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Crew Mirror Digest 16-2023

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Reflections:
The Impact of Smart Ships on Seafarers: Opportunities and Challenges
The advent of smart ships and advanced technologies has undoubtedly revolutionized the maritime industry. These cutting-edge innovations have brought numerous benefits, such as improved efficiency, enhanced safety measures, and reduced environmental impact. However, the rise of smart ships also raises concerns about the future of seafarers and how their jobs…
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Weekly Maritime News: –
New Mangalore Port in Karnataka Hosts Curtain Raiser for GMIS 2023
19-August-2023
The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) will host a curtain raiser event for the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023 in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The event aims to highlight the investment…
JNPA celebrates arrival of 22,000-ton coastal cargo ship, MV VTRE
19-August-2023
The JN Port Authority (JNPA) has accepted a new initiative from M/s Nhava Sheva Distribution Terminal (NSDT) to boost coastal shipping. The ship arrived at the shallow water berth on…
Zero-emissions marine motor developed by InventHelp inventor.
18-August-2023
An inventor from Jacksonville, NC has developed a hydrogen fuel cell powered outboard motor as a solution to the zero emissions goals of society. The inventor wanted to create an…
Fire Aboard Fremantle Highway: Damage Assessment and Safety Concerns for Electric Cars
17-August-2023
The Fremantle Highway, a roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) cargo ship, caught fire while en route from Germany to Singapore with 3,783 cars on board. The blaze was so intense that it affected…
Windward’s double-digit growth reflects strong demand for maritime AI.
17-August-2023
Windward, an Israeli maritime AI company, has reported double-digit growth, indicating a continued demand for their services. The company uses artificial intelligence to analyze maritime data and provide insights to…
FueLNG and Shell Successfully Perform 1st SIMOPS LNG Bunkering in Southeast Asia
17-August-2023
Oil major Shell, Japanese shipping company NYK Line, and FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine and Shell Eastern Petroleum, have completed the first simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) liquefied…
First automated container terminal introduced at Taiwan’s Kaohsiung port.
17-August-2023
Taiwan has unveiled its first fully automated container terminal, which has a depth of 18 meters and a total length of 2,415 meters. The terminal boasts five deep-sea container berths…
Odfjell Installs Suction Sails on Chemical Tanker
17-August-2023
Odfjell, a chemical tanker company, has announced plans to install bound4blue’s eSAIL wind-assisted propulsion technology on one of its vessels. This will make Odfjell the first tanker company in the…
Participate in the 2023 Maritime Training Survey
16-August-2023
Vessel owners/operators, Maritime Education and Training Institutes, and Seafarers are being encouraged to participate in the 2023 MarTID survey. This survey aims to gather information on current maritime training practices…
The Transition to Ammonia as Fuel in the Shipping Industry: Safety and Reliability Measures
16-August-2023
Within the next 30 years, the shipping industry is expected to transition from traditional fossil fuels to a mix of low- and zero-carbon fuels, with ammonia representing a significant portion…
Bengal Set to Become Maritime Hub with Rs 1 Trillion Investment
15-August-2023
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, announced that Bengal is set to receive investment worth Rs 1 trillion in the maritime sector, which will establish the state…
Marina Implements Stricter Nitrogen Emission Rules
15-August-2023
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) in the Philippines has implemented stricter regulations on nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from marine diesel engines. Marina Advisory 2023-20, approved by Marina Administrator Hernani Fabia,…
US and UK collaborate on eco-friendly shipping paths for emission-free future
14-August-2023
The United States and the United Kingdom have joined forces to develop green shipping corridors aimed at combating climate change. These corridors will act as routes connecting multiple ports and…
Marine Study Aims to Reduce Vessel Emissions Strategically
14-August-2023
Singapore-based shipbuilder Strategic Marine has partnered with Sea Forrest to develop the Green Cabin Energy Saving System, a hybrid solution for fast crew boats (FCBs) that aims to reduce fuel…

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