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Technology disruption open opportunities for women in maritime industry - WISTA
Mrs Despina Theodosiou, President WISTA, says technology disruption has opened opportunities for women in the maritime industry. Theodosiou made this known at the Nigerian Chamber of Shipping (NCS) one-day women in shipping and maritime conference on Tuesday in Lagos. The conference with the theme: “The Future of Shipping: Weathering the Storms, Sailing High,” was organised in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5... -Daily SunPosted On:20-Jul-2022
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ITF claims victory after ‘dockers’ clause’ passes legal test
A Dutch court has ruled in favour of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and ordered ship managers to abide by a contractual clause preventing seafarers carrying out lashing work on container ships. The 2018 clause Non-Seafarers’ Work Clause was added to International Bargaining Forum (IBF) collective bargaining agreements in 2018... -TradeWindsPosted On:20-Jul-2022
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Methanol has immediate benefits for shipping’s green transition
A new video has been released by Methanol Institute (MI) and Fastwater, highlighting the benefits of methanol as a marine fuel for small craft operating in ports and inshore waters. The film highlights the launch in late 2021 of the first pilot boat operated by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA) converted to run on methanol by the Fastwater consortium... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:20-Jul-2022
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Shipyards Capitalize on Emerging Opportunities
"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth," opined philosopher and pugilist Mike Tyson. Coronavirus, supply chain woes, workforce turnover, international conflict – you name it, and the last two years have had it. Every business reeled, of course, but the maritime industry, which ties together the economic, defense, commercial and energy interests of nations, was particularly hard-hit with consequential effects on shipbuilding... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:20-Jul-2022
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NZ: Tauranga’s medical mission ship leaves for Fiji
It’s been a three-and-a-half year wait, but it’s finally happening. Tauranga’s medical mission ship, the MV YWAM KOHA, will soon be departing the Port of Tauranga on her maiden deployment to Fiji. On board the ship will be a minimal crew of about 16 for the voyage to the outer islands of Fiji. They leave their Tauranga berth this coming week, dependent on weather and Covid, and expect to arrive at Suva on July 25 or 26... -SunLivePosted On:20-Jul-2022
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Pioneering Spirit Lifts Massive 11,000-Metric-Ton Steel Jacket
Another milestone for the world’s strongest heavy lift vessel. Allseas is reported that the Pioneering Spirit successfully lifted the 11,000 metric-ton jacket for the Gyda platform in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. Allseas said the lifting of the jacket was one of the heaviest ever conducted. Allseas is decommissiong the 30,000 mt Gyda platform for Repsol Norge... -gCaptainPosted On:20-Jul-2022
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‘Go back!’ Rage in Norway as cruise passengers told they are ‘not welcome’
In Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim and Flåm anti-cruise posters have been put up by angry activists. CruiseNOTWelcome campaigns against cruises as an attempt to raise awareness of the environmental damage they can cause. One of the posters shared on Twitter read: “You have just arrived in my home town on a floating block of flats that burn asphalt for propulsion and energy... -ExpressPosted On:20-Jul-2022
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EPIRB incident at rubbish dump sparks Maritime Authority warning over correct disposal
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has called for emergency beacon users to correctly dispose of their devices following a false activation in the south of Western Australia. South Coast Volunteer Marine Rescue Commander Alex Williams was called to investigate a distress signal last week after an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) was activated to the west of Albany... -ABC NewsPosted On:20-Jul-2022
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MCA: Consultation on Updates to Fire Protection Regulations
Plans to update UK law around rules governing the fire safety and protection of vessels are going out to public consultation as part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s commitment to ensuring seafarer safety. The new regulations will implement updated international rules on fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction. This includes provision for improvements made to structural fire protection, escape from fire and operational requirements... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:20-Jul-2022
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Secure “unconditional observance” of ship’s crew rights: Russia tells India
The Russian mission has reached out to the Ministry of External Affairs seeking "explanation of the circumstances of the incident" Russia on July 19 urged India to ensure "unconditional observance" of rights of the crew of a Russian cargo ship, that was detained in Kochi, following a court order. The Russian mission has reached out to the Ministry of External Affairs seeking "explanation of the circumstances of the incident"... -The HinduPosted On:20-Jul-2022
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"Incredible Sense of Anticipation" Ahead of SMM 2022
SMM is back. From September 6-9, the maritime industry will finally meet face-to-face again in Hamburg. These are the highlights and focal topics on the agenda of the 30th anniversary edition. Three years and ten months: This is how long it has been since the maritime community gathered in Hamburg for SMM 2018. Last year’s SMM was held as an online event only due to the COVID pandemic. The long wait will finally be over in September... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:20-Jul-2022
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Nigeria: Transport ministry, Shippers’ Council plan sensitisation for maritime industry stakeholders
The Federal Ministry of Transport (FMOT) is collaborating with the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to organize a sensitization programme on some functions of the council. The programme, which will be chaired by Magdalene Ajani, permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, is scheduled to hold Friday, 22 July, 2022 at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, by 9.00am... -BusinessAMLivePosted On:20-Jul-2022
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Belgian customs conduct major maritime anti-drug trafficking operation
On June 12-13, Belgian customs agents, with the assistance of France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the European coastguard Frontex conducted a major operation to intercept drugs entering Belgium from the sea, according to a press release from FPS Finance. Under the leadership of Belgium customs agents, the operation, named White Sea II, searched for drugs at sea and in ports... -The Brussels TimesPosted On:20-Jul-2022
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General cargo ship grounding, river Clyde
General cargo ship WILSON BLYTH ran aground in river Clyde at around 0900 UTC Jul 19 in Old Kilpatrick area, while sailing upstream to Glasgow from Greenock. The ship was refloated about an hour and a half later with tug assistance, and resumed sailing,.. -FleetmonPosted On:20-Jul-2022
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