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India’s Maritime Security Strategy in the ’Century of Seas’
21st century has been very aptly called the “Century of the Seas”. The core argument of the “Father of Sea Power,” Alfred Thayer Mahan’s- “The Influence of Sea Power” was that the secret to Empire building was the Sea Power or the Naval Strength of a nation. This has been proved repeatedly and still holds a lot of relevance today, specifically for a country like India which possesses a very strong maritime asset... -Modern DiplomacyPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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War in Ukraine creates extra hardships for seafarers
The war in Ukraine might be 1,500 miles away from the UK, but Stella Maris port chaplains, such as permanent deacon John Fogarty, who covers the Kent coast, have heard from seafarers of its terrible destruction and how it has ripped apart families. Recently, John explained, he was asked by a shipping agent to visit a ship in Sheerness and meet with the Ukrainian captain and first officer... -ICNPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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Lack of shore leave leaves no room to unwind - SHI Report
With the Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) Quarter 1 2022 results being published, we look at what the findings tell us. Crew changes have proven challenging amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and seafarers have no choice but to spend a longer contracted time at sea. However, there are many other conditions that make their voyage less than delightful... -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:21-Jun-2022
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All-electric ferry sails 90 km on single battery charge, setting world record
Ellen, the world’s longest-ranging fully electric ferry, set a new world record on 9 June in Sønderborg, Denmark, during the International Energy Agency (IEA) 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency. On its return from the conference, Ellen sailed 50 nautical miles – 92 kilometres – on a single battery charge... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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New DNV anti-roll app helps avoid container loss
Resonant rolling is a hydrodynamic phenomenon that can leave even the most experienced captains at a loss. The ship suddenly begins to rock sideways excessively, and in the worst case containers go overboard. It may happen so fast that there is practically no time to react. This has prompted DNV, after years of research, to develop an easy-to-use software app that can help shipmasters avoid this situation altogether... -DNVPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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Lloyd’s Register acquires OneOcean in maritime growth strategy drive
Lloyd’s Register (“LR”), a global provider of maritime professional services, has acquired OneOcean, a leading supplier of voyage compliance, safety and environmental solutions, from Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”), a leading European mid-market private equity firm. This move will accelerate LR’s ambitions to be the maritime industry’s trusted adviser for compliance, safety, performance and sustainability solutions,.. -Lloyd’s RegisterPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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Baltic Index Gains On Higher Rates For All Vessels
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index .BADI gained to its highest in nearly three weeks on Monday, helped by an uptick in capesize and panamax vessel rates. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, added 18 points, or 0.7%, to 2,596, a peak since June 1. The capesize index .BACI gained 44 points, or 1.47%, to 3,031, the highest since May 26... -gCaptainPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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GSCC slams governments, charterers and shipyards
London-based Greek shipowners have expressed their frustration at what they say is the lack of action on the part of governments, charterers and shipbuilders over the past 12 months when it comes to dealing with the challenges facing the shipping industry... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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Fiji: Rural and Maritime needs more attention - Kumar
Many schools in rural and maritime areas need more attention. This was highlighted by Minister for Education Premila Kumar while speaking at the Vunivalu Memorial School in Nausori. She adds that while the majority of urban schools are self-sufficient, many rural and maritime schools require facility upgrades... -FBC NewsPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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First methanol-powered tanker joins Proman Stena Bulk JV
Shipping joint venture Proman Stena Bulk has taken delivery of the first of six 49,900 dwt methanol-powered dual-fuel medium-range tankers. The newbuild, Stena Pro Patria, is preparing for commercial operation, Swedish shipping company Stena Bulk and Swiss methanol producer Proman confirmed... - Offshore EnergyPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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US Coast Guard rescues four from sinking boat off Ocean City
US Coast Guard members rescued four people when their vessel began taking on water 15 miles offshore of Ocean City, Monday. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region watchstanders received a distress alert from a Digital Selective Calling feature aboard the fishing vessel Hot Pursuit. After making contact, the captain of the vessel stated the boat was taking on water and didn’t know if the vessel could make it back to port before it sank... -OC TodayPosted On:21-Jun-2022
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