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India: Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill to be moved by MEA in Lok Sabha
Amid the protests against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids and summons against the opposition leaders, the Centre on Friday has listed the ’The Anti-Maritime Piracy Bill, 2019, and Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar will move the Bill in the Lok Sabha to make special provisions for repression of piracy on the high seas and to provide for punishment for the offence of piracy and for matters connected therewith... -PGurusPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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ILO urges to take action against discrimination and abuse at sea
THE INTERNATIONAL Labour Organization is calling for stronger action in preventing discrimination, physical abuse and mental abuse at sea. The ILO’s Special Tripartite Committee said flag states, port states, labour supplying states, shipping companies and seafarers all have a responsibility to ensure vessels are safe working environments where seafarers can live without fear of discrimination and abuse... -Daily Cargo NewsPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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MPA Chief stepping down
Quah Ley Hoon, currently the Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), will be stepping down in September 2022 after nearly four years in the role. During her mandate, Quah led MPA to complete the Tuas Port Phase 1 reclamation in 2021, navigated the disruptions caused by COVID-19, and pressed on with the development and transformation of Singapore’s international maritime centre and global port hub... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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Ships Avoid Taiwan’s Ports During China Navy Drills
China’s military exercises are making ships think twice about heading into one of Taiwan’s most important ports, creating potential delays for shipments of electronic goods. Ships are dropping anchor at sea to avoid a drill zone located just outside Kaohsiung port in Taiwan’s south, said Jayendu Krishna, deputy head of consultancy Drewry Maritime Advisors... -gCaptainPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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Hot Work Led to 7-Day Blaze on Cargo Ship in New Zealand
Hot work has been identified as the source of a seven-day blaze on board a cargo ship in New Zealand in December 2020. New Zealand’s Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has published its final report on the incident and response. On December 18, 2020, the cargo ship Kota Bahagia was discharging a high-value cargo of wind turbine components at Napier Port... -gCaptainPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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Kenya: Be Good Brand Ambassadors of Our Country, President to New Seafarers
President Uhuru Kenyatta has challenged 350 newly hired seafarers to be good brand ambassadors of the Kenyan nation saying their conduct will determine the demand for Kenyan maritime professionals by international shipping lines. “To the new recruits that we are commissioning today, let me remind you that you sail out as our ambassadors. How many more Kenyans are recruited in the future will, to a large extent, depend on the image of Kenya you project abroad,” the President said... -ZAWYAPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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‘Australia committed to work closely with partners in Asian region to combat maritime crime’
Australia is committed to working closely with all partners in the Asian region to combat maritime crime, especially the scourge of people smuggling and to prevent vulnerable people from being exploited by people smugglers who have no regard for their welfare,” Australian Border Force (ABF) Commander Claire Rees said... -The HinduPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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Dockworker Union Plans Strike At UK’s Biggest Container Port
Almost 2,000 dock workers at Felixstowe, Britain’s biggest container ship port, will strike for eight days later this month after failing to reach a deal on pay. Workers will strike from Aug. 21 to 29, the Unite union said in a statement Friday. Talks failed after the Felixstowe Dock and Railway Company, owned by a unit of CK Hutchison Holdings, did not improve its offer of a 7% pay increase, the labor group said... -gCaptainPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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Expedition Cruise Ship Grounds in Norway During Shipyard Return
An expeditionary cruise ship belonging to Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten ran aground and was later refloated in a western Norwegian fjord north of Bergen on Friday. The ship, MS Richard With, was not carrying any passengers at the time and all 67 people on board were not harmed in the incident... -gCaptainPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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Forward Thinking
The marine cargo industry continues to be rocked by the global pandemic, supply chain issues, fluctuating rates, fuel costs, port congestion and the Russia/Ukraine war that has no immediate end in sight. When normalcy in the industry will return is anyone’s guess, but hopefully – with a slight alteration to one of Abraham Lincoln’s favorite sayings – “These, too, shall pass.”... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:6-Aug-2022
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Bulk carrier with grain grounding at Napoli Port, Italy
Bulk carrier IRVINE BAY ran aground in Napoli Port area while approaching berth, on arrival from Santana Brazil with cargo of grain, at around 1200 UTC Aug 4. She was refloated with high tide at around 0230 UTC Aug 5 with tugs assistance, and berthed... -FleetmonPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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Passenger ro-ro ship aground, Norway
Passenger ro-ro ship RICHARD WITH ran aground at around 0700 UTC Aug 5 north of Mongstad, Norway, while en route from Hareid to Bergen. As of 0750 UTC the ship was still aground, Norwegian SAR already responded, sending ship or ships to assist... -FleetmonPosted On:6-Aug-2022
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