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Refrigerators, toys and other debris from ZIM Kingston containers wash up ashore near Cape Scott
No more containers have been found. That is the news from the Canadian Coast Guard about the maritime disaster surrounding the ZIM Kingston that lost an estimated 109 containers in rough seas off the coast of British Columbia in Canada and is still anchored while fire fighting efforts continue.
The ZIM Kingston faced rough weather West of the Strait of Juan de Fuca caused by a low pressure system that is said to have impacted the region from Thursday the 21st Oct. The hurricane force caused the sea to rise to about 9 meters, resulting in an estimated 109 containers falling in to the sea.
4 of the 109 containers washed up ashore near Cape Scott some 400 kms away from where the ship is currently anchored. As per the Canadian Coast Guard, the containers have spilled refrigerators, toys, yoga mats and clothing onto remote beaches near Cape Scott Provincial Park on the northernmost tip of the island.
Photos from Jerika McArter an educator from Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre, Port Hardy, B.C., shows the impact that maritime disasters such as this have on the environment. Students from the Centre were on a weekly field trip to Palmerston Beach, learning about the protection of the natural environment got a first hand view of what they could be dealing with in the future.
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CTV News from Vancouver is quoting McArter as saying “There is stuff everywhere: fridges, rain boots, shoes, toys, Chinese checkers boards, baby oil, food packs, hair wax, Styrofoam, backpacks and more. This is only one of the containers and the pictures don’t show how bad/sad it is.”
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In the meantime, the Canadian Coast Guard has confirmed that the debris is from at least one of the containers that were lost and that anyone who discovers cargo on the beach should report it immediately to the coast guard. As per the Canadian Coast Guard spokesperson Michelle Imbeau, “yoga mats, clothing, children’s toys and games will be among the debris likely to drift ashore in the coming days”
The vessel’s owner, Danaos Shipping Co., has in the meantime confirmed that it is working with a salvage contractor to develop a plan to locate and retrieve the lost containers and also working with an environmental company on the operation.
The Canadian Coast Guard is reportedly satisfied with the salvage work conducted so far. “Under the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA) the owner of the M/V Zim Kingston is responsible for mitigating any hazards regarding the ship or its cargo,” a statement from the coast guard said. “To date, Unified Command is satisfied with the actions taken by the owner both at the ship itself, and in efforts to recover the containers and debris,” said the statement added.
The unified command is reported to include representatives from the coast guard, the B.C. Environment Ministry, the vessel’s owners, the Beecher Bay First Nation and the WSANEC Leadership Council.
Coast guard helicopters, along with aircraft from Transport Canada’s National Aerial Surveillance Program were searching for more of the missing containers an operation which has been hampered by the remote and rugged location as as per the Canadian Coast Guard.
The salvage team on board the Zim Kingston has been using thermal cameras to monitor for flare-ups with efforts focused on Bay 14 of the ship which is where containers that were loaded with tyres continues to be an issue. The team is also monitoring the air quality along B.C.’s coast. Once recovery and firefighting efforts are complete, it is expected that the Transportation Safety Board will launch a further investigation into the incident.
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Should I Move to Hawaii: What Makes the Island Different?
Every year thousands of people move to Hawaii to buy a home and start living their dream. Even though the transition is complicated, moving to Hawaii offers a lot of benefits. It comes with great things, such as beautiful weather all year round, accessibility, beautiful white sand beaches, plenty of outdoor activities, and Hawaii’s unique …
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DCSA releases Track & Trace Interface Standard version 2.2
DCSA releases Track & Trace Interface Standard version 2.2 with new subscription capability, enhanced security, and support for document events
DCSA has released version 2.2 of its Track & Track Interface Standard for customer-facing events. The release includes the DCSA Subscription Callback API, which allows customers (shippers/consignees) to subscribe to receive automatic updates of shipment events from carriers. In addition, security has been enhanced with subscription-ID and notification-signature headers.
The release also supports a better customer experience with more efficient data inquiry and handling, including support for the following document events: Cargo Survey, Customs Inspection, Verified Gross Mass, Dangerous Goods Declaration, and Out of Gauge Declaration.
The API definitions and reference implementation have also been updated. As always, API definitions can be downloaded from SwaggerHub and the new reference implementation is available on GitHub.
All accompanying documents: DCSA Industry Blueprint 3.0, Information Model 3.3, Information Model 3.3- Reading Guide, Event Structure Definitions 2.2, Event naming convention 2.2, Track & Trace Interface Standard 2.2, Track & Trace Interface Standard 2.2 – Reading Guide, DCSA API Design Principles 1.1, DCSA Subscription Callback API 1.0, and web glossary of terms, can be downloaded here.
Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) is a neutral, non-profit group founded by major ocean carriers to digitise and standardise the container shipping industry. With the mission of leading the industry towards systematic collaboration, DCSA drives initiatives to make container transportation services transparent, reliable, easy to use, secure and environmentally friendly.
DCSA’s open source standards are developed based on input from DCSA member carriers, industry stakeholders and technology experts from other industries. DCSA member carriers include: MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM and ZIM. Please download DCSA standards at dcsa.org.
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ZIM Kingston fire update
Calm seas allowed firefighters to finally board the ZIM Kingston a 4253 TEU capacity container ship which has been on fire off the coast of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. As per the Canadian Coast Guard, six firefighters and seven crew members boarded the ship on Monday night as fires in containers still on board the ship continued to smoulder.
In a video released by CHEK News, Paul Barrett, planning section chief with the Canadian Coast Guard’s incident command post, is seen saying that firefighters have identified five containers said to contain tyres that are still burning.
“The firefighting crews are deploying individual tactics to address these fires including the utilization of water mist … to suppress the fire inside the ISO containers. Boundary cooling by vessels will continue in support of the firefighting crew onboard Zim Kingston.” said Barrett adding that a total of 20 personnel including surveyors and firefighting teams are on board the ship.
The one nautical mile emergency zone around the anchored container vessel still remains in place and several multiple response vessels are stationed nearby to assist as required.
“It’s currently estimated that two to three days are required to make the vessel ready for further salvage actions,” Barrett said.
In the meantime, it has now been established that 109 containers have fallen into the sea in rough weather, more than double of the 40 containers that were estimated to have been initially lost.
