2018 | Page 13 of 14 | Benmarine Services

Payment Process in Container Shipping in Dire Need of Digitization

May 7, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Technology / 0 comments

Digitalization and blockchain technologies have been announced as major disruptors of how the containership industry works. The new technological trends promise to simplify an outdated way of doing business bringing at the same time considerable cost reductions. However, the very payment process in the sector is yet to reap gains from the switch and it […]

Tanker, Tug Dodge Grounding after Towing Operation Goes Awry

May 7, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments

An old tanker and a tug pulling the vessel toward Maputo went adrift in St. Francis Bay, South Africa, some 15 miles from the shore on Friday evening, May 4, after the towing line between the two vessels snapped. The crew of AHT Carrier tried to detach from MT Order, which was apparently heading for […]

2020 Sulphur Cap: Likely Teething Troubles

May 7, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Environment / 0 comments

There is still a cloud of uncertainty with regard to the implementation of the 2020 global sulphur cap for ships, however, one thing is certain, huge amounts of money will be required for the shipping industry to switch to compliant fuels. In less than two years, all ships trading outside of sulphur Emission Control Areas […]

SeaIntel: Shortage of Feeders by End of 2020

May 3, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Maritime Industry / 0 comments

The phasing in of the new ultra large containerships in 2018-2020 is not matched by a commensurate injection of feeder tonnage, suggesting either an ordering spree of such vessels or a feeder shortage, SeaIntel Maritime Analysis said. The larger vessels tend to result in a reduction of service frequency in the major trades to balance […]

Seafarers Taken Hostage by Pirates to Get Full Wages during Captivity

April 30, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Law and Policy / 0 comments

Seafarers held captive by pirates will be paid all their contractual entitlements, it was agreed at the third meeting of the Special Tripartite Committee of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva. The committee has decided to introduce a new amendment to the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006, thus enabling the contractual gap for seafarers […]

ForestWave: 11 Kidnapped Mariners Alive and Together

April 25, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments

The eleven crew members that were taken hostage by pirates from FWN Rapide off Port Harcourt, Nigeria, on April 21, are alive and together, ForestWave, manager of the attacked cargo ship, said in an update. The company has finally managed to establish contact with its crew after days of searching for the missing sailors. “ForestWave […]

Dutch ship attacked in Nigeria, hostages taken

April 23, 2018 / by admin / Safety / 0 comments

Dutch MPP owner ForestWave Navigation has reported that on Saturday morning its general cargo vessel FWN Rapide came under attack from pirates prior to entering the port of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. A number of the ship’s crew have been taken hostage. ForestWave said it has had some contact with the remaining crew and is […]

12 Mariners Kidnapped off Nigeria

April 23, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Safety / 0 comments

Twelve seafarers manning the FWN Rapide general cargo vessel were taken by pirates off the coast of Nigeria on April 21, Dutch company ForestWave, managers of the vessel, confirmed. FWN Rapide has meanwhile been moved to a safe position by two of the remaining seafarers, who are reported to be safe and unhurt. “ForestWave would […]

How to Comply with High-Sulphur Fuel Ban?

April 18, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Environment / 0 comments

Owners, operators, masters or chief engineers found guilty of transporting non-compliant fuels intended for burning in marine engines could face stringent financial penalties and possible imprisonment if IMO adopts the high-sulphur fuel ban. The message was conveyed by Laura Langh-Lagerlof, Managing Director of Langh Tech, Finland-based designer and producer of exhaust gas cleaning systems, at […]

Pollution from Shipping Dips in EU, Report Shows

April 16, 2018 / by Sherritta Ablah-Wetsi / Environment / 0 comments

Air pollution from sulphur oxides (SOx) emitted from ships has substantially dropped over the past years, a new compliance report issued by the European Commission shows. As explained, this positive trend is the result of joint efforts by member states and the maritime industry to implement EU rules under the Sulphur Directive and opt for […]

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