1. InterManager emphasised strength in numbers as Mark O’Neil is appointed to serve a further term as President
Gathering in Cyprus for the Annual General Meeting, InterManager members agreed that working together is the way to achieve success and improve standards in the shipmanagement sector. Accepting the role of President for a further term, Mark O’Neil, CEO of Columbia Shipmanagement, summarised this year’s achievements and commented: “There’s a lot to be happy and positive about and 2023 offers us an opportunity to step up even further.” https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2022/12/13/intermanager-emphasised-strength-in-numbers-as-mark-oneil-is-appointed-to-serve-a-further-term-as-president/
2. Engine Health Monitoring is essential to meeting the CII requirements according to Columbia Shipmanagement
Shipowners and charterers using the newly-released Emissions and Engine Health Monitoring System, via Columbia Shipmanagement’s Performance Optimisation Control Room , will be aligned with BIMCO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator Operations Clause for Time Charter Parties designed to help the industry commercially navigate the complexities of the IMO’s CII regulations. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2022/12/13/csm-said-engine-health-monitoring-is-essential-to-meeting-the-cii-requirements/
3. Inmarsat’s OneFi passenger engagement platform wins ‘New Technology Innovation’ award
Aviation Innovation Awards recognise ‘trailblazing inflight connectivity solution’ for helping airlines to enhance their passenger engagement and unlock new revenue streams Inmarsat received top honours at the Aviation Innovation Awards last night, after its ground-breaking OneFi passenger experience platform was crowned winner in the ‘New Technology Innovation’ category. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2022/12/13/inmarsats-onefi-passenger-engagement-platform-wins-new-technology-innovation-award/
4. Deutsche Seemannsmission Rostock eV received Christmas donation from Aquametro Oil & Marine
The Deutsche Seemannsmission (German Seafarers’ Mission) Rostock e.V. is taking care of the mental and physical well-being of all seafarers who call into the ports of Rostock, Germany since 1991. In the Seafarers Lounge of the Seafarer’s Mission, seafarers can unwind from everyday life at sea or contact relatives at home via the free internet service https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2022/12/13/deutsche-seemannsmission-rostock-ev-received-christmas-donation-from-aquametro-oil-marine/
5. Trading house files complaint with US FMC against MSC
CCMA, LLC, an independent, New York-based trading house focused on metals, alloys and other raw materials, filed a complaint this month with the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) against Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. and Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA) Inc. https://splash247.com/trading-house-files-complaint-with-us-fmc-against-msc/
6. Euronav merger hits the buffers with the Saverys family attaining a 25% stake
The year’s great tanker merger saga has taken a new turn. The Saverys family have purchased another 2.04m shares in Euronav taking their stake in the Antwerp tanker giant to 25%, effectively giving them the power to block a merger with John Fredriksen’s Frontline. https://splash247.com/euronav-merger-hits-the-buffers-with-the-saverys-family-attaining-a-25-stake/
7. Tanker Crew Rescues Overdue Sailors Off Delaware
The U.S. Coast Guard is reporting the rescue of two sailors aboard the sailboat Atrevida II following an extensive search covering more than 21,000 miles of ocean involving multiple search and rescue assets. The Atrevida II was located approximately 214 miles east of Delaware by the crew of the tanker Silver Muna. https://gcaptain.com/tanker-crew-rescues-overdue-sailors-off-delaware/
8. Crew ‘Feared for Their Safety’ During Transpacific Voyage on ‘Unseaworthy’ Containership
Crew onboard the Zim Iberia have written to their crewing asking for redeployment after they claim they “feared for their safety” as they crossed the Pacific Ocean on an “unseaworthy” ship. The 4,256 teu vessel, owned by Zim and under technical management by Hamburg-based Hammonia Reederei, sailed from Busan for Vancouver on 3 November with, according to a report, two of its four auxiliary engines out of commission and a third operating at about half power. https://gcaptain.com/crew-feared-for-their-safety-during-transpacific-voyage-on-unseaworthy-containership/
9. Baltic index hits one-week low as larger vessel rates slide
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index slipped on Tuesday to its lowest level in a week, weighed down by a drop in capesize and panamax segments. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels carrying dry bulk commodities, fell 4 points, or about 0.3%, to 1,357 – its lowest since Dec. 6. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Baltic+index+hits+one-week+low+as+larger+vessel+rates+slide
10. Saudi’s Mawani announces new shipping service to boost India trade
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to the Shaheen Express shipping service by container carrier giant Maersk in a bid to boost trade between the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Subcontinent. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Saudi%E2%80%99s+Mawani+announces+new+shipping+service+to+boost+India+trade
