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Cybersecurity Will Remain A Maritime Threat In 2021

30 December 2020

Wärtsilä Translink becomes first ever solution fully compliant with latest IEC and DNV GL Cyber Security rules

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...

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Maersk Takes Steps To Address US Export And Trucker Logistics Issues

30 December 2020

strong performance by AP moller maersk in Q2 despite covid-19 impact

In response to surging US imports and the resulting intermodal equipment flow imbalances all members of the logistics sector have been challenged to find solutions. Maersk senior officials have stated that this is a situation the company takes very seriously. Every component of Maersk’s integrated global logistics business model is working across the entire logistics spectrum to respond with solutions involving all supply chain participants.

Maersk is taking steps to address the concerns of the...

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World’s Largest 24000 TEU Ultra Large Container Ships To Be Built By CSSC

30 December 2020

On December 28, Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation, won the construction contract for two 24000TEU ultra-large container ships of Bank of Communications Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.

In this project, Hudong-Zhonghua will once again serve as the “road pioneer” and undertake the important task of building the first ship. The 24000TEU ultra-large container ship is currently the world’s largest ship with the largest packing capacity and...

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Bangladesh Naval Ships Relocate 1700 Rohingyas To An Uninhabited Island

30 December 2020

In a major development, 1700 Rohingya refugees have been captured by the Bangladesh navy in Chittagong and taken to an isolated island far off

According to government officials, the refugees were on a 3-hour naval journey to Bhashan Char island in the Bay of Bengal.

Apparently, 5 naval ships carried these 1700 Rohingyas from Chittagong to this isolated island on Tuesday despite human rights groups protesting against this claiming that their safety will be compromised.

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The...

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Indian Merchant Navy Cook Loses Job, Starts Food Truck

29 December 2020

A 48-year-old merchant navy cook with more than 12 years of experience lost his job to an acute respiratory disease. As he didn’t pass a medical examination, a necessity to go on ships, he had to give up on his dream to sail again.

The experienced cook has worked on all types of ships, until 2018 when he was diagnosed with Asthma. He spent almost two years for the treatment but unfortunately, he had to let go of his dream job of going back to ships.

After looking for a couple of jobs and failed...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/indian-merchant-navy-cook-loses-job-starts-food-truck/

Indian Seafarer Missing Since December 3rd, Family Awaits News

29 December 2020

A 27-year-old Indian seafarer is missing since December 3rd in the US waters. The family last talked to the missing crew member on December 2nd.

According to the company letter received by the family, the missing seafarer was last reported overboard whilst rigging the Pilot latter at 7:06 hrs local time.

The vessel was approaching Port Arthur in Texas. The letter sent by the hiring firm Elegant Marine Services doesn’t specify any update regarding search and rescue.

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Watch: Disney Cruise Line Reveals Never-Before-Seen Video Of Its Next Ship ‘Disney Wish’

29 December 2020

The “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Celebration” unpacked a sleigh-full of Disney magic, including a brand-new video of the Disney Wish, which sets sail in summer 2022.

This never-before-seen digital clip showcases new details of the dazzling Grand Hall and a first look at the stunning character statue at the base of the grand staircase, an iconic Disney princess whose faith in her dreams has inspired generations to believe in the power of their own.

Who is she? You don’t have to wait until...

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Merchant Navy Captain Tests COVID-19 Positive After Returning From London, Put In Quarantine

29 December 2020

An Indian ship captain has been tested positive for COVID-19 and put under isolation after returning from the UK.

The sample of the Captain was sent to CSIR laboratory in Delhi for testing for the new COVID-19 strain B-117.

According to the reports, the Captain had gone to US in November and while returning, his ship briefly visited London.

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However, it has been found that the Captain after his return was with his family for ten days and has also attended a...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/merchant-navy-captain-tests-covid-19-positive-after-returning-from-london-put-in-quarantine/

India – Year End Shipping Sector Review: Various Efforts And Initiatives To Mitigate Impacts Of Pandemic

29 December 2020

In the year 2020, the government has undertaken several important progressive policy interventions and new initiatives to accelerate the overall development of the shipping sector.

Image Credits: pib.nic.in

COVID Management

To maintain the supply of essential items and provide effective support in the fight against COVID 19 pandemic, certain services were declared as essential including transport service for carriage of goods by water. However, Ports and dependent stakeholders faced immense...

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Greatest Change In Fuel Regulation, Counteracted With Wind Propulsion In 2020

29 December 2020

Shipping has faced some historically significant challenges this year, we opened the year with IMO2020, the greatest change in fuel regulation in this century and we end the year still trying to come to grips with crew changes in such a time of crisis. How has the maritime technology sector fared? Well, here is a take on 2020 from a wind propulsion perspective:

Installations & Industry Engagement

It has been a bit of a breakout year, seeing large vessels using wind propulsion commercially enter...

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