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The cost of congestion...

The cost of congestion in Shipping Law News 08/12/2018 The main parts of a laden charterparty transit are the...

posted on: Dec 9, 2018

IBIA welcomes IMO’s 2020 preparatory...

IBIA welcomes IMO’s 2020 preparatory advice for ships in International Shipping News 08/12/2018 Guidance on ship implementation planning approved...

posted on: Dec 9, 2018

MarEngr. Md. Mahbubul Alam Ala...

MarEngr. Md. Mahbubul Alam Ala (13E) No more.. 7 7 7 December 7, 2018 MarEngr. Md. Mahbubul Alam Ala...

posted on: Dec 9, 2018

Jobs: Chief Mate (1st Mate)...

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posted on: Dec 9, 2018

U.S. Yet to Finalize National Maritime Strategy Addressing Challenges to U.S.-Flag Fleet, GAO Says...

posted on: Dec 9, 2018

U.S. Yet to Finalize National Maritime Strategy Addressing Challenges to U.S.-Flag Fleet, GAO Says December 7, 2018 by gCaptain File photo The U.S. Department of Transportation is yet to finalize national maritime strategies that were called were called for in two separate mandates by Congress in 2014, delaying providing decision-makers the information they needed to address challenges facing the U.S. flag fleet, the GAO said in a report. The strategy, which was originally due to be completed in 2015, is intended to address how to make U.S.-flag vessels more competitive in the international market, as well as how to ensure the long-term viability of U.S.-flag vessels and U.S.-citizen mariners. The Department of Defense (DOD) counts on U.S.-citizen mariners that work on U.S.-flag vessels to crew the government-owned reserve fleet during a crisis or military activation. In an August 2018 report, GAO concluded that by not completing the strategy or establishing a timeline for completing...

Modernising ship reporting systems – Council agrees its stance on a maritime single window...

posted on: Dec 5, 2018

Modernising ship reporting systems – Council agrees its stance on a maritime single window in International Shipping News 05/12/2018 Every time a ship stops at a port, it needs to fulfil a number of reporting obligations. The Council reached a general approach on a proposal to bring together all reporting formalities associated with a port call, under a system called a European maritime single window. A single reporting window for ships will significantly reduce the administrative burden on maritime transport. We are creating conditions for increased application of the once-only principle, so that ships would only need to report once per port call and the same information would be reused for subsequent port calls within the EU. Norbert Hofer, Minister for Transport, Innovation and Technology of Austria, President of the Council The European maritime single window environment will address the issue of numerous, non-harmonised reporting obligations by linking the...

Standardization of port call data one step closer...

posted on: Dec 5, 2018

Standardization of port call data one step closer in Port News 05/12/2018 Following a successful Industry Input Workshop in May 2018, on 29 November the second Industry Input Workshop was held to discuss and agree on global data standards (GDS) for port call data, allowing machines to understand each other. E.g. to connect the berth planning of the terminal to the navigation information of the ship. Earlier, in September 2017, the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office [UKHO] and the International Harbour Masters Association [IHMA] released an intermediate publication for the functional definitions for port call data, allowing humans to understand each other. The scope of port call data includes vessel – berth compatibility (safe port) information, and information related to availability of berth, fairway, nautical and vessel services, with the aim to bring existing international industry standards together, allowing for quick endorsement and implementation. Per Setterberg, STM, Ben van Scherpenzeel,...

World trade reaches a new record high

posted on: Dec 5, 2018

World trade reaches a new record high in World Economy News 05/12/2018 World trade experienced a slight upswing in recent months and reached a new high in November. So far this year, international merchandise trade has risen by 10.6%. Emerging markets and North America are the main growth drivers. Despite new tariffs on exported products, China is benefiting from the strong U.S. economy. The nowcasts show we should expect this to continue also throughout December. +0.3% Month-over-Month (MoM) The gKNi World Trade Indicator powered by LogIndex AG, the data company of Kuehne + Nagel, stood at 143.7 at the end of November, up 0.3% on the previous month and 6.4% from last year. The World Trade Indicator not only reached a new record high, but this was also the fifth sequential increase since June. World Trade Indicator at the end of November 2018, seasonally and working-day adjusted (SA), in...

Top 10 technology leaders 2018

posted on: Dec 4, 2018

Top 10 technology leaders 2018 Wärtsilä stands out for going above and beyond short-horizon maritime technology. As president of the marine solutions business, Roger Holm will find his role more defined when the company reorganises into two divisions 03 Dec 2018 Lloyd’s List In the run-up to publishing the annual Lloyd’s List Top 100 most influential people in shipping on December 14, here are the movers and shakers of the year in maritime next-gen tech Wärtsilä’s Roger Holm has been putting in place the building blocks for a smart marine ecosystem. 01 / Roger Holm, president of marine solutions, Wärtsilä One company stands out for going above and beyond short-horizon maritime technology. Wärtsilä’s commitment to leadership in the smart marine ecosystem space has been hugely impressive, if somewhat lacking in detail. Top 10 technology leaders 2017 By Lloyd’s List 05 Dec 2017Class of 2017: A lot can happen in...

Ukraine and Russia spar at IMO

posted on: Dec 4, 2018

Ukraine and Russia spar at IMO The International Maritime Organization likes to avoid political conflict. But its Maritime Safety committee could not escape the Ukraine-Russia dispute. The countries blamed each other for the recent violent incident in the Kerch Strait. Other countries however strongly condemned Russia for what they see as unprovoked aggression 03 Dec 2018 News Anastassios Adamopoulos @Anastassios_LL Anastassios.Adamopoulos@informa.com A host of countries speaking at the IMO, including Germany, the US and the UK, have all condemned Russia for its attack and called for the release of the Ukrainian sailors At the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee on Monday, Ukraine accused Russia of violating international laws as well as bilateral agreements between the two...

