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NIMA is working as a national think tank acting as a repository NATIONAL NEWS 01-08 of maritime information with major focus on; applied research for comprehensive solutions to Pakistan’s maritime issues, taking maritime education initiatives, conserving the history and culture, advocating best maritime practices, raising INTERNATIONAL NEWS 09-19 ABOUT US ABOUT awareness & capacity building, and publishing research of highest international standards.

Maritime Trade And Economy 09-11 National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) is functioning under Bahria University as National Think Tank on Maritime Ports And Shipping 12-13 Affairs as national body, based at Islamabad. National Centre Maritime Safety, Security And Technology 14-16 for Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR) Karachi which was Maritime Environment, Policy And Law 17-19 established in 2007 under the direction of Government of

MISSION Pakistan has been placed as a constituent unit of NIMA. The establishment of NIMA was conceived in order to meet the objectives of National Maritime Policy. KASHMIR SEMINAR 20-21 development of the country and the potential of our maritime sectorThe signi�icance are not well of understood maritime in domain Pakistan. in NIMA the economic engages eminent and renowned researchers to extract concrete policy OPINION ARTICLES 22-27 recommendations. It endeavors continuously to create WORK awareness through seminars, conferences, workshops, writing research papers and other maritime related activities CPEC and recycling zonesa 22-23 challenges of 21st century for Pakistan. Potential Threat of Indo-Pak Nuclear War 23-24 The Status of Indus River 25-26 Jump Start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector 26-27 EMAIL: [email protected]

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MARITIME AFFAIRS AND KASHMIR

The recent conduct of the seminar on the Kashmir Issue was a major success and achievement of NIMA at the national level. Participation of Chief of the Naval Staff, the prime minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and other prominent speak- domain, one may wonder what is the linkage of the study and research on maritime issues of the country with the Kashmir ers and dignitaries made this high pro�ile seminar a roaring success. Since NIMA is primarily a think tank on the maritime blue economy of Pakistan are very special and intertwined. issue? The answer is very simple and straight: the linkage and relevance of Kashmir con�lict with maritime security and

Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea needs no further emphasis. As a major geopolitical international issue, it impinges upon the Firstlysecurity as paradigm Kashmir ofis thethe regioncore con�lict and maritime between security India and off ourPakistan shores therefore is part of its overall fallout regional on maritime security security canvas. in India the has been using its naval forces for military posturing at sea coinciding with various escalation levels along the line of future as well and appropriate response or posture will be warranted on part of Pakistan. Hence, it’s a safe calculation that peacecontrol in in the the IOR disputed in general territory. and the This Arabian hostile Sea, act inon particular, part of India has linked a strong primarily linkage towith Kashmir the resolution con�lict willof the continue Kashmir in issue. the vigilance and strict patrolling of territorial waters in the Arabian Sea and the coastline shared along the Sir Creek by the MaritimeVarious Security military Agency con�licts of Pakistanbetween andIndia the and Indian Pakistan Coast primarily Guard respectively. based on KashmirThe absence dispute of a havephysical led boundaryto continuous and boundarylack of proper between demarcation the two nations.leaves small However, �ishing the boats resolution and trawlers of this disputesusceptible is not to possible illegally incrossing isolation territorial unless the waters. core issue The ofproblem Kashmir is isaggravated not resolved. by the dispute over the Sir Creek in Kutch and the failure to of�icially determine the maritime

Secondly, as we know the development of Gwadar port as well as coastal development as part of CPEC or OBOR is directly related to Kashmir as the CPEC route between China and Pakistan passes through Kashmir. The success of CPEC and Maritime Silk Route is therefore linked with peace in the disputed territory which is only possible if a peaceful resolu- tion of the issue is done. The cornerstone of our strategic alliance with China is her support for the CPEC initiative, which is grounded in the development of Gwadar Port, with a road and railway network extending from there through cities around the country to Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang-Uighur Autonomous Region through Kashmir, which includes develop- ment of infrastructure (energy, etc.) in adjacent regions. Expectations are strong in Pakistan that CPEC will completely transform the country’s economic situation, The development of Gwadar Port, as well as other areas of the Blue economy like maritime tourism, coastal development, shipping, and shipbuilding, etc., are also closely linked with CPEC and hence indirectly with peace in Kashmir.

Thirdly the Arabian Sea and the Himalayan region are directly linked with a close loop water cycle. While the sea is the source of water evaporation for rains and snowfalls in the north, it gets back the freshwater from river sources that

- cantemanate in areas from where the mountainous the river waters region merge of Kashmir. with the Likewise, ocean waters. the �ish As resources we know ofthat the Kashmir Indus deltaic is the regionprimary of sourcethe Arabian of all Sea are dependent on the river water that �lows in the Arabian Sea. Likewise, the growth of the mangroves is also signi�i oblivious to happenings in Kashmir. As much the rivers emanating from Kashmir are important for Pakistan for its agricul- turerivers and that hydroelectricity �low into Pakistan needs, and they whose are equallywater, in important turn, goes for into the the living Arabian resources Sea, soand the the maritime ecology sectorof the Arabiancannot remainSea.

The argument suggests that it is equally important for maritime institutions, researchers as well as policymakers to remain abreast with the happenings in Kashmir and to highlight Indian barbaric atrocities in the Kashmir in total viola- tions to the international human rights charter. Last but not the least Kashmir runs in our blood; the spirit and aspiration of the ideology of Pakistan do not complete without Kashmir becoming part of Pakistan. Cdre (R) Ali Abbas Chief Editor National News

National Institute Of Maritime Affairs Holds Semi- Indonesia’s Highest Military Award Conferred on While transiting through sea, PN Fleet units in yet signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) energy crisis. The port currently caters to more than Pakistan Navy Holds Free Eye Camp in Balochistan and prosperity in the province of Sindh and create a hidden in specially constructed secret compartments area of the Central Business District in Gwadar with a patrolling along the border was initiated through the custody during the action taken by the PMSA’s Addressing a meeting at the Association of Builders sector and have joined hands to initiate research on was to examine the value chain involved for Ship- nar On Kashmir Issue At Bahria University, Kara- Naval Chief harbour conducted men and cheer ship to show with the ministry for establishing Gwadar Shipyard. 51 percent of seaborne trade requirements of the lot of employment opportunities. The federal govern- of the vessel and was handed over to the custom cost of $10 billion. The island will feature a state of the active involvement of agency’s ships and fast response - and Developers (Abad), Kakar noted that with an areas of mutual interest and collaborate in promoting breaking Industry in Pakistan. chi solidarity and camaraderie with Kashimiri brothers. The Balochistan government has not initiated the country. The consultant would scrutinise and review ment has already approved a PC-1 of Rs3.95 billion for authorities. (Credits: The News) art amusement park, art & culture museum, grand boats besides its aircraft to keep strict vigil and men were handed over to docks police station after organisation of talented builders there was no reason maritime sector of Pakistan. (Credits:NIMA-ISB) process of transferring land for the shipyard to the all studies furnished by LNG sponsors, including dedicated 220kv Grid through PSDP in 2019-20 for theatre, concert hall, international expo center, hotels, update presence of any suspected vessel. (Credits: initialpersonnel investigation. patrolling the sea border. Arrested �isher that the port city would not develop. The Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood ministry. The Balochistan cabinet on January 21 Elengy Terminal (Engro, Fatima/Pak Arab, Shell and Dhabeji SEZ. (Credits: Pakistan Today) Gwadar’s New Master Plan Highlights Factors resorts, shopping malls, and waterfront walk. It will Pakistan Today) Abbasi has been highlighting Pakistan’s position on approved to allot 750 acres of land to the ministry for Gunvor), Energas (Lucky Group, Sapphire, Hallmore Behind Economic Prosperity stretch from the Marine Drive towards Zero Point. Kashmir issue on various occasions. The Naval Chief construction of the yard on 30% equity basis. The - Pakistan Navy's Dynamic Maritime Exercise SEA- (Credits: Pakistan Observer) Land Allocation Begins for Gwadar’s Multi-Billion has reiterated that Pakistan will support Kashmiris shipyard would initially offer ship repair and mainte- ra), GEIP and Tabeer Energy (Mitsubishi). SPARK-2020 Commences at Karachi February 13, The 75 page master plan document, Dollar Oil Re�inery struggle on moral, diplomatic and legal grounds and nance services at two dry docks. The facility would and ExxonMobil, PGPL (Pakistan GasPort and Tra�igu prepared by China Communications Construction Massive Jelly�ish Blooms Observed In Arabian Sea Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood has emphasized that the world must support their eventually lead to shipbuilding. (Credits: The Express The consultant would also provide recommendations Company in conjunction with Pakistan's Minister of February 18, Abbasi in his closing remarks accentuated India’s right to self determination. Pakistan Navy is also high- Tribune) on the suitability of the site and mitigating measures, Planning, Development and Gwadar Development by Saudi oil giant Aramco, and is part of the of the over move to change the status of the disputed state of lighting Kashmir issue through display of posters and Various activities, including sailing, swimming, life if any in the form of technical reports, gap analysis or Authority, chalked out an elaborate road map and plan $20 billion Theinvestment $10 billion announced oil re�inery during will be Saudi built Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the banners on PN Ships during port calls. Moreover, Gwadar Technical & Vocational Institute to be any other study where required in this regard. Pres- on how Gwadar is to become the trade and economic Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's visit to Paki- All the facilities will be provided to the investors here. Arrival and processing of imported rerollable scrap Indian Government to promote Hindutva Ideology, brochures/pamphlets were also being distributed. Completed by 2021 hub of South Asia with a GDP per capita of $15,000-10 stan last year. The master plan for Gwadar has been prepared. It is NIMA Delegation Visit to Gidani Shipbreaking was physically observed on site. (Credits: NIMA-KHI) which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it February 3, Indonesia has conferred the highest Pakistan Navy will remain committed and ready to go Navalsaving, Academy seamanship won and the physical competition �itness withcontests 05 wereGold operation in Pakistan. Since 2015, over 19 million February 11, A team of eye specialists from Pakistan times that of Pakistan's average. According to Gwa- the safest city in the country.” Yard into a Hindu-dominated “Hindustan”. Kashmir being military award Bintang Jalasena Utama upon Naval to any extent for the liberation of Kashmiri brothers medals.competed The under competition the training was of�icials.a biennial The maritime Turkish tonsently, of two LNG re-gasi�ied has been LNG imported. (RLNG) These terminals terminals are under have Navy and Eye Sight Trust along with modern equip- dar's new Master Plan the city will become the charges of entering each other’s waters as the mari- Meeting of DG NIMA with ED PNSC Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in recognition and sisters from the yoke of Indian illegal occupation pumped approximately 393.6 billion cubic feet/day of ment deputed at an eye camp provided free consulta- fulcrum of economic development in western Paki- timePakistan boundaries and India between routinely the arresttwo countries �ishermen were on He further said, “Gwadar should have been developed February 27, The National Institute of Maritime implication on the security situation at sea. Pakistan of his services for strengthening ties between the in line with Government policies. (Credits: Daily 2015. Pakistan Navy hosted the event with an aim to gas into the national gas distribution network in 2019, tion to the visiting patients of Damb and adjoining stan, the main port in western Pakistan, one of the - like Singapore 10 years ago. The biggest problem of February 28, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Affairs (NIMA) organized a seminar on the topic of Navythe core however con�lict is wellbetween aware India of the and resultant Pakistan challeng has its- naval forces of both countries. A ceremonial Guard of Times) promotesports event; healthy and seamanship the �irst series activities, was uphold held back good in- a 14 percent increase compared with 345.6 billion areas. Besides, basic eye treatment, free medicines gies on locating their precise places. (Credits: The ARY the port city was the [availability of] water which has HI(M) called on Executive Director Special Projects ‘Kashmir Issue - Revocation