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Rising Optimism Lifts Seafarer’s Happiness Levels
Seafarer happiness levels are recovering after reaching a record low last quarter as optimism returns, according to the Seafarers Happiness Index report published today by The Mission to Seafarers... -gCaptainPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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GoodFuels announces successful biofuel-powered trial voyage
Long-term dry bulk tonnage provider Spar Shipping AS, ship management leader Fleet Management Limited and global biofuels supplier GoodFuels on July 28 announced that they have successfully completed a 10-day trial of 100 percent sustainable marine biofuel on board Spar Shipping AS’ bulk carrier Spar Lynx... - Biodiesel MagazinePosted On:2-Aug-2022
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BV and partners to study feasibility of CCS units on existing ships
French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has entered into a cooperation agreement with Hong Kong-based shipowner Wah Kwong and Shanghai Qiyao Environmental Technolgy, a subsidiary of Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute, for the feasibility study on installing carbon capture and storage (CCS) units on ships... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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UK: Further success for maritime training programme for young people
More than 80 per cent of participants who completed the latest ‘Maritime Futures’ training programme have gained employment within the maritime sector... -Hull CC NewsPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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The hidden traps of connectivity onboard
Connectivity onboard and accessing the Internet is a fundamental right that nobody should be deprived of. With seafarers spending most of their lives crossing the oceans, being away from their families and their loved ones, can have a negative impact on their overall wellbeing. However, with these issues in mind it is important to identify and analyze the potential dangers that the use of internet can have, especially on ships... -Safety4SeaPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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Smile like you mean it
You have probably heard the expression “green-washing”. When a company or industry gives the false impression what they do is more environmentally sound than it actually is. Such green-washing exists to exaggerate claims or accentuate benefits to mislead. You might wonder how this could possibly relate to seafarers?.. -Splash247Posted On:2-Aug-2022
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Singapore and Greece researchers develop a new method to estimate the resistance experienced by ships in seaways
Sea waves can impede the speed and performance, as well as increase the fuel consumption of ships travelling on the ocean, which then adds to maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions... -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:2-Aug-2022
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LETTER: Maritime Electric’s not-so-bright idea
Two new words are creeping into climate literature: “carboniphobia” (fear of carbon) and “climatist” (a person who believes in man-made global warming). It would appear that from reading a story in the Guardian (A greener future, July 29) that Maritime Electric is infected with these two syndromes... -SaltwirePosted On:2-Aug-2022
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Reygar And Cedar Marine Collaborate To Deliver Carbon Reduction For Fleet Operators
Maritime remote monitoring business, Reygar, and carbon reduction and sustainability specialist, Cedar Marine, have partnered to provide an integrated service for monitoring and reducing fuel, energy use and carbon emissions, across vessels and business operations of firms in the marine industry... -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:2-Aug-2022
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Federal Maritime Commission To Hire Investigators For Foreign Carrier Crack-Down
As part of the new Shipping Reform Act the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced it’s reorganizing its enforcement structure and plans to hire more investigators to crack down on ports and foreign-owned shipping companies who are breaking the law. The investigative and prosecution functions of the FMC will now be consolidated into a newly created Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance (BEIC). This change is effective immediately... -gCaptainPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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Ukraine Grain Ship Provides ’Glimmer of Hope’ In Global Food Crisis
The first ship to carry Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea since Russia invaded Ukraine five months ago left the port of Odesa for Lebanon on Monday under a safe passage deal described as a glimmer of hope in a worsening global food crisis... -gCaptainPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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Cameron: We can’t engineer out the toxicity of ammonia
Ammonia is at the top of the list of the potential shipping fuels of the future, being a zero-carbon solution that can become economically viable. The shipping industry has already built extensive experience in transporting and handling ammonia onboard vessels, and we are seeing major strides being made in designing ammonia-ready engines... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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Six Rescued After Tug Pushing Barges Collides with Powerboats in Texas
Six people were rescued from the water near Goat Island, Texas on Saturday after a tugboat pushing barges collided with two recreational powerboats... -gCaptainPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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Impending environmental regulations set to slash bulker supply
Entrance into force of the new IMO environmental regulations in 2023 is expected to slow down the supply of vessels into the dry bulk market, according to a recent market forecast by Vessels Value... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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Sixty-Four Guests Infected with COVID-19 on Jewel of the Seas
A crew member on the Jewel of the Seas informs that the Royal Caribbean cruise ship has a total of sixty-four (64) COVID-19 cases amongst guests. Recent testing also revealed only four (4) infected crew members... -Cruise Law NewsPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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MAYA Container Ship Capsized At A Pier In Japan
A container ship named MAYA capsized and reportedly rested on the bottom portside along the berth at Shunan Port, Honshu, at about 1200 LT on July 31. The ship lost its stability while loading containers at the Tokuyama Shimomatsu Port. It eventually capsized. About 100 containers went overboard and kept drifting around Tokuyama Bay waters and around the port area... -Marine InsightPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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TRANSMED ferry fire, Valencia
Fire erupted on one of cargo decks of passenger/ro-ro ferry CIUDAD DE ALCUDIA, berthed at Valencia Spain, on Aug 1. Fire was extinguished by Valencia firefighters, no injures reported, while the ship sustained unclarified damages and had to cancel scheduled trips... -FleetmonPosted On:2-Aug-2022
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