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Happiness level of seafarers dropping steeply
According to the latest Seafarers Happiness Index released by the Mission to Seafarers, the happiness level of the world’s seafarers is falling lower and lower. The average score across 10 questions revealed happiness levels of seafarers for the second quarter of 2021 at 5.99/10, a steep and concerning drop from 6.46 in the first
Canadian HaiSea Marine orders five Turkish-built tugs to be propelled by German firm Schottel
German propulsion firm Schottel has secured an order to deliver a total of ten rudder propellers and two transverse thrusters for five tugs that will serve the LNG carriers stopping at an LNG export facility in Canada. Schottel’s equipment will be installed on two LNG-fuelled escort tugs, as well as in three battery-powered harbour
Drewry’s sees soaring container rates continuing
Drewry’s today reported that its World Composite Index (WCI) increasedby 4% or $344 to reach $9,330.28 per 40ft container – which is 368% higher than the same week in 2020.The UK-based shipping consultancy expects rates to increase further in the coming weeks. The average composite index of the WCI, assessed by Drewry for year-to-date,
Canadian fertiliser giant and Exmar team on ammonia-fuelled vessel
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan- Nutrien and EXMAR announced today that they have signed a Collaboration Agreement to jointly develop and build a low-carbon, ammonia-fueled vessel. Partners for over three decades in transporting ammonia globally, Nutrien is one of the world’s largest producers of low-carbon ammonia and EXMAR is a leading player and innovator in the transportation
BIMCO/ICS report warns of serious officers shortage by 2026
Launched today, the new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping warns that the industry must significantly increase training and recruitment levels if it is to avoid a serious shortage in the total supply of officers by 2026. Given the growing demand for STCW certified officers, the Report predicts that
Port of Montreal participating in collective effort to vaccinate seafarers
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) team is pleased to participate in the collective effort to make it easier for seafarers of all nationalities who call at the Port of Montreal to be vaccinated, an initiative led by the Mariners’ House of Montreal and the National Seafarers’ Welfare Board. In recent weeks, more than 100
Halifax container cargo surging
The Port of Halifax has reported a strong recent increase in container traffic as a result of continued strength in inbound cargo from Asia which started in the second half of last year and increased flows with Europe. Containerized throughput for Q2 2021 amounted to 156,378 TEUs versus the year earlier 107,888 TEUs. “Positive
Oceana Canada calls for stronger ban on single-use plastics
TORONTO, ON – During Plastic Free July, Oceana Canada is calling on the federal government to put in place a stronger ban on harmful single-use plastics that goes beyond the proposed six items, so Canadians are no longer forced to participate in the growing global plastic disaster that is flooding our oceans and killing marine