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Environmental Groups Push For Zero-emissions Policy In Arctic Shipping - Merchant Navy Info (1)

Environmental Groups Push For Zero-emissions Policy In Arctic Shipping

In a recent open letter to the Arctic Council, Bellona and the Alliance requested that a concrete zero-emissions policy be established for Arctic shipping. All Arctic nations voluntarily implement the IMO resolution that urges the use of cleaner alternative fuels in or near the Arctic. In particular, reducing ongoing pollution from black carbon, carving out […]

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GMS A Surprisingly Hushed Start To Ship Recycling In 2024 - Merchant Navy Info

GMS: A Surprisingly Hushed Start To Ship Recycling In 2024

According to GMS’s latest weekly ship recycling report. The ship recycling markets in Pakistan and Bangladesh have stabilized and shown increased activity at higher rates during the last five weeks. Additionally, the long-awaited Chinese New Year holidays have finally arrived worldwide. However, the start of ship recycling in 2024 has been quieter than expected. Elections

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What Is The Maritime Mobile Service Identity Code - Merchant Navy Info

(MMSI: What Is The Maritime Mobile Service Identity Code?

Communication is probably the most important aspect of the maritime industry. Ships need to be able to communicate with each other when carrying out missions. For things to go smoothly, it’s important to have an effective communication system. This is why the maritime industry introduced the MMSI code. It stands for the Maritime Mobile Service

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North Standard Launches the ECDIS Training Assessment Platform

NorthStandard launches ECDIS training assessment platform and also introduces new. A digital product portfolio that uses pioneering technology to improve security and also reduce operational costs. NorthStandard’s ECDIS Training Assessment (ETA) platform is the first example of a new product portfolio. That helps optimize bridge team management and maintain best practices in vessel operations. The

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Do You Know Who Has The World’s Largest Fleet In 2023?

As of January 2023, the global fleet consists of 105,493 vessels of 100 gross tons and above, according to UNCTAD’s 2023 Maritime Transport Review. As informed, in 2022, the production capacity increased by 3.2% annually, and the total tonnage reached 2.27 billion dead tons. The transport capacity of the container fleet increased by 3.9%, followed

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LR: IMO Guidance On Ballast Water Record-Keeping And Reporting

This circular is specifically aimed at clarifying the recording and reporting process under the BWM Convention, including guidance on completing a ballast water record- keeping logbook. Ballast Water Report Form  This circular contains an updated example of the Ballast Water Report Form (BWRF) and instructions on how to complete it. Some port countries may require

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Seafarers Happiness Index 2023Q4: Seafarers’ happiness levels about interaction with crew on board

The Mission to Seafarers reported a decline in the score of seafarers happiness with their interaction with the crew aboard in the Q4 2023 Seafarers Happiness Index report. The score dropped to 6.97 out of 10 from 7.42 out of 10. Despite this, the report highlighted some positive feedback from respondents, who mentioned experiencing harmonious

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