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Connecting India by inland waterways: what changes in century-old vessels law
Last week, Parliament passed a new law that will bring uniformity in the rules and regulations governing inland waterways and navigation on them. It is aimed at developing India’s inland waterways as a viable, thriving mode of transport, especially for cargo. The inland waterways network spans close to 15,000 km across rivers, channels, backwaters, creeks etc... -The Indian ExpressPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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Operations - Leaky contracts
In recent months there has been a collective call from industry stakeholders to address some of the flaws that have been exposed in crew member contracts. Unfair dismissals, sudden wage reductions and issues with repatriation are all problems which have become amplified over the course of the pandemic... -The Superyacht ReportPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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40 years after, Nigeria rekindles hope for seafarers with new "mission"
Barely 40 years after the Mission to Seafarers (MTS) went into extinction in Nigeria, stakeholders in the maritime sector have mobilised mercenaries to revive the lost glory of the seamen. Even as the campaign for improved welfare of the seafarers hit the front burner, a new facility has been acquired and currently under reconstruction in Lagos to host the seafarers and fill their leisure time... -GuardianPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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Rising seafarer abandonment cases prompt talks on emergency fund
Three of the world’s largest seafaring nations are proposing the establishment of a seafarers’ mutual emergency fund to support abandoned crew. China, Indonesia, and the Philippines have introduced the idea of a mutual emergency fund at the recently held International Maritime Organization (IMO) legal committee as abandonment cases are heading for another record... -Splash 247Posted On:12-Aug-2021
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COVID-19 Vaccine Offered Free for Seafarers at Europe Ports
Crew services specialist Boers has launched seafarer vaccination programs at German and Belgian ports, as shipping executives warn of onboard COVID-19 outbreaks because mariners are not getting vaccines quick enough. Seafarers arriving at ports in Antwerp, Ghent and Zeebrugge can get one-shot COVID-19 jabs through Boers’ scheme, which is being launched to protect key workers in the shipping industry... -Maritime Logistics NewsPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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UAE calls for protecting maritime routes from any threats in Security Council meeting
The United Arab Emirates affirmed its commitment to regional and international efforts to confront threats to navigation during a meeting by the UN Security Council this week, according to state-run news agency WAM. The statement was submitted by the UAE to the high-level open debate on maritime security held by the Security Council, chaired by India... -Arab NewsPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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Putin calls for pooling efforts under UN auspices to combat maritime piracy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for pooling the efforts of various countries under the United Nations auspices to combat maritime piracy. “We think it would be useful to regularly exchange our best practices for combating piracy, armed robbery and other criminal activities at sea... -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:12-Aug-2021
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Singapore: 47 people, 7 firms in maritime sector punished for breaching Covid-19 rules
Seven companies and 47 individuals in the maritime sector got into deep water after breaching safe management measures. They were fined or had their licences suspended. Pleasure craft, harbour craft and ocean-going vessels were involved, said the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Wednesday (Aug 11)... -The Straits TimesPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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USA: Maritime Cargo Delivery by Drone
On July 18th, Volansi, the industry leader in autonomous Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) point-to-point drone delivery services, completed the first-ever autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems’ (UAS) maritime cargo delivery between two moving US government vessels off the coast of Key West, Florida... -DroneLifePosted On:12-Aug-2021
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Cyber Security Threats Challenge International Shipping Industry
The crippling ransomware attack against the Colonial oil pipeline in the U.S. in May 2021 should be a wake up call for the maritime industry. As a critical part of the global supply chain, the shipping industry could become an attractive target for cyber criminals and politically motivated attacks... -Maritime Logistics NewsPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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Cargo ship sank in Andaman sea, crew rescued, then what? Rescue is first stage.
General cargo ship TAN BINH 127 issued distress signal, reporting water ingress, sinking, on Aug 1 in Andaman sea some 150 nm NW of Phuket island, Thailand. 18 crew left the ship I a lifeboat, and later were rescued by container ship MCC CHITTAGONG (IMO 9761023), which was en route from Chittagong to Port Klang Malaysia. MCC CHITTAGONG tried to contact MRCCs of Myanmar, Thailand and India, but failed... -FleetmonPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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Tragic death during crew change caused not by covid but by fighting covid
A sign-off crew member of Capesize bulk carrier FORMOSABULK CLEMENT tragically died earlier this week while disembarking from the ship into boat, to be taken ashore. Initial reports indicate he fell from pilot ladder and was caught between the hulls of boat and bulk carrier. It was so to say, avoidable tragedy, it was triggered by inhuman crew change policy practiced by Australian authorities... -FleetmonPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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Wood chips carrier distressed at anchorage, Honshu, situation unclear VIDEO
Wood chips carrier CRIMSON POLARIS loaded with 44,000 tons of wood chips asked for assistance at around 1130 Tokyo time Aug 11, Hachinohe port, northeast Honshu. Understood the ship drifted aground off Hachinohe breakwater after anchor dragged, in rough weather. The ship suffered hull crack or cracks, followed by water ingress... -FleetmonPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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Greek Aframax cleared of spill accusation in Novorossiysk, Black sea
Seems like Greek Aframax crude oil tanker MINERVA SYPHONY is cleared of oil spill accusation, and now the main and only suspect is Caspian Pipeline Consortium. It was an oil burst at monobuoy, caused by destruction of hydro compensator, when oil was pumped into MINERVA SYPHONY tanks via monobuoy... -FleetmonPosted On:12-Aug-2021
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