Happy Merchant Navy Day to you! Today we celebrate the amazing work of seafarers, shipping, and the importance of maritime trade. Ships deliver more than just food, fuel and goods, they bring with them prosperity. They are the manifestation of a world which works well together. The concept that trade = peace is an important one, especially given the tinder box of conflicts simmering globally. Today is a chance to look back to remember the past sacrifices of those within the Merchant Navy, but also to look to the present and future. Today we can hopefully stir in others the same pride and recognition of the importance of the sea, of ships…and of seafarers. Alas, the wider public does not know enough of the importance of the maritime industry. It is fantastic that so many public buildings are raising the Red Ensign, this is a chance to (literally and metaphorically), fly the flag. That is important, it shows we exist, and allows a point of discussion with those perhaps ignorant of how 95% of trade around them happens. Hopefully, we can get the message out that our standards of living would be eroded without the Merchant Navy, and would live in a lesser world if it wasn’t for the hard work, dedication, bravery, stoicism and strength shown by our seafarers, and the vast and vital industry which underpins them. Fly your Red Ensigns proudly.
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It’s an industry that’s slowly but surely dwindling into non-existence. When I first ran away to sea, there were over 120 #Australian manned #Merchant #Navy #vessels on our coast. 30 something years later we barely have a handful. Recent initiatives by the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute (AMPI) and Offshore & Specialist Ships Australia Ltd. have seen the number of young Australian’s wanting to enter the industry increase, and the opportunities for work and seatime are there! What’s missing though, are the Australian #ships. The below attached article rather succinctly argues the point and the need for such a fleet, as it cites a history that’s sadly only remembered by those few of us slowly watching our industry fade as its sun sets over the horizon. It’s still not too late! #HumansAtSea #AustraliansAtSea #MerchantNavy #MerchantMarines #Mariners
A very good summation on how Australia underestimates the role and value of our merchant marine. We have decimated our national fleet and with that our Australian seafarers. We are particularly short of experienced officers (deck and engine) that are so critical for our maritime resilience. We MUST do better.
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A very good summation on how Australia underestimates the role and value of our merchant marine. We have decimated our national fleet and with that our Australian seafarers. We are particularly short of experienced officers (deck and engine) that are so critical for our maritime resilience. We MUST do better.
Australian navy, army, air force ... what’s missing? A strong merchant navy | The Strategist
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Good news - info@bbimarine.com #MaritimeIndustry #Shipping #MarineTechnology #MaritimeInnovation #OceanTransportation #PortsAndTerminals #MarineEngineering #MaritimeLogistics #MaritimeTrade #NavalArchitecture #Seafarers #MaritimeSafety #Oceanography #MaritimeLaw #MarineEnvironment #MaritimeEducation #MaritimeHistory #Shipbuilding #PassionForTheSea
Interesting read: "Decades of neglect by the U.S. government and private industry has weakened our shipbuilding capacity and maritime workforce, contributing to a declining U.S-flag shipping fleet to bring American goods to market and support the U.S. military during wartime,” the report states. "The lawmakers have crafted a far-reaching plan to revitalize the American maritime industry with the aim of putting it on competitive footing with China, which has become a maritime powerhouse."
Congress seeks solutions to rebuild U.S. maritime dominance
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https://lnkd.in/dEXYqcK3 Ensuring America’s Maritime Security Brent Sadler Jun 4, 2024 For too long, the United States has neglected a core element of its security and prosperity: its historic maritime strength. As a result, American shipping and shipbuilding have atrophied. Yet America’s domestic industry and capacity for innovation remain strong. To capitalize on this advantage, it is imperative that we restore American maritime competitiveness in pursuit of a new multimodalism. Doing this as we simultaneously harden our maritime infrastructure will do much to enhance the ability of the United States to deter Chinese economic coercion and military adventurism. American shipping and shipbuilding have atrophied as we have neglected a core element of our security and prosperity: our historic maritime strength. It is therefore imperative that we restore American maritime competitiveness in pursuit of a new multimodalism. Doing this and hardening our maritime infrastructure will enhance the ability of the United States to deter Chinese economic coercion and military adventurism.
