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ABB software for Ming Wah bulkers

ABB software for Ming Wah bulkers

(Posted on 21/09/20)

ABB is to install its state-of-the-art engine diagnostics software ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT on 12 bulk carriers operated by Shanghai Ming Wah Shipping Co (Shang Ming Wah).The fleetwide deployment follows a trial on two ships which started in February 2019 and an initial order covering four vessels in June 2019. The order for the...

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KPI OceanConnect new Hamburg MD

KPI OceanConnect new Hamburg MD

(Posted on 21/09/20)

KPI OceanConnect has announced its appointment of industry expert Boris Gronenberg as Managing Director of KPI OceanConnect’s Hamburg operations.KPI OceanConnect’s Hamburg office is located at the heart of Hamburg’s shipping community and is one of 16 in the recently merged group. Hamburg is a key shipping hub...

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Sailors’ Society: worst crisis for seafarers in 200 years

Sailors’ Society: worst crisis for seafarers in 200 years

(Posted on 14/09/20)

The Sailors’ Society says coronavirus is the worst crisis seafarers have faced in its 200-year history, with ‘overwhelming’ numbers turning to the charity for help since the pandemic began.The charity has given out an average of 16 times more welfare grants to seafarers and their families every month since the...

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SRI calls for investigation into perfect storm

SRI calls for investigation into perfect storm

(Posted on 13/09/20)

The recent spate of grim casualties cannot simply be written off as bad luck, says Seafarers’ Rights International (SRI), the international pan-industry body researching maritime and seafarers’ law. It points out that the failure to treat seafarers as keyworkers during the COVID-19 pandemic is having devastating effects...

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Allow crew changes to resolve crisis insists IMO

(Posted on 13/09/20)

It is estimated that more than 300,000 seafarers and marine personnel are currently stranded at sea and unable to be repatriated despite the expiry of their contracts. A similar number of seafarers have been unable to join ships and relieve them.A humanitarian crisis is taking place at sea and urgent action is needed to protect...

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EPS/BHP dual fuel charter

EPS/BHP dual fuel charter

(Posted on 07/09/20)

Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has been awarded the world’s first LNG Dual Fuel Newcastlemax bulk carrier contract by global resource giant BHP. Both companies credit a shared commitment to industry-wide decarbonisation as a driving force behind the five-year contract for five LNG dual fuel Newcastlemaxes. The five vessels...

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