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India: Govt rolls out draft National Policy for Blue Economy
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) being the nodal Ministry, has rolled out the draft National Policy for India’s Blue Economy-2021. The policy document aims to enhance the contribution of the blue economy to India’s GDP, among others. It also aims at improving the lives of coastal communities, preserving marine biodiversity, and maintaining the national security of marine areas and resources... -Indian CooperativePosted On:30-Jun-2022
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Indian Coast Guard rescues five fishermen after boat capsizes
Five fishermen from a capsized fishing boat have been rescued by the Coast Guard and the merchant vessel Alliance in a coordinated operation. A search operation is on for a sixth fisherman who went missing. The merchant vessel spotted the capsized boat Bigily around 42 nautical miles northwest of Kochi and alerted the Maritime Rescue Sub Centre in Kochi. The fishermen were floating in the vicinity of the boat... -India TodayPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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Indian sailors stuck in Colombo for 3 years
Six seafarers, stuck at a port in Colombo, claim they have not been paid their daily wages for past almost three years by their Mumbai-based employers. The sailors have approached a local court in Sri Lanka regarding the matter as they are stranded there since 2019. The seafarers told mid-day that the condition of the Indian flag cargo vessel on which they work, is dangerous, and there are multiple holes on the sides of MV Sai Arambh... -mid-day.comPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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No steps yet to remove fuel from sunken vessel
While measures are yet to be taken for de-fueling and salvaging the sunken merchant vessel Princess Miral, there has not been any instance of fuel leakage from the vessel. In a press release here on Wednesday, Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra said that the district administration, Coast Guard and other related organisations have sought action on de-fueling and salvaging of the sunken vessel... -The HinduPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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Cruise Industry Faces Challenges of Sustainability and Crewing
With many of the major cruise brands reaching full fleet deployment, the cruise industry is back after its long pause and regaining its momentum. Working to recover from the effects of the pandemic, cruising however faces new challenges ranging from solutions to create a sustainable future to the difficulties of staffing and onboarding to support its rapid growth... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:30-Jun-2022
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Berge Bulk to install wind propulsion system on its vessel
Singapore-based dry bulk owner Berge Bulk has decided to equip its Newcastlemax bulker with a wind-assisted propulsion system WindWings developed by Norwegian technology company Yara Marine Technologies and the UK-based marine engineering consultancy BAR Technologies. As disclosed, the three companies have reached an agreement to install four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies on board Berge Olympus... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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High unemployment rate of Nigerian seafarers may fuel piracy attacks
Stakeholders in the maritime industry have warned that with over 70 per cent of Nigerian seafarers out of job, there could be a spike in piracy attacks in the nation’s waters. They gave the warning at the maiden celebration of the Day of Seafarers organised by the Joint Body of the Nigerian Seafarer’s Professional Group,.. -guardian.ngPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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UAE launches ’Salmeen’ scheme to support seafarers
The UAE has launched ‘Salmeen,’ an initiative to provide seafarers and others working in the maritime sector with support and safety, in conjunction with the Day of the Seafarer. The UAE Energy Ministry, which announced the scheme on June 25, said it would enhance the quality of life of seafarers and help them overcome challenges caused by the pandemic and travel restrictions... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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India: Legrand India supports ’Team Sea Sakthi’ to participate in Monaco Energy Boat Challenge 2022
Legrand India, the global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure extends its support to the first Indian participation in Energy Boat Race Challenge which will be conducted at the prestigious international forum in Monaco on 4th July, 2022. This boat is designed by ‘Team Sea Sakthi’ – 14 students at Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore, Tamil Nādu, which is assembled keeping in mind sustainability with zero emissions rate... -IndiaCSRPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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India Forced To Ship In Diesel As Shortages Arise
Global energy markets that have thrown up plenty of anomalies in 2022 as flows get rerouted and prices jump just saw a fresh quirk: India, typically Asia’s leading gasoline and diesel exporter, has been forced to step up imports of the fuels. Gasoline imports are set to rise to about 37,000 barrels a day in the first half of July, an eight-month high, according to preliminary data by Vortexa... -gCaptainPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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Shipping Companies and Customs Authorities Step Up Fight Against Drug Trafficking By Sea
Container shipping companies and international customs authorities met earlier this month to discuss ways to step up the fight against drug trafficking by sea as traffickers continue to exploit points in the ocean liner trade to move increasingly large shipments of illicit narcotics. The meeting was organized by the World Shipping Council (WSC) and the Container Control Programme (CCP),.. -gCaptainPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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Ghana: Parliament passes Cabotage law to improve conditions of Ghanaian seafarers
The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has revealed that the Cabotage law which aims at getting many Ghanaian seafarers employed has been passed by Parliament. Speaking at the 2022 Day of the Seafarer, a Deputy Minister of Transport, Hassan Tampuli who spoke on behalf of the Minister said the law reserves 50% for all Officers and 75% of all rating vessels operating within Ghana’s maritime jurisdiction to Ghanaian seafarers... -GhanaWebPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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World’s first climate-neutral container handling facility recertified by TUV
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA)’s Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has once again received certification as a climate-neutral company from inspection, certification & testing organisation TÜV NORD. The certification is said to highlight CTA’s role in the industry as a sustainable company. In 2019, CTA was the first container handling facility in the world to receive climate-neutral certification... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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Sembcorp Marine delivers giant world’s first 8th generation drillship to Transocean
Singapore’s Sembcorp Marine has handed over a newbuild drillship, described as the world’s first eighth-generation drillship, to the offshore drilling giant, Transocean. Sembcorp Marine revealed on Wednesday that it has “successfully completed the delivery of the world’s first eighth-generation drillship,” the Deepwater Atlas, for Transocean’s subsidiary Triton Atlas... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:30-Jun-2022
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