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Singapore MPA Deploys Floating Docks To Accommodate Seafarers
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has partnered with terminal operator PSA Singapore, Keppel Offshore & Marine, Bibby Maritime and hotel chain Ascott to bring in and manage two floating accommodations to temporarily…
IMO, Port State Inspection Authorities Set Pragmatic Approach To Support Global Supply Chain
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) alongside Port State control (PSC) authorities have put in place pragmatic approach to ensure maritime business continues to be a vital artery for the global support chain.
While the number…
Covid-19 : ITF Launches Map To Support Global Seafarers
The International Transport Workers Federation ITF has launched a map showing the effect of Covid-19 restrictions on countries and ports around the globe.
Based on data from the ITF’s network of around 140 inspectors and contact…
40,000 Seafarers Stranded Globally Over COVID19 Pandemic….Maritime Groups
Maritime bodies in India have said, about 40,000 crew and seafarers are stranded on cargo and cruise vessels across the globe even as some awaits return to Indian shores, with the government assuring to extend help once the nationwide…
Crew Refuses To Offload Cargo In Bangladesh Port Over Fears Of Contracting coronavirus
The master and the crew of the three-year-old 63,590 dwt Tomini Destiny bulk carrier find themselves in a tense standoff with the ship’s owner in Bangladeshi waters.
Last week, the ship’s Indian captain took the decision to invoke…
ITF Raises Alarm Over Thousands Of Stranded Crew Members Abroad Cruise Ships At Sea
Thousands of seafarers employed on cruise ships are still stranded at sea as ports deny vessels the permission to dock amid restrictive measures adopted to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
The International Transport Workers’…
LOCKDOWN: Indian Container Ports Struggle With Extreme Congestion
India’s major container ports are facing severe congestion as import containers are stacking up amid the 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat the spread of coronavirus.
The Container Freight Stations Association of India (CFSAI) has…
ONE Handles First Ever Electronic Bill Of Lading
As part of global digitalization initiative, Ocean Network Express (ONE), the world’s sixth-largest container line by TEU capacity, has handled its first ever electronic Bill of Lading.
The liner teamed up with technology expert essDOCS…
World’s Largest Containership To Start Sailing In April
The delivery of 24,000 TEU containerships to South Korean shipping company HMM will not be delayed by the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the shipbuilding industry.
The giant containerships, the largest ones in the world,…
Kuhne Increases 30% Stake In Hapag Lloyd Business
Klaus-Michael Kühne has increased his stake in container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd to 30% as planned.
Germany’s largest liner shipping company is now owned 30% by Hamburg citizen Kuehne and 30% by the Chilean shipping company CSAV.…