Mariah McCooey, deputy federal incident commander, advised that this updated figure follows overflights and information provided by the ship’s crew. “Right now, our best count is 109. This is still an ongoing challenge, of course, and it could change,” she said.
These containers have been identified at sea over a period of few days with 28 containers identified in the sea on Saturday and another 14 identified on Sunday. Some of these containers are drifting along the west coast of northern Vancouver Island and the Canadian Coast Guard have confirmed in a tweet that they have located 4 of these containers on shore near Cape Scott, 400 kms away.
#CCGLive: we located four #ZimKingston containers on shore near Cape Scott today. The containers have now been identified, referenced against the ship manifest, and do not contain hazardous chemicals. pic.twitter.com/b6h2FsfaLE
— Canadian Coast Guard (@CoastGuardCAN) October 27, 2021
#CCGLive – A Coast Guard overflight of the #ZimKingston at 11:30 today shows smoldering but no visible flames in the containers. However, firefighters may find some active fire in the containers once they are able to board the ship. pic.twitter.com/PHjfjf6Fg7
— Canadian Coast Guard (@CoastGuardCAN) October 25, 2021
Salvage experts are expected to secure the containers while environmental experts will monitor this work ready to respond to any potential marine pollution. As per the Canadian Coast Guard, “Once the ship is secured, Transport Canada inspectors will inspect the ship and then direct it to a port (not determined yet) for unloading and any further inspections. There may be changes to this process depending on the results of each step.“.
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Ocean carriers set to pay surcharges at Long Beach and Los Angeles for containers in terminal
Ocean carriers who are usually the ones charging “surcharges”, may soon be paying a “surcharge” at the San Pedro Bay ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles for import containers that dwell in the marine terminals of these ports for longer periods.
As per a communique from the Port of Long Beach, this surcharge which comes into effect from the 1st of November, is in “an effort to improve cargo movement amid congestion and record volumes”.
As per the new policy, ocean carriers will pay the port for containers falling under below categories :
For containers that are scheduled to move by truck, ocean carriers will be charged USD100/- per container per day increasing in increments of USD100/- per container per day, if the containers have been sitting in the terminals for nine days or more.
For containers that are scheduled to move by rail, ocean carriers will be charged USD100/- per container per day increasing in increments of USD100/- per container per day, if the containers have been sitting in the terminals for three days or more.
“We must expedite the movement of cargo through the ports to work down the number of ships at anchor,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “Approximately 40% of the containers on our terminals today fall into the two categories. If we can clear this idling cargo, we’ll have much more space on our terminals to accept empties, handle exports, and improve fluidity for the wide range of cargo owners who utilize our ports.”
“With the escalating backlog of ships off the coast, we must take immediate action to prompt the rapid removal of containers from our marine terminals,” said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. “The terminals are running out of space, and this will make room for the containers sitting on those ships at anchor.”
“I support the actions taken by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach today to charge ocean carriers for lingering containers on marine terminals. These actions aim to expedite the movement of goods and reduce congestion in our ports,” said John D. Porcari, Port Envoy to the Biden-Harris Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force. “As our economy continues to grow, increased demand and disruptions caused by the pandemic are putting our supply chains to the test. While we’ve seen new records set in terms of throughput this year at West Coast ports, we need more players throughout the supply chain to keep stepping up. The federal government will continue to bring together private companies and stakeholders from across the supply chain and serve as an honest broker helping to surface solutions like this to address supply chain disruptions.”
As per the communique, before the pandemic-induced import surge began in mid-2020, on average, containers for local delivery sat on container terminals under four days, while containers destined for trains dwelled less than two days. Those numbers have increased significantly, making it difficult to clear cargo off the terminals and bring in ships at anchor.
The notification from the port advised that the fees collected from dwelling cargo will be re-invested by the two ports for programs designed to enhance efficiency, accelerate cargo velocity, and address congestion impacts throughout the San Pedro Bay.
The policy was developed in coordination with the Biden-Harris Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, U.S. Department of Transportation and multiple supply chain stakeholders.
Although President Biden stepped up pressure on ports and supply chains to address port congestion woes and the ports responded by extending working hours, there doesn’t seem to be much activity at the gates in Long Beach or Los Angeles as below images show.
Eventually whether ocean carriers will agree to these surcharges or naturally pass it onto customers remains to be seen.
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ZIM Kingston container loss and container fire onboard – UPDATE
Further to the incident of ZIM Kingston losing containers overboard and container fire on board, today’s update is that the fire is reported to have been controlled but the vessel is still smoldering as of Sunday afternoon as per JJ Brickett, a federal incident commander and spokesperson with the Canadian Coast Guard.
“What we are seeing on the deck here is basically the shell of those containers, and presumably, everything that was aboard or inside those containers has been consumed in the fire” said Brickett.
Speaking at a virtual press conference on Sunday, Brickett said plans are in place and crew are ready to handle any eventualities should an incoming storm cause any problems to the vessel and also the firefighting efforts.
“We’ve been monitoring, both from shore and on board, if she is moving — she has not,” Brickett said. “And then in the unlikely event that she does move her anchor, we have numerous salvage tugs, including a Coast Guard asset that are around and there’s precautions taken onboard so that a tow can effectively be made very rapidly.”
“What they were attempting to do is let the fire burn down. In other words, the container consumes itself with the fuel while keeping everything else around it cool so they wouldn’t ignite,” he said. “When we are looking at the imagery, we can’t see any scorching or charring of those adjacent containers. That’s a really good sign.” added Brickett
The ZIM Kingston has been anchored at Constance Bank since the night of 22nd October after it lost 40 containers about 12 nautical miles off the west coast of Vancouver Island, near Bamfield, while navigating rough seas.
It is understood that the ship will remain at Constance Bank alongside emergency tow vessels and the Canadian Coast Guard who will be monitoring the vessel due to the storm expected to move through the region.
Officials have also addressed concerns about the air quality as a result of the fire with ongoing monitoring from multiple locations to ensure there is no risk to those onshore.
While the ship itself is not on fire, official have set up a 2 nautical mile emergency zone around the anchored ship with other ships and mariners asked to stay clear of the area. The source of ignition of the fire is still unknown at this stage.
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16 of the 21 crew members were evacuated to Ogden Point while five remained on board to fight the fire as the Canadian Coast Guard doubled the emergency zone around the vessel to 2 nautical miles.
