Shipping
Vaccination delays causing crew shortages
(Posted on 01/07/21)Costs are rising in the crewing sector and crew shortages are beginning to be seen as Covid-19 travel restrictions and vaccination delays impact the availability of trained seafarers, warns Danica Crewing Services.Noting recent changes in the availability of crew members, Henrik Jensen, Danica Managing Director, said that the Eastern...
DNV adds new class for cloud-based simulation
(Posted on 28/06/21)DNV has revised its ST-0033 Maritime Simulator Systems standard with the introduction of a new class D for all function areas covering cloud-based simulation. The new standard sets an industry first, and DNV is ready to begin certification of simulators that are compliant.The use of remote methods to deliver training programmes...
Nutritious diet shields seafarers from coronavirus
(Posted on 28/06/21)Obese seafarers are more vulnerable to catching or even dying from coronavirus, studies show, making it vital that shipping companies prioritise crewmembers’ welfare by outsourcing catering management to a specialist.A World Obesity Federation report found that death rates from Covid-19 were 10 times higher in countries with...
ClassNK updates EEXI and CII information
(Posted on 28/06/21)Leading Classification Society ClassNK has updated the information on its website regarding Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index(EEXI) and Carbon Intensity Indicator(CII) rating for ships in service, following the outcomes of MEPC76 held in June 2021. On top of providing the latest information on mandatory requirements...
Action not platitudes needed on Day of the Seafarer
(Posted on 25/06/21)Captain Rajesh Unni, Founder and CEO of Singapore headquartered, Synergy Group, believes solutions are available to standardise and distribute vaccines, ensure seafarers get emergency medical treatment and better organise crew changes. The problem is a deficit of political leadership which is now so severe it is infringing the human...
Sailors’ Society’s plea to the maritime industry
(Posted on 22/06/21)The shipping industry must help seafarers now to prevent a mental health catastrophe – that’s the message from international maritime charity Sailors’ Society as the most recent Covid wave threatens a new peak of the crew change crisis.The charity is building a new Wellness at Sea e-learning platform, which it...
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