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Breaking News : COVID-19 P&I Insurance Coverage & Seafarers’ Rights
London. UK. Human Rights at Sea today issues the latest of its Insight Briefing Notes covering P&I Insurance Coverage & Seafarers’ Rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researched by Jessie Santana-Carvalho LL.M. (Maritime Law), the Briefing Note outlines key considerations for seafarers, as well as considerations for P&I clubs. The document was submitted to…
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Ports : Port of Savannah handled 4.44 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Fiscal Year 2020
The Port of Savannah handled 4.44 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in Fiscal Year 2020, down less than 1 percent compared to the previous year. Despite COVID-19 disruptions, total tons crossing all GPA docks reached a record 37.77 million, up 0.6 percent, or 223,000 tons, compared to FY2019. Container tons…
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Shipping Lines :Bristol Community College and Maersk Training announce international offshore wind training partnership
Bristol Community College’s National Offshore Wind Institute (NOWI) announced today that it has entered a global partnership with one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of offshore wind training, Maersk Training. “Bristol is proud to partner with globally recognized Maersk Training, whose expertise and experience will elevate the college’s leadership…
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ITF welcomes new ships to Liverpool, but warns Atlantic Container Line over crew change
Liverpool is home to a number of ships adopting the United Kingdom flag in a sign that the island nation could once again claim its place as a maritime leader. But shipping companies will need to do more to uphold the UK’s reputation amidst the crew change crisis, says the…
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IMO : Assisting in MV Wakashio oil spill response
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has joined international efforts to assist the Government of Mauritius, following an oil leak from the bulk carrier MV Wakashio, which ran aground on 25 July off Pointe d’Esny natural area, south-eastern coast of Mauritius. IMO and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)/United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian…
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IMO : Just In Time Arrival Guide issued to support smarter, more efficient shipping
A new Just In Time Arrival Guide which aims to provide both port and shipping sectors with practical guidance on how to facilitate Just In Time Arrivals has been released. The Guide has been developed by the Global Industry Alliance to support low carbon shipping (Low Carbon GIA), based on research and discussion…
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Incidents :Mauritius oil spill disaster exposes safety lapse
On 25 Jul the Japanese-owned, Panamanian registered, bulk carrier MV Wakashio was grounded on the coast of the Republic of Mauritius, and subsequently leaking 1000 tons of very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO), raising serious concerns on shipping’s safety culture and commercial interest over environmental protection. As of 12 Aug,…
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Ports : DOVER BECOMES THE UK HUB FOR BOTH SEATRADE ZODIAC AND RAYO SERVICES
Port of Dover Cargo is now officially the UK Port of call for Seatrade’s fast, direct, and dedicated Zodiac and Rayo Reefer services, meaning the leading reefer operator will now visit the Port twice a week. Dover becomes Seatrade’s UK hub to ensure the quickest possible transit of fruit from…
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Breaking News : VSL Marine announced a new Board Director Appointment
VSL Marine Technology Pvt. Ltd.announced a new Board of directors with Dr. Pinaac Makwana (Ph.D) being appointed as Technical Director. Dr. Makwana is a proficient marine technologist with exhaustive design, operational and R&D experience. He is a certified member of the institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST).…
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