News Digest

1. Countries, including the Philippines, agree to help seafarers marooned at sea due to coronavirus. 10 July 2020 : A…

1. IMO steps up campaign to solve crew crisis. 3 July 2020 : The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) and the…

1. India : Maritime bodies transport 734 seamen through chartered flights on ”Day of the Seafarer”. 26 June 2020 :…

1. 1,452 seafarers stranded in US, Europe arrive in Goa. 19 June 2020 : A cruise ship carrying 1,452 seafarers…

1. Fatal Ship Elevator Accident Highlights Importance of Safety Management Procedures. 05 June 2020 : The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau…

1. Shipping Employers and Trade Unions Give One Month to Ensure Safe Crew Changes. 15 May 2020 : Shipping industry…

1. 4 crew poisoned by fumigation, 1 died, France. 14 Feb 2020 : General cargo ship FRI DOLPHIN alerted MRCC…

1. DLDS launches container tracking service at Kamarajar Port. 20 Dec 2019 : DMICDC Logistics Data Services (DLDS) has launched…

1. Bunker tanker sank off Bangkok, oil leak. 6 December 2019 : Tanker GOLDEN BRIDGE 2 sank in the morning…

1. Incorrect Data in certain lECs; corrective action required from exporters: DGFT. 21 Nov 2019 : In a trade notice…

1. Four Leading Ladies in the Marine Industry Educate South Florida Youth. 14 Nov 2019 : WISTA members Anna Silva,…

1. Adequate measures in place for ports safety. 8 Nov 2019 : The security and safety of ports, shipping and…

1. Ship Owner, Operator Fined USD 1.8 Mn for Covering Up Vessel Oil Pollution. 18 October 2019 : Two shipping…