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Vaccination and global cooperation key to solving crew change crisis |
With the crew change crisis having dragged on for the better part of two years seafarer vaccination and global cooperation were seen as key to long term solution by a panel of senior executives from across the shipping industry. The panel – an Industry dialogue: proactive and practical solutions for the crewing crisis – held on the third day of Sea Asia 2021 sought to find solutions to the crew change crisis beyond the actions of individual companies, and even those of individual states... -Seatrade Maritime News
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Petredec selects Inmarsat Fleet Hotspot Fleet-Wide after consultation with Seafarers |
Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, has secured a significant new commitment to its Fleet Hotspot internet portal service, following an extension of its Fleet Xpress service agreement with leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) transport group Petredec... -gCaptain
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Paradigm shift seen in seafarer treatment |
The Covid crisis has brought about a paradigm shift in the approach to seafarer welfare while also highlighting the industry’s deficiencies which will factor into its future prospects, a panel at the Sea Asia 2021 virtual conference said. In the process this almost runs contrary to the previous view of seafarers as being commodities noted panel chairman, National Maritime Museum director and ex-Euronav ceo Paddy Rodgers... -Seatrade Maritime News
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One of the world’s most revolutionary ships, Celebrity Edge, to sail in Australia |
Celebrity Cruises, which has made “new luxury”, all-inclusive itineraries and revolutionary ship design game changers, has unveiled plans for one of its new vessels to sail in Australia. The Celebrity Edge will make her maiden voyage in Australian waters in December 2023,.. -Cruise Passenger
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The gigantic boat that can carry cruise ships |
Few man-made movable structures are larger than a modern cruise ship, but even those giants of the sea sometimes need someone to lend them a hand to get to port. So what do you do when one of these giants of the sea is unable to move on its own power?
You call a ship-carrying ship, or, to be more precise, a "semi-submersible heavy transport vessel," such as the Boka Vanguard... -CNN
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Synergy taking over management of Maersk Tanker’s fleet |
Synergy Marine is to take over the technical management of Maersk Tankers as the Danish owner looks to transform into a services company. Singapore-based Synergy will take over the technical management of all 82 vessels under Maersk Tankers, including those from Maersk Product Tankers. The Danish owner employs close to 3,300 people in the operation of its tanker fleet of which 140 work onshore... -Seatrade Maritime News
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Need to save all lives in maritime distress incidents |
Coast Guard Karnataka Commander DIG Venkatesh said that the global shipping industry is responsible for transporting as much as 90% of world trade, the safety of vessels is critical. He was speaking during Maritime Search and Rescue Operation organised by the Coast Guard... -Deccan Herald
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APSEZ fully unlocks India’s eastern hinterland with Rs. 6,200 Cr acquisition of Gangavaram Port |
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest private Ports & Logistics company and the flagship transportation arm of the diversified Adani Group, has concluded acquisition of Government of Andhra Pradesh’s (GoAP) stake of 10.4% with a consideration of Rs 645 Cr... -Bunker Ports News
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InterManager President Calls for ’One Voice’ for Shipping |
The international trade association representing the ship management industry is calling for a single voice for shipping when it comes to working with regulators or risk “knee-jerk, populist policies” that could turn away potential investors. In proposing a new “International Maritime Committee” (IMC), Mark O’Neil, President of InterManager and CEO of Columbia Shipmanagement, says shipping needs “one voice” to represent it globally and enable the maritime community to communicate more effectively with regulators... -gCaptain
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Cruising Resume at New Orleans Amid Growing Demand For Recovery Aid After Hurricane Ida |
In a positive development, after hurricane Ida went on a rampage throughout Southern Louisiana, cruise operations have finally resumed operations at the New Orleans port. But on the other hand ports along the lower Mississippi river are making constant appeals for federal recovery aid for the damaged infrastructure... -Fleetmon
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Pasha Hawaii to make history with first LNG bunker on US West Coast |
A major announcement came from Clean Energy Fuels Corp. as the company has informed that it will be supplying World Fuel Services with 78 million gallons of liquefied natural gas to power two Pasha Hawaii container ships. It will be the first time in maritime history that LNG bunkering would be taking place on the West Coast of the US... -Fleetmon
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Tug under way to take disabled bulker on tow, South Atlantic UPDATE Photos |
Arrived at Montevideo anchorage on Sep 22 under tow of Uruguayan tugs MANEADOR and GLADIADOR, anchored.
Bulk carrier ZILOS, disabled by explosion on Aug 31, as of Sep 7 is still adrift, understood she’s to be towed to Montevideo by offshore tug RG WARRIOR (MMSI 701120000)... -Fleetmon
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Cargo ship struck scenic riverside in Shanghai VIDEO |
Cargo ship ZHUO HANG 6 while proceeding upstream in Huangpu river near scenic waterside Bund, Shanghai, on Sep 22, went out of control and struck the embankment, scaring people who’ve been taking a walk along picturesque riverside. Embankment sustained serious damages, the ship no doubt, also sustained bow and starboard side hull damages... -Fleetmon
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Bulk carrier collided with fishing boat, 1 dead 2 missing, China |
Bulk carrier XIN HAI ZHOU 26 collided with Chinese fishing vessel in East China sea some 30 nm SE of Zhoushan, China, in the evening Sep 22, while en route from Ningbo-Zhoushan to Soviet Gavan, Russia. Fishing vessel sank, of 7 crew on board 4 were rescued, 1 recovered dead, and 2 are missing... -Fleetmon
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