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India as chair of United Nations Security Council creates record of sorts
With the summer holidays in many countries, August is normally a quiet month with empty tables at the UN, as it turned out it was not the case in the Security Council this August. Fourteen "Outcome Documents" five of which resulting in UNSC resolutions was a great feat. The three main issues in front of the UNSC were – maritime security, peacekeeping and counter-terrorism. PM Modi drew attention on how piracy and terrorism are affecting world trade and putting seafarers at tremendous risk... -WIONPosted On:20-Sep-2021
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Shipping needs to face social inequality challenge
One session at London International Shipping Week’s main conference at IMO Headquarters assessed the industry’s social impact, the areas in which external pressure may be applied in the future, and how businesses can prepare for that pressure... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:20-Sep-2021
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Compliance Guardians
Flag States have upped their game through innovative technologies and a renewed focus on safety and sustainability. "The core function of a ship registry is to ensure compliance with national and international regulations and conventions applicable to ships registered in their country,” explains Nick Sansom, Chief Business Development Officer of the Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:20-Sep-2021
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Philippines: DoLE pressing to amend ILO seafarer protection rules
LABOR Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III said seafarers need to be better protected and proposed amendments to the 15-year-old maritime convention of the International Labour Organization (ILO). In a statement Sunday, Mr. Bello said the convention does not ensure fair treatment and protection for seafarers as it “only encourages the member-states to cooperate to facilitate the investigation of serious marine casualties.”... -BusinessWorld OnlinePosted On:20-Sep-2021
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Philippines: Free net access for seafarers aboard docked vessels at CIP
Seafarers on board vessels docking at Cebu International Port (CIP) will enjoy free and unlimited internet access. This was announced by the Cebu Port Authority as they celebrate the 22nd National Maritime Week starting from September 20-26, 2021, in partnership with the Associated Philippine Seafarers Union (APSU) and a telecommunication company... -INQUIRER.netPosted On:20-Sep-2021
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First Carnival Cruise Ship Restarts Operations from New Orleans
The Miami-based cruise line can now add the Port of New Orleans into its cruise offerings as the first Carnival cruise ship resumes operations from the Erato Street Cruise Terminal in 18 months. Carnival Glory is welcoming guests back onboard today for its seven-day Western Caribbean cruise... -Cruise HivePosted On:20-Sep-2021
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How Google, Facebook lay giant undersea internet cables: photos
Google and Facebook lay thousands of miles of undersea cables to ferry internet around the world. Google and Facebook are invested in dozens of subsea internet cable projects around the world. Laying these cables takes months of preparation, and specialized vessels take them out to sea. Once laid, the cables can ferry huge quantities of internet data around the globe... -Business InsiderPosted On:20-Sep-2021
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Australia: Maritime Union probed over selling union cars to friends, family
The trade union watchdog has launched an investigation into the Maritime Union of Australia to probe whether union cars were sold for below-market rates to relatives without following proper processes. The Registered Organisations Commission (ROC), which is a government-funded independent regulator for unions and employer associations, has started the investigation after receiving a whistleblower complaint, according to multiple sources... -Sydney Morning HeraldPosted On:20-Sep-2021
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Taking on the stormy seas
Themistoklis Sapsis tackles engineering problems associated with the unpredictable ocean environment and its effects on ships and other structures. “I realized that ships and other maritime structures are the only ones that operate at the interface of two different media: air and water,” says Sapsis. “This property alone creates so many challenges in terms of mathematical and computational modeling. And, of course, these media are not calm at all — they are random and often surprisingly unpredictable.”... -MIT NewsPosted On:20-Sep-2021
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Shipping needs true, transparent and timely vessel emissions data
The industry’s ability to comply with pollution and climate change goals demands a new, technology-driven approach, writes Peter Georgiopoulos, the chairman of tanker owner United Overseas Group. Carbon pricing, emissions trading, EEXI, CII, The Poseidon Principles, Getting to Zero and The Sea Cargo Charter. Regulators are coming for shipping and this time they are bringing the banks, charterers and civil society along with them... -Splash 247Posted On:20-Sep-2021
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Danish bulker heavily damaged in collision with Greek bulker, Aegean sea UPDATE
Greek and Danish bulk carriers LEVANTES and CLIPPER COMO collided at around 0100 UTC Sep 18 in Aegean sea some 10 nm SW of Bozcaada island, Turkey. No news yet on LEVANTES damages, while CLIPPER COMO, apparently was heavily damaged, breached portside cargo hold area, taking on water. The ships were sailing in opposite directions... -FleetmonPosted On:20-Sep-2021
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