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Fish carrier partially capsized, sank, Chile
Fish carrier HEIMDALL with 180 tons of salmon from fish farm on board, ran aground and partially sank in the morning Jul 6 in southern Chile waters, some 100 nm west of Punta Arenas. The ship rested on bottom, capsized on starboard and partially submerged. 13 crew went into life rafts and were rescued... -FleetmonPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Dutch freighter collided with dredger, Finland
General cargo ship ATLANTICBORG reportedly collided with dredger while leaving Kemi Port, Finland, Gulf of Bothnia, at around 1800 UTC Jul 6. The ship had to return to Kemi after collision, not clear if the main cause is sustained damages, or investigation. Dredger wasn’t identified,.. -FleetmonPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Cargo ship sinking, abandoned, Ionian sea
General cargo ship QUATERDECIES reported sinking, 7 crew abandoning ship, at around 0030 UTC Jul 7 in Ionian sea. No AIS since 1700 UTC Jul 6, ship was en route from Turkey to Reggio Italy. Container ship MARGUERITE A (IMO 9305893, dwt 22033) near sinking site changed course, moving at slow speed, probably engaged in SAR... -gCaptainPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Injured sailor in small yacht rescued 90 NM off coastline
A 70-year-old solo sailor with several broken ribs has been rescued from a drifting 10-metre yacht 90 nautical miles off the south-east Queensland coast. The injured sailor sent out a distress call about 10am on Wednesday as his single-masted sloop drifted in the ocean east of Double Island Point, south of K’gari, or Fraser Island. Water police dispatched from Mooloolaba took 15 hours to rescue the sailor in heavy swells,.. -Brisbane TimesPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Greece Rescued 7 Bulgarian Sailors
Greece rescued seven Bulgarian sailors - the crew of a cargo ship that suffered an accident off the southern coast of the country, informs BNR. With a helicopter, the Greek port authorities rescued the crew of a ship that reported a large volume of water entering the ship. The accident occurred 9 nautical miles from the island of Pylos. The entire crew consists of seven Bulgarian sailors,.. -Novinite.comPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Mounting Pressure on South Korean Shipbuilders as DSME Declares Crisis
Despite a surge in orders over the past two years, the South Korean shipbuilding industry is facing mounting pressures due to rising costs and labor shortages. Faced with the continuing competition from China and the industry’s exposure to Russian shipping, several South Korean shipbuilders are struggling to strengthen their positions... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Airline woes causing frustration to Maritime travelers
Vacation is supposed to be a time for leisure and enjoyment but, with ongoing airline troubles, Maritimers are seeing their plans hit a snag. As Robert Lothian reports, for at least one family those challenges came before their trip even started... -Global NewsPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Philippines: Maritime regulator working to ensure adoption of international safety, energy efficiency norms
THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and partner agencies like the Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Ports Authority said on Thursday that they are working with international organizations, including the World Bank Group and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to ensure compliance with best practices on safety and energy efficiency in passenger ships... -BusinessWorld OnlinePosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Japanese Shipping industry finds course in automated navigation
The shipping and shipbuilding industries are focusing their efforts on automated navigation systems, aiming to resolve such issues as the ageing of seafarers and chronic staff shortages. An ongoing government-supported project is expected to be put into practical use by 2025. Test trials were conducted for the project led by the Nippon Foundation between February and March this year... -The NationPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Praise for tug crews, others in Portland Bay operations
THE government agencies and seafarers involved in the operation to keep the bulk carrier Portland Bay from grounding south of Sydney have been acknowledged for their heroic efforts. The Australian government welcomed the safe arrival of Portland Bay into Port Botany. Minister for infrastructure and transport Catherine King said thanks to the heroic efforts of mariners, tugboat crews and rescue crews, disaster has been averted... -Daily Cargo NewsPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Crew believed to have broken Black Sea rowing record
A crew featuring a university lecturer believe they have broken the world record for rowing across the Black Sea. Dr Danny Longman, from Loughborough University, Leicestershire, completed the challenge with Roland Burr, Alex Dumbrava and Gregg Botterman. The team covered the 745-mile (1,200km) distance between Romania and Georgia in nine days, 18 hours, beating the previous record of 11 days, six hours... -BBCPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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PIL joins World Shipping Council as new member
Pacific International Lines (PIL) has joined the World Shipping Council (WSC) to cooperate for a safe, secure and sustainable industry. PIL is currently ranked 12th in the world with a fleet of around 100 container vessels. Its global trade network spans Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East and Oceania... -Port Technology InternationalPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Practical guide to life at sea for sailors
Navigation and boat handling are all well and good, but overlook the practicalities of keeping your crew fed, warm, safe and healthy and you risk putting a big hole in morale and standing yourself into danger. Whether you are a skipper, mate or crew, the role of purser, responsible for victualling the ship is of vital importance on board. A good purser ensures that there are spare batteries, the toilet rolls never run out,.. -Yachting MonthlyPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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A reminder about mooring deck safety
We are taking the opportunity during this Maritime Safety Week to raise awareness of essential components for safer mooring operations. Over the years, MAIB has seen many incidents where seafarers have been struck by mooring lines, unfortunately in some cases resulting in serious injury or death. Our Annual Report recently highlighted that such incidents continue to occur despite well published guidance on the subject... -GOV.UKPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Liquefaction Continues To Be THE Deadliest Risk For Bulk Ships
Dry bulk shipowners association INTERCARGO is calling on industry partners to do more to ensure the safety of crews as improperly loaded cargo continues to cause loss of life in the sector. Despite high levels of awareness from shipowners themselves of the dangers of improperly loaded cargo, the report shows that cargo liquefaction continues to be the greatest contributor to loss of life in the bulk sector... -gCaptainPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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UN Launches Real-Time Global Trade and GDP Monitor
The UN’s trade body has launched a new site providing real-time estimates on global trade and GDP to show the impacts of the multiple global economic shocks in real-time. The website, launched this month by the UNCTAD, provides data-based estimates, which it calls “nowcasts,” to shed light on the continuing economic pressures of the war in Ukraine and the persistent strong inflationary concerns, offering timely information to help guide policy responses... -gCaptainPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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Top officials of Indian Ocean states discuss maritime safety
Top security officials of India, the Maldives, Mauritius and Sri Lanka discussed maritime safety, countering terrorism and combating transnational crime at a meeting on Thursday. The meeting of deputy national security advisers of the Colombo Security Conclave was hosted by India’s National Security Council Secretariat in Kochi. Delegations from Bangladesh and Seychelles participated as observers... -Hindustan TimesPosted On:8-Jul-2022
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