Fugro has completed a multidisciplinary site characterisation for the Male’ to Thilafushi Link project, the planned bridge between Male’ City and Thilafushi ..
Maldives
Fugro delivers crucial site characterisation in Maldives during global pandemic
Fugro’s self-propelled jack-up barge the Fugro Amberjack transported their self-elevating platforms Sea Giant (shown) and Skate 3D ready for dynamic assembly onsite in the Maldives.
Fugro delivers crucial site characterisation in Maldives during global pandemic
Fugro has completed a multidisciplinary site characterisation for the prestigious Male’ to Thilafushi Link project, the planned bridge between Male’ City and Thilafushi in the Maldives. Fugro accelerated mobilisation from the UAE to the...
Indian Navy amphibious ship brings home over 500 returnees in second repatriation voyage to Maldives
On Sunday, May 17, the Indian Navy amphibious transport dock INS Jalashwa arrived in Kochi Harbour to conclude its second voyage to bring Indian citizens back to the ..
Maldives ask for funds in risk of going underwater
The Maldives are facing the danger of going underwater, unable to build critical infrastructures, as sea-walls, and have therefore asked the United Nations for financing to deal with the climate change.
Specifically, speaking to Reuters, archipelago’s former president Mohamed Nasheed highlighted the possibility of losing the entire islands unless they manage to acquire any cheap financing to tackle climate change.
However, for the time being the Maldives have struggled to find the money needed to...
https://safety4sea.com/maldives-ask-for-funds-in-risk-of-going-underwater/
Pacific island leaders renew shipping emissions battle cry
Leaders of nine climate change-threatened Pacific islands have demanded the shipping industry step up its efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) as part of a wider call to deal with the climate crisis. Splash 24/7 reports that the demands were levelled in a document, the Nadi Bay Declaration. Citing an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, the declaration says “coral atoll nations could become uninhabitable by 2030” due to …
The post Pacific island leaders renew shipping...
https://theloadstar.com/pacific-island-leaders-renew-shipping-emissions-battle-cry/
India, Maldives Sign MoU for Passenger and Cargo Services
India and the Maldives are exploring the establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea.
India signs MoU with Maldives for passenger and cargo lines
The Union Council of Ministers of India has given approval for the MoU between India and Maldives for the establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea, which was signed on June 8, 2019 during the visit of Prime Minister of India to Maldives.
Specifically, under the deal the parties will explore a proposed ferry service with an idea to harness the potential opportunity that exists in passenger and cargo transportation by sea between the two countries.
According to India
(the service would...
https://safety4sea.com/india-signs-mou-with-maldives-for-passenger-and-cargo-lines/
India: Government Approves MoU For Shipping Between India And Maldives
MoU to pave way for ferry services between Maldives & Kerala Connecting Kochi with Male & Kulhudhuffushi in the Maldives by Sea route. The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval for the MoU between India and Maldives for the establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea, which was signed on June 8, 2019, during the visit of Prime Minister of India to the Maldives.
Representation Image – Credits: Ministry of Shipping
India is a leading development partner of Maldives and has...
APL to apply EIC in Maldives
APL is applying the following Equipment Imbalance Charge (EIC) at Destination to the Maldives:
Origin: Asia, Australia, East Africa, Europe, Mediterranean, Middle East, New Zealand, West Asia
Destination: Maldives
Effective date: 15 February 2019
| Dry Container | USD | 95 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Flat Rack/Open Top/Tank Container | USD | 95 | 190 | – | – |
| Refrigerated Container | USD | 95 | 190 | 190 | – |
Notes:
1. Effective date is based on sail/on board date
2. Collect at...
Workshop to promote counter-terrorism treaties in South and South-East Asia
IMO and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), IMO security and counter-terrorism treaties, such as SOLAS Chapter XI-2 and the suppression of unlawful acts (SUA) instruments, conducted a cross-regional workshop in Bali, Indonesia to support the implementation of the treaties in South and South-East Asia for terrorist attacks. The workshop took place on 5 to 8 of February.
Mainly, the workshop highlights the importance to approve the global counter-terrorism instruments and...
https://safety4sea.com/workshop-to-promote-counter-terrorism-treaties-in-south-and-south-east-asia/