16 OCT 2024 The maritime industry stands on the cusp of a technological revolution. As one of the oldest forms of global transportation, shipping has historically been slow to adopt new technologies compared to other sectors. However, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, and enhanced connectivity is ushering …
Read More »SHIPPING CARBON TAX WILL IMPACT AFRICAN ECONOMIES AND FOOD SECURITY
12 OCT 2024 As the push towards the introduction of a global carbon tax on shipping gains momentum, a new report is highlighting that African economies are likely to be adversely affected. The report warns the tax may also negatively impact food security. Three Africa-focused policy organizations concluded that as …
Read More »FRENCH COURT ACQUITS MASTER OF RUSSIAN-OWNED SHIP OF VIOLATING SANCTIONS
11 0CT 2024 A French court on Thursday, October 10, acquitted the master of a Russian-owned Ro-Ro cargo carrier who was charged with violating EU sanctions shortly after the start of the war in Ukraine. French customs authorities alleged that the master was aware of the ownership questions of the …
Read More »NORWAY ARRESTS SHIP’S OFFICER FOR FLYING DRONE AS IT TIGHTENS PORT SECURITY
07 OCT 2024 Norway is taking further steps to tighten security in its ports as it fears efforts by Russians and others at spying. During the summer, Norway enacted new rules to limit port access and now Gard is reporting a recent incident with a ship’s officer flying a drone. …
Read More »NEW ZEALAND NAVY SURVEY VESSEL RUNS AGROUND AND SINKS OFF SAMOA
06 OCT 2024 A Royal New Zealand Navy research vessel has sunk after running aground off the coast of Samoa, the NZ Defence Force said in a statement Sunday. It was the first vessel that the service has lost at sea since the Second World War. On Saturday evening, the …
Read More »POOR COMMUNICATION BLAMED FOR BULKER ACCIDENT IN NEW ZEALAND
04 OCT 2024 Lack of proper communication caused a crew member to be seriously injured while preparing securing gear to load a cargo of logs on bulk carrier Poavosa Brave outside Tauranga Harbour, New Zealand in June 2023, the New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) determined. TAIC released its …
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