The crew of the offshore support vessel Star Apollo, stranded in Indonesia since October 2024, is facing unpaid wages and poor living conditions. With the help of the ITF, they are seeking assistance to return to India. The escalating issue of seafarer abandonment highlights the need for better enforcement of maritime regulations to protect vulnerable crew members.
Kongsberg Maritime has been chosen to provide design and equipment for a new walk-to-work offshore service vessel being built by ST Engineering Marine in Singapore. The 97-meter vessel, based on Kongsberg Maritime UT 5520 design, will accommodate 106 individuals and feature a motion-compensated gangway for safe personnel transfer.
Wärtsilä has provided its latest simulator technology to the Sharjah Maritime Academy in the UAE, enhancing the academy’s training capabilities. The advanced simulation facility includes navigation, engineering, and VTS simulators, as well as a mixed reality vessel handling application. This collaboration aims to elevate maritime training standards and foster innovation in the industry.
