INTERNATIONAL Marine News
US, Canada, and Finland introduce ICE Pact
The leaders of the United States, Canada, and Finland have announced the formation of the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact), a trilateral agreement to collaborate on producing polar icebreakers and enhancing Arctic and polar capabilities. This partnership aims to bolster the shipbuilding industries and industrial capacities of the three nations, strengthen economic and security ties, and foster mutual workforce development, according to a statement from the Biden Administration.
The ICE Pact will initially focus on three components: enhancing information exchange between the United States, Canada, and Finland; collaborating on workforce development; and inviting allies and partners to purchase icebreakers built in American, Canadian, or Finnish shipyards. Recognizing the capital-intensive nature of shipbuilding, the agreement aims to leverage shipyards in each country to construct polar icebreakers for domestic use and export. This strategy seeks to meet the needs of allies and partners efficiently and affordably, while ensuring shipyards maintain robust, long-term orderbooks essential for their success.
2024 Superyacht Forum to have forward-thinking agenda
The newly redesigned meeting of the superyacht industry’s senior leadership professionals at this year’s METSTRADE will place delegates at the epicentre of the sector and feature a far-reaching, future-focused agenda.
Revision of Nautical Competency course syllabus announced by India The Directorate General of Shipping, India issued
Nautical Circular No. 17 of 2024 regarding the revision of the syllabus for Nautical competency courses leading to Certificate of Competency (COC) examinations.
This revision aims to maintain high standards in maritime education and align with evolving international standards and industry best practices.
Key Points: - The syllabus revision is necessary to keep up with the dynamic maritime industry and regulatory changes.
- A meeting was held by the Chief Examiner of Master and Mates with various stakeholders to discuss the syllabus update, aligning it with the ongoing STCW Convention revisions.
Syllabus Revision Committee: - A committee has been formed to review and update the current syllabus for STCW Competency Courses and relevant modular courses for Nautical officers.
- The committee will ensure the syllabus aligns with the latest STCW revisions and industry standards, aiming to improve course effectiveness and comprehensiveness.
8 | ISSUE 109 | SEP 2024 | THE REPORT
The Superyacht Forum (TSF), supported by headline partners AkzoNobel/ Awlgrip, DNV, Lürssen and Neom/Sindalah, is returning to the Amsterdam RAI exhibition centre from 18-19 November. It marks the first edition under the organisation of the venue, enabling closer alignment with METSTRADE’s SuperYacht Pavilion and its three halls of global specialist manufacturers and suppliers which will take place from 19-21 November.
The benefits of this fully integrated approach include exclusive opportunities for delegates and exhibitors to network on Monday 18 November, and fully co-ordinated content across METSTRADE and TSF.
More than 600 leading industry professionals will ‘Think Ahead’ toward key issues of tomorrow across three streams – innovation, sustainability and professionalisation. Topics for keynotes, workshops and breakouts have been carefully selected by METSTRADE’s newly convened Superyacht Content Board, which harnesses knowledge from many leading industry organisations.
Australian boat ownership hits new highs
Recreational boating, fishing and sailing are as much a part of Australia’s DNA as mozzie bites and vegemite, but with boating ownership on the rise across the country, that DNA must include vigilance around marine safety.
In 2023, boat ownership reached a record high in Australia. With over 80 per cent of Australia’s population living in coastal regions, and with fishing, paddling and sailing increasingly popular leisure pursuits, the need for safety education and awareness has never been greater.
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