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Advancements and Challenges in Maritime Green Transition
The maritime industry is seeking technological solutions to transition to green propulsion, including battery-electric, hydrogen, and wind-assisted propulsion. The Zero Emissions Ship Technology Association (ZESTAs) is an industry body that represents green-propulsion companies... -Crew MirrorPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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World’s Largest Cruise Ship Nears Completion Amidst Resurgence
Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku is putting the finishing touches on Royal Caribbean’s new cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, which is set to be the largest cruise ship in the world. The ship, with its maiden voyage scheduled for January 2024, has attracted both awe and criticism due to its size and environmental impact... -Crew MirrorPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Seafarers Report Unmanageable Workloads and Insufficient Supplies in Survey
Seafarers are facing unmanageable workloads, breached contracts, and inadequate food supplies, according to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index survey. The quarterly index, published by Mission to Seafarers, dropped from 7.1 to 6.77 out of 10 in the second quarter of this year... -Crew MirrorPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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World's Strangest Research Vessel Heads for Scrapyard After 60 Years
The Scripps Instition of Oceanography's innovative Floating Instrument Platform (FLIP) has been towed off into the sunset for the last time. It may well have been the strangest, most recognizable research vessel ever built - and its users remember that it was exceptionally effective. For more than 50 years, FLIP provided a stable research station at sea for Scripps' scientists and their colleagues from around the world... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:10-Aug-2023
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MSC makes waves again with 10 LNG-powered newbuilds order
The world’s largest container shipping firm MSC has returned to Chinese shipbuilder Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard with an order for an additional ten LNG-powered containerships. The deal will see Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard build ten LNG-powered behemoths each boasting a 10,300 TEU capacity, as reported by Chinese media outlets... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Sea to City: creating your own career trajectory
For former master Sundeep Khera, now a senior maritime professional working for a major marine insurer, crucial tips kept in his 'back pocket notebook' from cadet to master were an important part of his successful career trajectory from sea to shore... -Nautilus InternationalPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Unlocking the Potential: Overcoming Barriers to AR/VR Adoption in the Maritime Industry
The maritime industry is exploring the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to enhance training, safety, and operational efficiency. However, there are several reasons why AR/VR has not gained widespread adoption in the maritime industry. One of the primary barriers is the cost associated with implementing AR/VR solutions,.. -Crew MirrorPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Three Fishermen Survive Sinking by Clinging to a Buoy
The U.S. Coast Guard has released details of a harrowing sinking off the coast of Massachusetts last weekend. Three commercial fishermen had to abandon ship when their vessel went down, and they ended up in the water with only a fishing buoy for floatation... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Real Life Incident: Cargo Fire Takes 10 Days To Extinguish
A general cargo vessel was fully loaded with cut timber packed into plastic-wrapped packages, both in the cargo hold and on deck. As the vessel was departing its loading berth, the linesman noticed that an electrical extension cord between the vessel and the quay had not been disconnected... -Marine InsightPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Shape up to ship out: Resolving issues about PH maritime education and certification
In his State of the Nation Address two weeks ago, President Bongbong Marcos Jr. asserted that, “The question about the European Union’s recognition of the standards of training of Filipino seafarers has, after 17 years, finally been resolved. This development now effectively maintains the Filipino seafarer’s distinct competitive advantage in the global shipping labor market.”... -RapplerPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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From Port to Port: How Digitalization and Automation are Shaping the Maritime Industry
The maritime industry, a cornerstone of global trade, is undergoing a significant transformation. This change is driven by digitalization and automation, two powerful forces that are reshaping the way ports operate and how goods are transported across the world’s oceans... -Fagen wasanniPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Sydrogen Energy and Pyxis Maritime Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Pyxis Maritime, a start-up specializing in maritime electrification technology, has partnered with fuel cell components manufacturer Sydrogen Energy to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime sector. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct a Proof of Concept (PoC) study on the deployment of hydrogen fuel cell solutions... -Crew MirrorPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Landmark Partnership For Construction Of 16 Vessels Between Mercuria And ÈTA Shipping
Global energy and commodity group, Mercuria and maritime innovator, ÈTA Shipping, announced a landmark partnership to accelerate the transition to sustainable short-sea shipping. A joint venture will see the construction of six initial (and ten optional) vessels designed for maximum efficiency, with construction undertaken by Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering Co., Ltd... -Marine InsightPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Hospital Ship Africa Mercy® Undergoes Extensive Repairs and Upgrades
The Africa Mercy, one of the hospital ships of Mercy Ships, has docked in Durban to undergo extensive repairs and maintenance to prolong its service life. Over the next seven months, as part of the refit project, the Africa Mercy will undergo a wide range of repairs and upgrades that will significantly improve the ship’s capabilities and elevate the quality of her services... -African BusinessPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Pusher Tug Sinks Off North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies are responding a 59-foot pusher tug that sank Tuesday night approximately 3 miles off North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The vessel reportedly has 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board, prompting concerns regarding potential environmental impacts. So far there are no reports of shoreline impacts... -gCaptainPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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Feeder container ship grounding, Parana river
Feeder container ship ASUNCION B ran aground in Parana river between 913 and 914 kilometer in the afternoon Aug 2, while en route from Terport Villeta Paraguay, to Montevideo. All attempts to refloat by own means failed, tug was assigned, in the evening Aug 7 the ship was refloated... -FleetMonPosted On:10-Aug-2023
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