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MSC Vessels Join Force With Formula 1 In Abu Dhabi
The modern and glamourous MSC Virtuosa will be docked at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal throughout the race weekend, serving as a cruise ship hotel with stylish accommodations and a fully integrated Grand Prix™ experience to extend the…
Monjasa Reformer: France Raises Alarm Over Possible Increase Of Pirate Attacks In Gulf Of Guinea
....Says Six Crew Kidnapped, Tanker Abandoned
Authorities in France have confirmed the kidnapping of six crew members aboard the ill-fated "Monjasa Reformer" by daredevil pirates and the vessel abandoned.
The French Navy located…
EU Drops Proposed Ban Of Filipino Seafarers Over Training Deficiencies
The European Commission has agreed to continue recognizing certificates for seafarers issued by the Philippines, despite ongoing concerns about the quality of the education being provided by private schools to the seafarers.
The…
Greek Ship Manager Risk Six Years Imprisonment Over MARPOL Charges
A Greek ship manager has pleaded guilty to criminal The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) violations in connection to oily-waste discharges aboard the product tanker Galissas.
The owner also…
Tanker Seized By Pirates In Gulf Of Guinea Reappears 540 Miles Away
A Danish-owned vessel that was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Guinea on Saturday was spotted about 540 miles further off shore on Tuesday, according to a maritime cooperation center monitoring security in the area.
Reuters reports…
FLEET CONTROL : Greece Records Huge Decline In Number Of Vessels
The Greek controlled fleet decreased in number of vessels, DWT and GT in the 12 months to March 2023 for its biggest decline since 2008 as owners move to renew their fleets.
The last time the fleet contracted was in 2018.
According to…
UK Sets Minimum Wage For International Seafarers, As House Of Common Makes Case For Seamen
The United Kingdom has finalized a new law on March 23 that compels shipping lines operating at UK ports to provide seafarers pay levels commensurate with the country’s minimum wage laws regardless of the nationality of the crew or…
RORO: CMA CGM Enters Car Carrier Business, Set To Charter Four Vessels For Start
In an attempt to benefit from the booming car-carrying trade, French container carrier CMA CGM, has concluded plans to enter Roll on Roll Off (RORO) operations, saying it is looking forward to charter four vessels, according to a well…
Global Trade Drops, As Port Of Los Angeles Handles 487,846 Container Units In February
The Port of Los Angeles processed 487,846 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) in February, a 43% decrease from the previous February’s all-time record.
“February declines were exacerbated by an overall slowdown in global trade, extended…
Greek Ship Owners To Prioritize Seafaring Profession
The strengthening of the national registry and protecting the seafaring profession are the highest priorities of ship owners in Greece
The Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), President, Melina Travlos insists Greece needs a strong national…