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Indian ships join fight against blaze on Singapore-flagged vessel |
Three Indian vessels joined firefighting operations off the coast of Colombo, Sri Lanka, yesterday to contain a raging inferno on board a Singapore-registered container ship, the X-Press Pearl, after an explosion on Tuesday... -The Straits Times
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U.S. Asks WTO to Address Forced Labor on Fishing Vessels |
The U.S. asked the World Trade Organization’s members to address the problem of forced labor on fishing vessels, seeking the issue to form part of ongoing talks to curb subsidies in the industry... -gCaptain
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Suez Canal Head Blames Ever Given Grounding on Speed, Rudder |
The container ship that got stuck in the Suez Canal in March was struggling to steer because of its high speed and the size of its rudder, and could have chosen not to enter the waterway in bad weather, the canal authority’s head told Reuters... -gCaptain
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Return to Cruising: US CDC Approves Royal Caribbean Sailing in June |
The Centers for Disease Control said it had approved one cruise ship from Royal Caribbean to resume sailing in June, more than a year after U.S. cruising was suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic... -gCaptain
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Wartsila to Develop Autonomous Zero Emission Inland Shipping Barge |
As part of an EU-funded project focusing on improving the sustainability and logistics for port operations, Wartsila, as the largest industrial partner in the project, is focusing on the issues of improving the logistics of ports to reduce bottlenecks that contribute to increased emissions in the ports... -The Maritime Executive
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Relief Fund Raises $530,000 for Seafarers Impacted by COVID-19 |
Only three weeks after launching, a relief fund established to help seafarers and the families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has collected $530,000 in pledges to date, nearly $400,000 of which has already been allocated to help those worst affected... -Maritime Logistics News
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Bimco releases video on Seafarers Deserve Support |
Bimco has released a video-call-to-action for governments and decision makers to support seafarers in access to vaccinations, recognition as keyworkers and protection from piracy... -Seatrade Maritime News
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LR launches Maritime Performance Services Hub in South Europe |
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced the creation of a new Maritime Performance Services (MPS) Hub in South Europe to support shipowners and operators to improve the sustainability and efficiency of their operations, thereby enhancing their competitiveness... -Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
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India: Post Cyclone Tauktae Pipavav Port suspends operation |
Cyclone Tauktae has left a trail of destruction on the west coast of India. The impact of the cyclone was severe in the Indian state of Gujarat. The Port of Pipavav has suspended operations till 1st June 2021 to make up for the damages caused by cyclone Tauktae.. -Fleetmon
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Russian bulk carrier troubled in Dardanelles, anchored |
Bulk carrier KAVKAZ V suffered engine failure early in the morning May 27 in Dardanelles south of Canakkale, while transiting Straits in northern direction. The ship was towed by SAR tugs to Karanlik anchorage, and anchoed... Fleetmon
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Iranian freighter sank in Strait of Hormuz UPDATE |
UPDATE: The ship with cargo of ceramic tiles was en route from Iran to Oman, she sank at 2250 LT May 26. All crew thankfully, were rescued, all are safe... -Fleetmon
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