Dalian Ming Yang continues to report on recent major events

u Very large oil tankers "wear" dolphin clothes, leading the new trend of green shipping

The picture shows the bionic skin propeller. R & D team to provide the picture 

At the forefront of Marine technology, a revolutionary innovation is shaping the future of shipping. Dalian Mingyang Crew Service Co., Ltd. is honored to report to you that the world's first 300,000-ton super large tanker equipped with bionic leather propeller has completed its energy-saving data collection task at Quanzhou Port. The technology, promoted by Xue Qunji, academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and jointly developed by Ningbo Institute of Materials of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and COSCO Shipping, not only improves navigation efficiency, but is also expected to save 300 tons of fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 900 tons per year, contributing to the realization of the "double carbon" goal. (News source: Xinhuanet)

u Japan Fukuoka sudden ship explosion, safety alarm sounded

Safety has always been a core issue in the shipping industry. We regret to report that seven people were injured, three of them seriously, in a boat explosion at the wharf of Mitsubishi Cement Kyushu Plant in 苅 Tamachi, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. At the time of the accident, the ship was filled with soil and suddenly spewed hot air after the hatches were opened. According to the local police, on the morning of the 11th local time, a ship filled with soil docked at the wharf of Mitsubishi Ube Cement Kyushu plant in 苅 Tamachi, Fukuoka Prefecture, spewed hot air when the hatch was opened. Dalian Mingyang Crew Service Co., Ltd. reminds all crew members and industry colleagues that the importance of safe operating procedures cannot be ignored.

Photo: Screenshot from Japan's Kyodo News agency

The number of hijacking incidents in Asian waters has decreased, and the maritime security situation has improved

The Regional Cooperation Agreement against Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia has released a report showing a significant decrease in hijackings in Asian waters in the first half of this year. There were 21 incidents in Singapore and the Strait of Malacca, a 49 per cent decrease from 41 incidents in the same period last year.

Most of these incidents occurred in the Singapore Strait's eastbound lanes, Prevention zones and westbound lanes, and in most cases did not result in injuries to crew members. About 40% of the criminals did not steal anything, and in 48% of the incidents, the stolen items were ship supplies such as engine spare parts.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh recorded 10 hijackings in the first half of this year, a significant increase from previous years, while Indonesia recorded 14 incidents, an increase of eight. There have been no kidnappings of crew members for ransom in the Sulu Celebes Sea for four consecutive years, reflecting the Philippines' improved maritime security.

In the first half of 2024, China's ship and container exports hit a multi-year high

Under the background of global economic recovery, China's ship and container exports have made remarkable achievements. According to the latest data from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China's ship exports reached 20.7 billion US dollars in the first half of 2024, an increase of 85.2% year-on-year, of which container ship exports also hit a record high. In June, China's container exports and exports increased by 155% and 85.97% year-on-year, respectively, and more than seven out of every 10 new shipbuilding orders in the world chose Chinese shipyards, which reflects the high recognition of China's shipbuilding capabilities in the international market.

Photo taken on July 29, 2024 shows a ship under construction at a shipbuilding enterprise in Jiangdu district, Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. IC Photo

Dalian Mingyang Crew Service Co., Ltd. will continue to pay attention to and report these major events, and witness the development and change of the shipping industry with you. We firmly believe that through continuous innovation and cooperation, the shipping industry will usher in a greener, safer and more efficient future.