Society of Master Mariners

IMO’S ‘DAY OF THE SEAFARER’ CALLS FOR #SEAFARERSAREKEYWORKERS

25 JUNE 2020 The U.N. International Maritime Organization is highlighting the plight of seafarers on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic on this year’s annual Day of the Seafarer. Day of the Seafarer is celebrated each year on June 25 as a way to raise awareness about issues facing …

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U.S. SANCTIONS FIVE IRANIAN SHIP CAPTAINS

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gives a news conference about dealings with China and Iran, and on the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Washington, U.S., June 24, 2020.   24 JUN 2020 The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on five Iranian ship captains who delivered …

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MAP OF WORLD’S UNCHARTED OCEAN FLOOR TAKES SHAPE DESPITE CRISIS

21 JUN 2020 Plans to map the entire ocean floor by 2030 are going ahead despite the challenges of the coronavirus crisis, officials leading the project said, with almost a fifth covered so far. Scientists say the topography of the ocean floor is less well known than the surfaces of …

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WORLD’S LARGEST LNG-POWERED CAR CARRIER SAILS FOR NORTH AMERICA

18 JUNE 2020  The world’s largest car carrier powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) sailed on June 16 on its maiden voyage transporting vehicles for the Volkswagen Group from Europe to North and Central America. Loaded with more than 4,800 vehicles, the Siem Confucius sailed from Emden, Germany for Veracruz in the …

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ITF: THE DEADLINE FOR CREW CHANGE IS OVER

16 JUNE 2020   After weeks of calling on governments to facilitate maritime crew changes and designate the millions of workers in critical transport industries as key workers, the International Transport Works’ Federation (ITF) issued a statement to seafarers saying simply, “Enough is enough.” The ITF had repeatedly said in …

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CONTAINER SHIPS EXPAND PROGRAM TO STUDY OCEANS AND CLIMATE CHANGE

15 JUNE 2020  Maersk, the global shipping company, is expanding its involvement in the global research efforts on weather patterns and climate change ongoing with the global Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) program. The recorded data generated in the program helps meteorologists create more accurate weather and storm forecasts and will …

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EMISSIONS FROM EXISTING SHIPS MUST FALL TO MEET CLIMATE TARGETS

14 JUNE 2020  Ship owners need to place a greater emphasis on addressing the exhaust emissions from existing ships if they are going to meet the industry’s goals to reduce CO2 emissions, according to a new study conducted by the University of Manchester and published in the journal BMC Energy. …

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CREW TRANSFERS: PANAMA ASSISTS CARNIVAL; NEW ZEALAND’S NEW RULES

13 JUNE 2020  The Republic of Panama provided unique support to Carnival Cruise Line as part of its ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian support to the shipping industry during the global pandemic. Panama is supporting the shipping industry both by maintaining smooth operations at the Panama Canal and assisting with crew …

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