of Articles 35A & 370 of es and is ready and prepared to thwart enemy’s ill Honour was presented to the Naval Chief at the occa- will and foster strong ties among navies of friendly cubic feet in 2018. Further, the hired consultant would and glasses were also distributed amongst the Asian countries and the trade centers of Afghanistan, News)poorly de�ined and many �ishing boats lack technolo now been resolved as supply lines from dams to the and Planning PNSC Khurrum Mirza with lead Indian Constitution; Options for Pakistan vis-à-vis designs. The seminar was attended by a large number sion, matters related to regional security and mutual Fishermen Demand Removal of FCS Chairman countries. (Credits: The News) review combine cumulative navigation, operational, patients to reduce risk of infectious diseases. Patients February 12, SEASPARK-20 biennial exercise is Southwestward Asia sea and routes the neighbouring in western China, Middle the East. �ive Central February 14, city are being laid,” he added. Researcher NIMA Kanwar Javed accompanying in the Rising Hindutva in India’ at Bahria University, Karachi. interest including bilateral defence collaboration safety and security risks assessment of locating LNG with complex eye diseases needing surgical opera- steered to assess war preparedness & validate opera- observed in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, 2,300 Kg Hashish Seized in Makran meeting. Discussion was done on PNSC Vision 2030 Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood representatives, members of think tank and students were discussed. The Naval Chief emphasised upon the February 2, - Keamari Fishermen Devise Innovative Methods terminals in relation to close proximity of each other, tions were given free appointments for extended tional plans of Pakistan Navy in cognizance to emerg- The Mega projects, include a $5 billion investment Large blooms of jelly�ish have been “At present, the dams have accumulated water for up during the meeting. ED PNSC appreciated the vibrant Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The honor- of Bahria dignitaries, University, Tri-Services Karachi. of�icers, (Credits: academia, DGPR-Navy) media tremendous potential of Pakistan to raise defence men body, organised the demonstration outside the for Fishing including existing LNG terminals in the light of Paki- treatments at ophthalmic facilities. A large number of ing regional and global challenges. Chief of the Naval into Gwadar's power sector with 15 new power - to 5 years while desalinization plants are also being role of NIMA and shared information related to IMO able Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja *Find the detailed highlights of the event on page 20 cooperation that will positively contribute towards The Karachi Mahigeer Ittehad, a �isher- stan LNG Policy 2011 updated till to date and all inter- patients including men, women and children were Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occa- plants, $1 billion invested in to generating 700,000 tionsaffecting to a majornear halt �ishing in the operations offshore waters in the by area. choking The installed.” (Credits: Tribune) 2020 requirements and solutions employed by PNSC Farooq Haider graced the second session of the semi- peace & security initiatives in the region. (Credits: The men from the city’s various coastal areas, including February 4, Fishermen in Keamari of the city have national codes and standards in this respect. (Credits: treated at the eye camp. (Credits: The News) sion as Chief Guest.The SEASPARK-20 will provide m3 of fresh water per day through desalination plants, trawlerblooms havenets, spread,affecting they the have livelihood brought of �ishing thousands opera of Feburary 25, NIMA delegation headed by DG NIMA for various category ships. He also shared information nar as Guest of Honour. DG NIMA Calls on President COPAIR News) islandsKarachi of Press Baba Club and whereBhit, Ibrahim a large Hadiri, number Rehri of �isher Goth, started using plastic drums to make affordable small February 6, The construction work is in progress on The News) impetus to Pakistan’s resolve of maintaining peace a manmade island, central business district, Paki- The process of land allocation for the multi-billion Participants of Workshop Briefed on PN’s Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M) visited Gadani Ship- related to PNSC course of action for LNG Carriers and Maripur, Khadda and Kalri, attended the demonstra- boats for them. Children and young men can be seen Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute to be 1,500 Acres More Approved for Dhabeji SEZ and stability by promoting safe and sustainable mari- stan's tallest building all in a tax-free environment (WWF-P) indicates that the latest blooms appeared Challenges breaking Yard. The delegation called on Dewan future plan for Edible Oil import from Malaysia/Indo- Pakistan Navy Ship Rah Naward Conducts Cruise paddling these boats in Bhit Shah, Baba Bhit and Sale- completed by 2021 in port city, Gawadar. The project JMICC coordinates Rescue Efforts During Fire Inci- time environment in the region. (Credits: The Nation) where life can be enjoyed whilst avoiding taxes. here�ishermen. in December The World 2019. Wide They Fund are for distributed Nature-Pakistan widely city of Gwadar has been initiated. Rizwan Farooqi and other members of Pakistan Ship- nesia. for Kashmir Cause the FCS’s chairman. Dr Yousaf, the newly elected habad. These boats have no engines and save the will enhance skills of active population of Gwadar to dent in Damb - and have begun spreading to beaches along the Sindh dollar oil re�inery project to be established at the post February 21, the August participants of International directortion to register of the FCS their said protest that they against had beenHa�iz demanding Abdul Bar, participate in the growth of the Port City. The institute 1,390kg of Narcotics Seized By Navy ers and high powered executives as it gears up to and Balochistan coast. (Credits: The Express Tribune) February 19, The Kech police and Pakistan Coast Workshop on Leadership and Security (IWLS), organ- hand information was collected on outstanding issues to remove the FCS chairman for his involvement in hands to paddle them. They have asked the govern- becomeGwadar isthe set technological, to see a massive industrial in�lux of and skilled high-tech work Guards (PGD) have foiled attempts to smuggle drugs ized by National Defense University, visited the Naval tobreakers this very Association important (PSA). sector During of maritime the meeting, economy �irst of corruption, illegal recruitment and causing heavy ment�ishermen to take the notice cost andof diesel provide too. them Fishermen with good use quali their- requirements of the port after the development of service hub of South Asia. (Credits: Business Record- 23 Indian Fishermen Held for Trespassing Paki- investmentThe short-term by projectsSaudi signedpower includeproducing two Regasi�iedcompany - Headquarters, Islamabad, and were briefed about Pakistan. NIMA team also visited the gadani area losses to the institution by selling its properties and ty boats. (Credits: Pakistan Observer) industrialwill help projects ful�illing including maritime the skilledGwadar manpowerPort Free er) stani Waters ACWALique�ied Power Natural in Pakistan's Gas plants renewable for $4 billion, energy a $2 billionsector rate raids in the Turbat and Pasni. The raids were Pakistan Navy’s challenges and response towards particularly shipbreaking yard for physical observa- spending the money deposited in the banks. (Credits: Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and a $1 billion Saudi Fund for Pakistan. Mid-term conductedby seizing 2,300kg on information of �ine quality from intelligencehashish in two sources. sepa maritime security. Various aspects related to chang- tions at site. NIMA Team comprised of Commodore Pakistan Observer) Gwadar Shipyard Project Facing Delay and port-related projects. The institute will comprise Chand Tara Island to be Built at Gwadar projects include $1 billion each for petrochemical and Police and CIA personnel during a joint operation ing security dynamics of the region and initiatives (R) Ali Abbas SI(M), Commodore (R) Baber Bilal a main building, which will have two blocks, an food and agricultural projects. intercepted a truck carrying crushed stone on the were undertaken by Pakistan Navy to navigate chal- Haider SI(M), Kanwar Javed and Commander Muham- Third Pakistan Navy International Nautical Com- administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, Turbat-Gwadar highway and recovered 1,500kg hash- lenges in domain of maritime terrorism were briefed mad Akhtar. DG NIMA presented NIMA memento to February 13, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem petition-2020 hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a ish from it. The consignment was packed in 75 packets to the IWLS members. (Credits: The News) Chairman PSA Dewan Rizwan Farooqi. (Credits: HI(M) called on President COPAIR Ms. Amina in pres- teachers lodging facility. (Credits: The Nation) between 250,000 bpd [barrels per day] to 300,000 of 20kg each hidden under the crashed stone. (Cred- NIMA-KHI) The Guest of Honor, Honorable Prime Minister of Azad ence of DGPR (Navy). The Admiral briefed her about February 4, 3rd Pakistan Navy International Nautical February 25, bpd.The mega (Credits: re�inery Business has a Recorder) proposed re�ining capacity of its: Dawn) Memorundom of Understanding signed Between Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider elucidated the various activities and initiatives of NIMA since its Competition took place at Pakistan Naval Academy, PQA Hires Norwegian Consultant to Evaluate LNG - February 11, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali February 12, The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Mari- NIMA and MSF DG NIMA Visits Sites of Rerolling Mills DG NIMA appreciated PNSC progress towards innova- the audience that Plebiscite is the only solution to inception. Ms. Amina explained the role of COPAIR in February 3, PNS RAH NAWARD, the only tall ship of Karachi. Six International teams besides Pakistan Terminal Proposals ly spread to adjacent JMICC wasboats. informed JMICC coordinated of �ire incident with Shah has directed Board of Revenue (BoR) to give time Security Agency seized narcotics in a joint raid at PMSA Arrests 23 Indian Fishermen for Violating Gwadar Billed as the Singapore of Pakistan tive corporate market based approach. Emphasis on Kashmir issue. He augmented the need to project government policy implementation and importance Naval Academy and Pakistan Marine Academy namely onboard �ishing boat in Damb �isheries. The �ire rapid 1500 more acres of land to the Dhabeji Special sea. Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP), in a Maritime Boundaries February 21, National Institute of Maritime Affairs - February 26, Director General National Institute of the need to develop a strong linkage between the two Kashmir issue among International community for its of policy advocacy at both national and provincial posters, conducted a cruise. The cruise was aimed at Germany, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and February 9, Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has shortlist- scene of the incident and initiated rescue efforts. The Economic Zone (SEZ), a CPEC priority project, which joint operation with the Pakistan Maritime Security February 21, Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) NIMA and Maritime Study Forum (MSF) signed Mem- Maritime Affairs(NIMA) Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem organizations for applied research was warmly rightful solution in favour of Kashmiris. level. They also discussed to collaborate in the future expressingPakistan Navy, solidarity decorated with people with Kashmiri of Kashmir �lags and and to Turkey participated in the week long competition the ed a Norwegian consultant-led consortium to assess the local �ire brigade and KPT who proceeded to the presently stretches over 1,530 acres. He also ordered - February 14, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency February 19, The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Director General (DG) Shahzaib Khan Kakar has said orandum of Understanding in a simple and impressive HI(M) visited 02 Rerolling Mills at SITE Karachi, Cdre welcomed by ED PNSC. At the end, DG NIMA present- for research areas of mutual interest. (Credits: exhibit support for their freedom struggle. Students events under the motto ‘Knotted by Ocean’. - transfer the title of the land to the SEZ so that develop- that the port city would be transformed into a smart ceremony. Baber Bilal and Kanwar Javed accompanied him. Visit ed NIMA memento to ED PNSC and ED PNSC also NIMA-ISB) from Bahria College Karachi while chanting national nals proposed by local and international investors as �ire was brought under control by the �ire brigade and ment of its infrastructure could be started. The hugeAgency cache (PMSA), of intercepted narcotics, and approximately con�iscated a narcot1,290 February 13, The government has planned to develop of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani city as it was the ‘future Singapore’ of Pakistan. was facilitated by Key Member PSA & CEO Shoaib presented PNSC Memento to DG NIMA. (Credits: songs in sync with PN Band bid farewell to the ship. February 5, The government of Balochistan has not demand-supplythe feasibilities ofgap lique�ied of fuel naturalwidened gas to (LNG) reignite termi an thelocal incident �ishermen. (Source: No loss JMICC) of life was reported however Dhabeji SEZ would open new vistas of development kilogramsics-laden �ishing of hashish boat inof thearound southeast Rs258 of million,Gwadar.The was waters(PMSA) on on basis Friday of took reliable into information custody four that �ishing extensive boats (PMSA) arrested twenty three Indian �ishermen for Both organizations are working in the maritime Shipping Agencies Jawed Iqbal. Objective of the visit NIMA-KHI) 05 x �ishing boats were reported burnt as a result of violating territorial waters and doing illegal �ishing. 01 its �irst man-made ‘Chand Tara Island’, a residential The four boats of the �ishermen were also taken into National News