The owners of Zim Kingston are said to have appointed Resolve Marine Group as salvors for the salvage operations, as per Michelle Imbeau, spokesperson for the Canadian Coast Guard.
“Officials will conduct a full inventory of containers and contents once the fire is found to be fully extinguished,” Imbeau said.
The U.S. Coast Guard is reportedly working with the Canadian incident command center in tracking the 40 containers that fell overboard due to rough weather during the journey with containers being spotted about 22-27 miles off the west coast of Vancouver Island.
“With a significant weather event arriving Sunday, recovery of the containers may be challenging,” Imbeau, spokesperson for the Canadian Coast Guard, said in a press release.
“Both the U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard continue to broadcast warnings as the containers pose a significant risk to mariners.”
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ZIM Kingston on fire off the Canadian coast after losing 40 containers at sea
ZIM Kingston a 4253 TEU capacity container ship built in 2008 flying the Maltese flag is on fire off the coast of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. As per CBC News, 6 containers are on fire on board the ship which is said to be carrying 52,000 kg of Xanthates which are hazardous chemicals used in the mining industry. Xanthates fall under Class 4.2 of the IMDG code which is the classification for “Substances liable to spontaneous combustion” and is said to include Potassium Amylxanthate which is considered an environmental hazard.
As per the Canadian Coast Guard, they received reports from the ship about a fire that broke out in two containers on board. As per a tweet from the Canadian Coast Guard
The fire remains a dynamic event and an Incident Command Post has been set up to manage the situation. Responders are mobilizing to both fight the fire and recover the containers that broke away from the ship on Friday.
— Canadian Coast Guard (@CoastGuardCAN) October 24, 2021
#CCGLive: CCGS Cape Calvert and CCGS Cape Naden have evacuated 16 people from the container ship M/V #ZimKingston near Victoria, #BritishColumbia after a fire broke out in ten containers earlier today. pic.twitter.com/uiKSrmgpv8
— Canadian Coast Guard (@CoastGuardCAN) October 24, 2021
“An Emergency Zone has been set up for 1NM around the ship while fire fighting operations are underway. Currently there is no safety risk to people on shore, however the situation will continue to be monitored.” the tweet added.
As per the Canadian Coast Guard, a joint agency response is being coordinated to provide assistance while an assessment is being done to determine the pollution hazards from the containers although Xanthates is not classified as a Marine Pollutant by IMDG.
The ZIM Kingston reportedly faced rough weather West of the Strait of Juan de Fuca caused by a low pressure system that is said to have impacted the region from Thursday the 21st Oct. The hurricane force caused the sea to rise to about 9 meters, resulting in 40 containers falling in to the sea.
The U.S. Coast Guard has been monitoring around 35 containers adrift about 43 miles west of the entrance of the Straits of Juan de Fuca.
As per Navigational Warnings (NAVWARNs) “An emergency zone has been established at Constance Bank within 1 mile of the anchored container ship Zim Kingston in the vicinity of 48 20.083N 123 21.800W. The ship is on fire and expelling toxic gas. Two fallen containers are floating in the vicinity of the vessel.”
According to a spokesperson from JRCC, 16 crew members were brought to Ogden Point Pier in Victoria. Five crew members remained on board as of Saturday night to fight the fire.
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Although it has been a while since any maritime disaster has been reported, these incidents do continue creating issues for customers, carriers and insurance companies alike.
As per reports, the Canadian Coast Guard was working with its U.S. counterpart to track the 40 containers that had fallen overboard, saying they pose a significant risk to mariners. As of late Saturday, the containers were about 22 kilometres off the west coast of Vancouver Island, near Bamfield with high winds expected on Sunday, which could make recovery of the containers difficult.
“This is extremely concerning. The ship and containers are very close to Victoria, B.C., and a big storm is forecast to hit tonight. We are worried this may be yet another environmental disaster,” as per David Boudinot, president of Surfrider Foundation Canada, an environmental organization talking to CBC News.
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36-day average transit time on China-US West Coast route underscores the extent of supply chain breakdown
The usual transit time from China to US West Coast ports more than doubled, increasing from 16 days to 36 days in October 2021
Long waiting times outside US ports are a major factor driving supply chain breakdowns in the US
Digital freight forwarding company Shifl applauds the Biden administration’s efforts to address the supply chain disruptions
With the Biden Administration now stepping in to tackle the port congestion crisis at Long Beach and Los Angeles, China-US West Coast transit data and insights provided by digital freight forwarding company Shifl underscores how bad the situation has become, and how much work it will take to get cargo moving on time again.
Between the 2nd half of May 2021 and the 1st half of October 2021, the average transit time from Chinese base ports to the US West Coast ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach increased from 19 to 36 days.
This means that customers are currently forced to wait an additional 20 odd days for their products to reach them, which is only part of the equation. With the ports facing delays due to inadequate landside infrastructure, containers are sometimes forced to be stuck in closed areas within the port, delaying inland transit even further leading to potential business-crippling conditions.
Commenting on the Biden administration’s efforts, Shabsie Levy, Founder, and CEO of Shifl said “With 40% of US inbound containers moving through Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, efforts by the administration is rightfully focused on a critical node of the global supply chain. The fact that the President of the world’s largest economy is getting involved in addressing this problem is already a huge relief for importers who have been struggling so much.”
“However, this is just the tip of the iceberg and a lot more will need to be done to get our industry under control towards a sustainable future.” added Levy.
“Usually, a ship from Chinese base ports like Shanghai, Ningbo will take between 16-18 days to arrive and discharge cargo at US West Coast ports” said Levy, commenting on the findings of the data analysis. “The increase in transit to 36 days, makes it very extremely painful for businesses dependent on supply chains.” added Levy.
“While we are in constant communication with our customers about the location, release, and delivery times of their shipments, when a ship spends 2-3 weeks waiting to unload, that’s a nerve-wracking situation for the customer” said Levy.
To speak with Shifl about the conditions facing importers, and how freight forwarders are working to address congestion, please contact Charlie Pesti at [email protected]
About Shifl: Shifl is bringing the freight forwarding industry into the future with technology and innovation that brings a huge array of real-life benefits to its customers. If you’re an importer looking to bring your business into today’s digital age, be more in control of your shipping processes, and pay less — Shifl is for you. Shifl is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in China, India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Georgia, and The Philippines. To learn more, visit https://shifl.com.
