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চট্টগ্রাম বন্দরের বাইরে যাচ্ছে কনটেইনার...
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Trade Corridor Wars: Escalating Competition...
Contemporary conflicts are increasingly orchestrated across multiple nations and domains, manifesting in many ways, from conventional ground engagements to...
Crew of cargo ship rescued...
ATHENS, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The crew of Panama-flagged cargo ship MV ISA STAR have been rescued in the...
Indian Navy Prepares For “Two-And-A-Half...
Since December 4, 1971, the Indian Navy has been celebrating Navy Day. On that day, the Indian Navy had...
Shadow VLCCs lined up for demolition
posted on: Dec 7, 2024
Changes are afoot in the Iranian-linked VLCC fleet with just over six weeks until Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the US. Splash reported on further sanctions aimed at Iran’s tanker fleet earlier this week, as well as news that China has started to ease imports of Iranian oil. Now broker Braemar is reporting two shadow fleet VLCCs are being pushed in the market for demolition. If they are scrapped they will be the first VLCCs to go to the breakers since 2022. “If sanctions continue to make Chinese customers wary of Iranian barrels, the VLCCs over the age of 20, which carry the majority of Iranian oil, are likely to be scrapped,” Braemar suggested in a new report. So far in 2024, two-thirds of the crude oil on 20+ year-old VLCCs has been Iranian. Around 44% of Iranian oil cargoes on VLCCs this year were...
Turkey’s Evolving Geopolitical Strategy in the Black Sea...
posted on: Dec 7, 2024
Turkey’s Evolving Geopolitical Strategy in the Black SeaAntonia ColibasanuTurkey’s strategic position between Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia places it at a pivotal crossroads in Eurasian geopolitics, particularly as regional conflicts reshape power dynamics and international alliances. Its geographical position, combined with deep historical and cultural ties to Ukraine’s Crimea, positions Turkey as a key player in Black Sea security.However, Turkey’s position as a major security player in the Black Sea is further complicated by its relationship with Russia. Download the Report The article and the report have appeared in the Foreign Policy Research...
The Seafarer Shortage: A Wake-Up Call for the Maritime Industry...
posted on: Dec 5, 2024
The recent CNBC article on the global seafarer shortage underscores a challenge that affects not just the maritime industry but global trade as a whole. With over 80% of the world’s trade volume carried by sea, the need for skilled, supported, and empowered seafarers has never been more urgent. At Ripple Operations, we believe this isn’t just a crisis—it’s an opportunity to redefine how the maritime industry approaches crew success. The current shortage is driven by multiple factors, including geopolitical conflicts, generational shifts in career preferences, and systemic issues that have long gone unaddressed. It’s time for us to step up with solutions that are innovative, inclusive, and impactful. The Core Issues Skill Gaps and Rising Risks The shortage of trained personnel has led to troubling trends, including fake resumes, accidents at sea, and compromised safety standards. This isn’t just about filling vacancies; it’s about ensuring that every crew...
Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders...
posted on: Dec 5, 2024
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Container shipping companies like Maersk, CMA CGM and COSCO have ordered hundreds of new vessels in recent years meant to help their industry slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet rising demand from customers and regulators around the globe. Their order books, however, reflect uncertainty over which of a wide array of so-called green fuels will become the standard in the decades to come, and whether supplies will be cheap and abundant enough to keep their fleets in motion. Decarbonizing shipping is important to global efforts to fight climate change because it accounts for about 3% of global greenhouse gases, but accomplishing it will be difficult and costly, requiring billions of dollars in investments in new vessels and fuel production. The U.N.’s International Maritime Organization has set a goal to zero out shipping industry emissions by 2050, but policymakers have so far...
MIN 715 (M) Carriage of Cargoes – Adoption of Amendment 07-23 of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and Amendment 42-24 of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code...
posted on: Dec 5, 2024
Summary The purpose of this Marine Information Note (MIN) is to advise of an amendment (07-23) to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code and its application date. This amendment makes a number of changes to the IMSBC Code, some of which are outlined below, and also adds new products which have not previously been included in Appendix 1 (Individual Schedules of Solid Buk Cargoes) of the Code. This MIN also advises of an amendment (42-24) to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code and its application dates. This amendment makes a number of changes to the IMDG Code, of which some of the key amendments are outlined below. 1. Introduction The International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code 1.1. The IMSBC Code became mandatory on an international basis when it entered into force on 1 January 2011. The Code facilitates the safe loading, stowage and shipment of solid...
MGN 364 (M+F) Amendment 2 Navigation Safety: Traffic Separation Schemes – Application of Rule 10 and Navigation in the Dover Strait...
posted on: Dec 5, 2024
Summary The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972, as amended, (COLREG), govern the conduct of all vessels in and near Traffic Separation Schemes (TSS) which have been adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This Marine Guidance Notice (MGN) provides interpretation and guidance on the application of Rule 10 of the COLREG. This Note draws attention to mariners on the mandatory reporting regime and the recommendations for navigating and other activities within the Dover Strait. This amendment provides updates to the guidance given on navigation within the Dover Strait along with further clarification on elements of Rule 10 of COLREG. 1. Introduction/background 1.1 TSS adopted by the IMO are set out in the IMO publication “Ships’ Routeing”, as amended, and various IMO COLREG Circulars. Additionally, they are identified in chart notes on admiralty charts and in Admiralty Annual Notice to Mariners 17. 1.2 Rule 10 of the COLREG,...