National Institute Of Maritime Affairs Holds Semi- Indonesia’s Highest Military Award Conferred on While transiting through sea, PN Fleet units in yet signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) energy crisis. The port currently caters to more than Pakistan Navy Holds Free Eye Camp in Balochistan and prosperity in the province of Sindh and create a hidden in specially constructed secret compartments area of the Central Business District in Gwadar with a patrolling along the border was initiated through the custody during the action taken by the PMSA’s Addressing a meeting at the Association of Builders sector and have joined hands to initiate research on was to examine the value chain involved for Ship- nar On Kashmir Issue At Bahria University, Kara- Naval Chief harbour conducted men and cheer ship to show with the ministry for establishing Gwadar Shipyard. 51 percent of seaborne trade requirements of the lot of employment opportunities. The federal govern- of the vessel and was handed over to the custom cost of $10 billion. The island will feature a state of the active involvement of agency’s ships and fast response - and Developers (Abad), Kakar noted that with an areas of mutual interest and collaborate in promoting breaking Industry in Pakistan. chi solidarity and camaraderie with Kashimiri brothers. The Balochistan government has not initiated the country. The consultant would scrutinise and review ment has already approved a PC-1 of Rs3.95 billion for authorities. (Credits: The News) art amusement park, art & culture museum, grand boats besides its aircraft to keep strict vigil and men were handed over to docks police station after organisation of talented builders there was no reason maritime sector of Pakistan. (Credits:NIMA-ISB) process of transferring land for the shipyard to the all studies furnished by LNG sponsors, including dedicated 220kv Grid through PSDP in 2019-20 for theatre, concert hall, international expo center, hotels, update presence of any suspected vessel. (Credits: initialpersonnel investigation. patrolling the sea border. Arrested �isher that the port city would not develop. The Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood ministry. The Balochistan cabinet on January 21 Elengy Terminal (Engro, Fatima/Pak Arab, Shell and Dhabeji SEZ. (Credits: Pakistan Today) Gwadar’s New Master Plan Highlights Factors resorts, shopping malls, and waterfront walk. It will Pakistan Today) Abbasi has been highlighting Pakistan’s position on approved to allot 750 acres of land to the ministry for Gunvor), Energas (Lucky Group, Sapphire, Hallmore Behind Economic Prosperity stretch from the Marine Drive towards Zero Point. Kashmir issue on various occasions. The Naval Chief construction of the yard on 30% equity basis. The - Pakistan Navy's Dynamic Maritime Exercise SEA- (Credits: Pakistan Observer) Land Allocation Begins for Gwadar’s Multi-Billion has reiterated that Pakistan will support Kashmiris shipyard would initially offer ship repair and mainte- ra), GEIP and Tabeer Energy (Mitsubishi). SPARK-2020 Commences at Karachi February 13, The 75 page master plan document, Dollar Oil Re�inery struggle on moral, diplomatic and legal grounds and nance services at two dry docks. The facility would and ExxonMobil, PGPL (Pakistan GasPort and Tra�igu prepared by China Communications Construction Massive Jelly�ish Blooms Observed In Arabian Sea Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood has emphasized that the world must support their eventually lead to shipbuilding. (Credits: The Express The consultant would also provide recommendations Company in conjunction with Pakistan's Minister of February 18, Abbasi in his closing remarks accentuated India’s right to self determination. Pakistan Navy is also high- Tribune) on the suitability of the site and mitigating measures, Planning, Development and Gwadar Development by Saudi oil giant Aramco, and is part of the of the over move to change the status of the disputed state of lighting Kashmir issue through display of posters and Various activities, including sailing, swimming, life if any in the form of technical reports, gap analysis or Authority, chalked out an elaborate road map and plan $20 billion Theinvestment $10 billion announced oil re�inery during will be Saudi built Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the banners on PN Ships during port calls. Moreover, Gwadar Technical & Vocational Institute to be any other study where required in this regard. Pres- on how Gwadar is to become the trade and economic Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's visit to Paki- All the facilities will be provided to the investors here. Arrival and processing of imported rerollable scrap Indian Government to promote Hindutva Ideology, brochures/pamphlets were also being distributed. Completed by 2021 hub of South Asia with a GDP per capita of $15,000-10 stan last year. The master plan for Gwadar has been prepared. It is NIMA Delegation Visit to Gidani Shipbreaking was physically observed on site. (Credits: NIMA-KHI) which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it February 3, Indonesia has conferred the highest Pakistan Navy will remain committed and ready to go Navalsaving, Academy seamanship won and the physical competition �itness withcontests 05 wereGold operation in Pakistan. Since 2015, over 19 million February 11, A team of eye specialists from Pakistan times that of Pakistan's average. According to Gwa- the safest city in the country.” Yard into a Hindu-dominated “Hindustan”. Kashmir being military award Bintang Jalasena Utama upon Naval to any extent for the liberation of Kashmiri brothers medals.competed The under competition the training was of�icials.a biennial The maritime Turkish tonsently, of two LNG re-gasi�ied has been LNG imported. (RLNG) These terminals terminals are under have Navy and Eye Sight Trust along with modern equip- dar's new Master Plan the city will become the charges of entering each other’s waters as the mari- Meeting of DG NIMA with ED PNSC Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in recognition and sisters from the yoke of Indian illegal occupation pumped approximately 393.6 billion cubic feet/day of ment deputed at an eye camp provided free consulta- fulcrum of economic development in western Paki- timePakistan boundaries and India between routinely the arresttwo countries �ishermen were on He further said, “Gwadar should have been developed February 27, The National Institute of Maritime implication on the security situation at sea. Pakistan of his services for strengthening ties between the in line with Government policies. (Credits: Daily 2015. Pakistan Navy hosted the event with an aim to gas into the national gas distribution network in 2019, tion to the visiting patients of Damb and adjoining stan, the main port in western Pakistan, one of the - like Singapore 10 years ago. The biggest problem of February 28, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Affairs (NIMA) organized a seminar on the topic of Navythe core however con�lict is wellbetween aware India of the and resultant Pakistan challeng has its- naval forces of both countries. A ceremonial Guard of Times) promotesports event; healthy and seamanship the �irst series activities, was uphold held back good in- a 14 percent increase compared with 345.6 billion areas. Besides, basic eye treatment, free medicines gies on locating their precise places. (Credits: The ARY the port city was the [availability of] water which has HI(M) called on Executive Director Special Projects ‘Kashmir Issue - Revocation of Articles 35A & 370 of es and is ready and prepared to thwart enemy’s ill Honour was presented to the Naval Chief at the occa- will and foster strong ties among navies of friendly cubic feet in 2018. Further, the hired consultant would and glasses were also distributed amongst the Asian countries and the trade centers of Afghanistan, News)poorly de�ined and many �ishing boats lack technolo now been resolved as supply lines from dams to the and Planning PNSC Khurrum Mirza with lead Indian Constitution; Options for Pakistan vis-à-vis designs. The seminar was attended by a large number sion, matters related to regional security and mutual Fishermen Demand Removal of FCS Chairman countries. (Credits: The News) review combine cumulative navigation, operational, patients to reduce risk of infectious diseases. Patients February 12, SEASPARK-20 biennial exercise is Southwestward Asia sea and routes the neighbouring in western China, Middle the East. �ive Central February 14, city are being laid,” he added. Researcher NIMA Kanwar Javed accompanying in the Rising Hindutva in India’ at Bahria University, Karachi. interest including bilateral defence collaboration safety and security risks assessment of locating LNG with complex eye diseases needing surgical opera- steered to assess war preparedness & validate opera- observed in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, 2,300 Kg Hashish Seized in Makran meeting. Discussion was done on PNSC Vision 2030 Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood representatives, members of think tank and students were discussed. The Naval Chief emphasised upon the February 2, - Keamari Fishermen Devise Innovative Methods terminals in relation to close proximity of each other, tions were given free appointments for extended tional plans of Pakistan Navy in cognizance to emerg- The Mega projects, include a $5 billion investment Large blooms of jelly�ish have been “At present, the dams have accumulated water for up during the meeting. ED PNSC appreciated the vibrant Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The honor- of Bahria dignitaries, University, Tri-Services Karachi. of�icers, (Credits: academia, DGPR-Navy) media tremendous potential of Pakistan to raise defence men body, organised the demonstration outside the for Fishing including existing LNG terminals in the light of Paki- treatments at ophthalmic facilities. A large number of ing regional and global challenges. Chief of the Naval into Gwadar's power sector with 15 new power - to 5 years while desalinization plants are also being role of NIMA and shared information related to IMO able Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja *Find the detailed highlights of the event on page 20 cooperation that will positively contribute towards The Karachi Mahigeer Ittehad, a �isher- stan LNG Policy 2011 updated till to date and all inter- patients including men, women and children were Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occa- plants, $1 billion invested in to generating 700,000 tionsaffecting to a majornear halt �ishing in the operations offshore waters in the by area. choking The installed.” (Credits: Tribune) 2020 requirements and solutions employed by PNSC Farooq Haider graced the second session of the semi- peace & security initiatives in the region. (Credits: The men from the city’s various coastal areas, including February 4, Fishermen in Keamari of the city have national codes and standards in this respect. (Credits: treated at the eye camp. (Credits: The News) sion as Chief Guest.The SEASPARK-20 will provide m3 of fresh water per day through desalination plants, trawlerblooms havenets, spread,affecting they the have livelihood brought of �ishingthousands opera of Feburary 25, NIMA delegation headed by DG NIMA for various category ships. He also shared information nar as Guest of Honour. DG NIMA Calls on President COPAIR News) islandsKarachi of Press Baba Club and whereBhit, Ibrahim a large Hadiri, number Rehri of �isher Goth, started using plastic drums to make affordable small February 6, The construction work is in progress on The News) impetus to Pakistan’s resolve of maintaining peace a manmade island, central business district, Paki- The process of land allocation for the multi-billion Participants of Workshop Briefed on PN’s Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M) visited Gadani Ship- related to PNSC course of action for LNG Carriers and Maripur, Khadda and Kalri, attended the demonstra- boats for them. Children and young men can be seen Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute to be 1,500 Acres More Approved for Dhabeji SEZ and stability by promoting safe and sustainable mari- stan's tallest building all in a tax-free environment (WWF-P) indicates that the latest blooms appeared Challenges breaking Yard. The delegation called on Dewan future plan for Edible Oil import from Malaysia/Indo- Pakistan Navy Ship Rah Naward Conducts Cruise paddling these boats in Bhit Shah, Baba Bhit and Sale- completed by 2021 in port city, Gawadar. The project JMICC coordinates Rescue Efforts During Fire Inci- time environment in the region. (Credits: The Nation) where life can be enjoyed whilst avoiding taxes. here�ishermen. in December The World 2019. Wide They Fund are for distributed Nature-Pakistan widely city of Gwadar has been initiated. Rizwan Farooqi and other members of Pakistan Ship- nesia. for Kashmir Cause the FCS’s chairman. Dr Yousaf, the newly elected habad. These boats have no engines and save the will enhance skills of active population of Gwadar to dent in Damb - and have begun spreading to beaches along the Sindh dollar oil re�inery project to be established at the post February 21, the August participants of International directortion to register of the FCS their said protest that they against had beenHa�iz demanding Abdul Bar, participate in the growth of the Port City. The institute 1,390kg of Narcotics Seized By Navy ers and high powered executives as it gears up to and Balochistan coast. (Credits: The Express Tribune) February 19, The Kech police and Pakistan Coast Workshop on Leadership and Security (IWLS), organ- hand information was collected on outstanding issues to remove the FCS chairman for his involvement in hands to paddle them. They have asked the govern- becomeGwadar isthe set technological, to see a massive industrial in�lux of and skilled high-tech work Guards (PGD) have foiled attempts to smuggle drugs ized by National Defense University, visited the Naval tobreakers this very Association important (PSA). sector During of maritime the meeting, economy �irst of corruption, illegal recruitment and causing heavy ment�ishermen to take the notice cost andof diesel provide too. them Fishermen with good use quali their- requirements of the port after the development of service hub of South Asia. (Credits: Business Record- 23 Indian Fishermen Held for Trespassing Paki- investmentThe short-term by projectsSaudi signedpower includeproducing two Regasi�iedcompany - Headquarters, Islamabad, and were briefed about Pakistan. NIMA team also visited the gadani area losses to the institution by selling its properties and ty boats. (Credits: Pakistan Observer) industrialwill help projects ful�illing including maritime the skilledGwadar manpowerPort Free er) stani Waters ACWALique�ied Power Natural in Pakistan's Gas plants renewable for $4 billion, energy a $2 billionsector rate raids in the Turbat and Pasni. The raids were Pakistan Navy’s challenges and response towards particularly shipbreaking yard for physical observa- spending the money deposited in the banks. (Credits: Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and a $1 billion Saudi Fund for Pakistan. Mid-term conductedby seizing 2,300kg on information of �ine quality from intelligencehashish in two sources. sepa maritime security. Various aspects related to chang- tions at site. NIMA Team comprised of Commodore Pakistan Observer) Gwadar Shipyard Project Facing Delay and port-related projects. The institute will comprise Chand Tara Island to be Built at Gwadar projects include $1 billion each for petrochemical and Police and CIA personnel during a joint operation ing security dynamics of the region and initiatives (R) Ali Abbas SI(M), Commodore (R) Baber Bilal a main building, which will have two blocks, an food and agricultural projects. intercepted a truck carrying crushed stone on the were undertaken by Pakistan Navy to navigate chal- Haider SI(M), Kanwar Javed and Commander Muham- Third Pakistan Navy International Nautical Com- administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, Turbat-Gwadar highway and recovered 1,500kg hash- lenges in domain of maritime terrorism were briefed mad Akhtar. DG NIMA presented NIMA memento to February 13, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem petition-2020 hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a ish from it. The consignment was packed in 75 packets to the IWLS members. (Credits: The News) Chairman PSA Dewan Rizwan Farooqi. (Credits: HI(M) called on President COPAIR Ms. Amina in pres- teachers lodging facility. (Credits: The Nation) between 250,000 bpd [barrels per day] to 300,000 of 20kg each hidden under the crashed stone. (Cred- NIMA-KHI) The Guest of Honor, Honorable Prime Minister of Azad ence of DGPR (Navy). The Admiral briefed her about February 4, 3rd Pakistan Navy International Nautical February 25, bpd.The mega (Credits: re�inery Business has a Recorder) proposed re�ining capacity of its: Dawn) Memorundom of Understanding signed Between Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider elucidated the various activities and initiatives of NIMA since its Competition took place at Pakistan Naval Academy, PQA Hires Norwegian Consultant to Evaluate LNG - February 11, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali February 12, The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Mari- NIMA and MSF DG NIMA Visits Sites of Rerolling Mills DG NIMA appreciated PNSC progress towards innova- the audience that Plebiscite is the only solution to inception. Ms. Amina explained the role of COPAIR in February 3, PNS RAH NAWARD, the only tall ship of Karachi. Six International teams besides Pakistan Terminal Proposals ly spread to adjacent JMICC wasboats. informed JMICC coordinated of �ire incident with Shah has directed Board of Revenue (BoR) to give time Security Agency seized narcotics in a joint raid at PMSA Arrests 23 Indian Fishermen for Violating Gwadar Billed as the Singapore of Pakistan tive corporate market based approach. Emphasis on Kashmir issue. He augmented the need to project government policy implementation and importance Naval Academy and Pakistan Marine Academy namely onboard �ishing boat in Damb �isheries. The �ire rapid 1500 more acres of land to the Dhabeji Special sea. Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP), in a Maritime Boundaries February 21, National Institute of Maritime Affairs - February 26, Director General National Institute of the need to develop a strong linkage between the two Kashmir issue among International community for its of policy advocacy at both national and provincial posters, conducted a cruise. The cruise was aimed at Germany, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and February 9, Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has shortlist- scene of the incident and initiated rescue efforts. The Economic Zone (SEZ), a CPEC priority project, which joint operation with the Pakistan Maritime Security February 21, Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) NIMA and Maritime Study Forum (MSF) signed Mem- Maritime Affairs(NIMA) Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem organizations for applied research was warmly rightful solution in favour of Kashmiris. level. They also discussed to collaborate in the future expressingPakistan Navy, solidarity decorated with people with Kashmiri of Kashmir �lags and and to Turkey participated in the week long competition the ed a Norwegian consultant-led consortium to assess the local �ire brigade and KPT who proceeded to the presently stretches over 1,530 acres. He also ordered - February 14, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency February 19, The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Director General (DG) Shahzaib Khan Kakar has said orandum of Understanding in a simple and impressive HI(M) visited 02 Rerolling Mills at SITE Karachi, Cdre welcomed by ED PNSC. At the end, DG NIMA present- for research areas of mutual interest. (Credits: exhibit support for their freedom struggle. Students events under the motto ‘Knotted by Ocean’. - transfer the title of the land to the SEZ so that develop- that the port city would be transformed into a smart ceremony. Baber Bilal and Kanwar Javed accompanied him. Visit ed NIMA memento to ED PNSC and ED PNSC also NIMA-ISB) from Bahria College Karachi while chanting national nals proposed by local and international investors as �ire was brought under control by the �ire brigade and ment of its infrastructure could be started. The hugeAgency cache (PMSA), of intercepted narcotics, and approximately con�iscated a narcot1,290 February 13, The government has planned to develop of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani city as it was the ‘future Singapore’ of Pakistan. was facilitated by Key Member PSA & CEO Shoaib presented PNSC Memento to DG NIMA. (Credits: songs in sync with PN Band bid farewell to the ship. February 5, The government of Balochistan has not demand-supplythe feasibilities ofgap lique�ied of fuel naturalwidened gas to (LNG) reignite termi an thelocal incident �ishermen. (Source: No loss JMICC) of life was reported however Dhabeji SEZ would open new vistas of development kilogramsics-laden �ishing of hashish boat inof thearound southeast Rs258 of million,Gwadar.The was waters(PMSA) on on basis Friday of took reliable into information custody four that �ishing extensive boats (PMSA) arrested twenty three Indian �ishermen for Both organizations are working in the maritime Shipping Agencies Jawed Iqbal. Objective of the visit NIMA-KHI) 05 x �ishing boats were reported burnt as a result of violating territorial waters and doing illegal �ishing. 02 its �irst man-made ‘Chand Tara Island’, a residential The four boats of the �ishermen were also taken into National News

