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Indian Coast Guard rescues 5 crew personnel from distressed yacht
Earlier in the day, the Indian Coast Guards’ (ICG) ship Agrim and a helicopter completed a joint operation with the aim to rescue five crew personnel from a distressed Switzerland-flagged yacht. The yacht was braving rough seas and strong winds near Mandwa off Alibaug near Mumbai, when the ICG arrived with their helicopter and ship to rescue the distressed crew persons... -Republic WorldPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Navigating maritime security in the Bay of Bengal
The year 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the strategic partnership between ASEAN and India, but there are new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation. Southeast Asian states should strengthen their regional maritime security by cooperating with the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)... -East Asia ForumPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Bangladesh: Maritime ports asked to keep hoisted signal 3
The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three. A special met office release signed by meteorologist Bazlur Rashid informed this on Friday... -Risingbd.comPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Canada: BC Ferries Is Hiring A Ton Of Different Jobs
BC Ferries is hiring for a ton of different positions and some of them pay super well. If you’ve been looking for a new career, some of these exciting jobs with this ferry line might just catch your eye. Plus, some positions could have you out on the water every day! So, it’s time to touch up that resume and get to searching through some of these listings... -Narcity CanadaPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Baltic Dry Index Drops For Fourth Week
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index fell to a fresh six-month low on Friday and posted its fourth consecutive weekly decline as rates slid across vessel segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, fell 79 points, or 5.1%, to 1,477 points. It was down 5.3% on the week... -MarineLinkPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Ten tech startups aiming to revolutionize maritime
As a geographical bridge since ancient times, Israel, and in particular its ports, have carried great significance throughout history. The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting disruption proved that the maritime supply chain remains as crucial as ever to the global economy. In addition to its geography, Israel now has an additional role to play in the industry thanks to its innovative startups... -CTechPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Wifi connectivity for seafarers remains ‘hit-and-miss’ despite legal obligation, warns Idwal
Most seafarers have no access to free unlimited onboard wifi while working at sea, according to a study by ship-inspection company Idwal. The worrying findings come more than 15 years after the Maritime Labour Convention legally required shipowners to provide crew with onboard communications... -TradeWindsPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Crew ’sitting ducks’ on unlit vessel off Dakar
Seafarers stuck aboard a cargo ship at the Port of Dakar’s anchorage without sidelights or electricity are in grave danger. The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has drawn attention to the plight of the crew of Onda, a ship declared abandoned in December 2021 which has been at Dakar for over five months... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Korea’s Oceans Minister Calls for Start of HMM Privatization
South Korea’s minister responsible for overseeing the government’s policy toward the shipping industry is calling for the privatization of South Korean shipping company HMM while the market remains strong. In an interview with South Korea’s Maeil Business Newspaper,.. -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Boat Captain in Fatal Maritime Alien Smuggling Incident Sentenced to 18 Years
Antonio Hurtado, the boat captain of the doomed vessel smuggling 32 migrants in May 2021 wherein three people died, was sentenced today in federal court to 18 years in prison... -Department of JusticePosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Maersk’s Mission to Decarbonize the Maritime Industry Remains a Challenge??
A.P. Møller, commonly known as Maersk, is a Danish shipping company integral to global logistics, supply chain management, and port operation. It is the world’s largest shipper and vessel operation that specializes in delivering containers. It is based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with offices in 130 countries. It has 95,000 employees... -Environment + Energy LeaderPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Panama: Tripartite Maritime Table Meetings Restart With The Participation Of The Government, Seafarers And Shipowners
As part of the commitment carried out by the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) with the maritime, port and logistics sectors of the country, the seventy-fourth meeting of the Tripartite Table of the Sea (METRIMAR) was held, whose purpose is the adoption of the legislation that will be applied on board the Panamanian-flagged merchant ships... -World Ports OrgPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Enigmatic Old Man Has Been Living On A Cruise Ship For 13 Years
From the very instant she set her feet on that cruise ship, it was like that old man had casted a spell on her. When she asked about him, she learned a shocking truth: the man had been living there for years, but no one knew much about his personal life. And when the ship arrived at the port and two police officers made their appearance in the ship, asking for that elderly man, she knew something for sure: she had to learn about that man’s story, no matter the cost... -ObsevPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Nigeria Crude Oil Production May Drop As Maritime Workers Down Tools
There are strong indications that Nigeria may not be able to meet its crude oil quota for the month of August as members of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), onboard three Floating Production Storage and Offshore (FPSO), on Thursday, embarked on strike action over what they described as the poor condition of service... -Top Africa NewsPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Croatian Maritime Traffic 50% Better Than 2021, Charter Outdoes 2019
As Poslovni Dnevnik/Marija Crnjak writes, almost 8.5 million passengers were boarded and disembarked in various Croatian seaports throughout the second quarter of this year, which is 55.7 percent of the number last year, according to official statistics. At the same time, 8.2 million passengers were transported on ferries and passenger ships, which is a 50.8 percent increase compared to the same period back in 2021... -Total Croatia NewsPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Why Reclamation Of Hull Cleaning Waste Material Is Essential
Social responsibility, social governance, sustainability… the need for corporations to be good and do good has never been greater. This is especially true when it comes to those whose business takes them to our seas and oceans. The delicate state of the planet’s ecosystem means new regulations are frequently coming in to ensure the best practice to protect marine life and the seas... -Coatings World MagazinePosted On:13-Aug-2022
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More Blank Sailings Likely as Spot Rates Tumble
Container spot rates are falling fast on all export routes from China in what should normally be the peak season for demand. According to today’s reading of the Ningbo Containerized Freight Index (NCFI), all 21 of the routes it covers were trending in the red... -gCaptainPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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World’s largest ocean-going sailing ship gets satellite communication tech
The Götheborg of Sweden, believed to be the world’s largest ocean-going sailing ship, has been upgraded with the latest satellite communications technology. NSSLGlobal, a satcoms company in the cleantech portfolio of Arendals Fossekompani the Norwegian investment house, has partnered with shipowner SOIC Ship Management AB to install the technology onboard the ship... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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Brand new super yacht on fire, another sank, what’s wrong with super yachts?
44-meter motor yacht ARIA SF caught fire and was soon engulfed in flames at marina anchorage, Formentera island, Balearic islands, Med, on Aug 11. 9 guests and 7 crew were rescued by Spanish SAR boats, Spanish Salvamento Maritimo was fighting fire. If it’s extinguished and yacht remains afloat, she’s to be towed to Ibiza. Last AIS signal received at 1600 UTC Aug 11. What’s up with big motor yachts, so-called “mega” or “super” yachts? Hardly a day passes without accidents/disasters reports... -FleetmonPosted On:13-Aug-2022
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