IMO and WISTA International launch first Women in Maritime Survey
https://bit.ly/3bcyvhf Français: https://bit.ly/3dyW9aP Español: https://bit.ly/3dl6gja
Covid, “white list” and training in focus at Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping Sub-Committee
In the HTW 7 spotlight: Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on seafarers; digitalization of certificates and documents of seafarers; training quality issues; and potential measures to facilitate mandatory seagoing service under the Convention.
IMO urges action to deter piracy in Gulf of Guinea
https://bit.ly/37hDTOZ
IMO symposium highlights pathways to shipping’s decarbonization
Various low- and zero-carbon marine fuels will allow shipping to meet its emissions targets, but more work is needed to address availability, safety and other issues.
Save the date: 9 February 2021: Webinar on accelerating action against wildlife trafficking in international maritime supply chains
A discussion on global wildlife trafficking through maritime transport supply chains as well as how governments, the IMO and the private sector can take action to combat this transnational organized crime.
IMO welcomes Neptune Declaration on seafarers
French: L'OMI salue la Déclaration de Neptune sur les gens de mer: https://www.imo.org/fr/MediaCentre/Pages/WhatsNew-1580.aspx
UN Special Rapporteur on Toxics and Human Rights visits IMO
https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/PressBriefings/pages/01-special-rapporteur.aspx
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season
With a special thought for seafarers at this time. #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers
IMO Secretary-General denounces “no crew change” clauses
IMO Secretary-General denounces “no crew change” clauses: https://bit.ly/3p9LbuM Français: https://bit.ly/3avVCos Español: https://bit.ly/38sn7g5 #Crewchange #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers
More States join IMO call to designate seafarers as key workers
Forty-five IMO Member States and one Associate Member have now designated seafarers as key workers
New eco-friendly bulker joins K Line
Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has taken delivery of Cape Ace, a 100,000 dwt bulker newbuilding.
Plastics at sea tracking initiative launches
Shipping leaders have united in their support of pollution mapping initiative Eyesea which was officially launched today.
COVID-19 - free e-learning courses from WHO for ships
The World Health Organization has developed two (free access) e-learning courses:
AMSA: Serving on ships beyond 11 months won’t be permitted from February 2021
The interim COVID arrangements which have permitted seafarers to serve longer than 11 months on-board ships will end from February 28, 2021, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) said.
Seafarers’ Welfare Board established in Canada
On Friday, Canada’s minister of transport, Marc Garneau, in collaboration with the Canadian marine community, announced the establishment of the National Seafarers’ Welfare Board.
Shipbreaking in full swing in COVID-19
There were a total of 170 ships broken in the third quarter of 2020. Of these, 65% or 110 ships were sold to the beaches of South Asia, according to the latest quarterly report released by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform.
CMA CGM takes delivery of 2nd LNG-powered 23,000 TEU giant
The CMA CGM Champs Elysees has joined CMA CGM Group’s fleet as the company’s second 23,000 TEU containership powered by liquefied natural gas.
Total joins the Sea Cargo Charter
A group of the world’s largest energy, agriculture, mining, and commodity trading companies will for the first time assess and disclose the climate alignment of their shipping activities. United Nations agencies estimate the international shipping industry to carry around 80% of world trade flows and to be responsible for 2 - 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually.
Wallenius Marine AB joins International Windship Association
Swedish-based Wallenius Marine AB has become a member of the International Windship Association (IWSA), the not-for-profit organization promoting and facilitating the uptake of wind propulsion for commercial shipping.
Virus Outbreak Halts Shipbuilding at Norwegian Yard
Officials have extended the temporary closure of the Havyard shipyard in Leirvik, Norway until at least October 19 after more workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Toshiba takes next step in maritime fuel cell development
One of the world’s most advanced developers of fuel cells, Toshiba, is upping its focus on ships.
ReCAAP: Sea robbery incidents almost double in the Philippines
Philippine anchorages and ports saw an increase in the number of incidents of sea robbery from January to September 2020, the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre said in a special report.
What’s in store for Maritime Labour Convention Version 2.0?
Back when he was the managing director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association, Arthur Bowring played an important role in the creation of the Maritime Labour Convention – the so-called seadfarers’ bill of rights. With the International Labour Organisation set to start sifting through proposed amendments to the convention, Arthur looks at what’s realistic in terms of upcoming changes.
Kongsberg Digital seals strategic digitalisation partnership with MAN
Kongsberg Digital, part of Norwegian maritime technology group Kongsberg, and Germany’s engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions have entered into a strategic digitalisation partnership in an effort to accelerate the rate of digitalisation in the maritime industry.