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Seafarer Suffers Horrific Accident, Arms Literally Ripped Off!

  • Crew member suffers horrific accident onboard a tanker.
  • The crew member’s hands got tangled in the ladder ropes and was torn off.
  • Unfortunately, the crew member passed away due to drowning.

According to an article published in Maritime Bulletin, a crew member suffered a horrific accident onboard a tanker.

What happened?

The accident occurred onboard a tanker anchored at the Kaohsiung Anchorage. The tanker was preparing to embark on its return journey when the incident occurred.

The crew member...

http://mfame.guru/seafarer-suffers-horific-accident-arms-literally-ripped-off/

IOC Kick Starts IMO Compliant VLSO Production

  • Indian Oil has started regular production of IMO 2020 compliant VLSFO at its Haldia refinery.
  • The grade is produced from sweat crude oils and meets ISO 8217:2017 RMG180 standard.
  • The max 0.50% sulfur VLSFO product comes as the global cap on marine fuel.

Indian Oil has started regular production of IMO 2020 compliant VLSFO at its Haldia refinery, reports the Ship and Bunker News Team.

According to a company’s email, the fuel production kick started this month after the refinery come out of...

http://mfame.guru/ioc-kick-starts-imo-compliant-vlso-production/

Scrubbers More Than 90% Reliable, Says Shipowners

  • The quality of materials and coatings used is the important factor in optimising EGCS safety and prevent any corrosion problems.
  • CSA 2020 suggests using quality, high-end materials to install marine EGCS to meet global sulphur cap requirements.
  • By investing in quality materials, and experienced installers, risks can be mitigated.
  • Grimaldi Group, operates four different EGCS over 50 ships reports more than 90% reliability, but flags up the bellows as requiring special attention. 

According to...

http://mfame.guru/scrubbers-more-than-90-reliable-says-shipowners/

[Watch] How A Storm Washes Ashore A Ghost Ship!

  • An abandoned ghost ship ran aground on Cork coast during Storm Dennis.
  • The 77-metre MV Alta drifted for over a year, skirting the Americas, Africa and Europe, rusting and derelict yet resolutely afloat.
  • Environmental scientists who visited the area on Monday did not see visible pollution, sais the Cork County Council.

An abandoned ship washed up on the rocky shore of southern Ireland after having drifted across the Atlantic Ocean for more than a year, reports The Guardian.

Ghost ship

Wind of up...

http://mfame.guru/watch-how-a-storm-washes-ashore-a-ghost-ship/

Addressing Critical Charterparty Queries As Coronavirus Scare Continues

  • Understand the yes and no moments of charterparty agreements if you need to visit an outbreak affected port.
  • be aware of force majeure clauses of your agreements.
  • keep in mind the doctrine of frustration if charterparty plans can’t be followed under any circumstances.
  • off hire isn’t breach of contacts but it depends on your charterparty agreement if you can go for it.
  • if crew is sick and needs urgent treatment you can delay the journey
  • Please follow the standard charterparty clause protocols...

http://mfame.guru/addressing-critical-charterparty-queries-as-coronavirus-scare-continues/

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