There is still time to complete the GLAs’ Differential GPS user survey
There is still time to complete the GLAs’ Differential GPS user survey
Survey responses can be provided until 31 December 2018. The survey can be completed online or may be posted.
The 1st International Shipmasters’ Congress ISC ’19 Future Skills Requirements for a Digitized Maritime Industry
ISC ’19 Invitation to submit abstracts
Matson vessel Daniel K Inouye arrives in Honolulu Largest containership built in the US The first of four new ships
On 28 November Matson, Inc, a leading US carrier in the Pacific, welcomed the first of four new ships of the Aloha Class being built for Matson that will be introduced in its Hawaii service over the next two years.
Our illustration (© Matson) shows Daniel K Inouye on 28 November making its first approach to Honolulu on its maiden voyage.
MacGregor deck machinery delivers improved performance capabilities to eight new tugboats
It was reported on 5 December that MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has received deck machinery orders for four escort and four harbour tugboats from Cheoy Lee Shipyards Ltd in Hong Kong. MacGregor winches have been specifically designed to maximise vessel performance by minimising equipment weight, it is understood.
Visions of the future IMO Maritime Safety Committee 100th session
Evolution not revolution. Autonomous and remote-controlled ships are being trialled but seafarers, for now, remain indispensable to safe shipping. These were key messages apparent from a special session held on 3 December of IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee, which is celebrating its 100th session. This was reported on 6 December by IMO which kindly provided illustrations.
Samskip’s UK investments secure supply chain against Brexit disruption
Two years’ pre-Brexit investment in North Sea container shipping services (illustrated) is proving decisive in winning shippers away from cross-Channel ferry routes at a critical time for UK-EU relations, according to leading multimodal operator Samskip which issued the news on 5 November.
Standardization of port call data one step closer
Following a successful Industry Input Workshop in May 2018, on 29 November the second Industry Input Workshop was held to discuss and agree on global data standards (GDS) for port call data, allowing machines to understand each other. E.g. to connect the berth planning of the terminal to the navigation information of the ship.
EU withdrawal scenarios and monetary and financial stability: A response to the House of Commons Treasury Committee, November 2018
On 27 June 2018, the House of Commons Treasury Committee requested that the Bank of England publish analysis of how leaving the European Union would affect its ability to deliver its objectives for monetary and financial stability.
Major disruption forecast at UK ports as a “real prospect” in a no-deal BREXIT
House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is concerned by slow progress and poor communication around Project Brock*.
Ability of businesses to plan is hampered by secrecy and lack of detailed information
Busy days at IMO
On 23 and 24 November IMO reported on three important events in which its staff and the staff of Members had been involved.
They concerned: Partnership with women; Biofouling; and Pollution prevention.
A partnership to empower port women
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There is still time to complete the GLAs’ Differential GPS user survey
Survey responses can be provided until 31 December 2018. The survey can be completed online or may be posted.
The General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK and Ireland are conducting a survey to gauge current and future user requirements for their Differential GPS service.
The 1st International Shipmasters’ Congress
ISC ’19
Future Skills Requirements for a Digitized Maritime Industry
The India Habitat Centre
New Delhi, India
25-27 September 2019
ISC ’19 Invitation to submit abstracts
IFSMA, the International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations, and CMMI, the Company of Master Mariners of India, cordially invite all members of the maritime / marine scientific and professional community to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations at ISC ’19, the International Shipmasters’ Congress 2019, which is scheduled to be held from 25 to 27 September 2019 at the Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, India addressing the theme Future Skills Requirements for a Digitized Maritime Industry.
ISC ’19 is organized by the International Federation of Shipmasters’ Associations (IFSMA) in co-operation with the Company of Master Mariners of India (CMMI) and enjoys the kind support of the Indian Ministry of Shipping, the Indian Maritime University, the HSB | City University of Applied Sciences and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