National Institute Of Maritime Affairs Holds Semi- Indonesia’s Highest Military Award Conferred on While transiting through sea, PN Fleet units in yet signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) energy crisis. The port currently caters to more than Pakistan Navy Holds Free Eye Camp in Balochistan and prosperity in the province of Sindh and create a hidden in specially constructed secret compartments area of the Central Business District in Gwadar with a patrolling along the border was initiated through the custody during the action taken by the PMSA’s Addressing a meeting at the Association of Builders sector and have joined hands to initiate research on was to examine the value chain involved for Ship- nar On Kashmir Issue At Bahria University, Kara- Naval Chief harbour conducted men and cheer ship to show with the ministry for establishing Gwadar Shipyard. 51 percent of seaborne trade requirements of the lot of employment opportunities. The federal govern- of the vessel and was handed over to the custom cost of $10 billion. The island will feature a state of the active involvement of agency’s ships and fast response - and Developers (Abad), Kakar noted that with an areas of mutual interest and collaborate in promoting breaking Industry in Pakistan. chi solidarity and camaraderie with Kashimiri brothers. The Balochistan government has not initiated the country. The consultant would scrutinise and review ment has already approved a PC-1 of Rs3.95 billion for authorities. (Credits: The News) art amusement park, art & culture museum, grand boats besides its aircraft to keep strict vigil and men were handed over to docks police station after organisation of talented builders there was no reason maritime sector of Pakistan. (Credits:NIMA-ISB) process of transferring land for the shipyard to the all studies furnished by LNG sponsors, including dedicated 220kv Grid through PSDP in 2019-20 for theatre, concert hall, international expo center, hotels, update presence of any suspected vessel. (Credits: initialpersonnel investigation. patrolling the sea border. Arrested �isher that the port city would not develop. The Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood ministry. The Balochistan cabinet on January 21 Elengy Terminal (Engro, Fatima/Pak Arab, Shell and Dhabeji SEZ. (Credits: Pakistan Today) Gwadar’s New Master Plan Highlights Factors resorts, shopping malls, and waterfront walk. It will Pakistan Today) Abbasi has been highlighting Pakistan’s position on approved to allot 750 acres of land to the ministry for Gunvor), Energas (Lucky Group, Sapphire, Hallmore Behind Economic Prosperity stretch from the Marine Drive towards Zero Point. Kashmir issue on various occasions. The Naval Chief construction of the yard on 30% equity basis. The - Pakistan Navy's Dynamic Maritime Exercise SEA- (Credits: Pakistan Observer) Land Allocation Begins for Gwadar’s Multi-Billion has reiterated that Pakistan will support Kashmiris shipyard would initially offer ship repair and mainte- ra), GEIP and Tabeer Energy (Mitsubishi). SPARK-2020 Commences at Karachi February 13, The 75 page master plan document, Dollar Oil Re�inery struggle on moral, diplomatic and legal grounds and nance services at two dry docks. The facility would and ExxonMobil, PGPL (Pakistan GasPort and Tra�igu prepared by China Communications Construction Massive Jelly�ish Blooms Observed In Arabian Sea Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood has emphasized that the world must support their eventually lead to shipbuilding. (Credits: The Express The consultant would also provide recommendations Company in conjunction with Pakistan's Minister of February 18, Abbasi in his closing remarks accentuated India’s right to self determination. Pakistan Navy is also high- Tribune) on the suitability of the site and mitigating measures, Planning, Development and Gwadar Development by Saudi oil giant Aramco, and is part of the of the over move to change the status of the disputed state of lighting Kashmir issue through display of posters and Various activities, including sailing, swimming, life if any in the form of technical reports, gap analysis or Authority, chalked out an elaborate road map and plan $20 billion Theinvestment $10 billion announced oil re�inery during will be Saudi built Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the banners on PN Ships during port calls. Moreover, Gwadar Technical & Vocational Institute to be any other study where required in this regard. Pres- on how Gwadar is to become the trade and economic Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's visit to Paki- All the facilities will be provided to the investors here. Arrival and processing of imported rerollable scrap Indian Government to promote Hindutva Ideology, brochures/pamphlets were also being distributed. Completed by 2021 hub of South Asia with a GDP per capita of $15,000-10 stan last year. The master plan for Gwadar has been prepared. It is NIMA Delegation Visit to Gidani Shipbreaking was physically observed on site. (Credits: NIMA-KHI) which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it February 3, Indonesia has conferred the highest Pakistan Navy will remain committed and ready to go Navalsaving, Academy seamanship won and the physical competition �itness withcontests 05 wereGold operation in Pakistan. Since 2015, over 19 million February 11, A team of eye specialists from Pakistan times that of Pakistan's average. According to Gwa- the safest city in the country.” Yard into a Hindu-dominated “Hindustan”. Kashmir being military award Bintang Jalasena Utama upon Naval to any extent for the liberation of Kashmiri brothers medals.competed The under competition the training was of�icials.a biennial The maritime Turkish tonsently, of two LNG re-gasi�ied has been LNG imported. (RLNG) These terminals terminals are under have Navy and Eye Sight Trust along with modern equip- dar's new Master Plan the city will become the charges of entering each other’s waters as the mari- Meeting of DG NIMA with ED PNSC Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in recognition and sisters from the yoke of Indian illegal occupation pumped approximately 393.6 billion cubic feet/day of ment deputed at an eye camp provided free consulta- fulcrum of economic development in western Paki- timePakistan boundaries and India between routinely the arresttwo countries �ishermen were on He further said, “Gwadar should have been developed February 27, The National Institute of Maritime implication on the security situation at sea. Pakistan of his services for strengthening ties between the in line with Government policies. (Credits: Daily 2015. Pakistan Navy hosted the event with an aim to gas into the national gas distribution network in 2019, tion to the visiting patients of Damb and adjoining stan, the main port in western Pakistan, one of the - like Singapore 10 years ago. The biggest problem of February 28, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Affairs (NIMA) organized a seminar on the topic of Navythe core however con�lict is wellbetween aware India of the and resultant Pakistan challeng has its- naval forces of both countries. A ceremonial Guard of Times) promotesports event; healthy and seamanship the �irst series activities, was uphold held back good in- a 14 percent increase compared with 345.6 billion areas. Besides, basic eye treatment, free medicines gies on locating their precise places. (Credits: The ARY the port city was the [availability of] water which has HI(M) called on Executive Director Special Projects ‘Kashmir Issue - Revocation of Articles 35A & 370 of es and is ready and prepared to thwart enemy’s ill Honour was presented to the Naval Chief at the occa- will and foster strong ties among navies of friendly cubic feet in 2018. Further, the hired consultant would and glasses were also distributed amongst the Asian countries and the trade centers of Afghanistan, News)poorly de�ined and many �ishing boats lack technolo now been resolved as supply lines from dams to the and Planning PNSC Khurrum Mirza with lead Indian Constitution; Options for Pakistan vis-à-vis designs. The seminar was attended by a large number sion, matters related to regional security and mutual Fishermen Demand Removal of FCS Chairman countries. (Credits: The News) review combine cumulative navigation, operational, patients to reduce risk of infectious diseases. Patients February 12, SEASPARK-20 biennial exercise is Southwestward Asia sea and routes the neighbouring in western China, Middle the East. �ive Central February 14, city are being laid,” he added. Researcher NIMA Kanwar Javed accompanying in the Rising Hindutva in India’ at Bahria University, Karachi. interest including bilateral defence collaboration safety and security risks assessment of locating LNG with complex eye diseases needing surgical opera- steered to assess war preparedness & validate opera- observed in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, 2,300 Kg Hashish Seized in Makran meeting. Discussion was done on PNSC Vision 2030 Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood representatives, members of think tank and students were discussed. The Naval Chief emphasised upon the February 2, - Keamari Fishermen Devise Innovative Methods terminals in relation to close proximity of each other, tions were given free appointments for extended tional plans of Pakistan Navy in cognizance to emerg- The Mega projects, include a $5 billion investment Large blooms of jelly�ish have been “At present, the dams have accumulated water for up during the meeting. ED PNSC appreciated the vibrant Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The honor- of Bahria dignitaries, University, Tri-Services Karachi. of�icers, (Credits: academia, DGPR-Navy) media tremendous potential of Pakistan to raise defence men body, organised the demonstration outside the for Fishing including existing LNG terminals in the light of Paki- treatments at ophthalmic facilities. A large number of ing regional and global challenges. Chief of the Naval into Gwadar's power sector with 15 new power - to 5 years while desalinization plants are also being role of NIMA and shared information related to IMO able Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja *Find the detailed highlights of the event on page 20 cooperation that will positively contribute towards The Karachi Mahigeer Ittehad, a �isher- stan LNG Policy 2011 updated till to date and all inter- patients including men, women and children were Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occa- plants, $1 billion invested in to generating 700,000 tionsaffecting to a majornear halt �ishing in the operations offshore waters in the by area. choking The installed.” (Credits: Tribune) 2020 requirements and solutions employed by PNSC Farooq Haider graced the second session of the semi- peace & security initiatives in the region. (Credits: The men from the city’s various coastal areas, including February 4, Fishermen in Keamari of the city have national codes and standards in this respect. (Credits: treated at the eye camp. (Credits: The News) sion as Chief Guest.The SEASPARK-20 will provide m3 of fresh water per day through desalination plants, trawlerblooms havenets, spread,affecting they the have livelihood brought of �ishingthousands opera of Feburary 25, NIMA delegation headed by DG NIMA for various category ships. He also shared information nar as Guest of Honour. DG NIMA Calls on President COPAIR News) islandsKarachi of Press Baba Club and whereBhit, Ibrahim a large Hadiri, number Rehri of �isher Goth, started using plastic drums to make affordable small February 6, The construction work is in progress on The News) impetus to Pakistan’s resolve of maintaining peace a manmade island, central business district, Paki- The process of land allocation for the multi-billion Participants of Workshop Briefed on PN’s Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M) visited Gadani Ship- related to PNSC course of action for LNG Carriers and Maripur, Khadda and Kalri, attended the demonstra- boats for them. Children and young men can be seen Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute to be 1,500 Acres More Approved for Dhabeji SEZ and stability by promoting safe and sustainable mari- stan's tallest building all in a tax-free environment (WWF-P) indicates that the latest blooms appeared Challenges breaking Yard. The delegation called on Dewan future plan for Edible Oil import from Malaysia/Indo- Pakistan Navy Ship Rah Naward Conducts Cruise paddling these boats in Bhit Shah, Baba Bhit and Sale- completed by 2021 in port city, Gawadar. The project JMICC coordinates Rescue Efforts During Fire Inci- time environment in the region. (Credits: The Nation) where life can be enjoyed whilst avoiding taxes. here�ishermen. in December The World 2019. Wide They Fund are for distributed Nature-Pakistan widely city of Gwadar has been initiated. Rizwan Farooqi and other members of Pakistan Ship- nesia. for Kashmir Cause the FCS’s chairman. Dr Yousaf, the newly elected habad. These boats have no engines and save the will enhance skills of active population of Gwadar to dent in Damb - and have begun spreading to beaches along the Sindh dollar oil re�inery project to be established at the post February 21, the August participants of International directortion to register of the FCS their said protest that they against had beenHa�iz demanding Abdul Bar, participate in the growth of the Port City. The institute 1,390kg of Narcotics Seized By Navy ers and high powered executives as it gears up to and Balochistan coast. (Credits: The Express Tribune) February 19, The Kech police and Pakistan Coast Workshop on Leadership and Security (IWLS), organ- hand information was collected on outstanding issues to remove the FCS chairman for his involvement in hands to paddle them. They have asked the govern- becomeGwadar isthe set technological, to see a massive industrial in�lux of and skilled high-tech work Guards (PGD) have foiled attempts to smuggle drugs ized by National Defense University, visited the Naval tobreakers this very Association important (PSA). sector During of maritime the meeting, economy �irst of corruption, illegal recruitment and causing heavy ment�ishermen to take the notice cost andof diesel provide too. them Fishermen with good use quali their- requirements of the port after the development of service hub of South Asia. (Credits: Business Record- 23 Indian Fishermen Held for Trespassing Paki- investmentThe short-term by projectsSaudi signedpower includeproducing two Regasi�iedcompany - Headquarters, Islamabad, and were briefed about Pakistan. NIMA team also visited the gadani area losses to the institution by selling its properties and ty boats. (Credits: Pakistan Observer) industrialwill help projects ful�illing including maritime the skilledGwadar manpowerPort Free er) stani Waters ACWALique�ied Power Natural in Pakistan's Gas plants renewable for $4 billion, energy a $2 billionsector rate raids in the Turbat and Pasni. The raids were Pakistan Navy’s challenges and response towards particularly shipbreaking yard for physical observa- spending the money deposited in the banks. (Credits: Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and a $1 billion Saudi Fund for Pakistan. Mid-term conductedby seizing 2,300kg on information of �ine quality from intelligencehashish in two sources. sepa maritime security. Various aspects related to chang- tions at site. NIMA Team comprised of Commodore Pakistan Observer) Gwadar Shipyard Project Facing Delay and port-related projects. The institute will comprise Chand Tara Island to be Built at Gwadar projects include $1 billion each for petrochemical and Police and CIA personnel during a joint operation ing security dynamics of the region and initiatives (R) Ali Abbas SI(M), Commodore (R) Baber Bilal a main building, which will have two blocks, an food and agricultural projects. intercepted a truck carrying crushed stone on the were undertaken by Pakistan Navy to navigate chal- Haider SI(M), Kanwar Javed and Commander Muham- Third Pakistan Navy International Nautical Com- administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, Turbat-Gwadar highway and recovered 1,500kg hash- lenges in domain of maritime terrorism were briefed mad Akhtar. DG NIMA presented NIMA memento to February 13, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem petition-2020 hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a ish from it. The consignment was packed in 75 packets to the IWLS members. (Credits: The News) Chairman PSA Dewan Rizwan Farooqi. (Credits: HI(M) called on President COPAIR Ms. Amina in pres- teachers lodging facility. (Credits: The Nation) between 250,000 bpd [barrels per day] to 300,000 of 20kg each hidden under the crashed stone. (Cred- NIMA-KHI) The Guest of Honor, Honorable Prime Minister of Azad ence of DGPR (Navy). The Admiral briefed her about February 4, 3rd Pakistan Navy International Nautical February 25, bpd.The mega (Credits: re�inery Business has a Recorder) proposed re�ining capacity of its: Dawn) Memorundom of Understanding signed Between Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider elucidated the various activities and initiatives of NIMA since its Competition took place at Pakistan Naval Academy, PQA Hires Norwegian Consultant to Evaluate LNG - February 11, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali February 12, The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Mari- NIMA and MSF DG NIMA Visits Sites of Rerolling Mills DG NIMA appreciated PNSC progress towards innova- the audience that Plebiscite is the only solution to inception. Ms. Amina explained the role of COPAIR in February 3, PNS RAH NAWARD, the only tall ship of Karachi. Six International teams besides Pakistan Terminal Proposals ly spread to adjacent JMICC wasboats. informed JMICC coordinated of �ire incident with Shah has directed Board of Revenue (BoR) to give time Security Agency seized narcotics in a joint raid at PMSA Arrests 23 Indian Fishermen for Violating Gwadar Billed as the Singapore of Pakistan tive corporate market based approach. Emphasis on Kashmir issue. He augmented the need to project government policy implementation and importance Naval Academy and Pakistan Marine Academy namely onboard �ishing boat in Damb �isheries. The �ire rapid 1500 more acres of land to the Dhabeji Special sea. Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP), in a Maritime Boundaries February 21, National Institute of Maritime Affairs - February 26, Director General National Institute of the need to develop a strong linkage between the two Kashmir issue among International community for its of policy advocacy at both national and provincial posters, conducted a cruise. The cruise was aimed at Germany, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and February 9, Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has shortlist- scene of the incident and initiated rescue efforts. The Economic Zone (SEZ), a CPEC priority project, which joint operation with the Pakistan Maritime Security February 21, Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) NIMA and Maritime Study Forum (MSF) signed Mem- Maritime Affairs(NIMA) Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem organizations for applied research was warmly rightful solution in favour of Kashmiris. level. They also discussed to collaborate in the future expressingPakistan Navy, solidarity decorated with people with Kashmiri of Kashmir �lags and and to Turkey participated in the week long competition the ed a Norwegian consultant-led consortium to assess the local �ire brigade and KPT who proceeded to the presently stretches over 1,530 acres. He also ordered - February 14, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency February 19, The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Director General (DG) Shahzaib Khan Kakar has said orandum of Understanding in a simple and impressive HI(M) visited 02 Rerolling Mills at SITE Karachi, Cdre welcomed by ED PNSC. At the end, DG NIMA present- for research areas of mutual interest. (Credits: exhibit support for their freedom struggle. Students events under the motto ‘Knotted by Ocean’. - transfer the title of the land to the SEZ so that develop- that the port city would be transformed into a smart ceremony. Baber Bilal and Kanwar Javed accompanied him. Visit ed NIMA memento to ED PNSC and ED PNSC also NIMA-ISB) from Bahria College Karachi while chanting national nals proposed by local and international investors as �ire was brought under control by the �ire brigade and ment of its infrastructure could be started. The hugeAgency cache (PMSA), of intercepted narcotics, and approximately con�iscated a narcot1,290 February 13, The government has planned to develop of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani city as it was the ‘future Singapore’ of Pakistan. was facilitated by Key Member PSA & CEO Shoaib presented PNSC Memento to DG NIMA. (Credits: songs in sync with PN Band bid farewell to the ship. February 5, The government of Balochistan has not demand-supplythe feasibilities ofgap lique�ied of fuel naturalwidened gas to (LNG) reignite termi an thelocal incident �ishermen. (Source: No loss JMICC) of life was reported however Dhabeji SEZ would open new vistas of development kilogramsics-laden �ishing of hashish boat inof thearound southeast Rs258 of million,Gwadar.The was waters(PMSA) on on basis Friday of took reliable into information custody four that �ishing extensive boats (PMSA) arrested twenty three Indian �ishermen for Both organizations are working in the maritime Shipping Agencies Jawed Iqbal. Objective of the visit NIMA-KHI) 05 x �ishing boats were reported burnt as a result of violating territorial waters and doing illegal �ishing. 03 its �irst man-made ‘Chand Tara Island’, a residential The four boats of the �ishermen were also taken into National News

