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Indian Seafarer Kidnapped Two Weeks Ago Remains Missing
It has now been 14 days since Kumar was abducted and there has been no information on his whereabouts. His brother, Sandeep Kumar has written to India’s Prime Minister- Narendra Modi, and the Ministry of External Affairs’ offices without success. He has also tried contacting the shipping company Proactive Shipping Management, which has thus far failed to be proactive about the situation... -FleetmonPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Industry daredevil ranting
Industry media exploded with the message Bjørn Højgaard, chief executive of Hong Kong shipmanagement giant Anglo-Eastern Univan Group, sent to the world and industry, via his Linkedin account. It came like a revelation, like a daring criticism of ports and States, which are hampering crew change and in many cases, make change plainly impossible... -Maritime BulletinPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Bjørn Højgaard goes on the offensive in ongoing crew change crisis, calls for ports boycott
Bjørn Højgaard, CEO of Hong Kong shipmanagement giant Anglo-Eastern Univan Group, has gone on the attack, determined to highlight who he sees as the real cause of the ongoing crew change crisis, namely port states. In a widely read post on LinkedIn, the well known name in shipmanagement questioned why shipping as a whole has so little emotionally vested in the crewing crisis,.. -Splash 247Posted On:21-Sep-2021
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Liberia Pushes for Seafarers Welfare
Liberia’s Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Moses Owen Browne has called for a concerted effort from all and sundry to ensure that seafarers are protected and their welfare improved. In his address at programs commemorating the London International Shipping Week under the auspices of the Seafarers Rights International,.. -Liberian Daily ObserverPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Georgian seafarers get recognition from United Arab Emirates
Georgian seafarers can now be employed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) maritime industry as a result of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Ministry of Economy of Georgia and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the UAE. As of today, the certificates of Georgian seafarers are recognised by 61 countries around the world,.. -Agenda.gePosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Lessons Learned
One and a half years into the pandemic, the global community has gained a new appreciation of the importance of public health measures. After years of forecasting that it might happen someday, the world was confronted with a virus that claimed millions of lives – but also reshaped the approaches and delivery of medical care... -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Kongsberg to provide cloud-based simulator training for Philippines
Kongsberg Digital (KDI) has been awarded a significant contract to provide the University of Cebu, Philippines with a K-Sim Engine cloud-based simulation solution for its marine engineering faculty. The generous scope of delivery comprises a total of 185 K-Sim Engine eLearning licenses, accompanied by instructor training capabilities... -ShipInsightPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Continuing port congestion stretches supply chains to the limit
Well over a hundred containerships were stuck off major container ports last week as port delays continue to disrupt supply chains and hamper industrial customers. Worst affected were the US west coast ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles and Chinese terminals at Shanghai and Ningbo, according to industry analysis... -Seatrade Maritime NewsPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Nigeria: NPA to Ensure Nigeria Becomes Africa’s Maritime Hub
The acting Managing Director (MD) of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed Bello-Koko, has said the authority is poised to leverage Nigeria’s status as Africa’s biggest economy to actualise its maritime hub status in the region. Mr Bello-Koko made the comment at the first retreat for the reconstituted board of directors of the authority in Ogun State... -AllAfrica.comPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Baltic Index Rallies to 12-Year High on Gains Across Vessels
The Baltic Exchange’s main dry bulk sea freight index rose to a 12-year high on Monday, as rates across vessel segments jumped on robust demand and global shipping constraints. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax, supramax and handysize vessels, rose 29 points at 4,304, its highest since Nov. 24, 2009... -gCaptainPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Seven Shipbreaking Workers Killed in Accidents in Bangladesh, Turkey -NGO
A string of accidents at Bangladesh’s infamous shipbreaking beach killed five workers in August, raising the annual death toll dramatically, NGO Shipbreaking Platform confirmed. Two workers were also killed in an accident earlier this month in Aliaga, Turkey. The Platform said five workers were killed and three severely injured in seven separate accidents in Chattogram,.. -gCaptainPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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If Done Right, Zero-Carbon Industries Can Be Big Opportunity for Workers, Seafarers - ITF
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is backing a zero-carbon emissions target for shipping by 2050, saying that the energy transition can bring benefits to workers if done in the right way. At the launch of the ‘Ocean Stewardship Coalition’ held in New York today, the ITF’s Stephen Cotton delivered a positive message on the benefits of tackling climate change for workers... -gCaptainPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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CMA CGM targeted by hackers in new cyber attack
French container shipping major CMA CGM has been hit by a new cyber attack targeting customer information. “A leak of data on limited customer information (first and last names, employer, position, email address and phone number) has been detected during our surveillance operations on the group’s APIs,” CMA CGM said in a notice... -Offshore EnergyPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Australia’s First Fully Automated Terminal Receives Upgrade From NAVIS
NAVIS on Thursday, September 16th, announced the successful completion of automation upgrade N4 Terminal Operating Solution (TOS) at Victoria International Container Terminal (VICT), Australia’s first fully automated container terminal. The terminal handles more than a million containers annually, and more than one-third of containerized trade at the port... -FleetmonPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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Turkish freighter sailed straight onto coast, Bulgaria
General cargo ship VERA SU ran aground on Bulgarian coast in Yailata protected area, NW of Varna, at around 0100 UTC Sep 20, while en route from Yuzhniy Ukraine to Varna. Hull is said to be breached, but no leaks reported so far. Judging from track, the ship was heading straight for coast, though she should already change course. Bridge watch probably fell asleep... -FleetmonPosted On:21-Sep-2021
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