1. Mental Health support solutions expands into Korea and Japan to address unique Maritime Mental Health Challenges. Mental Health Support Solutions is pleased to announce the expansion of its team in Korea and Japan, marking a significant step forward into two of the world’s most important maritime markets. This strategic move responds to the growing demand for tailored mental health support for seafarers and maritime personnel in these regions, where cultural nuances and regulatory demands require a specialised approach.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/12/05/mental-health-support-solutions-expands-into-korea-and-japan-to-address-unique-maritime-mental-health-challenges/
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2. Good News: No More Unnecessary Bureaucracy at German Ports. German authorities have now dropped the requirement for Danish ships without SOLAS certificates to undergo inspections when entering German ports or operating out of Germany. This has been warmly welcomed by the industry, as it eliminates redundant and time-consuming bureaucracy, given that Danish ships are already inspected in Denmark.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/12/05/good-news-no-more-unnecessary-bureaucracy-at-german-ports/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/12/05/good-news-no-more-unnecessary-bureaucracy-at-german-ports/
3. MoU Signed Between Saudi Red Sea Authority and National Center for Environmental Compliance to Issue Environmental Permits in the Red Sea. The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Center for Environmental Compliance, aimed at strengthening cooperation to protect the marine environment, reduce pollution, and streamline the issuance of necessary environmental permits within Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea region. The agreement will also support the development and sustainability of coastal tourism.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/12/05/mou-signed-between-saudi-red-sea-authority-and-national-center-for-environmental-compliance-to-issue-environmental-permits-in-the-red-sea/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/12/05/mou-signed-between-saudi-red-sea-authority-and-national-center-for-environmental-compliance-to-issue-environmental-permits-in-the-red-sea/
4. OOCL celebrates the naming of its first 16,828 TEU vessel, OOCL Bauhinia. Orient Overseas Container Line is pleased to announce the naming of its first brand new 16,828 TEU container vessel, the “OOCL Bauhinia”, at a ceremony held today at the Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (“DACKS”) shipyard. This vessel is the first of ten new 16,000 TEU container ships ordered by OOCL and represents the company’s first “NeoPanamax” class vessel in the latest decade
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/12/05/oocl-celebrates-the-naming-of-its-first-16828-teu-vessel-oocl-bauhinia/
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2024/12/05/oocl-celebrates-the-naming-of-its-first-16828-teu-vessel-oocl-bauhinia/
6. CMA CGM regains market leader position on the transpacific. CMA CGM has overhauled Maersk to become the largest carrier on the transpacific.
Citing data from a survey carried throughout November, Alphaliner has tallied Maersk’s transpacific market share, which is now slightly lower than the same month in 2023 at 13.1%, while its French competitor has 13.2%. COSCO follows a close third with 12.9% (see chart below).
https://splash247.com/cma-cgm-regains-market-leader-position-on-the-transpacific/
https://splash247.com/cma-cgm-regains-market-leader-position-on-the-transpacific/
7. Ships calling India must have CCTV systems installed. India has mandated all ships calling at its ports must have CCTV systems installed by next October.
The directorate general of shipping cited both health and safety concerns as well as security interests for its reasons for the new ruling.
https://splash247.com/ships-calling-india-must-have-cctv-systems-installed/
https://splash247.com/ships-calling-india-must-have-cctv-systems-installed/
8. Operators of Chile’s largest port see contract extended through to 2030. The operators of San Antonio Terminal Internacional (STI), Chile’s largest container terminal, have had their contract extended by five years through to 2030, in a deal that sees the port expand its box handling capacity by 30% to 1.6m teu a year.
https://splash247.com/operators-of-chiles-largest-port-see-contract-extended-through-to-2030/
https://splash247.com/operators-of-chiles-largest-port-see-contract-extended-through-to-2030/
9. Maritime Heroes Honored: IMO Recognizes Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) presented the 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea to the the Captain and crew of the oil tanker Marlin Luanda and the tugboat Pemex Maya during the annual IMO Awards Ceremony held this week in London.
https://gcaptain.com/maritime-heroes-honored-imo-recognizes-exceptional-bravery-at-sea/
https://gcaptain.com/maritime-heroes-honored-imo-recognizes-exceptional-bravery-at-sea/
10. Starship to Shipyards: How Space Policy Could Save U.S. Maritime Power. On the 249th anniversary of the U.S. Navy’s founding, America celebrated an unexpected milestone—not at sea, but in space.
On October 13, 2024, SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, successfully landed a rocket booster after launch, showcasing the technical ingenuity that has reignited American leadership in space exploration. This achievement symbolized not just progress but the revival of the U.S. space program, which had once been plagued by inefficiency and public skepticism after the Challenger and Columbia disasters.
https://gcaptain.com/starship-to-shipyards-how-space-policy-could-save-u-s-maritime-power/
https://gcaptain.com/starship-to-shipyards-how-space-policy-could-save-u-s-maritime-power/