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Five industries collaborate for a green corridor between South Africa and Europe
Maritime, mining, steel, and energy industry join forces to develop first-ever concept for a green corridor between South Africa and Europe, the Global Maritime Forum informs in a recent article.
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Life Onboard
Why scrolling and not sleeping? A look into ‘revenge bedtime procrastination’ onboard
It is bedtime, you are exhausted, and just want to sleep. You lie down holding your phone just to check on social media for a few minutes and end up scrolling for hours, even though your eyes are closing and even if you know that you have to wake up early tomorrow morning. Sounds familiar?
Sleepiness a red zone for watchkeepers: Three case studies
Tiredness is a phenomenon to which all humans are prone and no one is exempt, especially in the workplace, but the magnitude of its consequences varies depending on the nature of the job. In shipping, which is characterized by long shift hours, falling asleep on the bridge could lead to extreme costs, environmental pollution or even fatalities.
How to maintain a ‘sleep hygiene’ onboard
The healthy amount of sleep for the average adult is around seven to eight hours each night. A lack of sleep causes many significant changes in the body and increases the risk for serious health concerns. Fatigue is seen as a significant contributory factor to many incidents.
Best Practices
Regulatory Update
United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) Regulation now effective
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) gazetted the United Nations Sanctions (Haiti) Regulation on 3 March 2023.
Preventing drug and alcohol abuse on board: Key Considerations
Cyprus has issued a circular to remind to shipowners, operators and ship management companies of practices for preventing drug and alcohol abuse on board Cyprus flagged vessels, as per STCW.
IMO guidance on distress alerts
In November 2022, the IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), at its 106th session approved the revised Guidance on distress alerts, prepared by the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), at its ninth session.
Hong Kong: Always ensure early notification of SAR authorities in case of emergency
The Hong Kong Maritime Authority has issued a new Shipping Notice to advise all parties concerned of the revised IMO Guidance on alerting of search and rescue authorities, highlighting how important is to notify SAR authorities when an emergency situations occurs.
EU: Launch of global LNG reference price
European Union regulators launched a new reference price for LNG, as part of plans to cap benchmark gas prices if they increase like they did last year after Russia curbed supply.
UAE: Adoption of Harmonized System of Survey and Certification for ships
The UAE Federal Maritime Administration (FMA) has adopted the IMO Assembly Resolution A.1156(32) Survey Guidelines Under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification for Ships (HSSC)
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Air Lubrication: How blowing bubbles under ships can reduce emissions
Amid the increasingly stringent environmental regulations globally, shipping has been integrating several innovative ways to improve efficiency and reduce its...
Do you know why ballasting and deballasting are vital for a ship?
Have you ever wondered how ships maintain their stability on the water? Ballast is a key operation surrounding ships, as...
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Seafarers and sexual health: Key considerations
Sexual health moves beyond just disease prevention and is an important part of overall health and wellbeing. Being a seafarer means being away from your partners for extended periods, which can cause sexual frustration, while the limited access to sexual health information and resources can make it challenging to prioritize sexual health.
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Shipping 2030
Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East set to showcase opportunities in the region’s offshore marine sector
Held under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East, the flagship event of the UAE Maritime Week, will shed light on the region’s offshore marine sector that is an increasingly important market segment within the maritime sector.
Watch: How to manage clean energy generation via AI solar technology
Grafmarine is collaborating with Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd to test its NanoDeck AI Solar tile management solution.
Canada, UK join forces for R&D digital project on decarbonization
Helm Operations, a Canadian maritime operations platform provider, is collaborating with Bristol-based Reygar to leverage the benefits of digitization as part of a global effort to reduce the maritime sector's carbon footprint.
Watch: Ocean can store vast amounts of carbon captured from the atmosphere
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution published a video in which the company searches for ways to enhance processes so the ocean pulls more carbon out of the atmosphere to help slow climate change. However, little is known about the consequences.
Port Arthur LNG project launched in Texas
On 20th March 2023, Sempra announced that its subsidiary, Sempra Infrastructure, has reached a positive final investment decision (FID) for the development, construction and operation of the Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 project in Jefferson County, Texas.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Person struck by Yokohama fender
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), a Safety Flash on a person struck by Yokohama fender, to draw lessons learned.
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