InterManager Daily News 23.02.2023.

1. Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry and the Ministry of Transport of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland for maritime cooperation

In the context of expanding the bilateral external relations of Cyprus with important shipping states with the aim of mutually beneficial cooperation in the shipping sector as well as the holistic and joint response to the challenges faced by the sector, the Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister Vassilis Demetriades and the British High Commissioner in Cyprus, Mr. Irfan Siddiq, representing the Minister responsible for shipping of the United Kingdom, Baroness Charlotte Vere of Norbiton, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation today at the Shipping Deputy Ministry. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/21/signing-of-a-memorandum-of-understanding-between-the-cyprus-shipping-deputy-ministry-and-the-ministry-of-transport-of-the-united-kingdom-and-northern-ireland-for-maritime-cooperation/

2. Safe handling and carriage of scrap metal in bulk

In recent years, Gard has handled a number of claims involving the carriage of scrap metal in bulk and, from time to time, we get enquiries from Members for guidance on the handling and carriage of this cargo. Ship operators and masters should be aware of the risks related to scrap metal carriage and take risk mitigation actions accordingly. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/21/safe-handling-and-carriage-of-scrap-metal-in-bulk/

3. What are ‘shadow fleets’ and how do they hinder efforts to help Ukraine?

In December, the European Union banned imports of Russian crude oil by sea, and the EU and other major economies imposed a price cap – designed to keep essential exports flowing from one of the world’s biggest oil producers while still penalizing it. Another embargo and a cap on refined oil products followed, nearly a year into an onslaught believed to have so far resulted in hundreds of thousands of military casualties and some 30,000 civilian deaths. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/21/what-are-shadow-fleets-and-how-do-they-hinder-efforts-to-help-ukraine/

4. Introducing green technologies in cargo handling at Port of Riga

In order to improve the speed and energy efficiency of cargo handling, the port company SIA Jaunmīlgrāvja ostas kompānija has purchased a new electric motor-powered mobile crane within the framework of the project “Green Innovations with a Digitised Loading Process”. The new loading solution involves the introduction of a special cargo handling system, which includes an integrated and automated weighing procedure and digitised handling and storage. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/21/introducing-green-technologies-in-cargo-handling/

5. APM Terminals’ pathway to decarbonising operation terminals

APM Terminals’ pathway to decarbonisation is based on the increased use of renewable energy in owned and operated terminals, including a commitment to reach net zero across all scopes by 2040. This includes a switch to renewable electricity, direct electrification, battery electric mobile equipment, and moving from fossil to green fuels whenever possible. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/21/apm-terminals-pathway-to-decarbonising-operations-terminals/

6. Dwell time ‘back to normal’ at San Pedro ports

The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMSA) reports that container dwell time at the San Pedro ports – i.e., the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles – continues to stabilise as volumes continue to drop post the pandemic-related cargo surge. In January, dwell time was an average of 3.2 days for containers leaving on trucks for local destinations, down from a peak of 8.4 days in November 2021. https://splash247.com/dwell-time-back-to-normal-at-san-pedro-ports/

7. Squire Patton Boggs and Baltic Exchange link up for ship S&P transaction closings

US-based law firm Squire Patton Boggs (SPB) has teamed up with The Baltic Exchange to provide a vessel sale & purchase transaction closing service. The service will be led by SPB’s 30-strong commodities and shipping group co-chaired by Chris Swart and Barry Stimpson and will be underpinned by the Baltic Exchange’s independent Singapore-based escrow operation. https://splash247.com/squire-patton-boggs-and-baltic-exchange-link-up-for-ship-sp-transaction-closings/

8. Eneti’s Seajacks wins new wind vessel contract

New York-listed offshore wind vessel player Eneti has announced a new contract award for its subsidiary Seajacks in Northwest Europe. The contract has been secured for one of the NG2500-class self-propelled jackups. The work is expected to keep the unit busy for 41 to 53 days and generate between $3.3m and $4.1m in revenue. https://splash247.com/enetis-seajacks-wins-new-wind-vessel-contract/

9. Russian Ship Caught Mapping North Sea Wind Farm

Russia has in recent months tried to gain intelligence to sabotage critical infrastructure in the Dutch part of the North Sea, Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD said on Monday. A Russian ship has been detected at an offshore wind farm in the North Sea as it tried to map out energy infrastructure, MIVD head General Jan Swillens said at a news conference. The vessel was escorted out of the North Sea by Dutch marine and coast guard ships before any sabotage effort could become successful, he added. https://gcaptain.com/russian-ship-caught-mapping-north-sea-wind-farm/

10. Cargo Ship Breaks in Half at Russian Anchorage

One person has reportedly died after a cargo ship broke in half at the at a Russian anchorage in the Black Sea. Reporting indicates the Comoros-flagged Seamark had about 3,000 tons of marble chips in its holds when it broke in two at the Novorossiyak anchorage in Southern Russia. Eleven crew members were rescued from the vessel, but one reportedly died from injuries and another is in critical condition. https://gcaptain.com/cargo-ship-breaks-in-half-at-russian-anchorage/