CORONAVIRUS - Mental Resilience on Board

The world’s reliance on shipping and its seafarers has been brought into sharp focus by the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.  Seafarers are resilient people, able to draw on their already well-developed mental strength. Nevertheless Covid-19 presents a new danger and has created significant difficulties in relation to tours of duty and crew changes. These films examines how people working at sea can seek to protect themselves and their colleagues and stay safe and well through diet and exercise. Looking at how the virus might be carried to a ship and how it might spread once onboard, observing the importance of the cleanliness of hands and commonly touched surfaces on board a ship.

Steamship Mutual Management has released a series of short films, produced by Marine Media Enterprises and supported by Columbia ShipManagement and ISWAN, which looks at what Covid-19 means for the seafarer and aims to bring succinct and practical advice to those working at sea.

https://www.steamshipmutual.com/publications/Articles/mental_resilience_on_board_0520.htm

https://www.steamshipmutual.com/loss-prevention/stay_safe_on_board_0420.htm

https://www.steamshipmutual.com/publications/Articles/covid-19frequently-asked-questions042020.htm

Source: www.steamshipmutual.com

by Mastermind Cyprus

MSM Donation to Limassol General Hospital Intensive Care Unit

The world is facing an unprecedented challenge with the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The outpouring of global solidarity however, gives us hope that out of this tragedy comes an opportunity to build a better world.

Mastermind Shipmanagement has donated 45 pieces of high-spec medical uniforms and shoes to the Limassol General Hospital Intensive Care Unit A. to cover their urgent requirements to protect and help them to fight the COVID 19 pandemic. Together we stand strong!

"Your humanity, your concern and your contribution in these difficult times we are going through is the driving force to continue the fight. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Together we will succeed!"

Nursing Staff / Intensive Care Unit A

by Mastermind Cyprus

The Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) has announced that Cyprus is no longer part of the Targeted Flag List of the USCG in relation to the safety performance of flag administrations

The three-year average detention ratio of Cyprus for the period 2017-2019 was 0.96% compared to an average USCG ratio of 1.08%.

This enhanced track record is the result of a comprehensive National Shipping Strategy which the Shipping Deputy Ministry has been implementing in order to cement its position as one of the world’s top flag administrations and as a leading shipping cluster.

Whilst from a practical point of view, this may lead to fewer inspections for Cyprus vessels at US ports, it adds to the flag’s status as a high-quality flag which is consistently part of the “white lists” of the Paris and Tokyo MoU’s.

Natasa Pilides, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, commented: “The Shipping Deputy Ministry has always focused on providing a high-quality service and will continue to focus on providing tailored, trusted services to all our collaborators while ensuring safety, security and environmental protection.

Over the past few years the Shipping Deputy Ministry has introduced a host of new applications on its website ranging from the electronic seafarers’ management system to the electronic verification of certificates, the online submission and management of tax returns, a tax calculator and an interactive career platform for seafarers.

Pilides continued: “We are pleased that our strategy has significantly improved our offering to ship owners and enhanced safety as reflected in the reduced detention ratio.

An automated port state control system as well as an online ship registration application are also under development, aiming to further reduce bureaucracy and enhance our one-stop service.”

Committed to safeguarding and enhancing the competitiveness of the Cyprus maritime cluster, the Shipping Deputy Ministry has obtained the approval of the EU for the prolongation of its tonnage tax system for another 10 years.

The SDM has taken steps to promote maritime education in Cyprus, whilst marine and maritime innovation has acquired new momentum with the set-up of the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute.

Cyprus takes pride in its role as a member of the IMO Council and as an EU member, striving to contribute to shaping international policies for greener, smarter and safer shipping."

Source: www.dms.gov.cy

by Mastermind Cyprus

MSM Don assists in MRCC Search & Rescue Operation Las Palmas

Our vessel, MSM Don, received an order on the 29th March from MRCC Las Palmas to deviate from its current course and assist in their rescue operation searching for a boat with migrants.

At 1.15 pm (lt) MSM Don managed to locate the boat with 22 migrants onboard and was instructed by MRCC to keep a safe distance from the wooden boat and wait for the dedicated rescue ship "Guardamar Talia", which arrived shortly after.

by Mastermind Cyprus

MCP Paphos and MCP Pachna Delivery

MSM are proud to welcome MV MCP Paphos and MV MCP Pachna to its fleet. Both vessels were transferred to MSM full management on January 07th, 2020.

by Mastermind Cyprus

Tornado in Italy

Captain Kieca and crew were welcomed by a tornado when approaching Genoa in November 2019.

Very impressive pictures!

by Mastermind Cyprus

CSC Press Release - Cyprus Foundation of the Sea Inaugural Meeting

The Cyprus Foundation of the Sea held its Inaugural Meeting, on Tuesday, 15 October 2019, at Limassol Municipality Town Hall. During the Inaugural Meeting, the new Board of Directors was elected, consisting of leading personalities from all sectors and stakeholders of the Blue Economy from public, private, academia, civic society, research organizations and financial and other institutions. The new President elected is Capt. Eugen Adami, Board Member of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber and Vice-President, is Mr. Costas Iacovou, Permanent Secretary of the Shipping Deputy Ministry.

by Mastermind Cyprus

Maritime Cyprus 2019 - MSM Party

The Maritime Cyprus Conference is organised bi-annually by the Cyprus government and the Cyprus Shipping Chamber. The conference is a well established major international event, which attracts nearly 1000 professionals from approx. 35 countries around the world. Its status gives it a prominent position in the calendar of many shipping executives in the industry, including owners, managers and delegates from other shipping service organisations and international maritime government bodies.

MSM's long lasting tradition to organise a party to thank their valued customers and associates for their friendship and cooperation is equally appreciated due to being organised at a unique location with delicious food and entertainment. This year a starlit dinner was held on the Molos Deck at Limassol seafront, needless to say, it was a truly wonderful evening.

by Mastermind Cyprus

EU MRV and IMO DCS

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Shipdex Presentation at EastMed 2019

Shipdex attended the EAST MED 2019 Exhibition in Limassol with a desk to promote Shipdex protocol.

Exhibitors (manufacturers, service companies, government entities) and visitors (ship-owners and ship managers) demonstrated a huge interest in Shipdex and asked questions about how to adopt it into their own companies.

Shipdex Chairman Capt. Adami (Mastermind Shipmanagement Ltd) introduced Shipdex during his speech about digitalization in the shipping market and during the panel "Technological Convergence in Maritime".

by Mastermind Cyprus