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South India ports log surge in traffic as ships skip crisis-hit Sri Lanka
The political turmoil and fuel crisis in Sri Lanka are turning out to be an opportunity for ports in South India, which are seeing a surge in traffic. Industry bodies said at least 10 per cent of normal cargo is being diverted from Sri Lanka to Indian ports due to multiple reasons like congestion and shortage in fuel availability... -Business StandardPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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India: Gaurav Cruises builds Asia’s 1st high-speed craft Kokan Gaurav in Goa
Redefining travel in the Kokan region is the RoPax vessel "Kokan Gaurav" from Mumbai Ferry Warf to Kashid and Dighi, Raigad. It is Asia’s 1st high-speed craft (HSC2000) RoPax Vessel in India and is being built in Goa by Gaurav Cruises Pvt. Ltd. This ultra-modern, luxurious high-speed craft, built under the IRS flag, will reduce the travel time from 5.50 hours to less than 3 hours, travelling 49 nautical miles, and will be the safest mode of transport in the region... -Free Press JournalPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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Inadequate learning facilities shadow marine job potentials
Students of Munshiganj Marine Technology Institute do not have even a single visit to a ship in their four-year academic career, let alone an oceangoing vessel internship, according to a report. A lack of practical knowledge, outdated syllabus, inadequate lab facilities coupled with shipping ministry’s oceangoing certification elude many of the diploma pupils in getting marine engineering and shipbuilding jobs, notes the IMED... -The Business StandardPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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Promoting safety culture
In January 2022, the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA) released its State of the Cruise Industry Outlook 2022 report in January, forecasting that 100 per cent of cruise lines will have resumed operations before the year’s end. Despite the expectation of new Covid-19 variants appearing, and the impact of the war in Ukraine, 2022 has been a positive year for the cruise industry... -DNVPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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MARPOL the focal point of 2023 World Maritime Theme
THE INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization has announced its World Maritime Theme for 2023, and it spotlights the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). The theme, “MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on” promotes discussions around the next phase of work to protect the world’s oceans from the impacts of shipping... -Daily Cargo NewsPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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CSM partners with Kadmos to automate crews’ salary payouts
With a growing demand for better payment options that increase security and transparency, CSM has selected Kadmos’ salary payment platform which is designed for paying workforces that are dispersed worldwide. Kadmos’ technology will drastically improve the way CSM crews receive and manage their salaries, enabling greater self-service opportunities while seafarers obtain more security and flexibility with their salary payouts... -Columbia ShipmanagementPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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US CDC’s COVID-19 program for cruise ships has ended
The US CDC’s COVID-19 program for cruise ships is no longer in effect, the agency announced today. It seemed like an abrupt ending following a long and sometimes controversial oversight. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean an end to cruise lines’ own COVID-19 protocols. Industry sources said it’s unlikely lines will stop their voluntary practices that have been so successful at protecting passengers, crew and communities visited... -Seatrade Cruise NewsPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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NGOs File Suit to Block Offshore Gas Field in the Dutch North Sea
Europe’s plans to replace politically-fraught Russian natural gas will have to overcome many hurdles, including alternative supply constraints, LNG import capacity and - as with any fossil fuel initiative - environmental lawsuits. The NGO German Environmental Aid (DUH) has joined Dutch NGO Mobilization for the Environment in an attempt to block plans to drill for gas off the island of Borkum in the Dutch North Sea... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:19-Jul-2022
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Portugal-Netherlands green hydrogen supply considered
Shell, ENGIE, Vopak and Anthony Veder have agreed a feasibility study into producing green hydrogen in Portugal and distributing it in the Netherlands. The agreement was signed between Shell New Energy, tank storage company Vopak, gas tanker outfit Anthony Veder and law carbon services company ENGIE. The companies will assess the production and liquifying of Hydrogen in Portugal for transportation to the Netherlands for sale and distribution... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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Maritime sector best hope for UK levelling-up, net-zero and economic growth
The UK government should embrace the maritime industry as a means to meet targets on ‘levelling-up’, decarbonisation and economic growth, according to Peel Ports. The logistics group’s CEO Claudio Veritiero said the maritime sector and government should form a partnership to meet national objectives and overcome the remaining challenges from Brexit and the pandemic... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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Argentina looks out to the Sea, and celebrates its maritime space is double the land territory
Argentina on Sunday celebrated the “Day of Argentina’s Sea interests,” instated in Law 25,860 in honor of Admiral Segundo Storni, who is considered the great sponsor of a national debate on sea issues and seafaring activities, focused as a State policy. Admiral Storni at the beginning of last century is credited for having pointed out to the significance of Argentine sea resources and relevance as a factor for the country’s development,.. -MercoPressPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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Owner of Augusta Due, Raffaele Brullo Cleared of All Charges
After the Court of Review and the Supreme Court, also the Court of Rome upheld the formal request made by the Public Prosecutor, and dismantled the castle of charges that had been raised against Mr. Raffaele Brullo, owner of the Rome based shipping company Augusta Due. Mr Brullo had been accused of having concealed evidence of the alleged collision between his oil tanker “Vulcanello M” and the fishing boat Nuova Iside... -maritime-news.comPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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Cyprus - punching above its weight in global shipping
Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, Vassilios Demetriades, aptly describes the country as, “Small in size, but big in shipping”, as it continues to grow its maritime ambitions. The Deputy Shipping Ministry was set up in 2018 underscoring the importance of the maritime industries. Speaking to Seatrade Maritime News at Posidonia 2022 recently Demetriades explained what he believes has been achieved and set out plans for the future... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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Suezmax crude oil tanker disabled by fire in Gibraltar Strait
Suezmax crude oil tanker ADVANTAGE SUMMER suffered fire in engine room in the evening Jul 17 in Gbraltar Strait, while en route from Algeciras to Huelva, Spain. Tanker was disabled and had to to be taken on tow by SAR tug LUZ DE MAR, she arrived back at Algeciras in the morning Jul 18. Reportedly crew managed to extinguish fire by own means, extent of damages unknown... -FleetmonPosted On:19-Jul-2022
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