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China Begins Production Of World’s First 100,000 DWT Deepwater FPSO
The People's Republic of China has commenced production at the world’s first 100,000 dwt deep-water semi-submersible Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) installation.
The platform named the Shen Hai Yi Hao was…
Hapag-Lloyd Unveils Dakar Office To Strengthen Shipping Operations In West Africa
Hapag-Lloyd has officially unveiled a new office in the West African country of Senegal located in the capital Dakar to strengthen its presence in Africa.
The country is connected to the global Hapag-Lloyd network by…
CREWING SCAM: ITF Launches Web Tool For Seafarers To Identify Fake Manning Agents
As part of efforts to curb fake manning agents in the shipping industry , the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has launched a new web tool to help give seafarers the upper hand to identify scammers in terms of job…
Netherlands Flags Off Vaccination Of Foreign Seafarers At Rotterdam Port
Authorities in port operations in the Netherlands have commenced vaccination of foreign seafarers at busiest port .
The Netherlands is piloting a scheme to vaccinate seafarers of all nationalities calling at the key port of…
COVID-19 : Florida’s Ports Lost $14 Billion In 2020 Due To Pandemic
While Florida’s seaports experienced a significant loss of trade and revenue in 2020, a new report shows that the state’s seaports are poised for a recovery in 2021.
Leading the recovery is the strong growth in cargo volumes that started…
MARITIME SECURITY: Philippine Coast Guard Gets Two New Patrol Vessels
Following the heightened tension on her maritime domain, authorities in the Philippines have acquired two patrol vessels to boost maritime security activities.
The construction of the vessels is being financed by the…
AGAIN: BIMCO, ICS Worry Over Shortage Of Officers Aboard Vessels
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) and International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Seafarer Workforce have warned the world of a potential serious shortage of officers aboard ships, saying the senior cadre workers are…
MV Wakashio : ITF Demands Seafarers Release From Mauritian Government
The International Transport Workers Federation ( ITF) has called for the immediate release and repatriation of the MV Wakashio (IMO: 9337119) crew who have been held by Mauritian authorities now for over a year.
ITF Seafarers’…
Belgium Begins Vaccination Of International Seafarers In Three Seaports
Authorities in Belgium said it has commenced the vaccination of foreign seafarers in three seaports in the country.
Under the campaign launched by the Belgian Shipowner Association, the Taskforce Vaccination and the Directorate General…
MV ANGELIC POWER: Seafarers Regain Freedom After One Year Aboard
Seafarers trapped on the MV Angelic Power (IMO 9250189) since July last year have now been repatriated, following a lengthy battle in the Chinese courts.
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) had demanded …