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India: Pension for Goa seafarers subject to submission of ’life certificate’
The Goa state has announced the release of pension for retired seafarers under the Goa Welfare/ Pension Scheme for Seafarers subject to production of ‘life certificate’. According to a press release, the pension has already been disbursed for the months of June, July and August to 714 beneficiaries who have submitted their ‘life certificates’... -Times of IndiaPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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UK: Medal award for Scottish captain who made history as first female commanding officer
A trailblazing Scot who was the first ever female Captain in the RAF’s 116 year history has been awarded a prestigious medal for her achievements. Captain Susan Cloggie-Holden, 37, from Seamill, North Ayrshire, was awarded the Merchant Navy Medal for working tirelessly to support women in maritime... -HeraldScotlandPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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How to reduce administrative pressure on seafarers using technology
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI) has revealed a ‘steep and concerning’ drop in happiness levels in Q2, linked in part to the impact of COVID-19 hygiene requirements on workloads and the pressures of administrative work rising. The SHI is the shipping industry’s barometer of issues facing those at sea today. In the report there were complaints of far too many emails from shore to ship... -Hellenic Shipping News WorldwidePosted On:4-Sep-2021
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Electric boats making waves without the noise
The auto industry has raced ahead on an electric wave with more manufacturers joining the race seemingly every day. The boating industry has sputtered far behind, bogged down by low-horsepower engines and batteries that take up nearly half the boat. That’s in the process of changing... -Finance and CommercePosted On:4-Sep-2021
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Norway Awards Grants for Offshore Wind Energy and Ammonia Bunkering
The Norwegian Government announced a series of new financial grants focusing on the development of sectors of green energy designed to support new technologies and build Norway’s leadership in the emerging business opportunities. The awards, which were announced by the Minister of Climate and Environment and the Minister of Trade and Industry, are being made through the Norwegian Green Platform Initiative,.. -The Maritime ExecutivePosted On:4-Sep-2021
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Supply chain delays won’t be easily fixed and trouble will continue into next year
The world economy runs on global supply chains. But that system is now in trouble, and the troubles will increase. Our analysis at IHS Markit of shipping, port, and manufacturing data finds that the worsening delays will continue well into 2022. Moreover, pessimism is growing among shipping executives – some now expecting the disruption to continue even into 2023... -Bunker Ports NewsPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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Ida Leaves Toxic Chemicals, Oil Spills, And Sewage Swirling In Her Wake
Exxon Mobil released sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide at its Baton Rouge refinery as Hurricane Ida churned ashore. A broken pipeline poured crude oil near a bayou that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. And a miles-long black slick has appeared near an offshore rig off the state’s coast, stirring fears of a spill. Days after the storm swept through the region, the environmental aftermath is emerging in a petrochemical corridor packed with hazardous-chemical plants and refineries... -gCaptainPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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Russia To Build Its First LNG-Fuelled Icebreaker
Metals miner Nornickel said it will participate in the design and building of Russia’s first dual-fuel liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel icebreaker to prepare for more capacity in the environmentally sensitive Arctic region. Russia, which has a fleet of nuclear-powered icebreakers, has long considered LNG-powered icebreaking ships to develop the Northeast Sea Route into an international shipping lane from Arctic waters... -gCaptainPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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Australian Merchant Mariners Are Asking To Be Considered Essential Workers
Maritime Industry Australia Ltd (MIAL) joined Minister Gee, on Merchant Navy Day, to recognize the contribution of Australian merchant mariners of the past and the impact and sacrifice they made throughout wars and times of conflict. MIAL also used today to recognize the contribution and sacrifice of today’s Australian seafarers – those battling border closures on a daily basis to get to and from work to keep essential shipping and maritime service working... -gCaptainPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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Ida: Crew From 177 Production Platforms, 6 Rigs And 4 DP Rigs In the Gulf of Mexico Have Been Evacuated
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) activated its Hurricane Response Team as Hurricane Ida made its way through the Gulf. The Hurricane Response Team is monitoring offshore oil and gas operators in the Gulf as they evacuate platforms and rigs in response to the storm. The team works with offshore operators and other state and federal agencies until operations return to normal and the storm is no longer a threat to Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activities... -gCaptainPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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US Coast Guard Medevacs Shark Attack Victim From Fishing Vessel
The Coast Guard medevaced an injured crew member from a fishing vessel after a shark attack approximately 35 miles southeast of Grand Isle, Louisiana, Friday. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a call at 12:51 a.m. via VHF-FM channel 16 from personnel aboard the fishing vessel Moon Glow stating a 64-year-old male crew member had been attacked by a shark and sustained a severe leg injury... -gCaptainPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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Indonesian Navy Detains Suspicious Oil Tanker
A Panama registered oil tanker, MT ZODIAC STAR was detained by Indonesian naval authorities late on Wednesday, September 1, close to Riau Island. The detention of the ’suspicious’ vessel has been made on apprehensions of illegal activity and entrance into the territorial waters without permits... -FleetmonPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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Tanker aground in Caspian sea
Product tanker VF TANKER-7 ran aground on 158 kilometer mark in Volga-Caspian Sea Channel in the afternoon Sep 3, Moscow time (according to Emergency Agency report), while en route from Astrakhan, Volga river, Russia, to Baku, Azerbaijan. Hull wasn’t breached, no leak reported or spotted in the area... -FleetmonPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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3 people inhaled poisonous gas, 1 died, Beirut port
3 Syrian workers in Beirut port inhaled poisonous gas emitted by cattle feed on board of livestock carrier FM SPIRIDON on Sep 3. Feed was soaked by sea water, which entered the compartment through porthole after the ship developed list, and that triggered gas emission. 2 workers lost consciousness, but Civil Defense team of rescuers managed to take them out, alive. Third worker unfortunately, died on the spot... -FleetmonPosted On:4-Sep-2021
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