Coast Guard News
July 17, 2020
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) estimates that there are now approximately 300,000 seafarers trapped working aboard ships due to the crew change crisis caused Covid-19 border and travel restrictions, and an equal number of unemployed seafarers waiting to join them who are ashore.
Explaning the figure, the union said there are over 9,500 ships which are covered by International Bargaining Forum (IBF) agreements between the ITF and respective employers. These ships are operated by an estimated 370,000 seafarers.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has further extended a ‘No Sail Order” for cruise ships through 30 September 2020.
This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to US jurisdiction.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has further extended a ‘No Sail Order” for cruise ships through 30 September 2020.
This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to US jurisdiction.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has further extended a ‘No Sail Order” for cruise ships through 30 September 2020.
This order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to US jurisdiction.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
Greece-based LNG shipping company GasLog has taken delivery of GasLog Westminster from the South Korean Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
Greece-based LNG shipping company GasLog has taken delivery of GasLog Westminster from the South Korean Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
Greece-based LNG shipping company GasLog has taken delivery of GasLog Westminster from the South Korean Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
Danish container shipping major Maersk is pushing forward with the repatriation of its seafarers, like many shipowners in the industry.
One of the latest examples saw seven members of the Rhine Maersk, a Danish-flagged 4,500 TEU containership, being repatriated to their home countries from Panamá.
Maersk said that the crew change was made possible by the close collaboration between Maersk and the Maritime Authority of Panama, where strict safety protocols were followed ensuring everyone’s safety throughout the process. ... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
Danish container shipping major Maersk is pushing forward with the repatriation of its seafarers, like many shipowners in the industry.
One of the latest examples saw seven members of the Rhine Maersk, a Danish-flagged 4,500 TEU containership, being repatriated to their home countries from Panamá.
Maersk said that the crew change was made possible by the close collaboration between Maersk and the Maritime Authority of Panama, where strict safety protocols were followed ensuring everyone’s safety throughout the process. ... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
Danish container shipping major Maersk is pushing forward with the repatriation of its seafarers, like many shipowners in the industry.
One of the latest examples saw seven members of the Rhine Maersk, a Danish-flagged 4,500 TEU containership, being repatriated to their home countries from Panamá.
Maersk said that the crew change was made possible by the close collaboration between Maersk and the Maritime Authority of Panama, where strict safety protocols were followed ensuring everyone’s safety throughout the process. ... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
The adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and markets in which it operates further increased in the second quarter of the year, shrinking demand across the board.
The company reported a 19% lower order intake for the first six months of this year, equaling €2.25 billion ($2.57 billion). The orderbook at the end of the period decreased by 12% to €5.4 billion, while net sales increased by 1% to €2.39 billion.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
The adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and markets in which it operates further increased in the second quarter of the year, shrinking demand across the board.
The company reported a 19% lower order intake for the first six months of this year, equaling €2.25 billion ($2.57 billion). The orderbook at the end of the period decreased by 12% to €5.4 billion, while net sales increased by 1% to €2.39 billion.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
The adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Finnish technology group Wärtsilä and markets in which it operates further increased in the second quarter of the year, shrinking demand across the board.
The company reported a 19% lower order intake for the first six months of this year, equaling €2.25 billion ($2.57 billion). The orderbook at the end of the period decreased by 12% to €5.4 billion, while net sales increased by 1% to €2.39 billion.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
Finland’s Port of Helsinki has received financial support from the EU for port investment projects on the Helsinki–Tallinn and Helsinki–Travemünde routes, as well as for installing an onshore power system for the Hernesaari cruise services.
As explained, the investments focus on making the ports more environmentally friendly and efficient.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
Finland’s Port of Helsinki has received financial support from the EU for port investment projects on the Helsinki–Tallinn and Helsinki–Travemünde routes, as well as for installing an onshore power system for the Hernesaari cruise services.
As explained, the investments focus on making the ports more environmentally friendly and efficient.... [Read More]
July 17, 2020
Finland’s Port of Helsinki has received financial support from the EU for port investment projects on the Helsinki–Tallinn and Helsinki–Travemünde routes, as well as for installing an onshore power system for the Hernesaari cruise services.
As explained, the investments focus on making the ports more environmentally friendly and efficient.... [Read More]
July 15, 2020
The UK High Court ruled on Monday, July 13, that the widow, whose husband lost his life while dismantling a supertanker in Bangladesh in 2018, can pursue a negligence claim against Maran (UK) Limited, a British company involved in the ship’s sale.
The court said that Maran (UK) arguably owed a duty of care to the deceased.... [Read More]
July 15, 2020
The Isle of Man Ship Registry is set to launch the first-ever seafarer welfare app designed by a ship registry.
According to Cameron Mitchell, the Isle of Man Ship Registry director, the app is in the final stages of development and is set go live later this month. ... [Read More]
July 15, 2020
Greek containership owner Danaos Corporation managed to meet IMO 2030 carbon reduction targets eleven years ahead of schedule.
The company revealed it achieved 41.5 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions per ton-mile for the year 2019 compared with the base year 2008.... [Read More]
July 15, 2020
North American provider of midstream energy services Enterprise Products Partners L.P. has loaded combination cargoes of natural gas liquids (NGL) and Olefins on the same vessel.
During the month of July, Enterprise completed the simultaneous loading of propane and polymer grade propylene into separate compartments on a VLGC at the Enterprise Houston Ship Channel terminal, as well as the simultaneous loading of ethane and ethylene on a vessel at its Morgan’s Point facility.... [Read More]