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Sonowal announces 5 measures to make India maritime global leader
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday announced five major initiatives, focusing on green shipping and digitisation of the ports, by his Ministry to make India a global leader in the maritime sector... -ETInfra.comPosted On:23-May-2023
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India: CM Sawant flags off made-in-Goa catamaran
In an achievement for Goa’s indigenous shipbuilding industry, India’s largest IR class fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) catamaran ‘Thimaaveshi’ designed and built by a local shipyard for the Maldives government was flagged off on Monday at the ferry terminal in Panaji... -The Navhind TimesPosted On:23-May-2023
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Japanese shipbuilders launch liquid CO2 tanker project
Japanese shipbuilders Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Nihon Shipyard are teaming up to develop an ocean-going liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) tanker. The companies are responding to increasing demand for CO2 transport resulting from the growth of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-May-2023
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Kidnapped seafarers from Eagle Bulk’s vessel freed
The three seafarers who were kidnapped in early May from Grebe Bulker, a bulker vessel managed by Eagle Bulk Ship Management Singapore, have been rescued, the company confirmed. The vessel was boarded by pirates whilst in the inner anchorage of the Port of Owendo, Gabon, on May 2, 2023 after arriving in the port from Nigeria... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:23-May-2023
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ClassNK Releases “Electronic Logbook Guidelines”
ClassNK, a ship classification society, has released “Electronic Logbook Guidelines” for the approval of electronic logbooks on ships. The guidelines aim to expand the safe and efficient use of electronic logs for all purposes on ships, and specify technical and operational requirements for approval... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-May-2023
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Breakthrough sheds light on unseen ocean depths
The UK’s National Oceanography Centre has revealed new sensor technology that will open up the ocean depths in ways we haven’t managed before. The BORAbox will initially focus on monitoring crucial parameters such as temperature, salinity, depth, and the carbonate system... -Maritime JournalPosted On:23-May-2023
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SHS launches guide to aid communication between seafarers and doctors
The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) has launched a Seafarer Health Consultation Guide to assist interactions between seafarers and health professionals with the aim of improving healthcare outcomes and meeting the needs of seafarers. The guide is divided into two sections... -SAFETY4SEAPosted On:23-May-2023
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Digging Deeper
A wise commercial once understood that “There are some things money can’t buy.” It turns out one of them is convincing German shipowners to hire German sailors. Vast subsidies have been paid to German shipowners over the past 24 years encouraging them to keep their vessels flagged in Germany and crewed by Germans... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:23-May-2023
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Inmarsat to launch their I-8 satellites to further empower their L-band network
SWISSto12, headquartered in Switzerland, will use their HummingSat satellite platform — in conjunction with unique 3D-printing technologies and specialized Radio-Frequency (RF) and payload products — to develop and manufacture the geostationary satellites, which will launch by 2026... SatNews DailyPosted On:23-May-2023
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Philippines: Senators push passage of seafarers' bill
SENATORS on Monday supported the passage of the proposed Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers to promote their welfare and continuous employment on board foreign owned vessels. Sen. Rafael "Raffy" Tulfo, chairman of the Senate Committee on Migrant Workers, sponsored Senate Bill (SB) 216 instituting the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers... -The Manila TimesPosted On:23-May-2023
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Sneaky Chinese ship caught red-handed
A Chinese salvage ship has been caught red-handed looting the war graves of 840 men, ripping up the World War II wrecks of the battleship HMS Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser HMS Repulse for high-quality steel... -news.com.auPosted On:23-May-2023
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The Netherlands is testing offshore wind farm shutdowns to protect birds
The Dutch Ministry of Energy has conducted a test to protect migratory birds from offshore wind turbines by temporarily shutting them down. The Borssele and Egmond aan Zee wind farms slowed to minimum speed for four hours one night, allowing migrating birds to fly past with less risk... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-May-2023
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India: Machilipatnam Port works begins
Construction work on the Machilipatnam port in Andhra Pradesh, India will begin on Monday, costing Rs 5,156 crore. The annual capacity of the port will be 35.12 million tons, with the first phase scheduled to be completed in 24 to 30 months. The port will create jobs for nearly 25,000 people and will provide a gateway to Southeast Asia... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-May-2023
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US National Maritime Day Celebrates its 90th Anniversary
May 22 marked the 90th National Maritime Day in the US, honoring the crucial role of the nation’s maritime industry in its economy and security. President Joe Biden issued an annual proclamation renewing his administration’s “steadfast” support of the Merchant Marine, a pledge to uphold the Jones Act, and called for all US-flagged vessels to dress ship... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-May-2023
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661 containers lost at sea in 2022: WSC
WSC has released its annual report on containers lost at sea, revealing positive developments in container safety within the international liner shipping industry. Proper packing, stowage and securing of containers, and reporting of correct weight are key to the safety of a container ship, its crew, and its cargo,.. -SAFETY4SEAPosted On:23-May-2023
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Panama Canal lowers draft restrictions again to counter drought
The Panama Canal is set to impose draft limits on neo-Panamax vessels due to low water levels caused by a lack of rainfall. From 24 May, ships will be limited to a draft of up to 13.56 meters, dropping again to 13.41 meters on 30 May, with the normal operating draft of 15.24 meters being significantly reduced... -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-May-2023
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Multiple Bodies Recovered from Chinese Fishing Capsized in Indian Ocean
Seven bodies were recovered from a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized in the central Indian Ocean, according to state media on Monday, days after China President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out search to rescue and recover missing crew members... -gCaptainPosted On:23-May-2023
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Three rescued from oil rig after boat sinks off Texas
On Sunday, three men were rescued by a production platform after their boat began to sink. The platform was close enough for them to climb aboard and await the Coast Guard’s help. The Houston-Galveston Coast Guard Sector was alerted by the Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office that the men were stranded,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:23-May-2023
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Tanker and dry cargo ship troubled in Bosphorus
General cargo ship CPT AHMED II suffered engine failure early in the morning May 22 near Sultan Selim Bridge, northern Bosphorus, while transiting the Strait in northern direction, en route from Yalova to Reni Ukraine... -FleetMonPosted On:23-May-2023
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Ferry damaged in collision with cargo ship, Cebu
Fastcat ferry ST. JHUDIEL with 197 passengers on board collided with deck cargo ship LCT POSEIDON 23 in the afternoon May 21 in Cebu waters near Cebu-Mactan bridge. LCT was carrying 17 vehicles and some 20 passengers, drivers and cargo movers... -FleetMonPosted On:23-May-2023
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