InterManager Daily News 06.09.2023.

1. ClassNK opens new survey office in Paranagua Brazil. ClassNK has opened a new exclusive survey office in Paranagua, Brazil with operations beginning 1 September 2023. Paranagua, located in southern Brazil, ranks among the premier port cities in the country and has recently been expanding its port facilities. Recognizing the increasing number of surveys and audits in the port and the neighboring region, ClassNK has taken the initiative to open its newest office, aiming to provide more streamlined service. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/09/04/classnk-opens-new-survey-office-in-paranagua-brazil/
2. MABUX Bunker prices expected to rise moderately next week. During the Week 35, the MABUX global bunker indices showed a slight upward movement. The 380 HSFO index saw a nominal increase of 0.48 USD, rising from 563.19 USD/MT the previous week to 563.67 USD/MT. The VLSFO index experienced a more significant rise of 6.77 USD, moving from 661.63 USD/MT to 668.40 USD/MT. The MGO index exhibited a substantial surge of 18.65 USD, jumping from 968.98 USD/MT to 988.63 USD/MT. At the time of writing, the market was experiencing a moderate upward trend. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/09/04/mabux-bunker-prices-expected-to-rise-moderately-next-week/
3. IUMI publishes “Best practice and recommendations for the safe carriage of electric vehicles. There are growing concerns within the shipping community, including marine underwriters, about fires breaking out on car carriers and roros with the assertion that many of these fires are attributable to electric vehicles. In response, the International Union of Marine Insurance has researched these claims and published recommendations on the safe carriage of electric vehicles . https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/09/04/iumi-publishes-best-practice-and-recommendations-for-the-safe-carriage-of-electric-vehicles/
4. Daniel Garden steps into position as new CEO of Maritime Montering Group. “We are delighted that Daniel has joined our very capable team. He has the experience and energy we need to enter an exciting new chapter of development offering next-generation accommodation solutions that will ensure a memorable experience at sea for customers,” said Steffen Birkeland, Business Development Manager and one of the owners of Maritime Montering.https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/09/04/daniel-garden-steps-into-position-as-new-ceo-of-maritime-montering-group/
5. Jamaica’s first floating dock arrives. German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited , a private joint venture of German, Turkish and Jamaican investors, has welcomed its first floating dock to Jamaica. The 215 meter-long Panamax-size dock was towed across the Atlantic by the deep-sea tug “Titan” from its previous home port in Bremerhaven. The dock arrived in Kingston on August 24, 2023, and is now safely moored at its new home port at the GSRJ Shipyard in Kingston Harbour, where it will be commissioned in the weeks ahead. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/09/04/jamaicas-first-floating-dock-arrives/
6. CO2 transport fleet to ship over 90m tonnes annually by 2030: Rystad. The transportation of carbon dioxide is taking to the seas as emitters look for flexible ways to move captured carbon to offshore storage projects, with a fleet of 55 carriers required by 2030. Rystad Energy predicts that, based on planned carbon capture projects, more than 90m tonnes per annum (tpa) of CO2 will be shipped by the end of the decade, volumes requiring 48 terminals to handle the import and export of the gas. https://splash247.com/co2-transport-fleet-to-ship-over-90m-tonnes-annually-by-2030/
7. Vietnamese in for panamaxes. ITC Transport And Trading Joint Stock Company and Viet Thuan Transport have both tapped the market for vintage panamaxes.Few Vietnamese owners have added bulkers this year, according to the online portal VesselsValue.ITC has added a 21-year-old, Hitachi-built panamax, renamed Dolphin 75, from Greek owner Adelfia Navigation for around $10m, while Viet Thuan Transport, has added a same sized, same aged Oshima-built vessel called Vitaspirit, now renamed Viet Thuan 80 03, from Greek account Vita Management. https://splash247.com/vietnamese-in-for-panamaxes/
8. NOAA Identifies Seven Nations for Illegal Fishing Activities in 2023 Report to Congress. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has identified seven nations and entities for their illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities in its 2023 report congress. Two of those nations were also cited for issues relating to forced labor, and two were identified for issues related to shark catch. https://gcaptain.com/noaa-identifies-seven-nations-for-illegal-fishing-activities-in-2023-report-to-congress/
9. How Does The Pentagon’s Massive Global Transportation System Work? Contrary to popular belief, Maersk is not the world’s largest shipping company, nor is Delta the world’s largest airline. However, both companies have substantial contracts with an organization that is a major player: the Pentagon. Many in the shipping industry may not fully grasp the vast scale of the US Military’s air and ocean freight operations. The United States Department of Defense stands as the world’s largest ship owner, the world’s largest employer, the foremost logistics organization, and the topmost consumer of energy. https://gcaptain.com/how-does-the-pentagons-massive-global-transportation-system-work/
10. IMO initiatives promoted during Global Environment Facility meeting. IMO-led projects supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) were highlighted during a side-event co-hosted by the three organizations at the GEF’s Seventh Assembly in Vancouver, Canada (22-26 August). The side-event showcased the successful “GLO-X” partnership model of collaboration which underpins the work of the GloMEEP, GloBallast, GloFouling and GloNoise projects. These projects have driven – and continue to drive – innovation to tackle key environmental issues including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, invasive aquatic species transferred through ships’ ballast water and biofouling on ships, and underwater radiated noise in the marine environment. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/IMO+initiatives+promoted+during+Global+Environment+Facility+meeting