Scrubber lobby on the defensive after Singapore ban...

posted on: Dec 4, 2018

Scrubber lobby on the defensive after Singapore ban The debate over open or closed loop scrubbers is now a political question, rather than a scientific one. The industry scrubber lobby is now arguing against what it says are ‘arbitrary restrictions, unsupported by any science that impacts the business and operations of hundreds of global shipping companies and thousands of vessels’ 03 Dec 2018 Richard Meade @Lloydslisted richard.meade@informa.com Several shipowners now expect further restrictions on open-loop scrubbers, despite manufacturers insisting that environmental concerns have not been scientifically addressed Singapore, which is home to the world’s top ship refuelling or bunkering hub, will ban the discharge of ‘wash water’ used in ships to scrub engine exhaust. SHIPOWNERS and scrubber manufacturers are preparing to step up lobbying efforts to defend the use of open-loop scrubbers in the wake of Singapore’s decision last week to ban the exhaust gas cleaning system in the...

BMA Passing out 30 November 2018 – 53rd batch...

posted on: Dec 3, 2018

derived from face book : Sajid Hussain 30 November 2018 Our Female Cadets >> Designed for desired professionalism ============================================== Cadet Nabila has achieved the President’s GOLD MEDAL for being the ‘Best All-Round Cadet’ in 53rd Batch (2018) Cadets of Bangladesh Marine Academy on 30 Nov 2018. Hon’ble Shipping Minister Mr. Shajahan Khan MP has handed over this coveted honour to Cadet Nabila. Name: Cadet Nabila Nawer Discipline: Marine Engineering Branch Position: Senior Cadet Captain HSC: Cambrian College, Dhaka SSC: Ataturk Model High School Joined the Academy: 9 Feb 2017 Certificate: ‘Pre-Sea Marine Engineering’ (part of Bachelor of Maritime Science [Hons]): Dec 2018 Result: 80-90% in almost all the subjects (1st in all 4 terms) Award: President’s Gold Medal for being ‘Best All-Round Cadet’ in 53rd Batch (2018)* *Female Cadets are being developed in Academy since 2012. Cadet Nabila is the first Female Cadet who could achieve this prestigious honour....

As Oil Prices Plunge, China Is Grabbing Every Cargo It Can Get...

posted on: Dec 3, 2018

As Oil Prices Plunge, China Is Grabbing Every Cargo It Can Get in Freight News 03/12/2018 As oil prices plunge, there are plenty of signs that China is buying the dip — and in potentially large volumes — if shipping and trade data are any guide. Here’s some evidence to suggest the world’s biggest source of incremental demand growth for oil has ramped up imports — and that its buying remains undimmed. 1. Imports Data The first, and perhaps most authoritative, piece of information comes from the country itself. Inflows last month were the highest for the time of year in customs data starting in 2004. One downside to the data is that they’re backward looking. Another is that China’s imports have tended to trend higher in recent years anyway. 2. West African Feast So backward-looking data from the Chinese government aren’t your thing? No matter. Just look at...

Bangladeshi 3/E was denied entry to Malaysia as the ship was not berthed...

posted on: Dec 1, 2018

Once again; we are hearing the hurdles our officers and crews are going through in signing on/off from vessels in many countries on account denial of visas. Looks like fast development of Bangladesh did not trickle down to the ordinary people. We created a lot of rich people and fat politicians who are too busy filling their pockets and trying to run again for the parliament. Our Shipping Minister should have resigned a long time ago as he is incapable to taking care of the ordinary sailors who are facing degrading situations in foreign countries. We should demand to the government to appoint people who can do the job at the top and not just having people for political expediency. Here is letter from Capt. Md. Nuruzzaman Sikdar/ 35N that tells about one incident. One incident too many. Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2018 2:28 AM To: bdmariners@googlegroups.com Cc: gen.secretary@bmmoa.org...

World’s first iVLOC delivered with DNV GL class...

posted on: Nov 30, 2018

World’s first iVLOC delivered with DNV GL class in Dry Bulk Market,International Shipping News 30/11/2018 “It’s a great honour to have worked with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard, China Merchant Energy Shipping Company, and SDARI to develop the world’s first iVLOC,” says Norbert Kray, DNV GL’s Regional Manager Greater China. “With the SmartShip notation, we wanted to give customers a platform to clearly present the new technologies they were utilizing to optimize performance, enhance safety, and minimize their environmental impact. This notation supports our customers who are developing smart ships that are setting the standards for the future of shipping,” Kray adds. As part of the SmartShip notation, the ship has features including operational enhancement (OE), performance enhancement (PE), and condition monitoring enhancement (CME). From keel laying on 24 Dec 2015 to the final delivery, DNV GL cooperated very closely with SDARI, Shanghai Waigaoqiao and the associated manufacturers for the design...

Fuel Contamination: What went wrong in Houston?...

posted on: Nov 29, 2018

What went wrong in Houston? Mon 26 Nov 2018 by Selwyn Parker Houston bunkering contagion – investigators still searching for a definitive explanation The investigation into what caused the contamination of fuel in the Houston area earlier this year has so far come up empty handed, with the seemingly random nature of those affected adding confusion to the task The latest investigation into problems encountered by vessels that used residual fuels bunkered in the Houston area earlier this year has failed to come up with an explanation as to why some vessels were unaffected, while others suffered a wide variety of problems, some of them serious. The International Council on Combustion Engines (CIMAC), organised by the International Bunk Industry Association, remains baffled and investigations are continuing. But as more evidence emerges, the extent of the problem only grows. A number of ships had to resort to tows when their...

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