The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) is organizing a seminar on “Maritime Adversities” to enhance industry readiness and emergency response in maritime operations. With industry experts and policy-makers attending, the event will focus on crisis management techniques and collaborative efforts to address sea-bound challenges. NMPA aims to promote safety and secure maritime operations.
A whistleblower has raised concerns about the RNLI’s cost-saving measures potentially endangering lives during a recent tanker crash response in the North Sea. Crew shortages led to the delayed deployment of a more suitable ship, leaving volunteers to navigate dangerous conditions in a smaller boat without proper protection from toxic fumes.
Colombo’s strategic location makes it an important transit point for shipping companies. It provides convenient connectivity to the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia, serving as a crucial port for vessels traversing these regions. Despite the increase in ship calls and transshipment volumes, the port encountered challenges in handling rising demands.
