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Today, the whole of India is Team Vikrant |
Building an aircraft carrier is an achievement that the nation should justly feel proud about. It is a journey not just from 100 tonnes of Ajay to 45,000 tonnes of Vikrant, but of blood, sweat and toil as the Navy’s designers, constructors, system integrators and planners battled challenges. Navy can reap benefits of not just increasing the indigenous content with every succeeding ship but also contributing to industry, especially in the MSME sector... -The Tribune India
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Concentrated Inspection Campaign on STCW: A best practice guide |
Paris, Tokyo, Indian Ocean and Black Sea MoU will jointly launch a new Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on STCW compliance from 1st September 2022 to 30th November 2022. The inspection campaign will be additional to the regular PSC inspections... -Safety4Sea
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Need for cadet berths one of the ’greatest challenges’ facing shipping |
Nautical Institute (NI) Capt André LeGoubin called on owners to provide at least two cadet berths on their newbuildings to ensure the industry has the leaders it needs for the future. Speaking at the NI Singapore Conference 2022 LeGoubin described the struggle by many cadets globally to find a berth on a vessel as one of the “greatest challenges” facing the industry... -Seatrade Maritime News
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Cadet column: It’s your Union |
In these troubled times, it’s important to have a Union like Nautilus International on your side. That’s true in a personal sense, because there’s a good chance that sometime during your cadetship or in your future maritime career you will face a difficult situation, when the negotiating power or legal assistance of a Union can make all the difference... -Nautilus International
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The evolution of maritime communications |
Shipping has traditionally been slow in integrating technological developments, but maritime communications are certainly not a representative case. From flag semaphores to the GMDSS, the evolution of maritime communications has been long... -Safety4Sea
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Seamen taken for a ride |
The reported siphoning of seafarers funds arising out of the terminal benefits of their dedicated sea service over the years by the union leaders in collusion with the ship owners or the manning agents needs to be thoroughly investigated to bring the culprits to book... -Herald Goa
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Seafarers unions asked to examine accounts for fraudulent deductions |
Taking serious note of the criminal case lodged against officials of the NUSI, accused of embezzling more than Rs 10 crore, the DG Shipping has directed all shipping companies, seafarers unions and associations to thoroughly examine their accounts, and report back with any discrepancies they find... -Herald Goa
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Gibraltar races to stop significant oil leak from ship collision with gas tanker |
A cargo ship that collided with a natural gas tanker earlier this week off Gibraltar has "crumpled" and is leaking a "significant" amount of oil Thursday, according to authorities, who said efforts were underway to salvage the vessel... -CNN
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Using big data to analyze changes in workforce skills demand |
Big data derived from vacancies and applications on online jobs listings can provide important information about changes in the skills employers require and workers offer, especially in countries where alternative sources are scarce, says a new working paper by the ILO... -Safety4Sea
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Panama signs MoU with MSC promoting opportunities for its seafarers |
The Panama Ship Registry and MSC Shipmanagement have signed a MoU to promote job opportunities for Panamanian seafarers. The shipmanagment company is a subsidiary of shipowner MSC a major client of the register,.. -Seatrade Maritime News
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An ocean of change |
The increasing focus on zero emission shipping is likely to have a considerable impact on maritime operations in the very near future. The shipping industry finds itself in something of a dilemma, shipowners in a ‘catch-up’ situation in order to meet new requirement... -nautinst.org
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Adapting to a New Generation of Maritime Emissions Regulations |
In support of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 13, IMO recently outlined its strategy for reducing the carbon intensity of international shipping. The target is to reduce carbon intensity by at least 40% by 2030,.. -Safety4Sea
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The world’s first purpose-built cruise ship, and its tragic final sailing |
It was the height of sophistication at the time, attracting the posh and well-to-do who were enamoured with the prospect of sailing the high seas in absolute luxury, but it only had a short life and one that ended in tragedy. But this is not the ship you may be thinking of... -Stuff
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Russian Chief Engineer Sentenced to Prison for Dumping Oily Bilge Water and Cover-Up |
The Chief Engineer of a foreign flagged bulk carrier has been sentenced to a year plus one day in prison for deliberately discharging oil-contaminated bilge water overboard in U.S. waters and obstructing justice... -gCaptain
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Growing Cruiseship Traffic Volumes Will Drive Demand For More Polar Bandwidth |
Marlink has published a report on the current status and future outlook for satellite capacity and connectivity based on vessel activity in the polar regions. The report examines vessel demand in the context of the post-pandemic bounceback and includes data and insights from industry experts on how the market will evolve in the medium term... -gCaptain
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NTSB Issues Safety Recommendations After $100 Million Engine Room Fire on Great Lakes Bulker |
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board issued three safety recommendations Thursday following an investigation into last year’s engine room fire aboard the Great Lakes bulk carrier Roger Blough during winter layup... -gCaptain
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Ship Carrying Ukrainian Corn Grounds in Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait |
A bulk ship carrying grain from Ukraine ran aground in Turkey’s Bosphorus Strait, halting traffic in the waterway. The Turkish General Directorate of Coastal Safety reports that that 173-meter Lady Zehma grounded after experiencing a rudder failure and anchored in Bebek Bay,.. -gCaptain
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Iranian container ship fire, Istanbul |
It transpired, that container on pier near the ship was on fire, there was no fire on board of the ship. Fire erupted on board of container ship SHAMIM on Aug 31, she’s docked at Haydarpasa, Istanbul, since late 2021, understood under repairs. Firefighting teams and tug responded, fire in the aft section of the ship was extinguished... -Fleetmon
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Russian freighter disabled, drifting towards Norway coast, Barents sea |
General cargo ship S. KUZNETSOV suffered engine failure at around 2240 UTC Aug 31 in Barents sea some 50 nm north of Hammerfest, Finnmark, Norway, while en route from Haydarpasa Istanbul to Murmansk. As of 1310 UTC Sep 1, the ship was still adrift, drifting some 10 nm in southern direction towards Norwegian coast... -Fleetmon
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Russian Captain died on board of his ship, Med |
Russian 63-year old Captain died on board of the ship under his command, on Sep 1 or Aug 31, “because of natural causes”, according to preliminary report. The ship was positioned off Arish port, North Sinai, Governorate of Egypt, Sinai Peninsula. He collapsed, and died, his body was transferred to Arish Hospital for forensics, investigation and formalities requiested for sending body to Russia... -Fleetmon
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