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Chinese Bulker Catches Fire and Drifts Aground in Indonesia

Published May 7, 2024 8:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

  A Chinese-owned bulker has drifted aground off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia after losing power in a fire. Local police and authorities have responded to the scene and have taken measures to deter looters.  On April 28, the Tanzanian-flagged coastal bulker Da Hao was under way in the Banda Sea, bound for Manokwari on a voyage from Timor Leste. A fire broke out on board, disabling the main engine. The crew were rescued by a good samaritan vessel and...

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Salvors Will Use Explosives to Free Up Baltimore Boxship Dali

Published May 7, 2024 8:16 PM by The Maritime Executive

  All debris has been cleared from the starboard side of the boxship Dali, leaving one massive span of bridge resting on the port bow. The big lift to remove "section four" will likely happen sometime this week - but first, there will be an explosion, according to local media.  The unified command tasked with overseeing the refloat operation has previously hinted at a precise, simultaneous, safe cutting method that would safely free up section four. The task will be...

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ITF Alleges Welfare, Pay, and Maintenance Issues on Detained Bulker

Published May 7, 2024 7:01 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) reports that it is working with the authorities in Australia to resolve a case of crew mistreatment, wage theft, and deplorable conditions aboard a Bulgarian-owned bulker. According to the trade union, the ship is also currently under arrest by Australian Border Force being held at least until May 13 at Gladstone. The Eleen Sofia (55,400 dwt), is registered in Liberia and controlled by a beneficial owner in Bulgaria. According to the ITF, its...

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FSV Blends Designs for Senegal's Emerging Offshore Energy Sector

Published May 7, 2024 6:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

  Incat Crowther and Penguin International are working together to design and construct a new fast supply vessel (FSV) that represents a unique blend of features from the offshore wind and offshore oil and gas sectors. The vessel is also being built for the fledgling offshore energy sector emerging in West Africa. The vessel was ordered by O3S (Oil Senegal Support Services), a homegrown Senegalese operator servicing the country's emerging offshore energy industry. The company is unique in that it...

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Ireland Releases Draft Plan for South Coast Offshore Wind Farms

  Ireland released a draft of its plan to designate four areas off the south coast for offshore wind projects and proceed to auctions. It follows the successful first offshore auction in May 2023 where over 3 GW of capacity was procured from four offshore projects. The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, released the plan on May 3 highlighting that it is Ireland’s first-ever spatial plan for renewable energy at sea. The draft South Coast Designated...

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Shipbuilding

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Container Fleet Adds Record Capacity as Orders Become Deliveries

  The global containership fleet continues to experience record capacity growth in the number of TEU capacity added to the fleet in 2023 and again so far this year. While industry executives continue to express concern over the mid-term overhang on capacity near-term it has helped to offset the impact of the diversions away from the Red Sea and the lower number of daily transits at the Panama Canal. Industry trade group BIMCO calculates that 2,3 million TEU of containership...

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Environment

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Feasibility Studies Demonstrate Progress in Methane Abatement Technologies

Researchers are continuing to report strong progress in the efforts to reduce and eliminate methane slip (emissions of unburnt methane). The Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII), part of the Safetytech Accelerator established by Lloyd’s Register announced the results of four recently completed technology feasibility studies, reporting the outcomes showed strong potential to cut methane emissions in the maritime industry.  MAMI reports the technologies of four companies, Daphne Technology, CDTi Advanced Materials, Rotoboost, and Plenesys, were selected from among...

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Healthy Crew, Safe Vessel: Navigating the Importance of PEME Exams

  Pre-employment medical examinations (PEME) play a crucial role in ensuring the health and wellness of seafarers in the cruise and commercial maritime sectors. Ship owners and operators rely on PEMEs to assess the fitness of potential employees for the demanding and often challenging environment of working at sea. These medical assessments are essential for maintaining the safety and well-being of crew members, passengers, and the vessel itself. However, balancing the needs of the company with international maritime regulations is vital...

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