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73% of stakeholders view net zero as a strategic priority
A survey conducted by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found that decarbonization ambitions are high, with 73% viewing net zero as a strategic priority and 77% setting concrete targets.
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Life Onboard
SEAFiT
Stay SEAFiT: How to maintain good personal hygiene onboard
Personal hygiene are behaviors that must be practiced in daily life, starting from morning to sleep time to protect our health. The food we eat, how we maintain our physical cleanliness, physical activity, and safe sexual relationships all have a significant impact on keeping excellent physical health.
Are you in a low mood? How to instantly feel better
Most people feel low sometimes, but if it is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help. However, a low mood will tend to lift after a few days or weeks.
Wabi Sabi: Imperfection makes perfection at work
Are you always trying to achieve more? Submerged in the everyday agony to accomplish everything in possessions, relationships and career achievements, you try so hard to be perfect, that you forget to embrace the moment. This is why the Japanese philosophy is here with another life lesson: Wabi Sabi.
Workplace procrastination: How can it stop?
Have you ever caught yourself constantly postponing that work task from one day to the next? Have you also noticed that this is the one task that stresses you more than the others? This is called workplace procrastination and is a very common issue affecting office employees’ productivity, which has nothing to do with laziness.
Interviews
Regulatory Update
Gard Club: Ballast water management regulations are tightening
A year from now, all vessels subject to the Ballast Water Management Convention must have an approved ballast water treatment system installed onboard, Gard P&I Club experts highlight.
Russia removes ban on high-sulfer and bunker fuel exports
Russia has modified its restrictions on the export of fuel, including removing prohibitions on high-sulfur diesel and fuel used as bunkering for some vessels.
New agreement ensures 6% pay raise for over 250,000 seafarers
The International Bargaining Forum (IBF) has agreed on a 6% wage increase for seafarers covered by the 2024-2027 IBF Framework Agreement.
EU increases renewables’ share in energy consumption
The European Parliament has approved an update to the Renewable Energy Directive, which aims to increase renewable energy deployment in the EU.
The Panama Canal situation and its impact on global shipping
The Panama Canal has been facing a severe drought for the past few months, which has significantly impacted its operation and, as a result, global shipping.
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Maripedia
Do you know which vessel took a sharp turn on floating standards?
Out of all the ships you have seen in your life, can you even imagine one floating in horizontal position?
Do you know what biofouling is?
In June 2022, new requirements on biofouling management entered into force for ships in Australia, reminding us that the problem is yet to reach its peak, amid a continuous increase in seaborne trade.
Maripedia
Do you know which vessel took a sharp turn on floating standards?
Out of all the ships you have seen in your life, can you even imagine one floating in horizontal position?
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Shipping 2030
MOL receives one of the largest LPG/ammonia carriers in the world
The Phoenix Harmonia, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered, very large LPG/ammonia carrier, has been constructed by Namura Shipbuilding (Namura) and was delivered to MOL Energia earlier this day. This vessel, is one of the largest vessels of its type capable of carrying ammonia.
New solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) to be installed on chemical tanker
Alma Clean Power, Odfjell and DNV have announced the development of a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system, to be installed on a chemical tanker by the end of 2024.
New fuel-saving sails for maritime on the making
Airbus announced that it will equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies, chartered from shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, with a wind-assisted propulsion technology that captures wind energy to generate thrust.
Skarv Shipping orders up to eight low carbon MPVs vessels
Skarv Shipping Solutions has signed a contract with Huanghai Shipbuilding for four 7,000 dwt, low-carbon, multipurpose vessels, with an option for four more.
Jotun Hellas pioneers vessel maintenance and safety with novel Aerial Drone Inspection Service
Jotun Hellas proudly introduces its groundbreaking Aerial Drone Inspection Service. This cutting-edge service involves certified and experienced Jotun Coating Advisors utilizing state-of-the-art aerial drones to conduct comprehensive outdoor and indoor inspections of vessels.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: ENCs can be inaccurate for many reasons
The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a passenger ship was on a berthing approach to a dock. The Master took the con about 0.5nm from the pier, with the ship making about 7 knots.