National Institute Of Maritime Affairs Holds Semi- Indonesia’s Highest Military Award Conferred on While transiting through sea, PN Fleet units in yet signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) energy crisis. The port currently caters to more than Pakistan Navy Holds Free Eye Camp in Balochistan and prosperity in the province of Sindh and create a hidden in specially constructed secret compartments area of the Central Business District in Gwadar with a patrolling along the border was initiated through the custody during the action taken by the PMSA’s Addressing a meeting at the Association of Builders sector and have joined hands to initiate research on was to examine the value chain involved for Ship- nar On Kashmir Issue At Bahria University, Kara- Naval Chief harbour conducted men and cheer ship to show with the ministry for establishing Gwadar Shipyard. 51 percent of seaborne trade requirements of the lot of employment opportunities. The federal govern- of the vessel and was handed over to the custom cost of $10 billion. The island will feature a state of the active involvement of agency’s ships and fast response - and Developers (Abad), Kakar noted that with an areas of mutual interest and collaborate in promoting breaking Industry in Pakistan. chi solidarity and camaraderie with Kashimiri brothers. The Balochistan government has not initiated the country. The consultant would scrutinise and review ment has already approved a PC-1 of Rs3.95 billion for authorities. (Credits: The News) art amusement park, art & culture museum, grand boats besides its aircraft to keep strict vigil and men were handed over to docks police station after organisation of talented builders there was no reason maritime sector of Pakistan. (Credits:NIMA-ISB) process of transferring land for the shipyard to the all studies furnished by LNG sponsors, including dedicated 220kv Grid through PSDP in 2019-20 for theatre, concert hall, international expo center, hotels, update presence of any suspected vessel. (Credits: initialpersonnel investigation. patrolling the sea border. Arrested �isher that the port city would not develop. The Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood ministry. The Balochistan cabinet on January 21 Elengy Terminal (Engro, Fatima/Pak Arab, Shell and Dhabeji SEZ. (Credits: Pakistan Today) Gwadar’s New Master Plan Highlights Factors resorts, shopping malls, and waterfront walk. It will Pakistan Today) Abbasi has been highlighting Pakistan’s position on approved to allot 750 acres of land to the ministry for Gunvor), Energas (Lucky Group, Sapphire, Hallmore Behind Economic Prosperity stretch from the Marine Drive towards Zero Point. Kashmir issue on various occasions. The Naval Chief construction of the yard on 30% equity basis. The - Pakistan Navy's Dynamic Maritime Exercise SEA- (Credits: Pakistan Observer) Land Allocation Begins for Gwadar’s Multi-Billion has reiterated that Pakistan will support Kashmiris shipyard would initially offer ship repair and mainte- ra), GEIP and Tabeer Energy (Mitsubishi). SPARK-2020 Commences at Karachi February 13, The 75 page master plan document, Dollar Oil Re�inery struggle on moral, diplomatic and legal grounds and nance services at two dry docks. The facility would and ExxonMobil, PGPL (Pakistan GasPort and Tra�igu prepared by China Communications Construction Massive Jelly�ish Blooms Observed In Arabian Sea Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood has emphasized that the world must support their eventually lead to shipbuilding. (Credits: The Express The consultant would also provide recommendations Company in conjunction with Pakistan's Minister of February 18, Abbasi in his closing remarks accentuated India’s right to self determination. Pakistan Navy is also high- Tribune) on the suitability of the site and mitigating measures, Planning, Development and Gwadar Development by Saudi oil giant Aramco, and is part of the of the over move to change the status of the disputed state of lighting Kashmir issue through display of posters and Various activities, including sailing, swimming, life if any in the form of technical reports, gap analysis or Authority, chalked out an elaborate road map and plan $20 billion Theinvestment $10 billion announced oil re�inery during will be Saudi built Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the banners on PN Ships during port calls. Moreover, Gwadar Technical & Vocational Institute to be any other study where required in this regard. Pres- on how Gwadar is to become the trade and economic Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's visit to Paki- All the facilities will be provided to the investors here. Arrival and processing of imported rerollable scrap Indian Government to promote Hindutva Ideology, brochures/pamphlets were also being distributed. Completed by 2021 hub of South Asia with a GDP per capita of $15,000-10 stan last year. The master plan for Gwadar has been prepared. It is NIMA Delegation Visit to Gidani Shipbreaking was physically observed on site. (Credits: NIMA-KHI) which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it February 3, Indonesia has conferred the highest Pakistan Navy will remain committed and ready to go Navalsaving, Academy seamanship won and the physical competition �itness withcontests 05 wereGold operation in Pakistan. Since 2015, over 19 million February 11, A team of eye specialists from Pakistan times that of Pakistan's average. According to Gwa- the safest city in the country.” Yard into a Hindu-dominated “Hindustan”. Kashmir being military award Bintang Jalasena Utama upon Naval to any extent for the liberation of Kashmiri brothers medals.competed The under competition the training was of�icials.a biennial The maritime Turkish tonsently, of two LNG re-gasi�ied has been LNG imported. (RLNG) These terminals terminals are under have Navy and Eye Sight Trust along with modern equip- dar's new Master Plan the city will become the charges of entering each other’s waters as the mari- Meeting of DG NIMA with ED PNSC Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in recognition and sisters from the yoke of Indian illegal occupation pumped approximately 393.6 billion cubic feet/day of ment deputed at an eye camp provided free consulta- fulcrum of economic development in western Paki- timePakistan boundaries and India between routinely the arresttwo countries �ishermen were on He further said, “Gwadar should have been developed February 27, The National Institute of Maritime implication on the security situation at sea. Pakistan of his services for strengthening ties between the in line with Government policies. (Credits: Daily 2015. Pakistan Navy hosted the event with an aim to gas into the national gas distribution network in 2019, tion to the visiting patients of Damb and adjoining stan, the main port in western Pakistan, one of the - like Singapore 10 years ago. The biggest problem of February 28, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Affairs (NIMA) organized a seminar on the topic of Navythe core however con�lict is wellbetween aware India of the and resultant Pakistan challeng has its- naval forces of both countries. A ceremonial Guard of Times) promotesports event; healthy and seamanship the �irst series activities, was uphold held back good in- a 14 percent increase compared with 345.6 billion areas. Besides, basic eye treatment, free medicines gies on locating their precise places. (Credits: The ARY the port city was the [availability of] water which has HI(M) called on Executive Director Special Projects ‘Kashmir Issue - Revocation of Articles 35A & 370 of es and is ready and prepared to thwart enemy’s ill Honour was presented to the Naval Chief at the occa- will and foster strong ties among navies of friendly cubic feet in 2018. Further, the hired consultant would and glasses were also distributed amongst the Asian countries and the trade centers of Afghanistan, News)poorly de�ined and many �ishing boats lack technolo now been resolved as supply lines from dams to the and Planning PNSC Khurrum Mirza with lead Indian Constitution; Options for Pakistan vis-à-vis designs. The seminar was attended by a large number sion, matters related to regional security and mutual Fishermen Demand Removal of FCS Chairman countries. (Credits: The News) review combine cumulative navigation, operational, patients to reduce risk of infectious diseases. Patients February 12, SEASPARK-20 biennial exercise is Southwestward Asia sea and routes the neighbouring in western China, Middle the East. �ive Central February 14, city are being laid,” he added. Researcher NIMA Kanwar Javed accompanying in the Rising Hindutva in India’ at Bahria University, Karachi. interest including bilateral defence collaboration safety and security risks assessment of locating LNG with complex eye diseases needing surgical opera- steered to assess war preparedness & validate opera- observed in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, 2,300 Kg Hashish Seized in Makran meeting. Discussion was done on PNSC Vision 2030 Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood representatives, members of think tank and students were discussed. The Naval Chief emphasised upon the February 2, - Keamari Fishermen Devise Innovative Methods terminals in relation to close proximity of each other, tions were given free appointments for extended tional plans of Pakistan Navy in cognizance to emerg- The Mega projects, include a $5 billion investment Large blooms of jelly�ish have been “At present, the dams have accumulated water for up during the meeting. ED PNSC appreciated the vibrant Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The honor- of Bahria dignitaries, University, Tri-Services Karachi. of�icers, (Credits: academia, DGPR-Navy) media tremendous potential of Pakistan to raise defence men body, organised the demonstration outside the for Fishing including existing LNG terminals in the light of Paki- treatments at ophthalmic facilities. A large number of ing regional and global challenges. Chief of the Naval into Gwadar's power sector with 15 new power - to 5 years while desalinization plants are also being role of NIMA and shared information related to IMO able Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja *Find the detailed highlights of the event on page 20 cooperation that will positively contribute towards The Karachi Mahigeer Ittehad, a �isher- stan LNG Policy 2011 updated till to date and all inter- patients including men, women and children were Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occa- plants, $1 billion invested in to generating 700,000 tionsaffecting to a majornear halt �ishing in the operations offshore waters in the by area. choking The installed.” (Credits: Tribune) 2020 requirements and solutions employed by PNSC Farooq Haider graced the second session of the semi- peace & security initiatives in the region. (Credits: The men from the city’s various coastal areas, including February 4, Fishermen in Keamari of the city have national codes and standards in this respect. (Credits: treated at the eye camp. (Credits: The News) sion as Chief Guest.The SEASPARK-20 will provide m3 of fresh water per day through desalination plants, trawlerblooms havenets, spread,affecting they the have livelihood brought of �ishingthousands opera of Feburary 25, NIMA delegation headed by DG NIMA for various category ships. He also shared information nar as Guest of Honour. DG NIMA Calls on President COPAIR News) islandsKarachi of Press Baba Club and whereBhit, Ibrahim a large Hadiri, number Rehri of �isher Goth, started using plastic drums to make affordable small February 6, The construction work is in progress on The News) impetus to Pakistan’s resolve of maintaining peace a manmade island, central business district, Paki- The process of land allocation for the multi-billion Participants of Workshop Briefed on PN’s Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M) visited Gadani Ship- related to PNSC course of action for LNG Carriers and Maripur, Khadda and Kalri, attended the demonstra- boats for them. Children and young men can be seen Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute to be 1,500 Acres More Approved for Dhabeji SEZ and stability by promoting safe and sustainable mari- stan's tallest building all in a tax-free environment (WWF-P) indicates that the latest blooms appeared Challenges breaking Yard. The delegation called on Dewan future plan for Edible Oil import from Malaysia/Indo- Pakistan Navy Ship Rah Naward Conducts Cruise paddling these boats in Bhit Shah, Baba Bhit and Sale- completed by 2021 in port city, Gawadar. The project JMICC coordinates Rescue Efforts During Fire Inci- time environment in the region. (Credits: The Nation) where life can be enjoyed whilst avoiding taxes. here�ishermen. in December The World 2019. Wide They Fund are for distributed Nature-Pakistan widely city of Gwadar has been initiated. Rizwan Farooqi and other members of Pakistan Ship- nesia. for Kashmir Cause the FCS’s chairman. Dr Yousaf, the newly elected habad. These boats have no engines and save the will enhance skills of active population of Gwadar to dent in Damb - and have begun spreading to beaches along the Sindh dollar oil re�inery project to be established at the post February 21, the August participants of International directortion to register of the FCS their said protest that they against had beenHa�iz demanding Abdul Bar, participate in the growth of the Port City. The institute 1,390kg of Narcotics Seized By Navy ers and high powered executives as it gears up to and Balochistan coast. (Credits: The Express Tribune) February 19, The Kech police and Pakistan Coast Workshop on Leadership and Security (IWLS), organ- hand information was collected on outstanding issues to remove the FCS chairman for his involvement in hands to paddle them. They have asked the govern- becomeGwadar isthe set technological, to see a massive industrial in�lux of and skilled high-tech work Guards (PGD) have foiled attempts to smuggle drugs ized by National Defense University, visited the Naval tobreakers this very Association important (PSA). sector During of maritime the meeting, economy �irst of corruption, illegal recruitment and causing heavy ment�ishermen to take the notice cost andof diesel provide too. them Fishermen with good use quali their- requirements of the port after the development of service hub of South Asia. (Credits: Business Record- 23 Indian Fishermen Held for Trespassing Paki- investmentThe short-term by projectsSaudi signedpower includeproducing two Regasi�iedcompany - Headquarters, Islamabad, and were briefed about Pakistan. NIMA team also visited the gadani area losses to the institution by selling its properties and ty boats. (Credits: Pakistan Observer) industrialwill help projects ful�illing including maritime the skilledGwadar manpowerPort Free er) stani Waters ACWALique�ied Power Natural in Pakistan's Gas plants renewable for $4 billion, energy a $2 billionsector rate raids in the Turbat and Pasni. The raids were Pakistan Navy’s challenges and response towards particularly shipbreaking yard for physical observa- spending the money deposited in the banks. (Credits: Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and a $1 billion Saudi Fund for Pakistan. Mid-term conductedby seizing 2,300kg on information of �ine quality from intelligencehashish in two sources. sepa maritime security. Various aspects related to chang- tions at site. NIMA Team comprised of Commodore Pakistan Observer) Gwadar Shipyard Project Facing Delay and port-related projects. The institute will comprise Chand Tara Island to be Built at Gwadar projects include $1 billion each for petrochemical and Police and CIA personnel during a joint operation ing security dynamics of the region and initiatives (R) Ali Abbas SI(M), Commodore (R) Baber Bilal a main building, which will have two blocks, an food and agricultural projects. intercepted a truck carrying crushed stone on the were undertaken by Pakistan Navy to navigate chal- Haider SI(M), Kanwar Javed and Commander Muham- Third Pakistan Navy International Nautical Com- administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, Turbat-Gwadar highway and recovered 1,500kg hash- lenges in domain of maritime terrorism were briefed mad Akhtar. DG NIMA presented NIMA memento to February 13, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem petition-2020 hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a ish from it. The consignment was packed in 75 packets to the IWLS members. (Credits: The News) Chairman PSA Dewan Rizwan Farooqi. (Credits: HI(M) called on President COPAIR Ms. Amina in pres- teachers lodging facility. (Credits: The Nation) between 250,000 bpd [barrels per day] to 300,000 of 20kg each hidden under the crashed stone. (Cred- NIMA-KHI) The Guest of Honor, Honorable Prime Minister of Azad ence of DGPR (Navy). The Admiral briefed her about February 4, 3rd Pakistan Navy International Nautical February 25, bpd.The mega (Credits: re�inery Business has a Recorder) proposed re�ining capacity of its: Dawn) Memorundom of Understanding signed Between Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider elucidated the various activities and initiatives of NIMA since its Competition took place at Pakistan Naval Academy, PQA Hires Norwegian Consultant to Evaluate LNG - February 11, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali February 12, The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Mari- NIMA and MSF DG NIMA Visits Sites of Rerolling Mills DG NIMA appreciated PNSC progress towards innova- the audience that Plebiscite is the only solution to inception. Ms. Amina explained the role of COPAIR in February 3, PNS RAH NAWARD, the only tall ship of Karachi. Six International teams besides Pakistan Terminal Proposals ly spread to adjacent JMICC wasboats. informed JMICC coordinated of �ire incident with Shah has directed Board of Revenue (BoR) to give time Security Agency seized narcotics in a joint raid at PMSA Arrests 23 Indian Fishermen for Violating Gwadar Billed as the Singapore of Pakistan tive corporate market based approach. Emphasis on Kashmir issue. He augmented the need to project government policy implementation and importance Naval Academy and Pakistan Marine Academy namely onboard �ishing boat in Damb �isheries. The �ire rapid 1500 more acres of land to the Dhabeji Special sea. Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP), in a Maritime Boundaries February 21, National Institute of Maritime Affairs - February 26, Director General National Institute of the need to develop a strong linkage between the two Kashmir issue among International community for its of policy advocacy at both national and provincial posters, conducted a cruise. The cruise was aimed at Germany, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and February 9, Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has shortlist- scene of the incident and initiated rescue efforts. The Economic Zone (SEZ), a CPEC priority project, which joint operation with the Pakistan Maritime Security February 21, Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) NIMA and Maritime Study Forum (MSF) signed Mem- Maritime Affairs(NIMA) Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem organizations for applied research was warmly rightful solution in favour of Kashmiris. level. They also discussed to collaborate in the future expressingPakistan Navy, solidarity decorated with people with Kashmiri of Kashmir �lags and and to Turkey participated in the week long competition the ed a Norwegian consultant-led consortium to assess the local �ire brigade and KPT who proceeded to the presently stretches over 1,530 acres. He also ordered - February 14, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency February 19, The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Director General (DG) Shahzaib Khan Kakar has said orandum of Understanding in a simple and impressive HI(M) visited 02 Rerolling Mills at SITE Karachi, Cdre welcomed by ED PNSC. At the end, DG NIMA present- for research areas of mutual interest. (Credits: exhibit support for their freedom struggle. Students events under the motto ‘Knotted by Ocean’. - transfer the title of the land to the SEZ so that develop- that the port city would be transformed into a smart ceremony. Baber Bilal and Kanwar Javed accompanied him. Visit ed NIMA memento to ED PNSC and ED PNSC also NIMA-ISB) from Bahria College Karachi while chanting national nals proposed by local and international investors as �ire was brought under control by the �ire brigade and ment of its infrastructure could be started. The hugeAgency cache (PMSA), of intercepted narcotics, and approximately con�iscated a narcot1,290 February 13, The government has planned to develop of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani city as it was the ‘future Singapore’ of Pakistan. was facilitated by Key Member PSA & CEO Shoaib presented PNSC Memento to DG NIMA. (Credits: songs in sync with PN Band bid farewell to the ship. February 5, The government of Balochistan has not demand-supplythe feasibilities ofgap lique�ied of fuel naturalwidened gas to (LNG) reignite termi an thelocal incident �ishermen. (Source: No loss JMICC) of life was reported however Dhabeji SEZ would open new vistas of development kilogramsics-laden �ishing of hashish boat inof thearound southeast Rs258 of million,Gwadar.The was waters(PMSA) on on basis Friday of took reliable into information custody four that �ishing extensive boats (PMSA) arrested twenty three Indian �ishermen for Both organizations are working in the maritime Shipping Agencies Jawed Iqbal. Objective of the visit NIMA-KHI) 05 x �ishing boats were reported burnt as a result of violating territorial waters and doing illegal �ishing. 04 its �irst man-made ‘Chand Tara Island’, a residential The four boats of the �ishermen were also taken into National News

