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Following the 52nd SHADE Conference in December 2024, significant changes have been made to streamline voluntary reporting for seafarers. These changes aim to improve clarity, communication, and overall maritime safety. Updates to relevant websites and documentation are currently underway and will be finalized by March 31, 2025, reports Britannia P&I Club. 

A single information reporting framework will be implemented by March 31, 2025. This framework will encompass the...

https://mfame.guru/enhancing-maritime-safety-streamlined-reporting-for-seafarers-in-vra/

• Bahri and Petredec have formed a joint commercial team to address the growing demand for LPG and ammonia transportation.
• With Bahri holding a 40% stake in Petredec, the partnership strengthens its ability to meet regional and global shipping demands.
• The collaboration aims to enhance Saudi Arabia’s role as a global logistics hub and support economic growth.

Bahri and Petredec have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance Saudi Arabia’s LPG and ammonia shipping capabilities. This...

https://mfame.guru/bahri-and-petredec-join-forces-to-boost-saudi-lpg-shipping/

Sebastian von Hardenberg, the CEO of Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has been elected president of InterManager, the international association for the ship management sector,

An experienced negotiator, von Hardenburg has lobbied on behalf of InterManager members and the ship management sector during his term as vice president and was instrumental in discussions with the European Union regarding the potential impact of EU-ETS and FuelEU on ship managers.

“I am honored...

https://mfame.guru/intermanager-names-new-president/

• ABS Grants AIP to MODEC and TOYO’s Carbon-Capturing Ammonia FPSO.
• Floating Blue Ammonia Production: A New Era in Offshore Sustainability.
• MODEC and TOYO’s Ammonia FPSO Paves the Way for Low-Carbon Energy at Sea.

MODEC, Inc. (MODEC) in cooperation with Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO), has developed a new ammonia floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit design, which incorporates onboard carbon capture technology for the production of blue ammonia. The American Bureau of...

https://mfame.guru/modec-and-toyos-ammonia-fpso-design-receives-abs-approval-in-principle/

• The first 36,000m³ dual-fuel liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carrier built by Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding embarks on its maiden voyage.
• The vessel completed sea trials on December 11, 2024, officially named and delivered on January 14, 2025.
• Features three C-type tanks, a dual-fuel main engine, high-efficiency CPP propellers, and an advanced rudder for enhanced performance.

On January 17, 2025, BRILLIANT FUTURE, a state-of-the-art 36,000m³ dual-fuel liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carrier, embarked...

https://mfame.guru/brilliant-future-pioneering-dual-fuel-leg-carrier-sets-sail/

The BRILLIANT FUTURE, the first 36,000m dual-fuel liquefied ethylene gas (LEG) carrier built by Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding under the Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group for a Norwegian shipowner, has successfully embarked on its maiden voyage. This milestone vessel, delivered on January 14, 2025, marks a significant achievement in eco-friendly and high-efficiency maritime transport.

Successful Sea Trials: Completed on December 11, 2024, with all performance indicators meeting the...

https://mfame.guru/brilliant-future-first-dual-fuel-leg-carrier-by-yangzi-mitsui-shipbuilding-sets-sail/

• Extreme Weather Events Push Insured Losses Past $100 Billion.
• European Inland Waterways Struggle Amid Climate Disruptions.
• Rhine River Flooding Causes Major Cargo Delays.

It has officially been the hottest year globally since records were maintained, causing a record-breaking amount of losses through natural catastrophes. For the fifth time in succession, natural catastrophe losses crossed US$100 billion for Swiss Re.
It has been reported that 37 extreme weather events lost more than US$1...

https://mfame.guru/hottest-year-on-record-drives-billion-dollar-catastrophe-losses/

• Industry Endorsements Secure Mintra’s Membership with INTERTANKO.
• Mintra Gains Access to Valuable Maritime Data and Insights.
• Mintra Commits to Advancing Tanker Industry Safety and Operational Excellence.

Tanker Operator has reported that Mintra, the world’s largest digital learning and human capital management solutions company, has welcomed a new relationship: as an Associate Member of the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO).

https://mfame.guru/mintra-joins-intertanko-as-an-associate-member/

• Six equipment failure cases included two small boat structural failures.
• Thirteen dropped object incidents involved items falling during lifting operations.
• Deeper incident analysis and enhanced safety measures are planned for the future.

The International Marine Contractors Association has published its overview of safety incidents and events for 2024, outlining key concerns and trends. This report comprises a total of 24 Safety Flashes reporting on 88 separate incidents or events experienced...

https://mfame.guru/safety-flash-emails-for-mca-members/

• Aurora Offshore adds Siem Pearl and Siem Challenger from Sea1 Offshore.
• Management transfers completed in Harøy, Norway, and Aberdeen, UK.
• Nine more vessels to join Aurora’s fleet under new collaboration.
• Vessels are 2009-built and active in the North Sea spot market.
• Sea1 Offshore orders methanol-ready vessels for future operations.

Aurora has assumed management of the Siem Pearl and Siem Challenger, marking a significant milestone in its operations. The transfer process was finalized in...

https://mfame.guru/first-two-of-eleven-sea1-vessels-integrated-into-auroras-fleet/