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India and Australia Outline Vision for the Indo-Pacific
India and Australia have held their first-ever 2+2 ministerial meeting aimed at outlining a shared vision in the Indo-Pacific region. Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with their Australian counterparts in New Delhi last weekend... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:14-Sep-2021
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Indian sailor, kidnapped by pirates in Gabon, spent just 1 month with wife; pained kin awaits safe return
Pankaj Kumar, the missing Indian sailor from the ship MV Tampen, reportedly abducted by sea pirates near West African nation Gabon, had spent just a month of his two-year married life at home, said his heart-broken brother Sandeep Kumar, while adding that his family members are in distress and praying for his safe return... -Jagran EnglishPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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India: Sailor, civilian save woman in Kochi
A-26 year-old woman, who jumped into the backwaters from Venduruthy bridge on Sunday, was rescued by a Navy sailor and a civilian in a risky operation. The woman, a native of Alappuzha, jumped from the bridge at around 1.30pm on Sunday... -Times of IndiaPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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UK Convenes Maritime Leaders to Tackle Industry Challenges at LISW
The global shipping industry will converge this week in London as the maritime industry’s thought-leaders and policy makers lead a host of events exploring a breadth of topics including the race to cut emissions, the importance of seafarer welfare and shipping’s role in the global economy... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:14-Sep-2021
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Industry mulls compulsory seafarer vaccination
SHIPMANAGERS, owners and flag states are considering compulsory vaccinations for seafarers once global rollouts have given all crew the opportunity to be jabbed against coronavirus. An estimated 25% of the world’s 1.4m crew have been vaccinated while about a third are reluctant, industry representatives told two conferences in London for London International Shipping Week... -Lloyd s ListPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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Indonesia: Change paradigm in fishery boat crew management regulation
Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia has sought a paradigm change in the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry’s Regulation No. 33 of 2021 on the management of fishery boat crew. "The paradigm of fishery boat crew protection has not changed much within the regulation since it only took into account the protection aspect of manpower involved in fishery operations," DFW Indonesia’s national coordinator, Moh Abdi Suhufan, stated here on Monday. DFW ANTARA EnglishPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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Ghana: Develop policies to solve maritime challenges - Transport Minister
The Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, has charged the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) and the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) to collaborate and spearhead the development of new policies capable of resolving the safety issues on the country’s maritime domain... -Modern GhanaPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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ICS launches new guidance for seafarers and shipowners to navigate ongoing pandemic challenges
On the first day of London International Shipping Week, the International Chamber of Shipping has published new and updated guidance to protect seafarers and shipowners against the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. The free resources include guidance on vaccinations, manning agents, mental health issues, and shore leave... - Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:14-Sep-2021
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India: PMO to modify financial framework of operatory contracts
Given that the framework of PMO contracts has been drafted in the past, there is a need to quickly review and update existing contracts to address the recent challenges posed by sanctions and rising exchange rates, Kouhsari said. “The private sector has been investing in ports in the face of sanctions and the outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic, and it is therefore necessary to pay serious attention to their problems and issues,” the official added... -Bunker Ports NewsPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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Maersk CEO Says Construction of Fossil Fueled Ships Should Be Banned
Maersk CEO Soren Skou says the International Maritime Organization should take a tip from the European auto industry by banning the construction of fossil fueled ships. His comments, which were posted to social media, have generated a lot of attention from the industry, which is still seeking to finalize its strategy to reduce and eventually eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s merchant fleet... -gCaptainPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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UK calls for zero global shipping emissions by 2050
The UK government has backed an absolute zero target for international shipping emissions by 2050, marking the start of London International Shipping Week. This target, which would need to be agreed through the International Maritime Organization, would be a significant increase of ambition for the sector, which is currently accountable for 3% of global emissions... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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North America’s 1st all-electric car ferries start voyage home
The first, fully-electric road ferries to sail in North America are now on their way from Damen Shipyards Galati, Romania, to Lake Ontario, Canada, to begin operations, the shipbuilder said. Ordered by the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario, Canada, the Amherst Islander II and Wolfe Islander IV, 68 and 98 metres in length respectively, represent a new generation of zero-emission large ferries... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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Use of energy-pack containers commences in zero-emission Dutch inland vessels
ALPHENAAR became the first Dutch inland vessel to use interchangeable energy containers and marked the commencement of the Zero Emission Services (ZES). Heineken was the first end customer of ZES and became a part of this historic moment by placing its beer cargo on Alphaneer that sailed between Alphen aan den Rijn and Moerdijk... -FleetmonPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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If seamen are key workers, why are they treated as criminals, without guilt?
Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) boasted of two new ships arrests, for “entering country’s waters, and anchoring, without permission”. Tankers weren’t identified, except that one is Liberia-flagged, another one being Vietnamese. Vietnamese tanker definitely, can be identified as an Aframax tanker MIRA (IMO 9253076, dwt 107123),.. -FleetmonPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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African Pearl ran aground in Congo river, third vessel since last year
On 8th September 2021, MT AFRICAN PEARL ran aground in the Congo river and stood still some 400m away from the navigation buoy. The initial reports suggest no severe damage to the vessel, environment, and crew. The Congo river is now a curious case as the number of vessels running aground is rising... -FleetmonPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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Container ship disabled, anchored, Ionian sea
Container ship ASTRID L encountered engine cooling issue in Ionian sea in the afternoon Sep 12, and had to anchor in Greek waters north of Corfu, to rectify cooling system. As of 1330 UTC Sep 13, she remained in the same position... -FleetmonPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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Tanker disabled by fire, towed to Augusta Sicily
Product tanker SAMUS SWAN reportedly suffered fire in engine room on Sep 11, south of Sicily, while en route from Livorno to Gabes Tunisia. Fire was extinguished by crew, but tanker was disabled. Two crew were injured during accident, one of them to a degree that he had to be airlifted to hospital... -FleetmonPosted On:14-Sep-2021
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