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Philippines Suspends Crew Change From 20 Countries Till Jan 15 January 4, 2021 garda.com As the pandemic rages all...
IMO: List Of Amendments Expected...
IMO: List Of Amendments Expected To Enter Into Force In 2021 And In Coming Years January 1, 2021 imo.org...
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
posted on: Jan 3, 2021
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic HomeMedia CentreHotTopicsCoronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has significant impacts on the shipping industry and on seafarers themselves, and IMO is working tirelessly at all levels to find solutions. Travel restrictions imposed by governments around the world have created significant hurdles to crew changes and repatriation of seafarers, which has led to a growing humanitarian crisis as well as significant concerns for the safety of seafarers and shipping. IMO has intervened promptly by urging its Member States to designate seafarers as key workers, so they can travel between the ships that constitute their workplace, and their countries of residence. Click to download the protocols, which set out general measures and procedures designed to ensure that ship crew changes can take place safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for a comprehensive FAQ about crew changes and repatriation of seafarers. Seafarers have been collateral victims of the crisis, as...
জাহাজ শিল্প ও এলপিজি প্লান্ট স্থাপনে বিনিয়োগ করতে চায় তুরস্ক...
posted on: Jan 3, 2021
জাহাজ শিল্প ও এলপিজি প্লান্ট স্থাপনে বিনিয়োগ করতে চায় তুরস্ক নিজস্ব প্রতিবেদক ০৩ জানুয়ারি ২০২১ জাহাজ শিল্প ও এলপিজি প্লান্ট স্থাপনে বিনিয়োগ করতে চায় তুরস্ক – জাহাজভাঙা ও জাহাজ নির্মাণ শিল্প এবং চট্টগ্রামে কর্ণফুলী নদীর তীরে তরলীকৃত পেট্রোলিয়াম গ্যাস (এলপিজি) প্লান্ট স্থাপনে যৌথভাবে বিনিয়োগ করতে চায় তুরস্ক। রোববার সচিবালয়ে নৌপরিবহন প্রতিমন্ত্রী খালিদ মাহমুদ চৌধুরীর সাথে সাক্ষাৎ করে বাংলাদেশে নিযুক্ত তুরস্কের রাষ্ট্রদূত মুস্তাফা ওসমান তুরান এই প্রস্তাব দেন। নৌপরিবহন মন্ত্রণালয়ের এক সংবাদ বিজ্ঞপ্তিতে এ তথ্য জানানো হয়েছে। এতে বলা হয়, তুরস্ক বাংলাদেশে বিপুল পরিমাণে বিশেষ করে স্পেশাল ইকোনোমিক জোনে বিনিয়োগ করতে আগ্রহ প্রকাশ করেছে। তারা বাংলাদেশে জাহাজভাঙা ও নির্মাণ শিল্পে এবং চট্টগ্রামে কর্ণফুলী নদীর তীরে তরলীকৃত পেট্রোলিয়াম গ্যাস (এলপিজি) প্লান্ট স্থাপনে যৌথভাবে বিনিয়োগ করতে চায়। নৌপরিবহন প্রতিমন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের দক্ষ ও প্রশিক্ষিত নাবিকদের তুরস্কের মার্চেন্টশিপে নিয়োগ ও মেরিটাইম সেক্টরে দু-দেশের সার্টিফিকেট অব কমপিটেন্সি (সিওসি) স্বীকৃতির আহ্বান জানান। তিনি বলেন, দু-দেশের নাবিকদের চাকরির সুযোগ বাড়বে। বাংলাদেশের জাহাজ নির্মাণে আধুনিক তথ্যপযুক্তি বিনিময় এবং বাংলাদেশের...
New record at Mongla port. In the last 70 years, so many ships have not arrived in any month....
posted on: Jan 2, 2021
New record at Mongla port. In the last 70 years, so many ships have not arrived in any month. Defence Research Forum- DefRes 1 January 2020 Panama flag-carrying ship ‘ MV Wanga ‘ anchored at Mongla Port’s 10 No. Mooring Boy on the night of 31th December at almost the last hour of 2020 And with this a new record was created in the history of the port. 117 ships arrived in Mongla port in a month. In the last 70 years, so many ships have not come to the Mongla port in any month. The ‘MV Wangda’ ship with fertilizer from the port of George Lasfa in Morocco last November 23 It anchors the Mongla port around 8 pm. Harbor Master Commander Sheikh Fakr Uddin of Mongla Port Authority informed about the record by confirmation of this information on Thursday at 11 pm. Foreigners are interested in using...
