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Ghana Withdraws Mandatory Vaccination Order for Foreign Seafarers

Published Jan 21, 2022 9:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

Authorities in Ghana have been forced to withdraw a mandatory vaccination policy for seafarers entering the country over concerns that shipping lines will skip its ports, which would have potentially undermined its position as a shipping gateway for West Africa. Ghana, which has managed to vaccinate 16 percent of its population, had witnessed a surge in infections at the beginning of the year with daily infection numbers averaging 770. As a risk-reduction measure, the Ghana Port Health Service (GPH) issued...

Join the Navy, See the World - And Get a $50,000 Enlistment Bonus

Published Jan 21, 2022 9:20 PM by The Maritime Executive

Facing the same competitive hiring market as all American employers, the U.S. Navy is upping its enlistment bonuses to attract high-quality recruits. For those who qualify for high-demand ratings, the money can be big - up to a maximum of $50,000. The average enlisted sailor won't see those numbers, as the maximum bonus for most ratings is just $4,000 in exchange for an early shipping date. Nuclear technician recruits are the only specialists who will be able to max out the...

world's first hydrogen shipment to load in Australia for Japan

Japanese Vessel in Australia to Load World’s First Hydrogen Shipment

Published Jan 21, 2022 9:05 PM by The Maritime Executive

The world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier, the Suiso Frontier, arrived in Victoria, Australia on the first leg of its historic maiden voyage. The vessel left Japan in December, and after avoiding bad weather delayed its arrival at Port of Hastings, is now set to load its first shipment of liquified hydrogen as part of a demonstration project undertaken by Japan’s Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) Pilot Project. During the pilot project, 99.999 percent pure hydrogen has been produced from Latrobe Valley...

MOL Seeks to Develop Wave Energy for Japan Through Bombora Investment

Published Jan 21, 2022 7:54 PM by The Maritime Executive

Japan shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines moved to expand its partnership that is developing wave energy through an investment in Bombora Wave Power. MOL reports that it has been working with the company for 18 months and is making the investment in Bombora to support its technology and global opportunity. MOL has previously worked with Bombora for the development of a wave energy project to be installed in Mauritius as part of the shipping company’s commitments to the island nation...

Shipping

Singapore Strait Remains a Hotspot for Maritime Armed Robbery

The Singapore Strait remains as the most dangerous route for commercial shipping in Asia after 41 incidents of armed robberies were reported against ships last year, up from 34 in 2020. The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre based in Singapore shows that despite a decline in maritime piracy and armed robbery attacks in Asia, the busy traffic lane stretching some 114 kilometers remains a major hotspot for illegal activities. Approximately 2,000 merchant ships traverse the waters on a daily basis, making...

Tugs & Salvage

As Charter Market Soars, Boxship Scrapping Hits Six-Year Low

Aging boxships that would ordinarily be decommissioned continue to remain in service as owners take advantage of a booming container charter market, according to Alphaliner. In its latest weekly report, Alphaliner says that last year saw a significant decline in the demolition market as container ship owners opted to keep aging vessels in service. The impact has been a substantial decline in demolitions, with just 16,500 TEU of container carrying capacity scrapped in 2021 - a six-year low. The annual...

Government

Ghana Withdraws Mandatory Vaccination Order for Foreign Seafarers

Piracy

EU Renews its Commitment to Anti-Piracy Patrols in Gulf of Guinea

The European Union (EU) intends to carry on with the deployment of its member states' warships in the Gulf of Guinea to stem the recurring menace of piracy. After a review of the Coordinated Maritime Presences (CMP) pilot program in which member states have been deploying warships to the region over the last two years, the EUfeels it needs to maintain its presence, considering the ongling threat of piracy and other illegal activities in the Gulf of Guinea. The bloc is...

Cruise Ships

Kenya's New Cruise Terminal Sits Idle Due to Omicron Disruption

The commissioning of an $11 million cruise ship terminal at Kenya’s Mombasa port remains in limbo as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the global cruise industry. In the middle of last year, Kenya completed the construction of the ultra-modern terminal, which was built to attract more cruise lines and spur growth in the vital tourism industry. In Kenya, tourism accounts for 4.4 percent of gross domestic product. The East Africa nation is the third largest travel and tourism destination...

