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BIMCO Forecasts Stronger Crude and Product Tanker Markets
Niels Rasmussen, BIMCO’s Chief Shipping Analyst, predicts a stronger year for crude and product tankers in 2024 despite weaker cargo volumes in the first half of the year. The Tanker Shipping Market Overview & Outlook for August 2024 highlights muted fleet and supply growth as key factors contributing to the predicted strengthening of the supply/demand balance... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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FuelEU Pooling Could Help Accelerate Adoption of Biofuels
The FuelEU pooling mechanism, highlighted by OceanScore, incentivizes the adoption of biofuels in the maritime industry. Companies can generate surpluses by burning biofuels, leading to savings on compliance costs with FuelEU Maritime regulations. This approach allows companies to benefit financially from exceeding carbon intensity reduction targets and avoid penalties for non-compliance... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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ABB, Wallenius to Enhance Vessel Performance & Reduce Emissions
Danish tanker operator Tärntank is partnering with ABB and Wallenius Marine to test the OVERSEA Fleet Support Center on six vessels. The collaboration aims to optimize engine, hull, propeller, and auxiliary systems to reduce emissions and ecological impact. The goal is to improve operational performance through advanced analytics and expert assistance... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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Decarbonization Slows Down, Poses Significant Challenge: DNV
During the 8th edition of the Maritime Forecast to 2050 Webinar, DNV Maritime CEO, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, expressed concerns about the slow progress of maritime decarbonization. He highlighted the challenges posed by the reliance on conventional fuels and the obstacles hindering further decarbonization efforts, such as high production costs and limited infrastructure. Despite these challenges, Ørbeck-Nilssen suggested measures that operators can take to reduce emissions... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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Columbus Travel Expands into India to Enhance Maritime Travel
Columbus Travel, a division of Columbia Aurus Ship Management, expands into India after a successful launch in Europe and the Philippines. With offices strategically placed worldwide, they offer specialized travel solutions for maritime and corporate needs. The expansion into India aims to enhance support for Asian clientele, focusing on the maritime industry... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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Two More Crews of Sunken Yacht Bayesian Under Investigation
A local prosecutor in Sicily is investigating the sinking of the sailing yacht Bayesian, focusing on crewmembers Tim Eaton, Matthew Griffith, and master James Cutfield for possible charges of manslaughter and negligent shipwreck. Former captain Stephen Edwards shed light on the yacht's design and crew negligence, providing valuable insight into the tragic incident... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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UNODC Enhances Maldives Maritime Security with EU-Funded Equipment Donation
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) recently donated maritime security equipment to the MNDF Coast Guard to enhance capabilities in combating maritime terrorism within the Special Economic Zone. The donation, funded by the European Union, aims to strengthen maritime security in the region and support the Maldives in safeguarding its maritime borders... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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Hull Maintenance Issues Found in Tugboat Sinking on Mississippi River: NTSB
The NTSB investigated the sinking of tugboat Uncle Blue on the Mississippi River. Extensive hull damage caused the vessel to flood due to insufficient maintenance. The report emphasizes the importance of proper hull maintenance and proactive inspections to prevent similar incidents. Lack of a high water bilge sensor in the lazarette delayed the detection of flooding... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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Rijeka Exhibition Honors RMS Carpathia and Its Titanic Rescue Legacy
An exhibition in Rijeka honored the RMS Carpathia, the ship that rescued survivors of the Titanic sinking in 1912. The display paid tribute to the vessel and its crew, including 84 Croatian seafarers. The Carpathia saved 705 survivors and later sank during World War I. The exhibition highlighted its historical significance and sacrifice... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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Floating Offshore Wind Pilot Project to Provide Power Generation Solution.
TotalEnergies has launched a pilot project with a floating wind turbine to provide renewable power to the Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea. The 3MW turbine will be positioned 2km west of the platform, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and showcasing innovative floater design for future offshore wind projects... -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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Cadet Medevaced from Maersk Box Ship in Gulf of Mexico
A 20-year-old female cadet from the US Merchant Marine Academy was rescued by the Coast Guard after injuring her arm aboard a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Mexico. The swift medevac operation highlighted the risks faced by maritime professionals and the importance of collaboration in responding to emergencies at sea.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VREaj3mnt90[/embed].. -Crew MirrorPosted On:30-Aug-2024
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