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Extended working hours justified as Port of Long Beach records second busiest September in history
The Port of Long Beach had its second-busiest September on record, down 5.9% from the same month last year, demonstrating the need for extended work hours within the supply chain as unprecedented numbers of vessels wait off the coast to unload cargo.
Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 748,472 cargo container units, a dip from the Port’s strongest September on record, achieved in 2020. Imports decreased 8.7% to 370,230 TEUs, while exports declined 1.6% to 110,787 TEUs. Empty containers moved through the Port dropped 3.6% to 267,456 TEUs.
“We are having capacity issues due to the unprecedented number of containers waiting to move off the terminals, while warehouses have little to no room to accommodate this ongoing spike in cargo moving through our port,” said Mario Cordero, Executive Director of the Port of Long Beach. “This is not just about a record number of ships waiting off the coast. We are working with state, federal, local and industry partners to address issues with the entire supply chain that have finally caught up with us.”
“Our waterfront workforce is moving cargo as quickly as possible as we continue to collaborate with stakeholders from throughout the goods movement industry to develop solutions for our capacity challenges,” said Long Beach Harbor Commission President Steven Neal. “This cargo surge is anticipated to last well into 2022, so we need to start thinking of new ways to meet the expected growth in goods movement and rising consumer demand.”
The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles last month announced a joint effort to expand operating hours that provides more time for trucks to pick up and return shipping containers as a measure to improve freight movement and reduce delays through the port complex.
Total Terminals International container terminal on Pier T rose to the challenge last month by launching a pilot program that makes it easier for trucks to access the facility during the overnight hours.
Issues within the supply chain have slowed the country’s economic momentum, but have not reversed it. Strong consumer spending supported by rising employment and wage growth will continue to drive economic expansion.
The Port of Long Beach has moved 7,094,849 TEUs during the first nine months of 2021, up 24.3% from the same period in 2020. The Port is on pace to move more than 9 million TEUs by the end of this year, surpassing the current record of 8.1 million TEUs achieved in 2020.
The Port processed 2,341,021 TEUs between July 1 and Sept. 30, a 2.9% increase from the third quarter of 2020.
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Biden steps up pressure on ports and supply chains to address port congestion woes
US President Joe Biden seems to have increased his efforts to ease the current congestion, transportation and supply chain blockages that are disrupting the US ports especially on the West Coast and avoid disruption of goods delivery through the ports especially for holiday shoppers.
Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Biden said “The moves were a first step to pushing supply chains in the United States, the world’s biggest consumer economy, to operate faster.“
Biden announced a number of steps to achieve this objective including moves by the nation’s two largest ports Los Angeles and Long Beach to expand to 24-hour operation, and also to ramp up efforts by big conglomerates like Walmart, FedEx, UPS, Samsung, Target and The Home Depot for quicker cargo clearance.
These companies were joined by powerbrokers from ports, terminals and labour unions to discuss how to speedily address a backlog of cargo sitting in thousands of containers on ships outside the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach waiting for a berth.
The main cause of the congestion is said to be the increased demand from US consumers as e-commerce increased by 39% in Q1 2021 compared to Q1 2020 as more and more Americans seemed to have stayed indoors due to the COVID-19 pandemic and found the “buy” button on their computers.
Suppliers couldn’t keep up with the demand and experienced several difficulties getting the goods to USA amid soaring freight rates, extreme space and equipment crunch only to face congestion at the ports caused by a combination of factors including inadequate and insufficient port infrastructure.
Biden announced on Wednesday that the Port of Los Angeles has committed to joining the Port of Long Beach in stepping up its round-the-clock operations while customers like Walmart have also committed to picking up their cargo on a 24/7 basis to assist in clearing the ports of the congestion.
“I want to be clear. This is an across-the-board commitment to going to 24/7. This is a big first step,” Biden said. “But now we need the rest of the private sector chain to step up as well. This is not called a supply chain for nothing.“
Biden further requested the terminal operators, truckers, shippers and the rest of the supply chain to step up as well while he committed to all Federal support stating that “strengthening the supply chain will be my team’s focus“. He also indicated that the administration will be calling out the private sector to act in case they don’t step up.
He added that USA should address the long standing weakness in the transportation supply chain that the pandemic has exposed and it is time to improve the infrastructure. Biden further alluded to the fact that the time of cheering for the lean and Just In Time supply chains and leaving no buffer prior has gone as the world has changed adding that supply chains needs to be more resilient.
Close on the heels of the meeting, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka issued a statement regarding President Biden’s announcement regarding 24/7 operations for the Port of Los Angeles.
“Operational details are being discussed and worked out with the supply chain stakeholders. The significance of today’s announcement is the commitment from industry leaders responsible for moving goods on behalf of American consumers and businesses to open up the capacity needed to deliver. It’s a call to action for others to follow.
We have heard directly from the President, the Vice President, Secretary Buttigieg, National Economic Council Director Deese, and Port Envoy Porcari. We have a lot of work ahead. The Port of LA is called America’s Port because cargo we handle reaches every corner of the country. In the days ahead, we are committed to continuing to be the convener to ensure the supply chain delivers for the American people.”
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Moving to Hawaii: Things That You Need to Know
Thousands of people migrate to Hawaii every year, buy a home and start to live their dream. Most of them have high goals of living in this paradise, a beautiful beach house, everyday surfing opportunities, and sipping margaritas out of coconut shells. Hawaii is the last country that became part of the US, comprising islands. …
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COVID-19 crew change crisis – draft Assembly resolution approved
COVID-19 crew change crisis – draft Assembly resolution approved
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 104th session, 4-8 October 2021, approved a draft IMO Assembly resolution consolidating issues related to crew change, access to medical care, ʺkey workerʺ designation and seafarers’ prioritization for COVID-19 vaccination, with a view to adoption at the 32nd session of the IMO Assembly (6-15 December 2021).