National Institute Of Maritime Affairs Holds Semi- Indonesia’s Highest Military Award Conferred on While transiting through sea, PN Fleet units in yet signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) energy crisis. The port currently caters to more than Pakistan Navy Holds Free Eye Camp in Balochistan and prosperity in the province of Sindh and create a hidden in specially constructed secret compartments area of the Central Business District in Gwadar with a patrolling along the border was initiated through the custody during the action taken by the PMSA’s Addressing a meeting at the Association of Builders sector and have joined hands to initiate research on was to examine the value chain involved for Ship- nar On Kashmir Issue At Bahria University, Kara- Naval Chief harbour conducted men and cheer ship to show with the ministry for establishing Gwadar Shipyard. 51 percent of seaborne trade requirements of the lot of employment opportunities. The federal govern- of the vessel and was handed over to the custom cost of $10 billion. The island will feature a state of the active involvement of agency’s ships and fast response - and Developers (Abad), Kakar noted that with an areas of mutual interest and collaborate in promoting breaking Industry in Pakistan. chi solidarity and camaraderie with Kashimiri brothers. The Balochistan government has not initiated the country. The consultant would scrutinise and review ment has already approved a PC-1 of Rs3.95 billion for authorities. (Credits: The News) art amusement park, art & culture museum, grand boats besides its aircraft to keep strict vigil and men were handed over to docks police station after organisation of talented builders there was no reason maritime sector of Pakistan. (Credits:NIMA-ISB) process of transferring land for the shipyard to the all studies furnished by LNG sponsors, including dedicated 220kv Grid through PSDP in 2019-20 for theatre, concert hall, international expo center, hotels, update presence of any suspected vessel. (Credits: initialpersonnel investigation. patrolling the sea border. Arrested �isher that the port city would not develop. The Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood ministry. The Balochistan cabinet on January 21 Elengy Terminal (Engro, Fatima/Pak Arab, Shell and Dhabeji SEZ. (Credits: Pakistan Today) Gwadar’s New Master Plan Highlights Factors resorts, shopping malls, and waterfront walk. It will Pakistan Today) Abbasi has been highlighting Pakistan’s position on approved to allot 750 acres of land to the ministry for Gunvor), Energas (Lucky Group, Sapphire, Hallmore Behind Economic Prosperity stretch from the Marine Drive towards Zero Point. Kashmir issue on various occasions. The Naval Chief construction of the yard on 30% equity basis. The - Pakistan Navy's Dynamic Maritime Exercise SEA- (Credits: Pakistan Observer) Land Allocation Begins for Gwadar’s Multi-Billion has reiterated that Pakistan will support Kashmiris shipyard would initially offer ship repair and mainte- ra), GEIP and Tabeer Energy (Mitsubishi). SPARK-2020 Commences at Karachi February 13, The 75 page master plan document, Dollar Oil Re�inery struggle on moral, diplomatic and legal grounds and nance services at two dry docks. The facility would and ExxonMobil, PGPL (Pakistan GasPort and Tra�igu prepared by China Communications Construction Massive Jelly�ish Blooms Observed In Arabian Sea Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood has emphasized that the world must support their eventually lead to shipbuilding. (Credits: The Express The consultant would also provide recommendations Company in conjunction with Pakistan's Minister of February 18, Abbasi in his closing remarks accentuated India’s right to self determination. Pakistan Navy is also high- Tribune) on the suitability of the site and mitigating measures, Planning, Development and Gwadar Development by Saudi oil giant Aramco, and is part of the of the over move to change the status of the disputed state of lighting Kashmir issue through display of posters and Various activities, including sailing, swimming, life if any in the form of technical reports, gap analysis or Authority, chalked out an elaborate road map and plan $20 billion Theinvestment $10 billion announced oil re�inery during will be Saudi built Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the banners on PN Ships during port calls. Moreover, Gwadar Technical & Vocational Institute to be any other study where required in this regard. Pres- on how Gwadar is to become the trade and economic Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's visit to Paki- All the facilities will be provided to the investors here. Arrival and processing of imported rerollable scrap Indian Government to promote Hindutva Ideology, brochures/pamphlets were also being distributed. Completed by 2021 hub of South Asia with a GDP per capita of $15,000-10 stan last year. The master plan for Gwadar has been prepared. It is NIMA Delegation Visit to Gidani Shipbreaking was physically observed on site. (Credits: NIMA-KHI) which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it February 3, Indonesia has conferred the highest Pakistan Navy will remain committed and ready to go Navalsaving, Academy seamanship won and the physical competition �itness withcontests 05 wereGold operation in Pakistan. Since 2015, over 19 million February 11, A team of eye specialists from Pakistan times that of Pakistan's average. According to Gwa- the safest city in the country.” Yard into a Hindu-dominated “Hindustan”. Kashmir being military award Bintang Jalasena Utama upon Naval to any extent for the liberation of Kashmiri brothers medals.competed The under competition the training was of�icials.a biennial The maritime Turkish tonsently, of two LNG re-gasi�ied has been LNG imported. (RLNG) These terminals terminals are under have Navy and Eye Sight Trust along with modern equip- dar's new Master Plan the city will become the charges of entering each other’s waters as the mari- Meeting of DG NIMA with ED PNSC Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in recognition and sisters from the yoke of Indian illegal occupation pumped approximately 393.6 billion cubic feet/day of ment deputed at an eye camp provided free consulta- fulcrum of economic development in western Paki- timePakistan boundaries and India between routinely the arresttwo countries �ishermen were on He further said, “Gwadar should have been developed February 27, The National Institute of Maritime implication on the security situation at sea. Pakistan of his services for strengthening ties between the in line with Government policies. (Credits: Daily 2015. Pakistan Navy hosted the event with an aim to gas into the national gas distribution network in 2019, tion to the visiting patients of Damb and adjoining stan, the main port in western Pakistan, one of the - like Singapore 10 years ago. The biggest problem of February 28, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Affairs (NIMA) organized a seminar on the topic of Navythe core however con�lict is wellbetween aware India of the and resultant Pakistan challeng has its- naval forces of both countries. A ceremonial Guard of Times) promotesports event; healthy and seamanship the �irst series activities, was uphold held back good in- a 14 percent increase compared with 345.6 billion areas. Besides, basic eye treatment, free medicines gies on locating their precise places. (Credits: The ARY the port city was the [availability of] water which has HI(M) called on Executive Director Special Projects ‘Kashmir Issue - Revocation of Articles 35A & 370 of es and is ready and prepared to thwart enemy’s ill Honour was presented to the Naval Chief at the occa- will and foster strong ties among navies of friendly cubic feet in 2018. Further, the hired consultant would and glasses were also distributed amongst the Asian countries and the trade centers of Afghanistan, News)poorly de�ined and many �ishing boats lack technolo now been resolved as supply lines from dams to the and Planning PNSC Khurrum Mirza with lead Indian Constitution; Options for Pakistan vis-à-vis designs. The seminar was attended by a large number sion, matters related to regional security and mutual Fishermen Demand Removal of FCS Chairman countries. (Credits: The News) review combine cumulative navigation, operational, patients to reduce risk of infectious diseases. Patients February 12, SEASPARK-20 biennial exercise is Southwestward Asia sea and routes the neighbouring in western China, Middle the East. �ive Central February 14, city are being laid,” he added. Researcher NIMA Kanwar Javed accompanying in the Rising Hindutva in India’ at Bahria University, Karachi. interest including bilateral defence collaboration safety and security risks assessment of locating LNG with complex eye diseases needing surgical opera- steered to assess war preparedness & validate opera- observed in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, 2,300 Kg Hashish Seized in Makran meeting. Discussion was done on PNSC Vision 2030 Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood representatives, members of think tank and students were discussed. The Naval Chief emphasised upon the February 2, - Keamari Fishermen Devise Innovative Methods terminals in relation to close proximity of each other, tions were given free appointments for extended tional plans of Pakistan Navy in cognizance to emerg- The Mega projects, include a $5 billion investment Large blooms of jelly�ish have been “At present, the dams have accumulated water for up during the meeting. ED PNSC appreciated the vibrant Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The honor- of Bahria dignitaries, University, Tri-Services Karachi. of�icers, (Credits: academia, DGPR-Navy) media tremendous potential of Pakistan to raise defence men body, organised the demonstration outside the for Fishing including existing LNG terminals in the light of Paki- treatments at ophthalmic facilities. A large number of ing regional and global challenges. Chief of the Naval into Gwadar's power sector with 15 new power - to 5 years while desalinization plants are also being role of NIMA and shared information related to IMO able Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja *Find the detailed highlights of the event on page 20 cooperation that will positively contribute towards The Karachi Mahigeer Ittehad, a �isher- stan LNG Policy 2011 updated till to date and all inter- patients including men, women and children were Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occa- plants, $1 billion invested in to generating 700,000 tionsaffecting to a majornear halt �ishing in the operations offshore waters in the by area. choking The installed.” (Credits: Tribune) 2020 requirements and solutions employed by PNSC Farooq Haider graced the second session of the semi- peace & security initiatives in the region. (Credits: The men from the city’s various coastal areas, including February 4, Fishermen in Keamari of the city have national codes and standards in this respect. (Credits: treated at the eye camp. (Credits: The News) sion as Chief Guest.The SEASPARK-20 will provide m3 of fresh water per day through desalination plants, trawlerblooms havenets, spread,affecting they the have livelihood brought of �ishingthousands opera of Feburary 25, NIMA delegation headed by DG NIMA for various category ships. He also shared information nar as Guest of Honour. DG NIMA Calls on President COPAIR News) islandsKarachi of Press Baba Club and whereBhit, Ibrahim a large Hadiri, number Rehri of �isher Goth, started using plastic drums to make affordable small February 6, The construction work is in progress on The News) impetus to Pakistan’s resolve of maintaining peace a manmade island, central business district, Paki- The process of land allocation for the multi-billion Participants of Workshop Briefed on PN’s Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M) visited Gadani Ship- related to PNSC course of action for LNG Carriers and Maripur, Khadda and Kalri, attended the demonstra- boats for them. Children and young men can be seen Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute to be 1,500 Acres More Approved for Dhabeji SEZ and stability by promoting safe and sustainable mari- stan's tallest building all in a tax-free environment (WWF-P) indicates that the latest blooms appeared Challenges breaking Yard. The delegation called on Dewan future plan for Edible Oil import from Malaysia/Indo- Pakistan Navy Ship Rah Naward Conducts Cruise paddling these boats in Bhit Shah, Baba Bhit and Sale- completed by 2021 in port city, Gawadar. The project JMICC coordinates Rescue Efforts During Fire Inci- time environment in the region. (Credits: The Nation) where life can be enjoyed whilst avoiding taxes. here�ishermen. in December The World 2019. Wide They Fund are for distributed Nature-Pakistan widely city of Gwadar has been initiated. Rizwan Farooqi and other members of Pakistan Ship- nesia. for Kashmir Cause the FCS’s chairman. Dr Yousaf, the newly elected habad. These boats have no engines and save the will enhance skills of active population of Gwadar to dent in Damb - and have begun spreading to beaches along the Sindh dollar oil re�inery project to be established at the post February 21, the August participants of International directortion to register of the FCS their said protest that they against had beenHa�iz demanding Abdul Bar, participate in the growth of the Port City. The institute 1,390kg of Narcotics Seized By Navy ers and high powered executives as it gears up to and Balochistan coast. (Credits: The Express Tribune) February 19, The Kech police and Pakistan Coast Workshop on Leadership and Security (IWLS), organ- hand information was collected on outstanding issues to remove the FCS chairman for his involvement in hands to paddle them. They have asked the govern- becomeGwadar isthe set technological, to see a massive industrial in�lux of and skilled high-tech work Guards (PGD) have foiled attempts to smuggle drugs ized by National Defense University, visited the Naval tobreakers this very Association important (PSA). sector During of maritime the meeting, economy �irst of corruption, illegal recruitment and causing heavy ment�ishermen to take the notice cost andof diesel provide too. them Fishermen with good use quali their- requirements of the port after the development of service hub of South Asia. (Credits: Business Record- 23 Indian Fishermen Held for Trespassing Paki- investmentThe short-term by projectsSaudi signedpower includeproducing two Regasi�iedcompany - Headquarters, Islamabad, and were briefed about Pakistan. NIMA team also visited the gadani area losses to the institution by selling its properties and ty boats. (Credits: Pakistan Observer) industrialwill help projects ful�illing including maritime the skilledGwadar manpowerPort Free er) stani Waters ACWALique�ied Power Natural in Pakistan's Gas plants renewable for $4 billion, energy a $2 billionsector rate raids in the Turbat and Pasni. The raids were Pakistan Navy’s challenges and response towards particularly shipbreaking yard for physical observa- spending the money deposited in the banks. (Credits: Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and a $1 billion Saudi Fund for Pakistan. Mid-term conductedby seizing 2,300kg on information of �ine quality from intelligencehashish in two sources. sepa maritime security. Various aspects related to chang- tions at site. NIMA Team comprised of Commodore Pakistan Observer) Gwadar Shipyard Project Facing Delay and port-related projects. The institute will comprise Chand Tara Island to be Built at Gwadar projects include $1 billion each for petrochemical and Police and CIA personnel during a joint operation ing security dynamics of the region and initiatives (R) Ali Abbas SI(M), Commodore (R) Baber Bilal a main building, which will have two blocks, an food and agricultural projects. intercepted a truck carrying crushed stone on the were undertaken by Pakistan Navy to navigate chal- Haider SI(M), Kanwar Javed and Commander Muham- Third Pakistan Navy International Nautical Com- administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, Turbat-Gwadar highway and recovered 1,500kg hash- lenges in domain of maritime terrorism were briefed mad Akhtar. DG NIMA presented NIMA memento to February 13, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem petition-2020 hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a ish from it. The consignment was packed in 75 packets to the IWLS members. (Credits: The News) Chairman PSA Dewan Rizwan Farooqi. (Credits: HI(M) called on President COPAIR Ms. Amina in pres- teachers lodging facility. (Credits: The Nation) between 250,000 bpd [barrels per day] to 300,000 of 20kg each hidden under the crashed stone. (Cred- NIMA-KHI) The Guest of Honor, Honorable Prime Minister of Azad ence of DGPR (Navy). The Admiral briefed her about February 4, 3rd Pakistan Navy International Nautical February 25, bpd.The mega (Credits: re�inery Business has a Recorder) proposed re�ining capacity of its: Dawn) Memorundom of Understanding signed Between Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider elucidated the various activities and initiatives of NIMA since its Competition took place at Pakistan Naval Academy, PQA Hires Norwegian Consultant to Evaluate LNG - February 11, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali February 12, The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Mari- NIMA and MSF DG NIMA Visits Sites of Rerolling Mills DG NIMA appreciated PNSC progress towards innova- the audience that Plebiscite is the only solution to inception. Ms. Amina explained the role of COPAIR in February 3, PNS RAH NAWARD, the only tall ship of Karachi. Six International teams besides Pakistan Terminal Proposals ly spread to adjacent JMICC wasboats. informed JMICC coordinated of �ire incident with Shah has directed Board of Revenue (BoR) to give time Security Agency seized narcotics in a joint raid at PMSA Arrests 23 Indian Fishermen for Violating Gwadar Billed as the Singapore of Pakistan tive corporate market based approach. Emphasis on Kashmir issue. He augmented the need to project government policy implementation and importance Naval Academy and Pakistan Marine Academy namely onboard �ishing boat in Damb �isheries. The �ire rapid 1500 more acres of land to the Dhabeji Special sea. Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP), in a Maritime Boundaries February 21, National Institute of Maritime Affairs - February 26, Director General National Institute of the need to develop a strong linkage between the two Kashmir issue among International community for its of policy advocacy at both national and provincial posters, conducted a cruise. The cruise was aimed at Germany, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and February 9, Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has shortlist- scene of the incident and initiated rescue efforts. The Economic Zone (SEZ), a CPEC priority project, which joint operation with the Pakistan Maritime Security February 21, Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) NIMA and Maritime Study Forum (MSF) signed Mem- Maritime Affairs(NIMA) Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem organizations for applied research was warmly rightful solution in favour of Kashmiris. level. They also discussed to collaborate in the future expressingPakistan Navy, solidarity decorated with people with Kashmiri of Kashmir �lags and and to Turkey participated in the week long competition the ed a Norwegian consultant-led consortium to assess the local �ire brigade and KPT who proceeded to the presently stretches over 1,530 acres. He also ordered - February 14, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency February 19, The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Director General (DG) Shahzaib Khan Kakar has said orandum of Understanding in a simple and impressive HI(M) visited 02 Rerolling Mills at SITE Karachi, Cdre welcomed by ED PNSC. At the end, DG NIMA present- for research areas of mutual interest. (Credits: exhibit support for their freedom struggle. Students events under the motto ‘Knotted by Ocean’. - transfer the title of the land to the SEZ so that develop- that the port city would be transformed into a smart ceremony. Baber Bilal and Kanwar Javed accompanied him. Visit ed NIMA memento to ED PNSC and ED PNSC also NIMA-ISB) from Bahria College Karachi while chanting national nals proposed by local and international investors as �ire was brought under control by the �ire brigade and ment of its infrastructure could be started. The hugeAgency cache (PMSA), of intercepted narcotics, and approximately con�iscated a narcot1,290 February 13, The government has planned to develop of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani city as it was the ‘future Singapore’ of Pakistan. was facilitated by Key Member PSA & CEO Shoaib presented PNSC Memento to DG NIMA. (Credits: songs in sync with PN Band bid farewell to the ship. February 5, The government of Balochistan has not demand-supplythe feasibilities ofgap lique�ied of fuel naturalwidened gas to (LNG) reignite termi an thelocal incident �ishermen. (Source: No loss JMICC) of life was reported however Dhabeji SEZ would open new vistas of development kilogramsics-laden �ishing of hashish boat inof thearound southeast Rs258 of million,Gwadar.The was waters(PMSA) on on basis Friday of took reliable into information custody four that �ishing extensive boats (PMSA) arrested twenty three Indian �ishermen for Both organizations are working in the maritime Shipping Agencies Jawed Iqbal. Objective of the visit NIMA-KHI) 05 x �ishing boats were reported burnt as a result of violating territorial waters and doing illegal �ishing. 05 its �irst man-made ‘Chand Tara Island’, a residential The four boats of the �ishermen were also taken into National News