Ensuring America’s Maritime Security
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Interesting read: "Decades of neglect by the U.S. government and private industry has weakened our shipbuilding capacity and maritime workforce, contributing to a declining U.S-flag shipping fleet to bring American goods to market and support the U.S. military during wartime,” the report states. "The lawmakers have crafted a far-reaching plan to revitalize the American maritime industry with the aim of putting it on competitive footing with China, which has become a maritime powerhouse."
Congress seeks solutions to rebuild U.S. maritime dominance
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Amidst escalating tensions in the Red Sea, Sea Legend Shipping, a Singapore-based start-up, is defying the odds by initiating a container shipping service in this high-risk area. Sea Legend is pioneering new routes through the Red Sea, with a fleet of 10 vessels under the guidance of Sea World Legend Holdings and Singaporean Deng Ping, escorted by the Chinese navy. In a bold move to capitalize on the void left by the majority of shipping rerouting away from the Red Sea due to security concerns, Sea Legend is not just maintaining its operations but actively expanding its footprint in one of the most crucial maritime corridors. This venture is a clear demonstration of the company's resilience and innovative spirit in adapting to changing geopolitical landscapes. Sea Legend's strategic initiative is reshaping the shipping landscape, emphasizing safety and continuity in high-risk areas through Chinese navy escorts. This move demonstrates a proactive response to geopolitical challenges and highlights the role of strategic partnerships in safeguarding global trade flows. Follow us to stay ahead of industry news. #redsea #shipping #maritimeinnovation #strategicpartnerships #globaltrade #industrynews
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Several sources in the Middle East confirm to ShippingWatch that the first shipping lines have made agreements with the Houthis to prevent their ships from being attacked in the Red Sea. Meetings have taken place in the region to ensure that the rebel movement allows ships from specific carriers to pass through the waters unharmed. The first agreements were reached at the end of December. Most recently, analyst and CEO of Vespucci Maritime, Lars Jensen, suggested that this could be the consequence of the tense situation in the region. ”Rumors about these agreements have been swirling for a long time,” he says, adding that the agreements could have major consequences. #shipping #freight #oceanfreight #gobaltrade #geopolitics #logistics
Carriers are entering agreements with the Houthis to avoid attacks
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Have you noticed that, Most of the colonies the The Dutch established, happen to be coastal colonies? They heavily favored coastal regions for their colonies. There were two main reasons for this: 1. Trade Advantage: The Dutch were a maritime powerhouse during their "Golden Age". Coasts provided easy access for their ships to load and unload cargo, establish ports, and build infrastructures for trade. This efficiency/Advantage was crucial for their global trade-networks. 2. Defense and Control: Coastal locations offered greater defensibility against potential rivals. They could use their naval superiority to patrol and protect their maritime colonies & trade-posts. Additionally, controlling ports allowed them to regulate and tax incoming and outgoing goods, further strengthening their economic grip. So, yes, these coastal colonies were instrumental in the Dutch expanding and maintaining their global maritime trade. They provided vital hubs for commerce and secured their dominance on the seas. Painting by Vincent Van Gogh (Famous Dutch Painter).
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I would rename it as "Coastal and Near-Shore Revolutionary Navy". Stress on Navy and Revolutionary ___ China Coast Guard: what does it do and how did it become so powerful? After another South China Sea stand-off between Beijing and Manila, we look at how China’s coastguard became so formidable https://lnkd.in/guXEnab4
China Coast Guard: what does it do and how did it become so powerful?
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Tight availability of boxships and equipment, last seen during Covid, is replaying as more and more vessels reroute round the Cape of Good Hope. Linerlytica’s latest report said the capacity of boxships diverted to the Cape route will pass the 5m teu mark within weeks, as avoiding the threat of Houthi attacks continues to absorb record newbuilding deliveries. Yesterday it was reported that the Houthis claimed to have attacked the MSC Orion, in the Arabian Sea, as well as two US naval ships, but the reports have not been confirmed. Martina Li reports. https://lnkd.in/gFvDqjfj #oceanshipping #oceanfreight #seafreight #containershipping #freightrates #supplychain #logistics
Déjà vu as major ocean carriers scramble for tonnage and containers - The Loadstar
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1yI served 6 years in the 1960’s Best pathway to life for me I am so privileged to have been a member of the Red Ensign club Circumnavigate x 3 Everywhere except Japan Thank you Shaw Savill Aberdeen and Commonwealth Lines for making my start in life a valuable lesson Jim Graves B.E.M.