Cessation of MCA Approved Medical Facilities in Bangladesh...
posted on: Dec 4, 2024
Cessation of MCA-Approved Medical Facilities in Bangladesh 4 December 2024 Respected Seniors and Fellow Mariners, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an important update regarding the Norwegian medical certification process in Bangladesh. Today, I visited Dr. Wahab’s Clinic to complete my Norwegian medical exam, as this has been the only facility in Bangladesh authorized to issue medical certificates recognized by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). Regrettably, I was informed that since July 2024, the clinic has discontinued this service. With the cessation of this facility, UK CoC/License holders in Bangladesh are now required to travel to neighboring countries to obtain MCA-approved medical certifications. This development poses a significant inconvenience, particularly for those needing to revalidate their CoC/License. As many of you know, Bangladesh was recently recognized under the STCW Regulation I/10 by the UK, thanks to the relentless efforts of our...
First Signs Russia Is Evacuating Navy Ships From Syria...
posted on: Dec 4, 2024
The Russian Navy’s base at Tartus in Syria is crucial to its support of the Assad regime, and its ambitions on the world stage. The dramatic shift in the front lines in Syria now puts the base at risk. There are indications that Russia may be evacuating its naval vessels. H I Sutton 03 Dec 2024 The Russian Navy base at Tartus in Syria appears under imminent threat as the civil war turns against the Assad regime. As the front lines draw closer, Russia is already taking precautions. Russia currently has five naval ships and a submarine based in Tartus. These comprise of two Gorskhov class frigates, one Grigorovich class frigate, two axillaries and an Improved-Kilo class submarine. One of these vessels, the auxiliary Yelnya, was noted departing Tartus on the morning of December 2 2024, with information suggesting that some or all of the other vessels also left. This unexpected move comes several days into a sudden change in the...
Bulk carrier still stuck in St. Lawrence Seaway...
posted on: Dec 4, 2024
By Peter Krouse, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – A coordinated effort by the U.S. Coast Guard and others to free a Canadian-flagged ship that ran aground in the St. Lawrence Seaway more than a week ago has so far been unsuccessful. After an underwater survey was conducted, three tugs tried to pull the Motor Vessel Tim S. Dool free on Friday, but were unsuccessful. Army Corp of Engineers to remove Lake Bonny pumps The Dool was carrying grain when it became stuck in U.S. waters near Massena, New York, on Nov. 23. Nobody was reported hurt in the incident, which is still under investigation. The ship, which is stable, is mired in the river bed outside the navigation channel and traffic has not been interrupted, although it has been slowed in the vicinity of the ship. There have been no reports of oil or fuel spilling into the river, said...
Two Destroyers Defend U.S. Merchant Ships From Houthi Missile Barrage...
posted on: Dec 4, 2024
Over the course of Saturday and Sunday, two U.S. Navy destroyers shot down half a dozen Houthi-launched munitions while escorting U.S.-flagged merchant ships through the Gulf of Aden. The successful transit illustrates the service’s defensive capabilities, but also shows the Houthis’ continued ability to target passing shipping at will – despite multiple rounds of U.S. airstrikes on the group’s bases in Yemen. According to U.S. Central Command, destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane were escorting three U.S. merchant ships through the Gulf of Aden on Saturday when they came under fire. The destroyers shot down three anti-ship ballistic missiles, three attack drones and one anti-ship cruise missile over the course of two days. “These actions reflect the ongoing commitment of [Central Command] forces to protect U.S. personnel, regional partners and international shipping against attacks by Iran-backed Houthis,” CENTCOM said in a statement. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree identified the target vessels as the...
UK port drives forward net-zero strategy
posted on: Dec 4, 2024
by Martyn Wingrove The trust port at Newcastle-upon-Tyne in northeast England, UK, is investing in green corridors with other ports in Europe, drop-in fuels for its harbour vessels and renewable energy. But it is up to tug owners using the port, including Svitzer and a Boluda Towage subsidiary, to invest in decarbonising their assets. Port of Tyne chief executive Matt Beeton said the port has a vision for a sustainable and innovative future, of becoming a global centre for renewable energy and supply chains, while remaining a deepsea hub. He expects investment from offshore windfarm developers and operators at the port, in alternative fuel bunkering and technology innovations in Newcastle, to continue, helping to achieve the wider UK government strategy to enable national ports to become leaders in the maritime green transition. UK Minister for aviation, maritime and security, Mike Kane, said the nation’s Shore funding programme has invested more...
The Risk of Shipping Interconnectivity
posted on: Dec 4, 2024
By Lieutenant Commander Dan Bell, U.S. Coast Guard The captain stared in horror at the rudder angle indicator as the container ship Henry Hudson swung to hard left rudder. The engines shifted to all stop, with the ship gliding through the water, then the power went out. Transiting north past Pier 14 of Naval Station Norfolk at 10 knots, the ship lurched rapidly to port and directly at a southbound cargo ship. The collision drove the southbound ship sideways, causing it to run aground on the western bank of the Norfolk Harbor Channel. As the emergency generator kicked in and the captain began giving orders, the rudders swung rapidly hard right and the engines engaged at all back full. The crew frantically tried to stop the engines, to no avail. The Henry Hudson grounded on the eastern bank of the channel just north of Pier 14. The two ships effectively blocked the channel, pinning...
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