The draft Assembly resolution on comprehensive action to address seafarers’ challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic urges Member States to:
designate seafarers as ʺkey workersʺ in order to facilitate shore leave and safe and unhindered movement across borders, and recognize their relevant documentation for this purpose;
consider the implementation of the Industry recommended framework of protocols for ensuring safe ship crew changes and travel during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic;
prioritize vaccination of seafarers, as far as practicable, in their national COVID-19 vaccination programmes;
consider exempting seafarers from any national policy requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition for entry, taking into account that seafarers should be designated as ʺkey workersʺ and that they travel across borders frequently;
provide seafarers with immediate access to medical care and facilitate medical evacuation of seafarers in need of urgent medical attention when the required medical care cannot be provided either on board or in the port of call.
COVID guidance approved
The MSC approved Guidance on seafarers’ training and certification for issuing Administrations, flag States and port States during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance contains recommended practices for exceptional measures adopted as a consequence of the pandemic. The guidance outlines the principle that force majeure is temporary and that STCW Parties should seek to revert to performing their obligations under the STCW Convention and Code as soon as possible.
Piracy and armed robbery against ships and other illicit maritime activity
The MSC approved a draft update of IMO Assembly resolution A.1069(28) on Prevention and suppression of piracy and armed robbery against ships and illicit activity in the Gulf of Guinea. The resolution has been submitted to the 32nd session of the IMO Assembly with a view to adoption.
The draft revised resolution will include a reference to the definitions of ʺpiracyʺ and ʺarmed robbery against shipsʺ in the preambular part of the draft resolution in addition to other editorial changes.
Global picture
The Committee noted that 83 incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships were reported in the first six months of 2021, amounting to a decrease of approximately 23% at the global level compared to the same period last year. The areas most affected by acts of piracy and armed robbery during that time were West Africa (27), the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (23) and the South China Sea (12).The number of incidents in the Gulf of Guinea (West Africa) decreased in the first half of 2021 by 5 compared to the same period in 2020, a decrease of 16%.
The Committee noted the ongoing implementation of the Djibouti Code of Conduct, as amended, in the in the western Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden. The region has established, with the support of the IMO Secretariat, a strong governance framework to spearhead the implementation and is now better prepared to find regional solutions to address existing gaps in Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and to develop response capabilities.
The Committee requested Member States to continue to report incidents of piracy and armed robbery against ships to the IMO Secretariat to [email protected], using the reporting form in appendix 5 of MSC.1/Circ.1333/Rev.1 and invited them to consider making financial contributions to IMOʹs West and Central Africa Trust Fund (WCA TF).
Domestic ferry safety – model regulations approved for adoption in 2022
The Committee finalized and approved recommendatory Model Regulations on Domestic Ferry Safety, for adoption at MSC 105 in April 2022, together with an updated plan for further work.
The draft model regulations provide framework provisions on domestic ferry safety for incorporation into national law. They cover a range of issues, including: certification; manning; safety management; navigation and communications equipment and life-saving appliances..
The need for domestic ferry regulations is outlined in a new animated video, which can be viewed here.
Goal-based ship construction standards (GBS)
Having considered the report of the combined GBS audit on the rectification of non-conformities of IACS and DNV-GL (which has since changed its name to DNV) ship construction rules, the Committee agreed with the recommendations of the auditors and confirmed that the non-conformities of IACS common structural rules (CSR) identified during the first GBS maintenance audit in 2018 and during the re-verification audit of DNV-GL in 2019 had been duly rectified. The Committee confirmed that IACS CSR and the DNV rules demonstrated continued conformance with the Organization’s goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers.
The Committee agreed to consider the remaining documents under this agenda item intersessionally by correspondence, for consideration of any action to be taken at MSC 105.
The International Goal-based Ship Construction Standards for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers (“the Standards”) describe the goals and establish the functional requirements that the rules for the design and construction of bulk carriers and oil tankers of an organization recognized by the Administration, or the national rules of an Administration, shall conform to, as defined in SOLAS regulations II-1/2.27 and II-1/3-10. Additionally, the Standards establish that the abovementioned rules shall be verified as conforming to the goals and functional requirements.
The verification is achieved by conducting regular GBS audits of the ship construction rules of organizations recognized by the Administration who had already been verified to conform to the Standards. Those recognized organizations or Administration seeking to have their ship construction rules verified to be GBS-conform for the first time will have to undergo an initial GBS audit, in accordance with the Revised guidelines for verification of conformity with goal-based ship construction standards for bulk carriers and oil tankers (resolution MSC.454(100)).
The next scheduled GBS audits will be conducted in early 2022 when the first three-year maintenance audit cycle begins.
Amendments to mandatory instruments
The MSC adopted:
a minor amendment to chapter II (Conditions of assignment of freeboard), as well as amendments to chapter III (Freeboards) of annex I (Regulations for determining load lines) of Annex B to the 1988 Load Lines Protocol, concerning watertight doors on cargo ships; and
associated amendments concerning watertight doors on cargo ships to chapter 2 (Ship survival capability and location of cargo tanks) of the International Code of the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code).
The amendments are expected to enter into force on1 January 2024.
Modernization of the GMDSS – approval of amendments to SOLAS and related instruments
Following a comprehensive review of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) by the Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR), the MSC approved a set of draft amendments to the 1974 SOLAS Convention, together with associated amendments and revisions to existing related instruments.
The aim of the amendments is to enable the use of modern communication systems in the GMDSS whilst removing requirements to carry obsolete systems.
The revision of the relevant regulations in SOLAS chapters II-1, III, IV and V and preparation of related and consequential amendments to other existing instruments is the result of a decade of detail-oriented work by IMO, in particular by the NCSR Sub-Committee.
Safety of navigation and safety of life at sea depend on the integrated satellite and terrestrial radiocommunication systems to support ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship distress, urgency and safety communications at sea, which is known as the GMDSS in general. Mandatory requirements for the GMDSS are laid down in the SOLAS Convention.
The MSC approved, for adoption at MSC 105, draft amendments to:
SOLAS chapters II-1, III, IV and V, and the appendix (Certificates) ; the 1988 SOLAS Protocol; the 1994 and 2000 HSC Codes; – the 1983 and 2008 SPS Codes; and the 1979, 1989 and 2009 MODU Codes.
In addition, the MSC approved, in principle, a further 11 draft MSC resolutions and two draft MSC circulars, with a view to final approval/adoption at MSC 105, – see full list here https://www.imo.org/en/MediaCentre/MeetingSummaries/Pages/MSC-104th-session.aspx
Recognition of Japanese Regional Navigation Satellite System
The Committee recognized the Japanese Regional Navigation Satellite System Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) as a component of the world-wide radio navigation system (WWRNS).
