact a passenger’s vacation experience. Carnival Cruise Line has made adjustments to help alleviate this problem and improve staffing, but what does it mean for upcoming sailings and what guests can expect? Many guests have noticed staffing shortages on recent cruises... -Cruise HivePosted On:17-May-2022
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The 3-D printed vessel - Innovations in Ferry Design and Construction
Vessels fashioned in a 3D printer, rather than a shipyard, will be the subject of a presentation at a Worldwide Ferry Safety Association (WFSA) event. The virtual gathering, Innovations in Ferry Design and Vessel Construction, will be held in conjunction with the presentation of awards in WFSA’s Annual Student Design Competition, now in its ninth year, to be held on May 18th, 2022... -gCaptainPosted On:17-May-2022
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’Did I do the right thing?’ Ukrainian officer reveals agony of choosing between family, work and country
Thousands of Ukrainian seafarers are facing tough choices. Whether remaining on ships, returning to or trapped in Ukraine, or in temporary housing elsewhere, many wonder if they have done the right thing. This dilemma is illustrated by the story of a Ukrainian third officer on tankers, aged 23 and married with children, who is currently in Poland, but who was at sea as recently as March... -Tradewinds NewsPosted On:17-May-2022
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Clean and Smooth Sailing
In the rush to embrace cleaner fuels, advanced lubes and additives play a critical role in preventing engine failure. January 1, 2020 saw the introduction of a significant milestone in the marine industry – designed to improve air quality, preserve the environment and protect human health. The new rule, known as “IMO 2020,” limited the amount of sulfur used in shipboard fuels to 0.5 percent – down from the previous limit of 3.5 percent... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:17-May-2022
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Will The Black Sea Turn Into A Tanker War?
In this episode, of What’s Going On In Shipping, maritime historian Sal Mercogliano discusses how the conflict in the Black Sea between Ukraine and Russia may further escalate to start targeting grain ships coming out of the Danube and Romania, while Ukraine could target Russian ships out of the Sea of Azov and Novorossiysk... -gCaptainPosted On:17-May-2022
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India’s Surprise Wheat Export Ban Traps 1.8 Million Tonnes at Ports
India’s wheat export ban has trapped some 1.8 million tonnes of grain at ports, leaving traders facing heavy losses from the prospect of selling onto a weaker domestic market, four dealers told Reuters. New Delhi banned wheat exports on Saturday, just days after saying it was targeting record shipments of 10 million tonnes this year, as a scorching heat wave curtailed output and domestic prices hit a record high... -gCaptainPosted On:17-May-2022
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First post-lockdown vessel delivered by CSSC Jiangnan
CSSC Jiangnan Shipyard delivered the VLEC Pacific Ineos Grenadier, to PACIFIC GAS, the first vessel the yard has delivered since resuming production after the recent Shanghai covid outbreak. With a capacity to transport 99,000 cu m of liquefied gas across the Pacific Ocean, the vessel is equipped with Type-B cargo quartet containment system developed by Jiangnan Shipyard... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:17-May-2022
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