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India and UK sign MoU for seafarers COC recognition
The India-UK trade talks are on track. Speaking to media after signing two MoUs and a framework agreement with UK, Commerce Secretary B. V. R. Subrahmanyam said that the India-UK FTA negotiations would be concluded by 31st August and after internal approvals on both sides, the agreement would be ready to be signed as per convenience of the both leaders... -Odisha DiaryPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Cruise Industry Recovery Runs Into Labor Crisis
Andrea Mather’s plans for a long-awaited summer cruise around the Hawaiian islands with her financial analyst husband unraveled after her booking with Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America was canceled due to a staffing shortage. It was the second time this year that the 55-year-old homemaker’s plan to go on a cruise was scuppered... -gCaptainPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Why 2022 is on course to be the worst year for crew abandonment
CAPT Mushtaq Ahmed Kapade has been on board the 28-year-old general cargoship Sai Arambh (IMO: 9115456) in the port of Colombo since October 2019. He has been unpaid, unable to access regular fresh food and potable water and unable to leave. Along with the five remaining crew stuck on board, Capt Kapde is waiting for a legal ruling from the Sri Lankan High Court that could force a public auction of the vessel and an end to his 32-month wait for justice... -Lloyd s ListPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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US CDC Ends Cruise Ship COVID-19 Program
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has ended its COVID-19 program for cruise ships as cruise lines use their own mitigation programs. The CDC’s COVID-19 cruise ship program has been a hallmark of the coronavirus pandemic after many of the initial high-profile outbreaks took place on board ships... -gCaptainPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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The Seafarers’ Charity Announces Maritime Safety Week Competition Winners
A competition launched by The Seafarers’ Charity to mark Maritime Safety Week (4-8 July), invited everyone who works at sea to practice and improve their crew muster safety drill. The competition saw crews from fishing vessels to chemical tankers, and even Border Force, submitting photographs and videos of their safety drills... -The Seafarers’ CharityPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Kaiko Systems adds Eyesea pollution reporting to seafarer app
Berlin-based Kaiko Systems has partnered with the nonprofit Eyesea initiative to contribute to marine pollution reporting. Eyesea’s goal is to map global pollution and maritime hazards through crowdsourcing, with its mobile application allowing individuals to submit geotagged photographs that can be used to identify what makes up maritime pollution, its density, and where clean-up efforts can have the greatest impact... -Smart Maritime NetworkPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Benefits of India - Sri Lanka partnership in harbor linking and port connectivity
One of the many aspiring goals of Sri Lankan leaders has been to transform the country into ‘the Maritime and Shipping Hub of Asia’ by utilising its strategic location in the Indian Ocean. Many steps have been taken by the successive governments towards achieving this goal including the expansion of the Colombo Harbour, operationalization of the Hambantota Free Port and development of other ports including the KKS and Trincomalee Harbours... -dailymirror.lkPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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US-listed shipping firms could be required to disclose emissions
US-listed shipping companies could face new requirements for extensive disclosures on emissions. Observers of the US Supreme Court say new rules could be promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this year, mandating environmental disclosures... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Seaspan cruise ship refits bringing 1700 workers to North Vancouver
Three major cruise ships are coming to Seaspan’s Vancouver Drydock for refit and overhaul work in July and August, bringing a mini-population boom to the City of North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale area. The ships will be coming with quite literally boatloads of workers, according to a notice from the shipbuilding firm issued to neighbours last week... -Western InvestorPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Contemporary Issues Relating to the Use of Technology in Maritime Matters
The technological trends shaping our world today are the same ones impacting all of society and industry including the maritime sector – from an on-demand digital economy that has massively transformed e-commerce to Artificial Intelligence (AI) which is upturning data-intensive sectors like the judiciary and blockchain technology which amongst other things is massively impacting global supply chains,.. -BusinessdayPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Peak season? What peak season?
With inventories running high and disruption proving hard to shift, experts expect an unconventional peak season in 2022. Speaking at a webinar hosted by Container xChange on the subject Demurrage and Detention trends in 2022—and how to navigate them, analysts shared their container market outlooks and predictions for demurrage and detention costs going forwards... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Nigeria records drop in sea robberies, piracy attacks - Report
Nigeria recorded the least cases of armed robberies across its coastal waters and pirate attacks against its ships globally in the first half of 2022, according to a new report released by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). The report says none of the 58 incidents reported globally in the first six months of 2022 occurred in Nigeria... -Premium TimesPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Stakeholders Lay Out Strategy to Eliminate Gulf of Guinea Piracy
The Government of Nigeria and a coalition of global shipping industry orgnizations have launched a new strategy to end the scourge of piracy, armed robbery, and kidnapping in the Gulf of Guinea. The strategy establishes a mechanism to periodically assess the effectiveness of counter-piracy initiatives and commitments and identifies areas of improvement and reinforcement needed in order to eliminate piracy in the region... -gCaptainPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Thailand: Chai Jinda Patrol Boat Enters Service
Incat Crowther on Wednesday confirmed the successful launch and entry into service of the Incat Crowther 42 Chai Jinda patrol boat. Built by Seacrest Marine, Thailand, this monohull patrol boat has been developed in response to a strict set of mission requirements for use in patrol, rescue, and enforcement activities, Incat Crowther said... -MarineLinkPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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MAN ES prepares existing ship engines for climate-neutral op
MAN PrimeServ, part of German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions, has started offering a service of preparing older engines for future, climate-neutral operation. Shipowners will have the opportunity to retrofit older MAN 48/60 marine and power-plant engines to MAN 51/60 types as part of the new ‘lifecycle upgrade’ offering... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Ro-ro ship with military vehicles intercepted in Med off Libya
Ro-ro VICTORY RORO was intercepted by the EU Navy Operation IRINI ships – Greek and Italian frigates, in Mediterranean off Libyan coast, on Jul 18 according to track analysis. The ship was boarded and inspected on suspicion of illegal arms transportation to Libya. VICTORY RORO was en route from King Abdullah Port, Saudi Arabia, to Benghazi, Libya... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Aframax tanker crew in distress and another ship seized in India, both run by same Russian company
Russian Aframax crude oil tanker INDA is in trouble again, this time it’s her crew, calling for help and claiming they’re held on board of tanker for months, without payment, with supplies running out, fast. Tanker is anchored in Gujarat State waters, Western India, since Jul 14. Crew were promised by TRANSMORFLOT managers, that tanker is to be dismantled at Alang, with all crew to be repatriated, soon... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Cruise ship holed in Arctic, failed to report
Cruise ship OCEAN ATLANTIC was reported by somebody described as “concerned” to Norwegian Maritime Authorities, as having an accident during weekend Jul 16-17 in Svalbard Archipelago waters, Arctic, Norway. The ship is said to suffer hull breach, either as a result of grounding or iceberg contact. Crew sealed the breach and there were no signs or signals of danger for ship and for passengers... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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Filipino crew died accidently on bulk carrier, was kept on board for 10 days CORRECTION
Jul 21 CORRECTION: The accident victim was allegedly killed by a crane while traveling across the Indian Ocean, however this was actually a deck disaster brought on by inclement weather. STX Marine Service, Korea. Jul 15: Body of Filipino seaman who died in a work related accident was transferred from bulk carrier LOWLANDS COMFORT to authorities in Banda Aceh waters, Sumatra, on Jul 14... -FleetmonPosted On:22-Jul-2022
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