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20/11/2020 07:24DANILO ALBIN
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https://ec.europa.eu/inea/sites/inea/files/dip_november_2016.pdf
DETAILED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN BASED ON THREE KEY PILLARS
Environment The integration of maritime transport in the logistics chain Safety, human element and traffic management
Foreword
I am proud to present the Detailed Implementation Plan for Motorways of the Sea.
It is my first work programme outlining the vision for future of Motorways of the Sea (MoS) concept as part of the maritime dimension of the Trans-European Transport Network.
Maritime transport contributes to international trade. Improving transport connectivity within the EU and with the neighbouring countries is a major EU transport policy goal, and removal of cross-border bottlenecks and missing links is a main priority in that context.
Experiencing the high seas, vast horizons, changing tides and the visual delights of maritime flora and fauna may appear fascinating to a travel enthusiast or a layman. However, when the same experience becomes part of daily life, the picture is not as rosy as it sounds.
The life of a seafarer or a member of a merchant vessel’s crew, is extremely challenging. While their job enables the movement of thousands of tonnes of essential commodities across the globe, round the clock, it comes at a cost. When on duty, seafarers have to be alert for a minimum of 15 hours a day (in most cases), which takes a toll on their health.
According to a market report from GMS, the world’s largest buyer of ships for recycling, indicative prices for containerships in Pakistan are now around $380 per ldt, with India ten dollars behind, and Bangladesh a further ten.
The same differentials apply for bulk vessel prices, according to GMS. Pakistani breakers are now typically paying around $370 for tankers and $360 for bulk carriers.
The company notes that the European Commission’s most recent tally of approved recycling
The International Shipping Industry shares a major chunk, about 90%, of the global trade in goods. According to the International Chamber of Shipping, there are more than 50,000 merchant ships operating in the oceans currently.
Container ships (also spelt as containerships) are cargo ships that carry the load in large-sized intermodal containers. They are classified into various categories, based on their carrying capacity. Presently, there are seven major types of container ships in service. In ascending order, they are – Small Feeder, Feeder, Feedermax, Panamax, Post Panamax, New Panamax (or Neo Panamax) and Ultra Large Container Vessel (ULCV).
