This week saw the Indian maritime sector making significant strides, including the IRS and SeaTech Solutions’ MoU for green tugboat development, a six-fold increase in waterway cargo transport, and the launch of ROV projects in Kerala. These advancements reflect a commitment to sustainability and innovation within the industry.
Following Stories in this News Digest:
* Singapore Seeks to Build Electric Vessel Supply Chain for Harbor
* Shipping Urged to Review LNG Use as Methane’s Role in Climate Change is Revealed
* Digital training proposed to help plug seafarer shortage
* World’s First CO2 Capture Plant Installed on Japanese Bulker
* Carnival Cruise Line’s First LNG-Fueled Ship Departs on Maiden Voyage
* India’s New Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant Starts Sea Trials
* Allianz warns on crew change crisis and ship safety
* Ultra-Thin Solar Panels Deployed on Hatch Covers for Inland Shipping
* Pollution mapping app goes live
* New ITF web tool helps seafarers steer clear of shady manning agents
* India takes over UNSC presidency for August; maritime security, counter-terrorism key priorities
Following Stories in this News Digest: * Inmarsat unveils the communications network of the future * Singapore launches maritime decarbonisation centre * Rotterdam Welcomes Ever Given * Cochin Shipyard launches 3 floating outpost vessels for BSF, 2 cargo ships * World faces shortage of merchant sailors to crew ships -study * Robust Cybersecurity Solutions for Maritime Transportation * MSC takes delivery of largest cruise ship built in Italy * Parliament Passes Marine Aids To Navigation Bill, 2021 * MOL Exploring Triangular Sails Attached to Ships’ Cranes to Boost Propulsion * World’s 1st hydrogen-powered ferry delivered * Belgium Expands Vaccination Campaign to All Seafarers * Let’s not talk about nuclear ships
Following stories in today’s News Digest:
* Industry firsts: Berge Bulk ship tests solar panels
* Seafarer welfare overhaul needed to meet new challenges
* Solar-powered waste collection ship launched in Hamburg
* OTG Helps Seafarers Minimise Onboard Distractions
* Raising standards at sea
* Shipping caught in self-made trap of delusions
* AfCFTA prosperity requires more African seafarers, ships and ports
* Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion Can Transform Marine Transport
* UK: Photographers invited to capture maritime scenes
* The Persistence of Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in SOMS
* InIndia: A self-reliant DCIL will be ready to meet goals of Maritime Vision-2030