National Institute Of Maritime Affairs Holds Semi- Indonesia’s Highest Military Award Conferred on While transiting through sea, PN Fleet units in yet signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) energy crisis. The port currently caters to more than Pakistan Navy Holds Free Eye Camp in Balochistan and prosperity in the province of Sindh and create a hidden in specially constructed secret compartments area of the Central Business District in Gwadar with a patrolling along the border was initiated through the custody during the action taken by the PMSA’s Addressing a meeting at the Association of Builders sector and have joined hands to initiate research on was to examine the value chain involved for Ship- nar On Kashmir Issue At Bahria University, Kara- Naval Chief harbour conducted men and cheer ship to show with the ministry for establishing Gwadar Shipyard. 51 percent of seaborne trade requirements of the lot of employment opportunities. The federal govern- of the vessel and was handed over to the custom cost of $10 billion. The island will feature a state of the active involvement of agency’s ships and fast response - and Developers (Abad), Kakar noted that with an areas of mutual interest and collaborate in promoting breaking Industry in Pakistan. chi solidarity and camaraderie with Kashimiri brothers. The Balochistan government has not initiated the country. The consultant would scrutinise and review ment has already approved a PC-1 of Rs3.95 billion for authorities. (Credits: The News) art amusement park, art & culture museum, grand boats besides its aircraft to keep strict vigil and men were handed over to docks police station after organisation of talented builders there was no reason maritime sector of Pakistan. (Credits:NIMA-ISB) process of transferring land for the shipyard to the all studies furnished by LNG sponsors, including dedicated 220kv Grid through PSDP in 2019-20 for theatre, concert hall, international expo center, hotels, update presence of any suspected vessel. (Credits: initialpersonnel investigation. patrolling the sea border. Arrested �isher that the port city would not develop. The Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood ministry. The Balochistan cabinet on January 21 Elengy Terminal (Engro, Fatima/Pak Arab, Shell and Dhabeji SEZ. (Credits: Pakistan Today) Gwadar’s New Master Plan Highlights Factors resorts, shopping malls, and waterfront walk. It will Pakistan Today) Abbasi has been highlighting Pakistan’s position on approved to allot 750 acres of land to the ministry for Gunvor), Energas (Lucky Group, Sapphire, Hallmore Behind Economic Prosperity stretch from the Marine Drive towards Zero Point. Kashmir issue on various occasions. The Naval Chief construction of the yard on 30% equity basis. The - Pakistan Navy's Dynamic Maritime Exercise SEA- (Credits: Pakistan Observer) Land Allocation Begins for Gwadar’s Multi-Billion has reiterated that Pakistan will support Kashmiris shipyard would initially offer ship repair and mainte- ra), GEIP and Tabeer Energy (Mitsubishi). SPARK-2020 Commences at Karachi February 13, The 75 page master plan document, Dollar Oil Re�inery struggle on moral, diplomatic and legal grounds and nance services at two dry docks. The facility would and ExxonMobil, PGPL (Pakistan GasPort and Tra�igu prepared by China Communications Construction Massive Jelly�ish Blooms Observed In Arabian Sea Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood has emphasized that the world must support their eventually lead to shipbuilding. (Credits: The Express The consultant would also provide recommendations Company in conjunction with Pakistan's Minister of February 18, Abbasi in his closing remarks accentuated India’s right to self determination. Pakistan Navy is also high- Tribune) on the suitability of the site and mitigating measures, Planning, Development and Gwadar Development by Saudi oil giant Aramco, and is part of the of the over move to change the status of the disputed state of lighting Kashmir issue through display of posters and Various activities, including sailing, swimming, life if any in the form of technical reports, gap analysis or Authority, chalked out an elaborate road map and plan $20 billion Theinvestment $10 billion announced oil re�inery during will be Saudi built Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the banners on PN Ships during port calls. Moreover, Gwadar Technical & Vocational Institute to be any other study where required in this regard. Pres- on how Gwadar is to become the trade and economic Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's visit to Paki- All the facilities will be provided to the investors here. Arrival and processing of imported rerollable scrap Indian Government to promote Hindutva Ideology, brochures/pamphlets were also being distributed. Completed by 2021 hub of South Asia with a GDP per capita of $15,000-10 stan last year. The master plan for Gwadar has been prepared. It is NIMA Delegation Visit to Gidani Shipbreaking was physically observed on site. (Credits: NIMA-KHI) which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it February 3, Indonesia has conferred the highest Pakistan Navy will remain committed and ready to go Navalsaving, Academy seamanship won and the physical competition �itness withcontests 05 wereGold operation in Pakistan. Since 2015, over 19 million February 11, A team of eye specialists from Pakistan times that of Pakistan's average. According to Gwa- the safest city in the country.” Yard into a Hindu-dominated “Hindustan”. Kashmir being military award Bintang Jalasena Utama upon Naval to any extent for the liberation of Kashmiri brothers medals.competed The under competition the training was of�icials.a biennial The maritime Turkish tonsently, of two LNG re-gasi�ied has been LNG imported. (RLNG) These terminals terminals are under have Navy and Eye Sight Trust along with modern equip- dar's new Master Plan the city will become the charges of entering each other’s waters as the mari- Meeting of DG NIMA with ED PNSC Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in recognition and sisters from the yoke of Indian illegal occupation pumped approximately 393.6 billion cubic feet/day of ment deputed at an eye camp provided free consulta- fulcrum of economic development in western Paki- timePakistan boundaries and India between routinely the arresttwo countries �ishermen were on He further said, “Gwadar should have been developed February 27, The National Institute of Maritime implication on the security situation at sea. Pakistan of his services for strengthening ties between the in line with Government policies. (Credits: Daily 2015. Pakistan Navy hosted the event with an aim to gas into the national gas distribution network in 2019, tion to the visiting patients of Damb and adjoining stan, the main port in western Pakistan, one of the - like Singapore 10 years ago. The biggest problem of February 28, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Affairs (NIMA) organized a seminar on the topic of Navythe core however con�lict is wellbetween aware India of the and resultant Pakistan challeng has its- naval forces of both countries. A ceremonial Guard of Times) promotesports event; healthy and seamanship the �irst series activities, was uphold held back good in- a 14 percent increase compared with 345.6 billion areas. Besides, basic eye treatment, free medicines gies on locating their precise places. (Credits: The ARY the port city was the [availability of] water which has HI(M) called on Executive Director Special Projects ‘Kashmir Issue - Revocation of Articles 35A & 370 of es and is ready and prepared to thwart enemy’s ill Honour was presented to the Naval Chief at the occa- will and foster strong ties among navies of friendly cubic feet in 2018. Further, the hired consultant would and glasses were also distributed amongst the Asian countries and the trade centers of Afghanistan, News)poorly de�ined and many �ishing boats lack technolo now been resolved as supply lines from dams to the and Planning PNSC Khurrum Mirza with lead Indian Constitution; Options for Pakistan vis-à-vis designs. The seminar was attended by a large number sion, matters related to regional security and mutual Fishermen Demand Removal of FCS Chairman countries. (Credits: The News) review combine cumulative navigation, operational, patients to reduce risk of infectious diseases. Patients February 12, SEASPARK-20 biennial exercise is Southwestward Asia sea and routes the neighbouring in western China, Middle the East. �ive Central February 14, city are being laid,” he added. Researcher NIMA Kanwar Javed accompanying in the Rising Hindutva in India’ at Bahria University, Karachi. interest including bilateral defence collaboration safety and security risks assessment of locating LNG with complex eye diseases needing surgical opera- steered to assess war preparedness & validate opera- observed in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, 2,300 Kg Hashish Seized in Makran meeting. Discussion was done on PNSC Vision 2030 Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood representatives, members of think tank and students were discussed. The Naval Chief emphasised upon the February 2, - Keamari Fishermen Devise Innovative Methods terminals in relation to close proximity of each other, tions were given free appointments for extended tional plans of Pakistan Navy in cognizance to emerg- The Mega projects, include a $5 billion investment Large blooms of jelly�ish have been “At present, the dams have accumulated water for up during the meeting. ED PNSC appreciated the vibrant Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The honor- of Bahria dignitaries, University, Tri-Services Karachi. of�icers, (Credits: academia, DGPR-Navy) media tremendous potential of Pakistan to raise defence men body, organised the demonstration outside the for Fishing including existing LNG terminals in the light of Paki- treatments at ophthalmic facilities. A large number of ing regional and global challenges. Chief of the Naval into Gwadar's power sector with 15 new power - to 5 years while desalinization plants are also being role of NIMA and shared information related to IMO able Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja *Find the detailed highlights of the event on page 20 cooperation that will positively contribute towards The Karachi Mahigeer Ittehad, a �isher- stan LNG Policy 2011 updated till to date and all inter- patients including men, women and children were Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occa- plants, $1 billion invested in to generating 700,000 tionsaffecting to a majornear halt �ishing in the operations offshore waters in the by area. choking The installed.” (Credits: Tribune) 2020 requirements and solutions employed by PNSC Farooq Haider graced the second session of the semi- peace & security initiatives in the region. (Credits: The men from the city’s various coastal areas, including February 4, Fishermen in Keamari of the city have national codes and standards in this respect. (Credits: treated at the eye camp. (Credits: The News) sion as Chief Guest.The SEASPARK-20 will provide m3 of fresh water per day through desalination plants, trawlerblooms havenets, spread,affecting they the have livelihood brought of �ishingthousands opera of Feburary 25, NIMA delegation headed by DG NIMA for various category ships. He also shared information nar as Guest of Honour. DG NIMA Calls on President COPAIR News) islandsKarachi of Press Baba Club and whereBhit, Ibrahim a large Hadiri, number Rehri of �isher Goth, started using plastic drums to make affordable small February 6, The construction work is in progress on The News) impetus to Pakistan’s resolve of maintaining peace a manmade island, central business district, Paki- The process of land allocation for the multi-billion Participants of Workshop Briefed on PN’s Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M) visited Gadani Ship- related to PNSC course of action for LNG Carriers and Maripur, Khadda and Kalri, attended the demonstra- boats for them. Children and young men can be seen Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute to be 1,500 Acres More Approved for Dhabeji SEZ and stability by promoting safe and sustainable mari- stan's tallest building all in a tax-free environment (WWF-P) indicates that the latest blooms appeared Challenges breaking Yard. The delegation called on Dewan future plan for Edible Oil import from Malaysia/Indo- Pakistan Navy Ship Rah Naward Conducts Cruise paddling these boats in Bhit Shah, Baba Bhit and Sale- completed by 2021 in port city, Gawadar. The project JMICC coordinates Rescue Efforts During Fire Inci- time environment in the region. (Credits: The Nation) where life can be enjoyed whilst avoiding taxes. here�ishermen. in December The World 2019. Wide They Fund are for distributed Nature-Pakistan widely city of Gwadar has been initiated. Rizwan Farooqi and other members of Pakistan Ship- nesia. for Kashmir Cause the FCS’s chairman. Dr Yousaf, the newly elected habad. These boats have no engines and save the will enhance skills of active population of Gwadar to dent in Damb - and have begun spreading to beaches along the Sindh dollar oil re�inery project to be established at the post February 21, the August participants of International directortion to register of the FCS their said protest that they against had beenHa�iz demanding Abdul Bar, participate in the growth of the Port City. The institute 1,390kg of Narcotics Seized By Navy ers and high powered executives as it gears up to and Balochistan coast. (Credits: The Express Tribune) February 19, The Kech police and Pakistan Coast Workshop on Leadership and Security (IWLS), organ- hand information was collected on outstanding issues to remove the FCS chairman for his involvement in hands to paddle them. They have asked the govern- becomeGwadar isthe set technological, to see a massive industrial in�lux of and skilled high-tech work Guards (PGD) have foiled attempts to smuggle drugs ized by National Defense University, visited the Naval tobreakers this very Association important (PSA). sector During of maritime the meeting, economy �irst of corruption, illegal recruitment and causing heavy ment�ishermen to take the notice cost andof diesel provide too. them Fishermen with good use quali their- requirements of the port after the development of service hub of South Asia. (Credits: Business Record- 23 Indian Fishermen Held for Trespassing Paki- investmentThe short-term by projectsSaudi signedpower includeproducing two Regasi�iedcompany - Headquarters, Islamabad, and were briefed about Pakistan. NIMA team also visited the gadani area losses to the institution by selling its properties and ty boats. (Credits: Pakistan Observer) industrialwill help projects ful�illing including maritime the skilledGwadar manpowerPort Free er) stani Waters ACWALique�ied Power Natural in Pakistan's Gas plants renewable for $4 billion, energy a $2 billionsector rate raids in the Turbat and Pasni. The raids were Pakistan Navy’s challenges and response towards particularly shipbreaking yard for physical observa- spending the money deposited in the banks. (Credits: Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and a $1 billion Saudi Fund for Pakistan. Mid-term conductedby seizing 2,300kg on information of �ine quality from intelligencehashish in two sources. sepa maritime security. Various aspects related to chang- tions at site. NIMA Team comprised of Commodore Pakistan Observer) Gwadar Shipyard Project Facing Delay and port-related projects. The institute will comprise Chand Tara Island to be Built at Gwadar projects include $1 billion each for petrochemical and Police and CIA personnel during a joint operation ing security dynamics of the region and initiatives (R) Ali Abbas SI(M), Commodore (R) Baber Bilal a main building, which will have two blocks, an food and agricultural projects. intercepted a truck carrying crushed stone on the were undertaken by Pakistan Navy to navigate chal- Haider SI(M), Kanwar Javed and Commander Muham- Third Pakistan Navy International Nautical Com- administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, Turbat-Gwadar highway and recovered 1,500kg hash- lenges in domain of maritime terrorism were briefed mad Akhtar. DG NIMA presented NIMA memento to February 13, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem petition-2020 hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a ish from it. The consignment was packed in 75 packets to the IWLS members. (Credits: The News) Chairman PSA Dewan Rizwan Farooqi. (Credits: HI(M) called on President COPAIR Ms. Amina in pres- teachers lodging facility. (Credits: The Nation) between 250,000 bpd [barrels per day] to 300,000 of 20kg each hidden under the crashed stone. (Cred- NIMA-KHI) The Guest of Honor, Honorable Prime Minister of Azad ence of DGPR (Navy). The Admiral briefed her about February 4, 3rd Pakistan Navy International Nautical February 25, bpd.The mega (Credits: re�inery Business has a Recorder) proposed re�ining capacity of its: Dawn) Memorundom of Understanding signed Between Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider elucidated the various activities and initiatives of NIMA since its Competition took place at Pakistan Naval Academy, PQA Hires Norwegian Consultant to Evaluate LNG - February 11, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali February 12, The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Mari- NIMA and MSF DG NIMA Visits Sites of Rerolling Mills DG NIMA appreciated PNSC progress towards innova- the audience that Plebiscite is the only solution to inception. Ms. Amina explained the role of COPAIR in February 3, PNS RAH NAWARD, the only tall ship of Karachi. Six International teams besides Pakistan Terminal Proposals ly spread to adjacent JMICC wasboats. informed JMICC coordinated of �ire incident with Shah has directed Board of Revenue (BoR) to give time Security Agency seized narcotics in a joint raid at PMSA Arrests 23 Indian Fishermen for Violating Gwadar Billed as the Singapore of Pakistan tive corporate market based approach. Emphasis on Kashmir issue. He augmented the need to project government policy implementation and importance Naval Academy and Pakistan Marine Academy namely onboard �ishing boat in Damb �isheries. The �ire rapid 1500 more acres of land to the Dhabeji Special sea. Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP), in a Maritime Boundaries February 21, National Institute of Maritime Affairs - February 26, Director General National Institute of the need to develop a strong linkage between the two Kashmir issue among International community for its of policy advocacy at both national and provincial posters, conducted a cruise. The cruise was aimed at Germany, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and February 9, Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has shortlist- scene of the incident and initiated rescue efforts. The Economic Zone (SEZ), a CPEC priority project, which joint operation with the Pakistan Maritime Security February 21, Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) NIMA and Maritime Study Forum (MSF) signed Mem- Maritime Affairs(NIMA) Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem organizations for applied research was warmly rightful solution in favour of Kashmiris. level. They also discussed to collaborate in the future expressingPakistan Navy, solidarity decorated with people with Kashmiri of Kashmir �lags and and to Turkey participated in the week long competition the ed a Norwegian consultant-led consortium to assess the local �ire brigade and KPT who proceeded to the presently stretches over 1,530 acres. He also ordered - February 14, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency February 19, The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Director General (DG) Shahzaib Khan Kakar has said orandum of Understanding in a simple and impressive HI(M) visited 02 Rerolling Mills at SITE Karachi, Cdre welcomed by ED PNSC. At the end, DG NIMA present- for research areas of mutual interest. (Credits: exhibit support for their freedom struggle. Students events under the motto ‘Knotted by Ocean’. - transfer the title of the land to the SEZ so that develop- that the port city would be transformed into a smart ceremony. Baber Bilal and Kanwar Javed accompanied him. Visit ed NIMA memento to ED PNSC and ED PNSC also NIMA-ISB) from Bahria College Karachi while chanting national nals proposed by local and international investors as �ire was brought under control by the �ire brigade and ment of its infrastructure could be started. The hugeAgency cache (PMSA), of intercepted narcotics, and approximately con�iscated a narcot1,290 February 13, The government has planned to develop of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani city as it was the ‘future Singapore’ of Pakistan. was facilitated by Key Member PSA & CEO Shoaib presented PNSC Memento to DG NIMA. (Credits: songs in sync with PN Band bid farewell to the ship. February 5, The government of Balochistan has not demand-supplythe feasibilities ofgap lique�ied of fuel naturalwidened gas to (LNG) reignite termi an thelocal incident �ishermen. (Source: No loss JMICC) of life was reported however Dhabeji SEZ would open new vistas of development kilogramsics-laden �ishing of hashish boat inof thearound southeast Rs258 of million,Gwadar.The was waters(PMSA) on on basis Friday of took reliable into information custody four that �ishing extensive boats (PMSA) arrested twenty three Indian �ishermen for Both organizations are working in the maritime Shipping Agencies Jawed Iqbal. Objective of the visit NIMA-KHI) 05 x �ishing boats were reported burnt as a result of violating territorial waters and doing illegal �ishing. its �irst man-made ‘Chand Tara Island’, a residential The four boats of the �ishermen were also taken06 into National News

