InterManager Daily News 31.07.2023.

1. Exploring DryBMS application, best practices, guidelines, obstacles, challenges, and implications in crew recruitment. Responsible ship operators must prioritize adherence to the guidelines established by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (#OCIMF) to promote safe and environmentally responsible operations. Furthermore, implementing the Dry Bulk Management Standard (#DryBMS) framework can effectively evaluate and improve safety and environmental practices in the dry bulk shipping sector. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/07/28/exploring-drybms-application-best-practices-guidelines-obstacles-challenges-and-implications-in-crew-recruitment/
2. SunGas Renewables announced Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, a Green Methanol Facility to deliver lower-carbon marine fuels. SunGas Renewables announced the formation of Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, LLC (“BLRE”), which will construct a new green methanol production facility in Central Louisiana. A wholly-owned subsidiary of SunGas Renewables, BLRE is expected to generate from the facility nearly 400,000 metric tons of green methanol per year for marine fuel while creating more than 1,150 jobs during construction and more than 100 local jobs during operation. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/07/28/sungas-renewables-announced-beaver-lake-renewable-energy-a-green-methanol-facility-to-deliver-lower-carbon-marine-fuels/
3. U.S. Department of Transportation Announces First Ships Enrolled in the Tanker Security Program. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that nine ships have been enrolled in the Tanker Security Program (TSP). TSP establishes a fleet of active, commercially viable, militarily useful, privately owned product tank vessels of the United States that will meet national defense and other security requirements and maintain a United States presence in international commercial shipping. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/07/28/u-s-department-of-transportation-announces-first-ships-enrolled-in-the-tanker-security-program/
4. Iranian oil remains stuck off US coast as shippers fear repercussions. A cargo of sanctioned Iranian crude oil that was confiscated by the U.S. has sat off the Texas coast for eight weeks, unable to unload because commercial agents fear any vessel that takes it will be shunned by customers, people familiar with the matter said. Suez Rajan, a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, has been anchored off Galveston, about 50 miles (80 km) outside of Houston, since May 30, with ship agents refusing to accept it. The Suezmax requires a lightering agent to transfer the crude to smaller ships, as its size and weight restrict it from directly entering the port. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/07/28/iranian-oil-remains-stuck-off-us-coast-as-shippers-fear-repercussions/
5. Baltic index logs best day in nearly 5 months on capesize strength. The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, on Wednesday posted its biggest single-day gain since March, as higher South American exports supported demand for capesize vessels. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, gained 105 points, or 11%, to 1,067 — its highest level since July 17. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/07/28/baltic-index-logs-best-day-in-nearly-5-months-on-capesize-strength/
6. Cosco and Guangzhou Salvage form heavy lift semi-sub giant. Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers and Guangzhou Salvage have formed a joint venture which will have a fleet of 18 semi-submersible vessels by the end of 2023. Commercial management of the fleet will be handled by the joint venture and Cosco Shipping Heavy Transport exclusively with offices located in Guangzhou, Houston, and Rotterdam. https://splash247.com/cosco-and-guangzhou-salvage-form-heavy-lift-semi-sub-giant/
7. Burning car carrier too hot to board, another attempt set for later today A salvage team was unable to enter the Fremantle Highway car carrier which has been on fire since Tuesday evening as the ship was still too hot. Around midnight on July 25, the Dutch coastguard received a report that a major fire broke out on the vessel. One crewmember died, while the remaining 22 were rescued by boat and helicopter. The injured crewmembers were taken by ambulance to nearby hospitals with breathing problems, burns, and broken bones. No injuries were life-threatening. https://splash247.com/burning-car-carrier-too-hot-to-board-another-attempt-set-for-later-today/
8. Canada Dockworkers Renew Strike Threat With Rejection Of Contract. Dockworkers on Canada’s west coast raised the possibility of a renewed labor disruption at the country’s busiest port after turning down a proposed contract. Members of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union turned down a deal that would have raised wages by 19.2% over four years, according to a statement late Friday from the BC Maritime Employers Assocation. The union’s leadership had recommended that its members vote in favor. https://gcaptain.com/canada-dockworkers-renew-strike-threat-with-rejection-of-contract/
9. Europe Faces ‘Difficult Decade’ Against US, China, Port CEO Says. Europe’s car and chemical makers are at risk of losing competitiveness to China and the US as both industries face persistently high energy costs during the transition to cleaner fuels, according to the head of one of the continent’s leading ports. “We are in a dangerous situation,” Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of Belgium’s Port of Antwerp-Bruges, said in an interview this week at the Salzburg Summit. “For the European industry, having the chemical industry suffering and seeing the Chinese electrical vehicles invading Europe is a double risk.” https://gcaptain.com/europe-faces-difficult-decade-against-us-china-port-ceo-says/
10. Grafmarine Solar Energy Cells tested on Carisbrooke Vessel. Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd, which operates a fleet of multi-purpose vessels from offices in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, signed a letter of intent with Anglesey and Manchester-based Grafmarine to utilise the cutting-edge NanoDeck AI Solar tile management solution. The companies have worked in partnership over the last 12 months, providing Grafmarine with a marine vessel to test their NanoDeck technology, a solution which can be attached to any flat surface – in this case, a cargo ship – to capture, store and remotely manage clean energy generation via AI solar technology. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Grafmarine+Solar+Energy+Cells+tested+on+Carisbrooke+Vessel