IMO has an important role in accepting and recognizing radionavigation systems which can be used by international shipping and has recognized the global positioning system (GPS), global navigation satellite system (GLONASS), BeiDou navigation satellite system (BDS), Galileo global navigation satellite system and Indian regional navigation satellite system (IRNSS). SOLAS chapter V requires all ships to carry a global navigation satellite system or terrestrial radio navigation receiver, or other means, to establish and update the ship’s position by automatic means, for use at all times throughout the voyage.
Future work on autonomous ships – goal-based instrument to be developed
The Committee agreed to develop a goal-based instrument for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS). This follows the completion of the regulatory scoping exercise (RSE) in May 2021 which analyzed relevant ship safety treaties, in order to assess how MASS could be regulated internationally. Read more about the RSE here: Autonomous ships: regulatory scoping exercise completed (imo.org)
The MSC included a new output on “Development of a goal-based instrument for maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS)”, with a target completion year of 2025, in its biennial agenda for 2022-2023 and the provisional agenda for MSC 105. The Committee agreed that the MASS Working Group should be re-established, starting at MSC 105.
Having agreed that the first step in the work on the new output would be the finalization of a road map, the Committee requested the Chair to prepare, together with the Secretariat, a draft roadmap, including scope, steps and timelines, as well as the coordination of work with other IMO bodies, and submit this to MSC 105 for detailed consideration.
Unsafe mixed migration by sea – resolution mooted
The Committee considered a proposal to adopt an MSC resolution to reiterate the importance of effective and timely involvement of Governments in cases of rescue of migrants at sea by merchant ships.
While noting support in principle for the draft resolution, the Committee postponed further detailed consideration of this sensitive matter to MSC 105 and invited Member States to submit comments to the next session, with a view to finalizing the resolution then.
New output on remote surveys
The Committee included a new output on “Development of guidance on assessments and applications of remote surveys, ISM Code audits and ISPS Code verifications”, in the biennial agenda of the III Sub-Committee for 2022-2023 and the provisional agenda for III 8, with a target completion year of 2024.
Other matters
The Committee:
Adopted MSC resolutions on “Amendments to the Performance standards for shipborne simplified voyage data recorders (S-VDRs) (resolution MSC.163(78), as amended)” and “Amendments to the Performance standards for shipborne voyage data recorders (VDRs) (resolution MSC.333(90))”;
Approved the revised Interim Iridium SafetyCast service manual (MSC.1/Circ.1613/Rev.1);
Approved an MSC circular on Guidance on the validity of VHF radiocommunication equipment installed and used on ships (MSC.1/Circ.1460/Rev.3);
Approved MSC circulars on Guidelines for shore-based maintenance of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) (MSC.1/Circ.1039/Rev.1) and Guidelines on annual testing of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) (MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.2); and
Approved an MSC circular on Deliberate interference with the United States’ Global Positioning System (GPS) and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
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China-US freight rates plunge, but China manufacturing woes create new headaches for shippers
Spot freight rates are plummeting.
Chinese factory output is throttled by power shortages, exacerbating trade imbalances, and distorting demand for shipping containers.
Freight forwarders are left holding the bag as demand for space falls along with prices.
Suffern, NY, October 06, 2021 —Shippers might finally be catching a break, as China-US spot freight rates plunge in the first week of October.
With Chinese manufacturers throttling production due to the power crisis and the off-season coming into view, competition for freight capacity in terms of containers and vessel space has fallen off, moving prices down by up to 51.4% on some routes.
Data provided by digital freight forwarding company Shifl shows that the spot rate for shipping a 40′ container from China to Los Angeles dropped by $9,000, or 51.4% between September and October of this year, from a high of $17,500 to $8,500.
For China-US East Coast shipping, rates dropped by 28.2% in one month, down to $14,000 per container in October from $19,500 in September.
However, this temporary reprieve could soon be overshadowed by a growing backlog of unfulfilled orders. Chinese energy rationing policies and the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns are throttling factory output meaning that US and EU manufacturing orders are not being filled on time. While US and EU businesses scramble to diversify their supply chains, inventory shortages and price increases will become more pronounced.
“Before the pandemic, our customers were getting containers shipped for around $1,500,” said Shabsie Levy, Founder, and CEO of Shifl.
“Some agents (co loaders) took advantage of the price increases and congestion by buying up capacity, and now they are looking to unload it as quickly as possible,” he added
“For shippers with inventory still in China, access to capacity at lower rates is great news. But the big question now is whether or not there will be products to fill these containers”
“These rates could go even lower. We’re already seeing long-term rates for shipping 40-foot containers from China to the U.S. go below $5,000,” added Levy. “
About Shifl: Shifl is bringing the freight forwarding industry into the future with technology and innovation that brings a huge array of real-life benefits to its customers. If you’re an importer looking to bring your business into today’s digital age, be more in control of your shipping processes, and pay less — Shifl is for you. Shifl is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in China, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Georgia, and The Philippines. To learn more, visit https://shifl.com.
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Charlie Pesti | [email protected]
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Zim becomes the latest shipping line to enter the freight forwarding market
HAIFA, Israel, Oct. 6, 2021 — ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) announced today the creation of a new subsidiary, Ship4wd, a digital freight forwarding platform offering an online, simple and reliable self-service end to end shipping solution. Ship4wd will launch on October 18 2021.
Ship4wd will target US & Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) importing and exporting from China, Vietnam and Israel.
Relying on ZIM’s vast experience and in-depth knowledge of the shipping industry, along with its proven track record in digital shipping, the new digital freight forwarding company will provide small and medium businesses, as well as entrepreneurs worldwide, a simple and direct solution for shipping cargo – through an advanced ‘one-stop-shop’ digitalplatform.
The digital service offered by Ship4wd is based on one-stop-shop service covering all aspects of the complex international shipping process. It enables customers without previous experience in cross-border shipping to manage their import and export business simply and efficiently, with live chat 24/7 expert support throughout the process.
The Ship4wd platform will offer each customer the optimal solution – either the most economic or the fastest option – according to the customer’s preferences. The platform offering consists of both sea and air shipping services up to the final destination, including land & rail transport, with associated logistic services, all backed up by a variety of professional vendors.
