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Scrapping Activity at South Asian Beaches Rises in Q2
A total of 182, out of 212 end-of-life ships which were sold for breaking in the second quarter of 2016, ended up on the South Asian beaches, according to the data collected and analysed by the NGO Shipbreaking Platform.This represents 86 percent of end-of-life vessels which reached the shores of Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, making this quarter the worst in the last years in terms of the small percentage of ships recycled in non-beaching ya ......
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Coup d’état Attempt in Turkey, 15 July 2016
Please find below the Statement received from the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey:"On 15 July 2016, the democratically elected Government of Turkey was attempted to be overthrown by a fraction of the Turkish Armed Forces. The attempt was thwarted by the joint efforts of Turkish security forces staying loyal to the elected government and the people of Turkey.We would like to inform you that our daily lives and all gov ......
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IMO’s maritime security work highlighted
Recent security exercises in the English Channel involving military personnel on board ships have sparked heightened media interest in maritime security in the region. As a result, IMO's work in this field has been highlighted on the UK news channel Sky News (2 August) by Chris Trelawny, IMO Special Advisor on Maritime Security and Facilitation. Asked about ferry security in the context of terrorism, Mr. Trelawny told the programme that "IM ......
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MSC vessel and NITC VLCC collide in Singapore Strait
MSC vessel and NITC VLCC collide in Singapore StraitA Mediterranean Shipping Co containership suffered significant damage late last night after a major collision in the Singapore Strait with a very large crude carrier.The 14,000 teu MSC Alexandra, sailing under the Panama flag, was heading toward Asia as part of its Jade Service when the incident occurred at approximately 2355 hours local time, rupturing the ship's hull, the Geneva-bas ......
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ICS Publishes Annual Review
ICS Publishes Annual ReviewThe International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its 2016 Annual Review of maritime policy developments, in advance of the ICS Annual General Meeting, to be held in Tokyo from 1-3 June. This will be the final ICS AGM under the chairmanship of Masamichi Morooka (Japan), who will be stepping down after four years in office. The ICS Annual Review is intended as a comprehensive overview of all the major ......
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Turkey ratifies FAL Convention
Turkey today (13 May 2016) became the latest country to ratify the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic, or FAL Convention.The FAL Convention's main objectives are to prevent unnecessary delays in maritime traffic, to aid co-operation between Governments, and to secure the highest practicable degree of uniformity in formalities and other procedures. In particular, the Convention reduces the number of declarations which ca ......
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Mandatory electronic data exchange for international shipping adopted
Mandatory electronic data exchange for international shipping adoptedBriefing: 11/04/2016 (IMO)Mandatory requirements for the electronic exchange of information on cargo, crew and passengers have been adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), as part of a revised and modernized annex to the Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL). The new standard relating to the obligation of public auth ......
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THE SEA OF MARMARA SEISMIC SURVEY
THE SEA OF MARMARA SEISMIC SURVEYSEISMIC SURVEY, BY BARBAROS HAYREDDIN PASA, M/V BRAVO SUPPORTER AND M/V KOFSO, BETWEEN 05-29 APR 16 IN AREA BOUNDED BY41 03.10 N, 028 17.40 E40 58.90 N, 028 31.60 E 40 42.20 N, 028 27.30 E 40 42.20 N, 028 11.60 E (3 NM BERTH REQUESTED)IN THE SEA OF MARMARA VESSEL TRAFFIC WILL BE CONTROLLED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF TSVTS (Turkish Straits Vessel Traffic Services) VESSELS NAVIGATING IN THE AREA SHOU ......
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Sailing and Yacht Racings
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to Pirat Sailing Race will be held at the Kalamış parkour 12:00 Local time on 02-03 April 2016 and Fahir CELİKBAS Cup at 10:00 local time on 02 April 2016. All vessel intend to pass the mentioned racing course area should to do not interrupt racing activity , and be advised to be vigilant and keep clear of the way of racing yachts.T ......