মোংলা বন্দর অর্থনীতিতে ব্যাপক ভূমিকা রাখবে : নৌ প্রতিমন্ত্রী...
posted on: Dec 31, 2020
মোংলা বন্দর অর্থনীতিতে ব্যাপক ভূমিকা রাখবে : নৌ প্রতিমন্ত্রী ডিসেম্বর, ২০২০ অনলাইন সংস্করণ মোংলা বন্দরকে আরো কার্যকর বন্দর হিসেবে গড়ে তুলতে এবার বন্দরের ইনার বারেও ড্রেজিং করা হচ্ছে। বুধবার মোংলা বন্দরের সভা কক্ষে এ সংক্রান্ত চুক্তিপত্র স্বাক্ষরিত হয়। অনুষ্ঠানে নৌ প্রতিমন্ত্রী খালিদ মাহমুদ চৌধুরী বলেন, ইনার বারে ড্রেজিং সমাপ্ত হলে পণ্য পরিবহন খরচ সাশ্রয় হবে। মোংলা বন্দরে জাহাজের সংখ্যা অনেক বাড়বে, যা দক্ষিণ-পশ্চিমাঞ্চলের উন্নয়নসহ দেশের অর্থনীতিতে ব্যাপক ভূমিকা রাখবে। মোংলা বন্দরের জেটিতে স্বাভাবিক জোয়ারের সহায়তায় ১০ মিটার ড্রাফটের জাহাজ হ্যান্ডেল করার লক্ষ্যে বন্দর চ্যানেলের ইনার বারে ৮ দশমিক ৫০ মিটার গভীরতায় ড্রেজিং করা হবে। এর আগে নির্ধারিত সময়ের আগেই সম্পন্ন হয় মোংলা বন্দরের নতুন চ্যানেলের ড্রেজিং কাজ। মোংলা বন্দর কর্তৃপক্ষের চেয়ারম্যান রিয়ার এডমিরাল এম শাহজাহান এবং ঠিকাদারি প্রতিষ্ঠান জিয়ানসু হাইহং কন্সট্রাকশন ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং কোম্পানি লিমিটেড এবং চায়না সিভিল ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং কন্সট্রাকশন কর্পোরেশনের প্রতিনিধি ইয়াং ঝিজুম চুক্তিপত্রে স্বাক্ষর করেন। নৌপরিবহন প্রতিমন্ত্রী খালিদ মাহমুদ চৌধুরী এমপি এবং মন্ত্রণালয়ের সচিব মোহাম্মদ মেজবাহ উদ্দিন চৌধুরী...
Technology will help maritime transport navigate through the pandemic—and beyond...
posted on: Dec 31, 2020
Technology will help maritime transport navigate through the pandemic—and beyond in International Shipping News 31/12/2020 Maritime transport is the backbone of the global economy, accounting for over 90% of cross-border trade. And like most other industries, shipping is being rapidly transformed by a range of technology innovations that aim to make operations greener, cheaper, and more efficient. At the same time, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended maritime transport and created unprecedented challenges for professionals across the sector. Against this backdrop, how can we tap the full potential of technology to create a more sustainable, more resilient shipping industry? What are the potential impacts and policy implications? To answer this, the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University recently published a joint study on the Impact of Disruptive Technologies on Maritime Trade and Industry. Our team at the World Bank’s Infrastructure and Urban Hub in Singapore had the opportunity to discuss...
Weekly Vessel Valuations Report, December 22 2020...
posted on: Dec 31, 2020
Weekly Vessel Valuations Report, December 22 2020 in Weekly Vessel Valuations Report 22/12/2020 Tanker: LR1 values have firmed. VLCC Regulus (310,100 DWT, Feb 2000, Samsung) sold for USD 21.00 mil, VV value USD 19.02 mil – DD Due. LR1s Nordvenus, Nordmars, Nordneptun and Nordmerkur (75,000 DWT, Mar – May 2004, Hyundai Heavy Ind) sold in an en bloc deal for USD 41.00 mil, VV en bloc value USD 38.63 mil. Bulker: Modern Capesize values have softened. Capesize Netadola (209,000 DWT, May 2019, Jiangsu New Yangzijiang) sold to Greek buyers for USD 38.25 mil, VV value USD 40.49 mil. Capesize MG Courage (206,300 DWT, Jun 2007, Imabari) sold to Golden Union for USD 14.50 mil, VV value USD 15.79 mil. Post Panamax Double Harmony (88,300 DWT, Jun 2010, Imabari) sold for USD 12.70 mil, VV value USD 12.86 mil. Panamax ADS Arendal (76,800 DWT, Sep 2004, Sasebo) sold for 7.65 mil, VV value USD...
Demystifying Ship Recycling: Safe removal and recycling of batteries recovered during Ship Recycling...
posted on: Dec 31, 2020
Demystifying Ship Recycling: Safe removal and recycling of batteries recovered during Ship Recycling in International Shipping News 31/12/2020 Batteries are used as an emergency source of electric power on ships of all types. Lead is usually found in lead-acid batteries. Lead is considered as heavy metal and correct handling of it is essential. Similarly, contact with acid is hazardous to human health. End-of-Life vessels are delivered to the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) compliant recycling facilities in India with the Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) part I, II, and III. Batteries are listed, located, and quantified in the IHM. As per ship specific Ship Recycling Plan, the SOPs are prepared to remove and dispose of these batteries. Only trained workers are allowed to remove the batteries. Workers are given adequate PPE, consisting of hardhat, safety shoes, gloves, overalls, glasses, and masks. Batteries that contain acids and lead are isolated from the electrical...
