1. Good news for shipowners as VLCC Inter-Atlantic trade remains strong. Official sanctions by the EU on Russian crude in place today mean that we now see virtually no Russian crude flowing into Europe and other Western economies. In June 2022, the EU Council adopted a sixth package of sanctions that, amongst others, prohibited the purchase, import or transfer of seaborne crude oil and certain petroleum products from Russia into the EU. The restrictions applied from 5 December 2022 for crude oil and from 5 February 2023 for refined petroleum products.https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/08/good-news-for-shipowners-as-vlcc-inter-atlantic-trade-remains-strong/
2. AP Moller Maersk inaugurates its first warehouse and distribution facility in Cape Town South Africa. A. P. Moller â Maersk , a global integrator of logistics, today inaugurated its first warehousing & distribution facility in Cape Town, South Africa. Present at the inauguration were Ryan Best, Head of Logistics & Services, Maersk Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Africa, Lubabalo Mtya, Managing Director, Maersk Southern Africa, and other leaders from Maersk.https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/08/ap-moller-maersk-inaugurates-its-first-warehouse-and-distribution-facility-in-cape-town-south-africa/
3. Free Wet Berthing and Dry Parking for UAE Nationals in Al Dhafra Region. Al Dhafra Region is set to experience a surge in boating and pleasure crafting as Abu Dhabi Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, and Abu Dhabiâs Department of Municipalities and Transport , have united their efforts to provide free of charge wet berthing and dry parking in Al Dhafra Region for UAE nationals.https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/08/free-wet-berthing-and-dry-parking-for-uae-nationals-in-al-dhafra-region/
4. Shipping Policy Committee and Safe Navigation and Environment Committee of the Asian Shipownersâ Association Chairs affirm collaboration to strengthen Asian Voices towards blue and safe shipping in inaugural joint session. The Shipping Policy Committee and Safe Navigation and Environment Committee of the Asian Shipownersâ Association , held a joint meeting for the first time today to discuss environmental and navigational safety issues, whilst taking into account the impact of economic and shipping policy considerations on aspects of their work.https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/08/spc-and-snec-chairs-affirm-collaboration-to-strengthen-asian-voices-towards-blue-and-safe-shipping-in-inaugural-joint-session/
5. First call in Hamburg by âOOCL Spainâ. A capacity of 24,188 TEU makes the Megamax containership âOOCL Spainâ one of the worldâs largest containerships.With the âOOCL Spainâ, on 1 May one of the worldâs largest Megamax-containerships called at the Port of Hamburgâs Container Terminal Tollerort. Owned by OOCL â Orient Overseas Container Line, the vessel has a capacity of 24,188 TEU. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/08/first-call-in-hamburg-by-oocl-spain/
6. Brand new hybrid electric vessel loads first cargo at ABPâs Port of Ipswich. Associated British Ports Port of Ipswich, the UKâs leading grain export port, welcomed the maiden call of the MV Vertom Cyta, a brand-new hybrid-electric shortsea General Cargo Ship.The Vertom Cyta is the second in a series of four new Vertom vessels fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system, which provides a more sustainable option for shipping operations with increased efficiency and reduced emissions. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/05/08/brand-new-hybrid-electric-vessel-loads-first-cargo-at-abps-port-of-ipswich/
7. Liner Industry Safety Group Calls for Reinvention in Lifeboat Design. After years of seafarers being injured or killed during lifeboat evacuation drills, the Container Ship Safety Forum e.V. (CSSF) has called for a revolution in the lifeboat design on cargo vessels.Launched in 2014, CSSF is a global business-to-business network and industry association that is aiming to improve safety performance and management practices in the container shipping industry. https://gcaptain.com/liner-industry-safety-group-calls-for-reinvention-in-lifeboat-design/
8. US Retail Imports Expected to Remain Below 2022. U.S. ports are seeing a rise in import cargo volume after a near three-year low in February, according to the Global Port Tracker report released on Monday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. However, the report also forecasts that import volumes will remain well below last yearâs levels, owing to economic uncertainty and other supply chain challenges such as trucker shortages and difficulties in getting empty containers back to terminals. https://gcaptain.com/us-retail-imports-expected-to-remain-below-2022/
9. Six kidnapped Monjasa crew freed. Six crewmembers who were kidnapped by pirates from the Liberian-flagged product tanker, Monjasa Reformer in the Gulf of Guinea in late March have been rescued in Nigeria, Danish bunker supplier Monjasa confirmed on Monday.The 2003-built 13,700 dwt ship, managed by Montec Ship Management was hijacked on March 25 together with 16 crewmembers some 140 nautical miles (260 km) west of Port Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo. The vessel subsequently went missing for several days until it was found by the French navy near Sao Tome and Principe on March 30, with six seafarers missing and taken as hostages. https://splash247.com/six-kidnapped-monjasa-crew-freed/
10. Pablo explosion a warning sign of worse to come. One of the tanker industryâs greatest fears with the rise of the so-called shadow fleet is unfolding in Southeast Asia where an uninsured 1997-built ship exploded last week, killing three crew, and with oil washing up on nearby shores.The unladen Gabon-flagged Pablo, owned by a single ship shell company in the Marshall Islands, exploded a week ago in Malaysian waters, likely a result of hot works on the cargo deck, with three of the 28 crew perishing and almost the entire top deck ripped off the hull. https://splash247.com/pablo-explosion-a-warning-sign-of-worse-to-come/
InterManager Daily News 10.05.2023.
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