Headed by Carmit Hoshen-Glik, an entrepreneurial executive with vast experience in digital transportation and global freight forwarding solutions, Ship4wd is located in Herzliya, one of Israel’s main innovative startup hub.
Eli Glickman, ZIM President & CEO, said: “As a leader of the accelerating digitalization trend within the shipping industry, we are leveraging our expertise to launch an independent digital multi-function freight forwarder, consistent with our strategy of developing growth engines adjacent to our core business. Ship4wd undertakes to manage the entire logistic chain end to end, harnessing our core assets as a leading global carrier with a unique customer-centric approach to provide the optimal digital solution for the SMB segment, backed up by a wide network of vendors including ZIM. The global need for digital services via personal mobile phones and tablets is increasing, especially among small and medium businesses, and Ship4wd is the ultimate solution. We are confident that with Ship4wd’s excellent team it can become a significant player in the multi-billion dollars freight forwarding industry as it will meet a much-needed demand for its services in the market.”
Assaf Tiran, ZIM VP Global Customer Service, also heading Digital Innovation, added: “Similar to the way other groundbreaking platforms such as Airbnb in tourism and Uber in transportation have transformed their industries, we are aiming to enable everyone to be a self-shipper, by simplifying and streamlining the transfer of goods worldwide down to its essence – a ‘few clicks’ shipping solution.”
Carmit Hoshen-Glik, Ship4wd CEO, added: “We believe it’s time for international shipping to become simple, easy and trustworthy for SMBs. Our promise of unremitting reliability and support from industry professionals will offer a much-needed solution for small businesses and entrepreneurs relying on relatively small shipments for their ongoing business.”
About ZIM
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE: ZIM) is a global, asset-light container liner shipping company with a leadership position in the markets in which it operates. Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM is one of the oldest shipping liners, with over 76 years of experience, providing customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, with a reputation for industry-leading transit times, schedule reliability and service excellence.
About Ship4wd
Ship4wd is a best-in-class digital-first freight solution that gives small businesses the personal freedom, ease and control to better manage their imports and exports. With full end-to-end visibility and built-in flexibility, Ship4wd is helping businesses to progress and thrive.
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IMO and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sign new partnerships
IMO has signed three partnership agreements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to support the preparation of a new global project that targets ship-based emissions. Further funding goes to existing projects focused on biofouling and marine plastic litter. The agreements, signed by IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim and His Excellency Mr. Saleh bin Nasser al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (28 September), will see US$509,000 going to the three environmental initiatives.
“IMO is committed to a global approach to environmental protection, with capacity building in developing countries to ensure that no Member State is left behind on this important journey. Lowering emissions, reducing marine litter and tackling invasive aquatic species are vital to preserving our oceans. I am very pleased that these agreements will go towards IMO projects to help reduce the impact of shipping on our oceans. They demonstrate our continued commitment to protecting our environment,” said Secretary-General Lim.
“We know that it is technological innovation and the development of alternative future fuels that will be key to progress. But it’s equally important that we ensure that innovations in these areas are inclusive and coordinated as well. No one can do this alone and no one should be left behind. We need both the North and the South to get connected in this innovation ecosystem and we need all stakeholders to be around the innovation table including stakeholders across the value chain,” said His Excellency Mr. Saleh bin Nasser al-Jasser.
Emission reduction
Under the first agreement, around US$400,000 will be used to fund a 12-month preparatory phase of a new long-term IMO CARES (Coordinated Actions to Reduce Emissions from Shipping) initiative. The Project aims to accelerate demonstration of green technologies and their deployment globally in a manner that facilitates blue economic growth in developing regions. The preparatory Project will lead to the design of IMO CARES Programme and will be executed by IMO’s Department of Partnerships and Projects (DPP).
“IMO is committed to long-term technology cooperation and capacity building programmes focussed on needs of developing countries that will support the IMO Initial GHG strategy, the IMO resolution on technology transfer and capacity building as well as the resolution on cooperation between ports and shipping to reduce GHG emissions,” said Mr. Jose Matheickal, DPP Chief. He said that the IMO CARES Project will build on and complement other ongoing work by IMO and connects this work to various R&D and innovation initiatives around the world. This work includes Green Voyage 2050, GHG-SMART Project, the Blue Solutions Project, the FINSMART initiative and the NextGEN initiative.
The Project will continue IMO efforts to increase cooperation and collaboration between all decarbonization initiatives. The IMO-Singapore NextGEN online portal for information sharing on decarbonization projects was launched this week. (Read more here)
The preparatory phase of IMO CARES is designed to identify various key stakeholders who might become part of the long-term IMO CARES programme. Potential stakeholders include donors, regional maritime technology cooperation centres, various decarbonization R&D centres, Global Industry Alliances, financial institutions, and more.
The foundation Project will undertake regional and global consultation workshops to design the key elements and framework of the global programme. It will maintain a focus on developing countries in order to facilitate a global decarbonization shift.
Raising awareness of biofouling for women in Arab States
The second agreement sets out US$54,500 in funding for IMO’s ongoing GloFouling initiative, a GEF-UNDP-IMO GloFouling Project to drive actions to implement the IMO Guidelines for the control and management of ships’ biofouling. The funding will go towards holding an awareness-raising workshop on ships’ biofouling for women in Arab States. Ships’ biofouling is one of the main sources for introductions of invasive aquatic species and is one of the main threats to marine biodiversity. The environmental impacts are often associated with substantial economic costs. Biofouling also results in increased fuel consumption and contributes to GHG emissions from ships.
The workshop will seek to improve awareness and expertise on general aspects of biofouling management to increase participation of women across maritime industries and administrations. Additionally, the workshop will create new opportunities and encourage entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on initiatives sponsored or created by women. It is expected to create an empowering space for reducing existing gender disparities in maritime administrations, the scientific community and the private sector.
The event will gather women in maritime administrations, female business entrepreneurs, researchers and representatives from private sector companies, industry associations and the IMO-supported Women in Maritime associations for a review of the issue of biofouling, and a cross-sectoral analysis of solutions and services that will be required in relation to biofouling prevention and management.
