InterManager Daily News 08.11.2023.

1. Chicago Propeller Club kickstarts Great Lakes networking with first event in 15 years More than 70 guests attended the event at South Branch bar on the Chicago River in the heart of the city. Speakers included Erik Varela the executive director of Illinois International Port District, Steve Fisher Executive Director of the Great Lakes Ports Association, Commander Tim Tilghman from the US Coastguard as well as organisers Chris Carr managing partner of SBSB Eastham law firm and Ben Pinnington managing partner of maritime PR firm Polaris Media, now based in Chicago. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/11/03/chicago-propeller-club-kickstarts-great-lakes-networking-with-first-event-in-15-years/
2. IACS announces the accession of Türk Loydu into membership with immediate effect IACS Chair, Nick Brown, welcomed Türk Loydu saying: “I am pleased to see that Türk Loydu’s long-standing commitment to reaching the standards required of IACS Members has enabled them to join the Association. I look forward to working with our new member as we address, collectively, the many challenges that face a maritime industry transitioning to new fuels, technologies and digital applications.”https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/11/03/iacs-announces-the-accession-of-turk-loydu-into-membership-with-immediate-effect/
3. Valenciaport attracts the interest of the European Big Data Value Forum Valenciaport arouses the interest of European experts in Big Data. About a hundred participants of the European Big Data Value Forum wanted to know first-hand the Port of Valencia and how it works. In particular, they asked about the applications carried out by the Port Authority of València (PAV) in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Big Data and how this technology intervenes in port management processes. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/11/03/valenciaport-attracts-the-interest-of-the-european-big-data-value-forum/
4. Municipality of Rotterdam stimulates transition to shore based power The municipality of Rotterdam is offering companies that are considering making the switch to shore-based power the opportunity to have a feasibility study carried out, of which 80% will be funded by the municipality, up to a maximum of €20,000 https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/11/03/municipality-of-rotterdam-stimulates-transition-to-shore-based-power/
5. ICS Publications launches first The Master’s Practical Guide to Maritime Law to aid seafarers with incidents at sea Co-authored with the International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations (IFSMA), the guide is specifically designed to help Masters at sea identify and address common legal issues. As Masters are not qualified lawyers, the guide helps them understand how to manage legal risks and respond within the confines of the law to protect the interests of themselves, the shipowner and other crew members. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/11/03/ics-publications-launches-first-the-masters-practical-guide-to-maritime-law-to-aid-seafarers-with-incidents-at-sea/
6. BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week “Between January and October, dry bulk exports out of the Black Sea increased by 13% y/y, driven by Russian wheat exports. After two strong consecutive wheat harvests in Russia, the country’s exports are now on track to reach a new record in 2023. However, Black Sea export volumes are 20% lower than in 2021 due to the loss of Ukrainian cargoes following Russia’s invasion of the country,” says Filipe Gouveia, Shipping Analyst at BIMCO. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/11/03/bimco-shipping-number-of-the-week-18/
7. Aasen Shipping back at Royal Bodewes for three hybrid methanol-ready bulkers Norway’s Aasen Shipping has returned to Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes with an order for three hybrid-powered methanol-ready self-discharging bulk carriers. The order for 119,95-m-long newbuilds follows Bodewes’ delivery of battery-hybrids Aasfjell and Aasfoss in 2021 and 2022, respectively. https://splash247.com/aasen-shipping-back-at-royal-bodewes-for-three-hybrid-methanol-ready-bulkers/
8. ‘Challenging times ahead’: Maersk lets go of thousands of staff A year is a long time in liner shipping. At the end of 2022, carriers were handing out mega bonuses, some equivalent to more than a year’s pay. Fast forward to today and those same staff face the axe as the sector battles plummeting rates and rampant overcapacity. https://splash247.com/challenging-times-ahead-maersk-lets-go-of-thousands-of-staff/
9. Activists Try To Block Military Transport Ship To Stop U.S. Aid to Israel Yesterday in Oakland, Pro-Palestinian protesters advocating for a cease-fire in Gaza illegally entered port facilities in an attempt to halt the U.S. military supply ship, M/V Cape Orlando. This vessel, owned by Secretary Pete’s Department of Transportation and manned by a U.S. Merchant Marine crew, was the target of protesters who locked themselves to the ship, causing a significant delay in its scheduled departure. https://gcaptain.com/activists-try-to-block-us-military-transport-ship-to-stop-u-s-aid-to-israel/
10. Ukraine Hits Shipyard In Crimea’s Kerch, Damages Ship Ukraine rained 15 cruise missiles on Russia’s shipyard in the Crimean port city of Kerch on Saturday, damaging one ship, Russian defense ministry said, in an attack that could further undermine Moscow’s striking capabilities. https://gcaptain.com/ukraine-hits-shipyard-in-crimeas-kerch-damages-ship/