Day: October 28, 2024
ILO 152 – International Labour Conference (ILO) Convention No. 152 – Convention Concerning Occupational Safety and Health in Dock Work
The General Conference of the International Labour Organisation Having been convened at Geneva by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and having met in its Sixty-fifth Session on 6 June 1979, and Noting the terms of existing international labour Conventions and Recommendations which are relevant and, in particular, the Marking of Weight (Packages…
ILO 147 – International Labour Conference (ILO) Convention No. 147 – Convention Concerning Minimum Standards in Merchant Ships
The General conference of the International Labour Organisation Having been convened at Geneva by the Governing Body of the International Labour Office, and having met in its Sixty-second Session on 13 October 1976, and Recalling the provisions of the Seafarers’ Engagement (Foreign Vessels) Recommendations, 1958, and of the Social Conditions and Safety (Seafarers) Recommendations, 1958,…
ILO 133 – International Labour Conference (ILO) Convention No. 133
Part I. General Provisions Article 1 This Convention applies to every sea-going ship, whether publicly or privately owned, which is engaged in the transport of cargo or passengers for the purpose of trade or is employed for any other commercial purpose, which is registered in a territory for which this Convention is in force, and…
Bihta ICDs first export shipment leaves for Russia
Bihar Takes a Big Step Forward with Its First Dry Port Bihar has made history by opening its first dry port in Bihta, close to Patna. This dry port is set to transform the way goods are exported from the state, giving businesses better access to global markets. Industries Minister Nitish Mishra launched the port’s…
Waterline Shipping and Logistics emerges as a major player at Vizhinjam port
Waterline Shipping and Logistics Private Limited, a growing shipping agency based in Vizhinjam, has achieved a significant milestone. Nearly 800 containers offloaded by a large mothership at Vizhinjam Port for delivery to Oman were successfully picked up by Waterline’s feeder ship, Asterios, which arrived from Singapore. This is a remarkable step, as such operations were…
At Mundra port, DRI confiscates 200 containers valued at ₹100 crore
Authorities Bust Watermelon Seed Smuggling Network at Mundra Port In a major operation at Mundra Port, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 200 containers of watermelon seeds worth about ₹100 crore. The cargo was shipped from Sudan, and officials believe 17 importers are involved in a smuggling network that tried to sneak these goods…
Tropical Storm Kristine Causes Damage to Four Ships in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Kristine Hits Cargo Vessels and Tanker, Causing Pollution and Damage On October 23, 2024, Tropical Storm Kristine hit several vessels in the Philippines, creating problems like stranded ships and oil spills. Strong winds, high waves, and storm surges caused four ships to run aground or suffer damage. Authorities are inspecting the vessels, and…