Find out more about the GloFouling Project here: GloFouling Partnerships Project (imo.org)
Targeting marine plastic litter
The IMO-Norway-Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) GloLitter Project to tackle marine plastic litter will receive co-financing of US$54,5000 under the third agreement with Saudi Arabia. Reducing and preventing marine plastic litter, which can include discarded items from ships and discarded fishing gear, is vital to safeguard coastal and global marine resources. The GloLitter Project encourages twinning between countries to create a network for facilitation of knowledge dissemination about best practices to tackle marine plastic litter. The additional funding will be used to strengthen this model.
Under the agreement, the additional funding from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will augment the ongoing GloLitter Project by focusing on some of the Lead Partnering Countries (LPC) and twin those with one or more Partnering Country (PC) within the GloLitter network. IMO will prepare a guidance document for twining purposes and then the twinning countries can apply to be nominated as twins together with their specific work plan and related funding support needed. Funding support will include aspects such as organising workshops, providing expertise, etc.
Find out more about the GloLitter Project here: GloLitter Partnerships Project (imo.org)
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IMO World Maritime Day amplifies seafarer voices
Seafarer voices were front and centre on IMO’s World Maritime Day, with an all-seafarer panel discussing a number of issues relating to this year’s theme of ‘Seafarers at the core of shipping’s future’. The event saw port captain Ayse Basak, ordinary seamen Yrhen Balins, and ship captains Marwa El Selehdar and Thomas Madsen share their views on topics that they see as important to the future of the industry and their careers.
“This event puts seafarers where they rightfully should be – at the centre of our focus,” IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim said in his welcome speech, reminding listeners that he also comes from a seafaring background. “I believe this may be the first time we have hosted this kind of panel comprised solely of seafarers – but I truly believe it will not be the last. We must listen and we must learn.”
Moderated by IMO’s Director, Legal and External Affairs, Frederick Kenney, also a former-seafarer, the panelists addressed topics such as crew change, diversity, the environment and safety and made strong statements about how they would like their futures shaped.
Referring to the crew change crisis, Yrhen Balinis argued that the industry and seafarers themselves need to “stop romanticising resilience” and remember that seafarers are human beings. “We don’t have to stay longer than our contracts and suffer silently waiting for this crew change crisis to unravel itself,” he said.
Thomas Madsen highlighted the importance of leadership in creating a good working culture. “Leaders have to show the way and continuously and proactively communicate rules and values that will ensure an inclusive environment on board, i.e. everybody in the same room speaks the same language, harassment or bullying will not be accepted. And they have to lead by example and walk the talk themselves,” he emphasized.
Addressing the topic of the environment and how shipping can journey towards being carbon neutral, Marwa El Selehdar said that “as any vessel being put into operation by 2030 is likely to be operating for at least 12 to 15 years, the only way to meet the regulatory goals is to have zero emissions vessels.”
Ayse Basak was particularly passionate when talking about safety, pointing out that “together with technology, we need to focus on human factors to make the working environment safer for all seafarers. A safe working environment does not only refer to technical aspects, it also applies to safe behavior in order to create safe working environment.”
Questions posed to the seafarers from an audience of more than 400 people from around the globe spurred discussions on what it means to be a seafarer, what regulations the panelists would change and more.
To watch a recording of the webinar, please click here: https://youtu.be/So2OTk9YgT0
To read the profiles of the seafarers on the webinar, please visit IMO’s World Maritime Day page
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Spotlighting the role of seafarers on World Maritime Day
World Maritime Day 2021 highlights “Seafarers: At the core of shipping’s future“.
On 30 September 2021, IMO and the global maritime community come together to celebrate the annual World Maritime Day, with a focus on this year’s theme: “Seafarers: At the core of shipping’s future”.
As part of the celebrations, which are a fixture in the global shipping calendar, four seafarers will join in an interactive webinar to discuss issues of importance to the future of the sector.
In addition, the IMO Headquarters in London will be one of several iconic landmarks to be illuminated in blue, kicking off an annual initiative to unite the maritime community and raise awareness of the vital contribution of shipping to the world. It will also draw attention to seafarers and their core role in shipping and its future.
“Shipping drives world trade and that trade simply does not happen without seafarers. While the challenges of automation and digitalization – not to mention decarbonization – will drive change in shipping, we will always need well-trained and motivated seafarers. We must ensure a diverse and expert workforce for the ships of the twenty-first century and beyond,” said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim.
The 2021 theme was chosen as part of a year of action for seafarers, who play a vital role as key workers for global supply chains but are facing unprecedented hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During 2021, IMO has interviewed several seafarers about topics of importance to them and the future of the sector. The profiles (on the IMO website and social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram) spotlight issues related to the human element of shipping, including the safety and security of life on board ships, seafarers’ well-being, and the importance of ensuring an appropriately trained and qualified workforce, ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of digitalization and automation.
Interactive webinar
On World Maritime Day, seafarers Ayse Basak, Yrhen Balins, Marwa Elselehdar and Thomas Madsen will be the seafarer panelists during a webinar which will focus on issues such as crew change, diversity, safety, and the environment.
To join the webinar, please visit the World Maritime Day page.
Illuminating in blue
This year IMO will launch a new annual initiative to unite the maritime community and raise awareness of the vital contribution of shipping to the world by bathing the IMO building in blue light on World Maritime Day. The Memorial to Seafarers, which was inaugurated 20 years ago in 2001, will be lit up at sunset, along with the IMO emblem on the building. A video feed will be shared on social media. This symbolic effort, supported by the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), will be echoed around the globe with many maritime stakeholders joining in and sharing their images and videos on social media using the hashtag #WorldMaritimeDay.
Secretary-General Lim has invited IMO Member States, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations in consultative status to join in this annual initiative by lighting up their most iconic buildings, bridges, maritime ports, ships, monuments, museums and other landmarks on World Maritime Day each year.
Social Media
IMO welcomes participation in World Maritime Day events from stakeholders on social media, especially seafarers. Individuals and organizations are encouraged to share images on social media channels using the hashtag #WorldMaritimeDay. Photographs can also be sent to: [email protected]
World maritime theme for 2022
‘New technologies for greener shipping’ has been chosen as the World Maritime theme for 2022, reflecting the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future, while leaving no one behind.
Find out more
Click World Maritime Theme 2021 (imo.org) to read more about World Maritime Day 2021 and find the message from the Secretary-General, video and more.
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