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"My husband is innocent": Wife of Indian sailor jailed in Senegal asks govt help |
Shanmukha, who was working in Uganda, returned to his hometown in Visakhapatnam last year as his wife Jaya was pregnant. As he looked for work amid the pandemic, he finally decided to take up a job in sailing, which he had earlier quit after marriage... -The News Minute
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Masked, vaxxed and patience-tested: A return to cruising on Windstar’s Star Breeze |
For the first time in more than 15 months, vacationers from North America began boarding in June a small selection of cruise ships that have been activated from their slumber during the pandemic. Among them is Windstar Cruises’ 312-passenger Star Breeze that glided out of the harbor at Philipsburg,.. -cleveland.com
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Philippines: Gov’t urged to increase inbound flights, quarantine facilities for returning seafarers |
The Association of Licensed Manning Agencies (ALMA) Maritime Group recently appealed to the government to take urgent action in addressing a global "crew change" dilemma caused by the limited inbound flights and the continuing lack of quarantine facilities in the country. If unresolved, ALMA said it could lead to a loss of job opportunities for the more than 400,000 Filipino seafarers... -The Manila Times
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Breakdown in awareness and communication caused bulk carrier crash in Vancouver harbour: TSB |
On March 17, 2019, the bulk carrier Caravos Harmony, with 22 people on board, struck the anchored bulk carrier Pan Acacia in the harbour. No one was injured and no pollutants were released. Both vessels sustained damage... -Vancouver Sun
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Maritime UK Calls for More Government R&D Funding for Decarbonization |
The UK government has released a landmark plan for the decarbonization of transportation - but it does not adequately address the concerns of shipping, according to trade group Maritime UK... -The Maritime Executive
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Shipping needs global strategy for carbon pricing |
International shipping needs a universal carbon pricing strategy, not a regional one. This was one of the conclusions agreed on by most panellists at a Seatrade Maritime Online Series webinar, titled Progressing Decarbonisation – An Incremental Approach, yesterday... -Seatrade Maritime News
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Powering a Low-Carbon Future With Methanol as a Marine Fuel |
Methanol as a marine fuel is increasingly becoming a viable contributor in shipping’s drive for a clean, sustainable fuel mix, and is providing the experience necessary for the development of stronger marine fuel standards on the seaward journey to decarbonization... -The Maritime Executive
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New thinking on enclosed spaces management essential to saving lives says Ocean Technologies Group |
New initiatives are in motion to give greater emphasis to the ongoing problem of enclosed spaces onboard ships. UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch’s (MAIB’s) has proposed changes to regulations on commercial fishing vessels following the death of a crew member aboard the UK registered Sunbeam... -Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
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Nigeria loses 26.3 bln USD to piracy, sea robbery annually: President |
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has said the country annually loses about 26.3 billion U.S. dollars to piracy and sea robbery, among other forms of maritime crimes... -Global Times
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The Shipbuilding Industry Takes On 3D Printing Technology As A Latest Trend |
The use of 3D printing technology in ship building is a leading trend being observed in the ship building market in recent years. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is gaining popularity in every sector connected to manufacturing and engineering, including ship building... -EIN News
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Violence grips South Africa, ports declare force majeure |
Seeing the looting and violence in the country, South African logistics company Transnet has declared force majeure on July 12. The company announced that they are suspending terminal operations at the ports of Durban and Richards Bay... -Fleetmon
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Master and 3 officers of container ship arrested in Turkey |
Captain and 3 officers of container ship MSC CAPUCINE R were arrested at Iskenderun port, Turkey, on Jul 10, as suspects in drug trafficking, according to Ukrainian media outlets. 24 crew members out of total 25 are Ukrainians... -Fleetmon
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