Ice navigation needs training standards

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Arctic Ship Safety Canadian Coast Guard Northern Manager Victor Santos-Pedro believes that shipping crew of commercial vessels need adequate training on ice navigation because of they face when undertaking the activity. Pedro bewailed the lack of clear-cut standards for ice-breaking vessels and the divergence among standards drawn up by the different classification societies. He suggested that such problems be resolved and appropriate training standards be created.

Standards, Training, Navigation, Sailors

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Locked into a downward spiral

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The multi-purpose cargo ship market is being neglected and is expected to steadily deteriorate in the next four years, according to a Drewry Shipping Consultants report. Figures indicate that the multi-purpose fleet has decreased by 26% or 16 million dead weight tons in the past ten years. Drewry claims that the market seems to prefer more specialized cellular container ships and handy-sized bulk carriers instead of the highly flexible multi-purpose cargo ships.

Deep sea foreign trans. of freight, Cargo Ships NEC, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Cargo ships

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Keeping a class act

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Cyprus has shown signs of its willingness to strictly enforce maritime regulations when its Dept. of Merchant Shipping demanded that its courts decide whether or not to confiscate a cargo ship found guilty of violations. Previously, the country was not a favorite site for shipping flag registry because of its laxity in the enforcement of international shipping laws. This latest move may enhance its image.

Laws, regulations and rules, Transportation policy, Cyprus

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