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Pirate attack proves importance of Danish frigate

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The Danish frigate Esbern Snare, was called into action not long after its arrival in the Gulf of Guinea. Yesterday, the frigate responded to reports of increased piracy risks in the waters south of Nigeria.

After having observed a suspicious motorboat with eight men onboard, the Frogman Corps was sent off in a high-speed RHIB boat. The Frogman Corps fired warning shots but was subsequently shot at. Prompting the Danish soldiers to engage in a shootout. Which resulted in the deaths of four...

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Danish Frigate stops pirates

Danish frigate

Defence Command Denmark

On Wednesday, November 24, the crew of the frigate Esbern Snare responded to reports of an increased risk of piracy in the waters south of Nigeria. The ship set in that direction and sent the ship’s Seahawk helicopter in advance to observe.

The crew of the helicopter found in the afternoon in an area with a number of merchant ships a fast-moving motorboat with eight suspicious men on board. On board the ship, the helicopter crew could see a number of the tools associated...

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Threatening changes to UK border

Clarksons Port Services (CPS) has increased its customs clearance solutions to help businesses prepare for the changes that will see UK customs authorities requiring full customs declarations completed to allow shipments across the border.

What is a Customs Declaration?

Whether you are a large multinational company, a small business or an individual, a customs declaration is required for all goods imported into the UK customs territory across international borders. This declaration will list the...

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Donating award to the Danish Heart Association

The ‘Esvagt Cantana’ crew was awarded 25,000 kroner for providing relentless first aid to a colleague who suffered a cardiac arrest. Now, the crew has donated the award to the Danish Heart Association.

It took 104 minutes of uninterrupted CPR, before the crew on board ‘Esvagt Cantana’ were finally able to get their 19-year-old colleague Asbjørn Morell back to life, after the young sailor had suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of the North Sea.

The rescue operation ended happily – Asbjørn...

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Long-term strategic vision for shipping

Following a nine-month public consultation, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has launched SEA Change 2030, a long-term strategic vision for Cyprus shipping.

The vision was presented by Cyprus President, Nicos Anastasiades with the Shipping Deputy Minister, Vassilios Demetriades explaining the three strategic pillars and series of concrete initiatives that will enable the Shipping Deputy Ministry to realize the vision. President Anastasiades highlighted the importance that Cyprus is placing...

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Impossible to carry out crew changes

Blog of the week by Eva Lianne Berger-Veldkamp 

This week I received a message from one of my seafaring friends who was working offshore on the other side of the world: “The local government makes it impossible for our company to carry out crew changes and we are forced to make double rotations. Mariners who have to leave their platform or vessel for medical reasons are now kept on board for much longer than is healthy for them. In some cases, their condition becomes so serious that permanent...

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Piracy and armed robbery against ships

DEFINITIONS OF PIRACY AGAINST SHIPS

Definition of Piracy consists of any of the following acts:

(a) any illegal acts of violence or detention, or any act of depredation, committed for private ends by the crew or the passengers of a private ship or a private aircraft, and directed-

(i) on the high seas, against another ship or aircraft, or against persons or property on board such ship or aircraft;

(ii) against a ship, aircraft, persons or property in a place outside the jurisdiction of any...

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World Maritime Day 2021

World Maritime Day is dedicated this year to “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future”. The spotlight will be on the heroism of sea professionals who keep global supply chains moving in pandemic times and uninterruptedly run vessels to bring essential goods like food, medicines and energy all over the world. Yet, going through an unprecedented crew change crisis, many seafarers have been unable to disembark their ships because of travel restrictions and did not get promptly available...

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150 industry leaders in common call to action

Full decarbonization of international shipping is urgent and achievable. This is the clear message from more than 140 industry leaders and organizations representing the entire maritime value chain, including shipping, cargo, energy, finance, ports, and infrastructure. In conjunction with the UN General Assembly and ahead of critical climate negotiations at COP26 in Glasgow this November, they call on governments to work together with industry to deliver the policies and investments needed to...

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What it’s like to be a seafarer during COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic has put seafarers around the world in precarious situations. As of July 2021, It is estimated that 250,000 seafarers are currently stranded on ships beyond the end of their original contracts and unable to be repatriated, due to COVID-related travel restrictions. A similar number of seafarers are stuck at home, unable to join ships and provide for their families.

Click here for IMO’s comprehensive FAQ on crew changes and repatriation. Seafarers and their relatives can...

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