Ports

Yantian Limits Export Boxes as Chinese Ports Struggle with Congestion

China ports are continuing to struggle with the pressures on the supply chain with the challenges being compounded both by the rush to get goods shipped before the Lunar New Year holiday and the growing number of cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of China’s largest port regions have all reported cases of the virus and limited lockdowns in recent days while others such as Ningbo-Zhoushan continue to struggle with the backlogs created by recent disruptions. With...

Shipping

Singapore Strait Remains a Hotspot for Maritime Armed Robbery

Tugs & Salvage

As Charter Market Soars, Boxship Scrapping Hits Six-Year Low

Government

Ghana Withdraws Mandatory Vaccination Order for Foreign Seafarers

Piracy

EU Renews its Commitment to Anti-Piracy Patrols in Gulf of Guinea

Cruise Ships

Kenya's New Cruise Terminal Sits Idle Due to Omicron Disruption

Ports

Yantian Limits Export Boxes as Chinese Ports Struggle with Congestion

Offshore

Clarksons: Record Growth in Wind Generation and Vessel Orders in 2021

2021 was a record year in the development of the offshore wind power generation industry. Clarkson Research is reporting that not only were there a record number of start-ups, increasing global capacity to its highest levels, but that it also spurred a record newbuild investment for the ships required to execute the plans. Steve Gordon, Managing Director of Clarksons Research commented that 2021 saw “further record capacity growth for offshore wind as it continues to play a vital role in...

Shipbuilding

Russia’s First LNG-Fueled Icebreaker to be Built at Helsinki Shipyard

Preparations are beginning for the construction of Russia’s first LNG-fueled icebreaker. The vessel, which will also be the largest and most powerful diesel-electric icebreaker ever built in Finland, will be operated for mining giant Norilsk Nickel to support further expansion of shipping on Russia’s North Sea Route. Helsinki Shipyard confirmed that along with Aker Arctic Technology efforts have begun in advance of construction which is expected to commence in the summer of 2022. Norilsk says the vessel is an important...

Environment

MOL Seeks to Develop Wave Energy for Japan Through Bombora Investment

Business

Genting Hong Kong files insolvency bankruptcy reoganization

Genting Hong Kong Files Bankruptcy to Prevent "Disorderly Liquidation"

Genting Hong Kong filed today for the provisional liquidation on the company after reporting that it had exhausted its negotiations and had no further access to liquidity. The company reported that it expects its cash balances to “run out” by the end of January and that it was taking these steps to protect against possible defaults and claims by creditors. “As the company and the group have no access to any further liquidity under any of group’s debt documents,” Genting...

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“Saturday Night Live” Comics Buy Iconic Staten Island Ferry

Ghana Withdraws Mandatory Vaccination Order for Foreign Seafarers

Join the Navy, See the World - And Get a $50,000 Enlistment Bonus

Japanese Vessel in Australia to Load World’s First Hydrogen Shipment

MOL Seeks to Develop Wave Energy for Japan Through Bombora Investment

Singapore Strait Remains a Hotspot for Maritime Armed Robbery

As Charter Market Soars, Boxship Scrapping Hits Six-Year Low

Ghana Withdraws Mandatory Vaccination Order for Foreign Seafarers

EU Renews its Commitment to Anti-Piracy Patrols in Gulf of Guinea

Kenya's New Cruise Terminal Sits Idle Due to Omicron Disruption

Yantian Limits Export Boxes as Chinese Ports Struggle with Congestion

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Singapore Strait Remains a Hotspot for Maritime Armed Robbery

As Charter Market Soars, Boxship Scrapping Hits Six-Year Low

Ghana Withdraws Mandatory Vaccination Order for Foreign Seafarers

EU Renews its Commitment to Anti-Piracy Patrols in Gulf of Guinea

Kenya's New Cruise Terminal Sits Idle Due to Omicron Disruption

Yantian Limits Export Boxes as Chinese Ports Struggle with Congestion

Clarksons: Record Growth in Wind Generation and Vessel Orders in 2021

Russia’s First LNG-Fueled Icebreaker to be Built at Helsinki Shipyard

MOL Seeks to Develop Wave Energy for Japan Through Bombora Investment

Genting Hong Kong Files Bankruptcy to Prevent "Disorderly Liquidation"

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