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International Labour Day: Remember the challenges faced by seafarers
As many countries enjoy the May Day holiday spare a thought for seafarers working far away from home and running the gauntlet of geopolitical conflicts. In some good news the Seafarers’ Happiness Index from the Mission to Seafarers turned around from a consistent decline in 2023 with a first quarter of 2024 rise to 6.94 out of 10 compared to 6.36 in Q4 2023... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:2-May-2024
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Another ship hit in Arabian Sea, concerns over Houthi capabilities
A Portuguese-flagged container ship came under attack by a drone in the far reaches of the Arabian Sea, corresponding with a claim by Yemen's Houthi rebels that they assaulted the ship there, authorities said Tuesday. The attack on the MSC Orion appeared to be the first confirmed deep-sea assault claimed by the Houthis since they began targeting ships in November... -Business StandardPosted On:2-May-2024
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El Niño, Not Climate Change, Caused Panama Canal Restrictions
A study by World Weather Attribution found that the El Niño climate phenomenon, not climate change, caused decreased rainfall in Panama last year. This led to shipping restrictions in the Panama Canal, impacting global trade. Water management, prioritizing human consumption over the canal, also played a role in the restrictions... -Crew MirrorPosted On:2-May-2024
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Malaysian supplier bunkers ship with ISCC-certified biofuel
Tumpuan Megah Development, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s investment holding company Straits Energy Resources Berhad, has completed what is believed to be ‘the first delivery’ of International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) certified marine biofuel by a Malaysian supplier... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:2-May-2024
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Salvors Aim to Remove Baltimore Container Ship in Two Weeks
Maryland's governor announced progress in clearing the shipping channel at Baltimore's Key Bridge after the container ship Dali struck a pier, causing its collapse. Salvage efforts have removed over 3,300 tons of steel, with the goal of freeing the trapped vessel by May 10. Reconstruction funding is sought for the Key Bridge... -Crew MirrorPosted On:2-May-2024
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Bureau Veritas joins the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization
Bureau Veritas has become a founding member of the Nuclear Energy Maritime Organization (NEMO), dedicated to shaping the future of nuclear energy in the maritime sector. NEMO aims to establish robust standards for floating nuclear power, ensuring safety, reliability, and environmental stewardship... -SAFETY4SEAPosted On:2-May-2024
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World's Largest Fully Electric Container Ship Begins Service Between Shanghai & Nanjing
The world’s largest entirely electrically powered container ship, the Greenwater 01, has begun regular service between the bustling Chinese cities of Shanghai and Nanjing. This revolutionary vessel, designed and built by the renowned China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco), symbolizes an iconic advancement in maritime transportation... -Marine InsightPosted On:2-May-2024
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Piracy and maritime crime: Addressing the risks for the maritime industry
Last year’s annual reports on maritime crime and piracy may have made for some lurid headlines worldwide, but a deep dive into the underlying data reveals a consistent decrease in attacks on the commercial fleet for the past decade... -WTWPosted On:2-May-2024
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Denmark invests $4.5m in ShippingLab innovation project
The ShippingLab non-profit innovation collaboration platform in Denmark has launched its new SLGREEN project to support more sustainable ship operations, backed by more than DKK 31 million (approx. $4.5 million) in investment from the Danish Innovation Fund... -Smart Maritime NetworkPosted On:2-May-2024
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Shaping a Safer and Sustainable Future for Shipping
Sunil Krishnakumar, Senior Technical Manager at the International Chamber of Shipping, provides his key insights on the newly released Engine Room Procedures Guide, Second Edition, by ICS. The shipping industry has embarked on a transformative journey, actively working towards a sustainable future and a safer environment... -MarineLinkPosted On:2-May-2024
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Mystery Spill Returns to San Juan Harbor
The U.S. Coast Guard is working to clean up a mystery spill at the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico. According to Sector San Juan, a recurring discharge of heavy oil is seeping out of the storm drain system into the water, and experts are trying to trace it back to its source... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:2-May-2024
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Cargo Ship Drifts into Railway Bridge in Bangladesh
A cargo ship named Samuda-1 drifted out of control in Chattogram, Bangladesh, hitting the Kalurghat Railway Bridge. Eyewitnesses reported strong winds as the ship floated from a nearby shipyard. Officials are investigating if the ship broke away from its moorings or if it was a helmsman error. Salvage efforts are underway... -Crew MirrorPosted On:2-May-2024
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