The Indian Navy rescued 23 Pakistani sailors and their Iranian fishing vessel, which had been targeted by pirates in the Arabian Sea. The anti-piracy operation lasted more than 12 hours and was ultimately successful. The Indian Navy issued a statement stating that they received information about a piracy attack on a fishing vessel named Al-Kambar …
The regular deployment of the Indian Navy’s marine assets has contributed to the secure passage of fishing and cargo vessels facing piracy concerns. On Tuesday, Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence, reminded the Lok Sabha that India’s Navy has deployed multiple units in the Gulf of Aden and Africa’s east coast for anti-piracy operations …
The IMO is progressing on legally binding ‘ mid-term’ measures to assist the maritime industry in achieving net zero shipping, as outlined in the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. The measures are set to take effect in late 2025. The topic is on the agenda for the IMO’s Maritime …
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South Korea has launched a container ship to boost autonomous maritime operations. According to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the ship is the first oceangoing vessel for Level Three autonomous shipping. The first autonomous shipping test with this ship is planned for later this year. On Friday, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. hosted the vessel’s …
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The EU-funded research project “OVERHEAT- Innovative Strategies for Containership Fires Prevention and Management” was recently created to promote solutions for preventing and managing container ship fires. According to the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL), the OVERHEAT project will focus on the creation of a digital solution (DS) that provides a comprehensive overview of …
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The attacks came shortly after the UK Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, expressed alarm about the terrorists’ persistent willingness to target ships, despite earlier combined strikes and US missions against them. The first ship, the UK-managed general cargo vessel Morning Tide, was attacked 57 miles west of Hodeidah, Yemen. Despite the fact that “Chinese Ownership” appears …
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The following pirate and armed robbery incidents are alleged to have occurred against ships in December 2023, as reported by IMO Member States or international organisations with consultative status. #1 in international seas – Ruen, Bulk Carrier, Malta. The incident occurred when armed individuals boarded and hijacked the ship as it was underway and proceeded …
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A vital component of international trade and commerce, the marine sector is currently negotiating a changing regulatory environment that will affect its present and future. Looking ahead, the regulatory agenda for the maritime industry is dominated by a few important items. Environmental sustainability is prioritised, with a focus on cutting greenhouse gas emissions and implementing …
Two crew members were hurt when a bulk ship flying the Panamanian flag collided with a Russian mine in the Black Sea while en route to the River Danube port for loading grain. The incident, which happened on Wednesday, is the most recent in a run of incidents in which civilian ships have come into …
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The 700TEU electric container ships N997 and N998, constructed on December 28 by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., were acquired by COSCO Shipping Development. “Zhongyuan Haiyun Lvshui 01” and “Zhongyuan Haiyun Lvshui 02” are the world’s first electric container ships for the River-Sea Direct Service. This type of ship was independently researched, planned, and …
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