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Strait of Istanbul Sailboat and Yacht Racings
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that BAU Boshphorus Cup Sailboat Racing will be set at the Strait of Istanbul between 11:00 - 16:00 hours on 07 May 2016. Race will start in front of the Bahcesehir University / Besiktas following by turning around the Beykoz mooring buoy and ends again at Bahcesehir University,Bosphorus Cup Sailboat Racing, between 11:00 – 17:00 hours on ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
The Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 00:00 - 24:00 hours on 28 February 2016 and only navy ships and cruise vessel's pass ......
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Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily
Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarilyThe Notice of the Istanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the Strait of Istanbul will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 00:00 - 24:00 hours on 23 February 2016 and only navy ships and cruise vessel's passage will be allowed. The notification of closures will be at ......
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İstanbul Strait will be closed on both sides temporarily
İstanbul Strait will be closed on both sides temporarilyThe Notice of the İstanbul Harbour Master informs that due to the 3rd Bridge (Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge) construction works, the İstanbul Strait will be closed on both sides temporarily to the international sea traffic, between 00:00 - 24:00 hours on 3 February 2016. The notification of closures will be at short notice and all the vessels and sea crafts sailing in the lo ......
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NAVIGATIONAL WARNING FOR THE VESSELS NAVIGATE IN THE VICINITY OF THE IZMIT BAY BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AREAS
The Notice of the Kocaeli Harbour Master informs that due to the İzmit Bay Bridge construction works, proceeding speed should be reduced to 5 knots for all vessel in vicinity of the following described areas in relevant date during to work progress from 20 January untill 24 January 2016 ;Date between 20-21st of January 2016 hours 08:00 to 15:00 LTRestricted Areas ( speed will not exceed to 5 ......
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Global economy: menacing clouds in the sky cast a shadow on global economic developments
Global economy: menacing clouds in the sky cast a shadow on global economic developments2015 never really took off, even though the global economic activity looked stronger earlier in the year. The negative indicators seen at the end of 2014 were not overcome, and we saw a significantly lower level of growth for global GDP in 2015 than in the previous five years. This was primarily due to the struggling emerging markets and developing econom ......
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USCG rejects ballast water approval methods
Coast Guard decision adds confusion to market as industry awaits IMO recount to determine if regulations come into force in 2016BALLAST water treatment system makers are set to fight a decision by the US Coast Guard that could leave shipowner customers with expensive but useless equipment on board. The news comes as the industry awaits a final decision on whether international rules that push for technology installation will final ......
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Turkish Lloyd Certified The First Company Under MLC 2006
Turk Loydu issues first MLC 2006, seafarer recruitment and placement certification. Turk Loydu has issued its first approval for seafarer recruitment and placement service providers in line with the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC, 2006) to Istanbul-based crew management company Lucent Maritime. The approval confirms the company's conformance with the standards set forth in Regulation 1.4 (Recruitment and Placement) of the MLC 2006 wh ......
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The Potential and Future of Cruise Tourism in Turkey
First starting as a Mediterranean tour departing from Italy and involving İzmir in the year 1831, cruise tourism has reached 20.9 million passengers across the globe at the end of 2013. In 2013, 2.2 out of 20.9 million people in question visited ports of Turkey. In other words, about 11% of the total cruise tourists have happened by Turkey. It is expected that the number of worldwide cruise tourists to reach 22 million this year. This means a 5% ......
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EMSA SATELLITE SERVICES USED IN MIGRANT RESCUE OPERATION
On 6 and 7 October, more than 370 people were rescued off the Libyan coast after their vessels were detected on satellite images taken as part of Frontex's Eurosur Fusion Services. The operation was made possible by the cooperation between Frontex and EMSA, Italian authorities and EUNAVFOR MED. On 6 October, the Frontex Situation Centre in cooperation with EMSA spotted several small boats on a satellite scan ......
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Alternative Transport presents new Ro-Ro Line
Alternative Transport of Ekol Group Companies will operate a new Ro-Ro line between Haydarpasa and Constanta / Romania. As well as transporting the newly produced cars in Romania to Turkey and via Turkey to other countries such as Iran, Iraq and Syria, the new line will be a good alternative for the Eastern European Market. 12 hourly transit time on the single direction offers a great time and cost benefit. &# ......
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