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Shadow VLCCs lined up for...
Changes are afoot in the Iranian-linked VLCC fleet with just over six weeks until Donald Trump is sworn in...
Turkey’s Evolving Geopolitical Strategy in...
Turkey’s Evolving Geopolitical Strategy in the Black SeaAntonia ColibasanuTurkey’s strategic position between Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia...
The Seafarer Shortage: A Wake-Up...
The recent CNBC article on the global seafarer shortage underscores a challenge that affects not just the maritime industry...
Container shippers hedging green transition...
By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Container shipping companies like Maersk, CMA CGM and COSCO have ordered hundreds...
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...
Unlocking investment opportunities in ship recycling...
posted on: Dec 3, 2024
Ship recycling countries are seeking stronger investments, as demands on the industry are expected to rise significantly in coming years. During Hong Kong Maritime Week in Hong Kong, China (17-23 November), IMO’s SENSREC project engaged members of the global banking and investment community to discuss the opportunity to contribute to the modernisation and sustainability of the sector. The event, “From Waste to Wealth” (22 November), underscored the need for robust investments to ensure ship recycling yards meet international standards for operational safety, environmental protection and wellbeing of the workforce. These requirements are outlined in the International Convention for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships (Hong Kong Convention), which will enter into force in June 2025. However, in some developing countries only a limited number of yards have so far achieved the relevant certification under the Convention. Investments are therefore crucial to upgrading the sector’s infrastructural and technical capacity to meet...
BR decides in principle to build new corridor connecting Ctg...
posted on: Dec 3, 2024
Bangladesh Railway (BR) has decided in principle to develop a new route from Dhaka to Cumilla through Narayanganj, aiming to reduce travel distance and time with the port city of Chattogram. Agreed in principle, the new alignment is expected to reduce the travel distance by over 80 km and time by two hours on the Dhaka-Chattogram corridor. The consultants working on updating the feasibility studies on the project have proposed four alternative alignments to develop the track and shared it with the BR officials on Monday, officials at the BR said. “All concerned agreed in principle on the option for developing the new rail line from Shyampur to Cumilla through Jalkuri, Sonargaon, Titas, Devidwar and Burichang,” said one of the officials. A final decision would be made after sharing the development with the Rail Adviser and getting his consent, he said. The BR had taken the initiative several times...
Alternative-fueled vessels: DNV reports latest AFI numbers...
posted on: Dec 3, 2024
DNV has now released the November figures from its Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform. They show that 27 new orders for alternative-fueled vessels were placed in November 2024. Although this was a slightly slower month for new orders for alternative-fueled vessels, it follows a record-breaking month in October, and a strong surge in activity since the summer months. LNG continues to be the main driver, accounting for 23 vessels of the 27 vessels, with most of these (15) coming from the container segment. It was a strong month also for the car carrier segment, with six new LNG-fueled vessels added to the orderbook. Four new orders for ammonia-fueled vessels were also registered in the AFI reporting. Although this was a slightly slower month for new orders for alternative-fueled vessels, it follows a record-breaking month in October, and a strong surge in activity since the summer months. “Although these results show a slowdown...
Cargo ship sinking off Egypt’s Red Sea coast...
posted on: Dec 3, 2024
CAIRO, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Egyptian authorities are scrambling to salvage the VSG Glory, a cargo ship that began sinking on Monday near the coral reefs off Quseir in the Red Sea Governorate after being stranded for 10 days, maritime sources told Reuters. The vessel, carrying 21 crew, 4,000 metric tons of bran, 70 tons of fuel oil and 50 tons of diesel, sustained a 60-centimeter (23.6 inch) hull breach, allowing seawater to flood its engine room. Its crew has since been rescued. Advertisement · Scroll to continueReport this ad Efforts to stabilize the ship have been hampered by deteriorating weather, causing the vessel to tilt further. Emergency teams have deployed additional pumps in a bid to extract the rising water. The VSG Glory, en route from Yemen to Egypt’s Port Tawfik, heeled amidst worsening conditions. Salvage operations led by the Red Sea Governorate and the Ministry of Environment...
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