Mongla Port: Tk 754 crore deal signed for dredging of inner bar area...
posted on: Dec 31, 2020
December 31, 2020 The Daily Star Mongla Port: Tk 754 crore deal signed for dredging of inner bar area UNB, Bagerhat Mongla Port Authority yesterday signed a deal with a Chinese company to dredge the inner bar of the Mongla Port channel to allow the anchoring of container ships with 10-metre draught. Rear Admiral M Shahjahan, chairman of the Mongla Port Authority, and Yang Zhijum, representative of the contractor Jianshu Haihong Construction Engineering Company and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation signed the agreement. The Tk 754.08 crore project will begin in January 2021 and end in July 2022. State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury, who joined the programme online said: “The dredging of the outer bar area of Mongla Port channel has been completed with around Tk 700 crore and it is expected to serve ships with 10-metre draught soon.” Ships have started sailing to and from the...
CYBERSECURITY WILL REMAIN A MARITIME THREAT IN 2021...
posted on: Dec 31, 2020
CYBERSECURITY WILL REMAIN A MARITIME THREAT IN 2021 By Sue Terpilowski -December 29, 2020 The maritime industry will remain a target of cyber-criminals in 2021 and the world’s shipping fleets will need to be on high alert for cyber-attacks as the industry recovers from the damage caused by the global pandemic, according to Mr Ionut Paris, Managing Director, GMCG Romania. “The recent cyber-attacks on companies such as Google demonstrate the sophistication and capabilities of many of the cyber-criminals who have set their sights on the maritime sector. The New Year will be a time to be even more vigilant about the effects of a cyber-attack. We all need to be aware of the dramatic effects it can have on shipping operations and crew safety.” January 2021 will see the introduction of new safety rules for the maritime sector from the IMO and it will also become mandatory for ship owners, managers...
Rising Maritime Piracy A Major Concern For Indian Seafarers...
posted on: Dec 31, 2020
Rising Maritime Piracy A Major Concern For Indian Seafarers December 29, 2020 According to the Maritime Union Of India (MUI), the rising incidents of maritime piracy is a matter of great concern of two lakh Indian seafarers at the sea. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, there have been around 26% increase in maritime piracy with the West Coast of Africa becoming the new hot spot. MUI also raised its concern on the inability of some countries to control and offer support in stopping increasing piracy. Representation Image – Credits: seafarerswelfare.comhttps://765d4de2e5923a48610f6335cdbe51f0.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-37/html/container.html According to ICC – International Maritime Bureau, there has been a major rise in piracy and armed robbery in 2020, with 40% increase in the number of kidnappings reported in the Gulf of Guinea. There were around 132 attacks on seafarers in 2020 with 85 crew members kidnapped and 31 held hostages. Moreover, there is a huge cost of piracy...
Maersk Elba Under Tow to Algeciras Following Engine Room Fire...
posted on: Dec 31, 2020
Photo: National Maritime Authority of Portugal Maersk Elba Under Tow to Algeciras Following Engine Room Fire Mike Schuler December 30, 2020 The Maersk Elba is under tow to the Port of Algeciras following an engine room fire that left the ship disabled just off Portugal’s southern coast. The fire broke out December 26 as the containership was underway from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Felixstowe in the U.K. According to Portugal’s National Maritime Authority, an alert was received through the Lisbon Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC Lisboa) reporting that a ship was adrift and without propulsion due to a fire in the engine room. The fire was contained and extinguished without injury to the ship’s crew and the vessel was able to anchor 2 miles off the coast of Sagres, the AMN said. An update from agency this week said an inspection of the Maersk Elba determined that it was...
Mysterious signal from a ship in the Bengal
posted on: Dec 30, 2020
Defence Research Forum- DefRes 30 December 2020 Mysterious signal from a ship in the Bengal. The Navy did not get any sign of danger even after running three times. MV Elina-2 in danger in deep sea. The Navy and the Coast Guard ran away after getting the signal of danger. In this way three times in three days ‘danger’ comes on Elina-2 ship. Three times the Bangladesh Navy ran to the spot. Navy members take control of the ship. But three times the Navy team and Coast Guard workers involved in the country’s sea security got confused. The ship arranged all kinds of rescue and security to protect the ship but no signs of accident were seen on the spot. So why three three times the danger signal? What’s the mystery behind this – no answer matched. The Chittagong Port Authority is now in a move due to this...
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Labor group seeks help for hundreds of thousands of seafarers stranded by COVID in International Shipping News 12/12/2020 Hundreds of thousands of seafarers around the world are stranded at sea due to coronavirus travel restrictions, unable to go home or get medical care, the International Labour Organization (ILO) said, calling on nations to address their plight. Many shipping and transport workers have been […]
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