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Report explores key challenges faced by women seafarers
The Mission to Seafarers has today published a report called ‘Beyond the 2%, Women Seafarers and their Lives at Sea: Reflecting on Our Call to Care.’ The report is intended to act as a discussion document for the charity and other maritime welfare providers. It considers the unique challenges faced by women at sea and how organisations can tailor their support to contribute towards a better future for female seafarers... -gCaptainPosted On:20-May-2022
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H2 Industries develops ship concept that converts plastic waste into clean hydrogen
New York-based hydrogen company H2 Industries and naval architecture firm TECHNOLOG Services have developed 3D designs for a concept ship that collects plastic waste and converts it into clean hydrogen. According to an assessment by the UNEP, plastic pollution in oceans continues to grow sharply and could more than double by 2030. Plastic debris currently makes up 80 per cent of all marine debris found from surface waters to deep-sea sediments... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:20-May-2022
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Dubai uses advanced technology to put out marine fires
The Dubai civil defence teams brought under control a fire that broke out in a cargo ship in Hamriya Port. No casualties were reported as a result of the fire. According to a Dubai Civil Defense source, teams from Al Hamriyah station as well as firefighting and maritime rescue units arrived in the scene within 7 minutes after a report was received by the operations room at 11:54am on Thursday, stating that a fire had erupted in a wooden cargo ship in Al Hamriya Port... -Gulf TodayPosted On:20-May-2022
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Philippines: NTF requests 2nd booster dose for OFWs, uniformed personnel
THE National Task Force (NTF) Against Covid-19 urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow the administration of second booster dose on overseas Filipino workers (OFW) and uniformed personnel. NTF chairman Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said they submitted a request to the FDA after some manpower agencies advised OFWs, including seafarers, to have their fourth Covid-19 shot for their employment... -SunStar PhilippinesPosted On:20-May-2022
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HRAS calls on Australian government to secure seafarer welfare funding
AHEAD of the upcoming federal election, Human Rights at Sea has reinforced its call for Australia to secure sustainable funding for seafarer welfare through a dedicated maritime levy. The broader maritime levy campaign aims to identify potential shortfalls in coastal states’ maritime legislation which may hinder the provision of support to seafarers’ welfare facilities... -Daily Cargo NewsPosted On:20-May-2022
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Probe launched into appointment of Dredging Corporation of India MD
Allegations were made that Victor was appointed in violation of service rules. An inquiry has been launched into the appointment of Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) CEO and Managing Director G.Y.V. Victor, after allegations of irregularities surfaced. The investigation is being done by the Chief Vigilance Officer of Visakhapatnam Port Authority Pradeep Kumar, who is also the CVO of DCIL,.. -The HinduPosted On:20-May-2022
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Woman Goes Overboard From Celebrity Solstice - Why No Automatic Man Overboard System?
A woman went overboard from the Celebrity Solstice early in the morning of May 17, 2022 while the ship was sailing on an Alaskan itinerary. KTOO reported that “a cruise ship camera showed the woman going overboard at approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday as the ship sailed from Juneau to Skagway.” There has been no explanation from Celebrity Cruises regarding why or how the passenger went overboard... -Cruise Law NewsPosted On:20-May-2022
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CSSC Launches World’s First "Drone Carrier"
CSSC Huangpu Wenchong has launched what may be the world’s first "unmanned vehicle carrier," a research ship purpose-built for carrying and deploying unmanned aircraft, surface vessels and submersibles. The newly-launched Zhu Hai Yun is owned by Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai), also known as the "Southern Ocean Laboratory" of Sun Yat-sen University... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:20-May-2022
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Important Things You Need to Know Before Setting Up A Maritime Company
Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade. More than 80 percent of the world’s trade by volume is carried by sea, which is only possible because of the maritime industry. The maritime industry comprises many sectors, including shipping, shipbuilding, offshore, ports, and logistics... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:20-May-2022
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Inside WETT Technology for Oily and Black Water Treatment on Ships
Attracted by the environmental mission of Terragon Environmental Technologies, Dr. Ramona Pristavita, Terragon’s Vice President of Engineering, discusses the operational advances and advantages that Wastewater Electrochemical Treatment Technology (WETT) offers to shipowners. Handling a variety of shipboard waste water efficiently, effectively, is a central tenant to ship operations... -MarineLinkPosted On:20-May-2022
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Greece Emerging as Hub for Russian Ship-to-Ship Fuel Oil Transfers
Russian fuel oil arrivals offshore Greece jumped to record levels in April, as sanctions on Moscow drive traders to find new ways to export Russian oil via ship-to-ship (STS) loadings, Refinitiv Eikon data showed and sources said. Trading Russian crude and oil products remains legal for now as the European Union is yet to fully agree on a proposed embargo,.. -gCaptainPosted On:20-May-2022
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Panama Canal Ship Queue Reflects Shipping Bottlenecks
The global shipping bottlenecks rattling industries and consumers in the pandemic era were plain to see for the politicians, economists and investors gathering for a Latin American economic forum in Panama on Wednesday. There were 101 vessels waiting their turn to make the 40-mile journey across the Panama Canal Wednesday, six more than the average so far this year,.. -gCaptainPosted On:20-May-2022
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Three Killed and Two Missing as Tug Sinks Off Italy
Three people died and two were still missing after a tugboat sank off the southern Italian coast while pulling a pontoon on a route between Italy and Albania, the coastguard said on Thursday. The Franco P tugboat sent an alarm signal on Wednesday evening, while sailing some 50 nautical miles (92.6 km) off the city of Bari, an Italian coastguard statement said... -gCaptainPosted On:20-May-2022
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Nigeria: Digitalising Port Operations for Increased Efficiency, Revenue Generation
Without mincing words, there exist a cocktail of investment and business partnership opportunities begging to be harnessed at the nation’s seaports. Eromosele Abiodun writes on efforts by the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority to digitalize Nigeria’s port system for greater efficiency while also boosting nation’s economic diversification drive... -THISDAY NewspapersPosted On:20-May-2022
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Ferry with 332 passengers ran aground at Chios harbor, Greece
Ferry NISSOS SAMOS with 332 passengers and more than 200 vehicles on board drifted aground in Chios harbor, Chios island, Greece, in the morning May 19. Ferry failed to moor on arrival from Piraeus due to strong wind, and had to drop anchor, but at around 0500 LT drifted aground in harbor. Ferry was refloated some four and a half hours later with tug’s assistance, and has been safely berthed... -FleetmonPosted On:20-May-2022
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Cargo ship with 1,600 tons of wheat sank in Meghna estuary, Bangladesh
Lighter ship TAMIM loaded with 1,600 tons of wheat, on May 18 sank in the estuary of Meghna in Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, after hitting underwater object. The ship rested on bottom of sea canal with superstructure remaining above waterline. All 12 crew were rescued... -FleetmonPosted On:20-May-2022
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