Rotterdam Port’s Throughput To Fall by One-fifth Due To COVID-19

  • Rotterdam port expects full-year throughput to fall by up to one fifth due to COVID-19.
  • A 10% to 20% drop in throughput volume on an annual basis is expected.
  • The container segment capacity between Asia and Europe was cut by 25%.
  • A decline in the use of oil products for transport will reduce the need for crude oil supplies.
  • Total throughput in the first quarter was 112.4m tonnes, down 9.3% down.
  • Carriers are removing about 25%-30% of their total capacity from Asia-northern Europe services.

Acco...

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Stowaways Thrown into Shark-Infested Waters by Captain and Crew!

  • A captain and crew were detained after throwing two terrified stowaways into the shark-infested Indian Ocean.
  • They were thrown from the ship off the South African coastline.
  • A makeshift raft was made with sealed plastic drums and plywood for the stowaways.
  • They were given a life jacket and two bottles of water each.
  • The Master of the ship was fined £4,350 and each of the crewmen £2,175 for misconduct.
  • The stowaways were detained by the South African immigration authorities and are awaiting...

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Container Ship Attacked by Armed Pirates, Crew Safe

According to an article published in Maritime Bulletin, GISIS reported an unusual piracy attack on a container ship in Ecuador waters.

What happened?

The vessel was en-route from Manta Ecuador to Guayaquil when eight armed robbers in two-speed boats approached a container ship underway. The Master raised the alarm and activated the SSAS.

Pirates board ship

The robbers fired warning shots, managed to board the ship, and opened 15 containers. When the searchlights were directed towards the robbers,...

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[Infographic] COVID19 Effect on Vessel Delays

IAPH-WPSP Port Economic Impact Barometer reports about the extra delays due changes in port call procedures amid COVID-19 crisis.

No extra delays

Nearly 7 out of 10 ports with inland barge operations indicate that there are no extra
delays during the past week due to changes in call procedures (e.g. hygiene inspections,
distancing of workforce, disruption of port or related services), while some 2 out of 10 ports
report minor delays (> 6 hours).

For container vessels and other cargo vessels, more...

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COVID19 Resulting in Reduced Ship Port Calls & More Warehousing at Ports!

According to a Safety4Sea report, 40% of ports in the world are having 25% or more decrease in ship port calls as the COVID19 pandemic takes centre stage a port economic report by IAPH-WPSP highlights.

What is it?

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a IAPH-WPSP Port Economic Impact Barometer started monitoring the current situation in world ports and trends compared to previous weeks.

  • In fact, the first survey results were collected in week 15 of 2020, collecting information from 67 ports around...

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Crew Attacks & Kills Ship Master!

According to media reports, tragedy struck on a panamax containership in Colombia, where the master of the ship was attacked and killed by the crew.

What happened?
  • Master of container ship SPIRIT OF HAMBURG, docked at Cartagena Colombia, was reportedly, killed by crew on board, understood on Apr 16, or during the night Apr 16-17, according to local news radio station RCN Radio.
  • Radio was told by the police, that there was conflict between 12 Filipino crew and 51-year old Burmese Captain, which...

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Are the ‘Floating Hospitals’ for Coronavirus Serving Their Purpose?

  • The activation of Hospital ships is a desperate gesture taken without sufficient reflection or deference to subject matter expertise and the ships are being sent out to serve as little more than a morale boost.
  • Medical personnel and potentially contaminated supplies will be moving from shore to ship and back, exposing the vessel to infection risk as well.
  • Infection is a particularly serious issue for both the USNS Mercy and Comfort and a “Potemkin” disease response fleet will do little more...

http://mfame.guru/are-the-floating-hospitals-for-coronavirus-serving-their-purpose/

Armed Sea Robbery and Piracy A Continuing Threat To Seafarers! Warns IMB

The International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB) warns of continuing threats seafarers face from pirates and armed robbers on the world’s seas, says an article published in their website.

Attacks in 2020

The International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) International Maritime Bureau (IMB),  reports 47 attacks in the first three months of 2020. This is an increase from 38 in the same period last year.

Reports highlight that Pirates boarded 37 ships in the first quarter...

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Maersk Delivers PPE To Healthcare Workers!

A.P. Moller Group to deliver PPE to health care workers in Denmark and reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in Danish hospitals, says an article published in their website.

Maersk Bridge

A.P. Moller Holding and A.P. Moller – Maersk are planning to establish the Maersk Bridge. 

Maersk Bridge is an air bridge and supply chain operation to –

  • secure delivery of protective equipment to health care workers in Denmark and 
  • reduce the risk of transmission of Covid-19 in Danish hospitals. 

The...

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