1. Shipping’s urgent need for Paris-aligned regulation
This Insight Brief summarises discussions from the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit around the policy imperative to decarbonise shipping in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5 degree temperature goal, in the context of the momentum for policy action that has emerged over the past years. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2022/12/06/shippings-urgent-need-for-paris-aligned-regulation/
2. Singapore and the Kingdom of the Netherlands accept IMO Convention amendments
Singapore and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have become the latest countries to accept amendments to the Convention on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which will expand the size of the Council, extend the term of its Members, and recognize three additional language texts as authentic versions of the Convention. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2022/12/06/singapore-and-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands-accept-imo-convention-amendments/
3. The Freeport of Riga will implement 5G technologies
Representatives of the Freeport of Riga Authority spent two days full of intense discussions, exciting ideas and new contacts, participating in the annual 5G ecosystem forum “5G Techritory”. 5G industry leaders, policymakers, technology innovators and representatives of a wide range of industries discussed the opportunities and challenges of 5G technologies in manufacturing, military industry, urban planning, as well as logistics, transport and ports. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2022/12/06/the-freeport-of-riga-will-implement-5g-technologies/
4. Technomar partners with Ocean Technologies Group delivered the next phase of its digital learning strategy
Technomar Shipping, a leading Greek owned ship management company, has confirmed that it has signed an agreement that will provide its seafarers access to over 70 e-learning titles from Ocean Technologies Group .
5. Port of Everett opens first all-new cargo terminal on US West Coast since 2009
The Port of Everett last week officially opened its new Norton Terminal – the first all-new cargo terminal to open on the US West Coast in more than a decade.
The $40m maritime-infrastructure investment introduces 40 acres of new upland cargo capacity to the American freight network to enhance the movement of commerce through the global supply chain. It also nearly doubles the seaport’s cargo-handling footprint.
6. Rotterdam studies large-scale ammonia cracking for hydrogen imports
A group of 18 companies led by the Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched a study into the feasibility of establishing a large-scale ammonia cracker to enable imports of around 1m tonnes of hydrogen annually for the decarbonisation of industry and mobility. https://splash247.com/rotterdam-studies-large-scale-ammonia-cracking-for-hydrogen-imports/
7. Coast Guard: Ever Forward Pilot Distracted By Cell Phone Prior to Grounding
The U.S. Coast Guard says the pilot of the containership Ever Forward was distracted by his cell phone when the 1,095-foot ship grounded in the Chesapeake Bay back in March, becoming stuck for more than a month before it was eventually refloated.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capitol Region completed its marine casualty investigation into the incident on Tuesday.
https://gcaptain.com/coast-guard-ever-forward-pilot-distracted-by-cell-phone-prior-to-grounding/
8. New Kite System for Ships Trialed on Transatlantic Voyage
France-based wind propulsion specialist Airseas is sharing the first footage of its automated kite system Seawing in use during transatlantic sea trials. The trial took place on board the roll-on/roll-off ship Ville de Bordeaux as it transported aircraft components between Europe and the United States. With the release of the new footage, Airseas is also announcing the successful completion of the crucial initial stages of sea trials. https://gcaptain.com/new-kite-system-for-ships-trialed-on-transatlantic-voyage/
9. Baltic index snaps 3-day losing streak on demand for larger vessels
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index snapped its three-session losing streak on Tuesday, supported by higher rates for capesize and panamax vessels. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels carrying dry bulk commodities, rose 17 points, or about 1.3%, to 1,340. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Baltic+index+snaps+3-day+losing+streak+on+demand+for+larger+vessels
10. Oil tankers queuing to transit Turkish straits face more delays – sources
At least 20 oil tankers queuing off Turkey to cross from Russia’s Black Sea ports to the Mediterranean face more delays as operators race to adhere to new Turkish insurance rules added ahead of a G7 price cap on Russian oil, industry sources said. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Oil+tankers+queuing+to+transit+Turkish+straits+face+more+delays+%E2%80%93+sources