National Institute Of Maritime Affairs Holds Semi- Indonesia’s Highest Military Award Conferred on While transiting through sea, PN Fleet units in yet signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) energy crisis. The port currently caters to more than Pakistan Navy Holds Free Eye Camp in Balochistan and prosperity in the province of Sindh and create a hidden in specially constructed secret compartments area of the Central Business District in Gwadar with a patrolling along the border was initiated through the custody during the action taken by the PMSA’s Addressing a meeting at the Association of Builders sector and have joined hands to initiate research on was to examine the value chain involved for Ship- nar On Kashmir Issue At Bahria University, Kara- Naval Chief harbour conducted men and cheer ship to show with the ministry for establishing Gwadar Shipyard. 51 percent of seaborne trade requirements of the lot of employment opportunities. The federal govern- of the vessel and was handed over to the custom cost of $10 billion. The island will feature a state of the active involvement of agency’s ships and fast response - and Developers (Abad), Kakar noted that with an areas of mutual interest and collaborate in promoting breaking Industry in Pakistan. chi solidarity and camaraderie with Kashimiri brothers. The Balochistan government has not initiated the country. The consultant would scrutinise and review ment has already approved a PC-1 of Rs3.95 billion for authorities. (Credits: The News) art amusement park, art & culture museum, grand boats besides its aircraft to keep strict vigil and men were handed over to docks police station after organisation of talented builders there was no reason maritime sector of Pakistan. (Credits:NIMA-ISB) process of transferring land for the shipyard to the all studies furnished by LNG sponsors, including dedicated 220kv Grid through PSDP in 2019-20 for theatre, concert hall, international expo center, hotels, update presence of any suspected vessel. (Credits: initialpersonnel investigation. patrolling the sea border. Arrested �isher that the port city would not develop. The Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood ministry. The Balochistan cabinet on January 21 Elengy Terminal (Engro, Fatima/Pak Arab, Shell and Dhabeji SEZ. (Credits: Pakistan Today) Gwadar’s New Master Plan Highlights Factors resorts, shopping malls, and waterfront walk. It will Pakistan Today) Abbasi has been highlighting Pakistan’s position on approved to allot 750 acres of land to the ministry for Gunvor), Energas (Lucky Group, Sapphire, Hallmore Behind Economic Prosperity stretch from the Marine Drive towards Zero Point. Kashmir issue on various occasions. The Naval Chief construction of the yard on 30% equity basis. The - Pakistan Navy's Dynamic Maritime Exercise SEA- (Credits: Pakistan Observer) Land Allocation Begins for Gwadar’s Multi-Billion has reiterated that Pakistan will support Kashmiris shipyard would initially offer ship repair and mainte- ra), GEIP and Tabeer Energy (Mitsubishi). SPARK-2020 Commences at Karachi February 13, The 75 page master plan document, Dollar Oil Re�inery struggle on moral, diplomatic and legal grounds and nance services at two dry docks. The facility would and ExxonMobil, PGPL (Pakistan GasPort and Tra�igu prepared by China Communications Construction Massive Jelly�ish Blooms Observed In Arabian Sea Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood has emphasized that the world must support their eventually lead to shipbuilding. (Credits: The Express The consultant would also provide recommendations Company in conjunction with Pakistan's Minister of February 18, Abbasi in his closing remarks accentuated India’s right to self determination. Pakistan Navy is also high- Tribune) on the suitability of the site and mitigating measures, Planning, Development and Gwadar Development by Saudi oil giant Aramco, and is part of the of the over move to change the status of the disputed state of lighting Kashmir issue through display of posters and Various activities, including sailing, swimming, life if any in the form of technical reports, gap analysis or Authority, chalked out an elaborate road map and plan $20 billion Theinvestment $10 billion announced oil re�inery during will be Saudi built Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the banners on PN Ships during port calls. Moreover, Gwadar Technical & Vocational Institute to be any other study where required in this regard. Pres- on how Gwadar is to become the trade and economic Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's visit to Paki- All the facilities will be provided to the investors here. Arrival and processing of imported rerollable scrap Indian Government to promote Hindutva Ideology, brochures/pamphlets were also being distributed. Completed by 2021 hub of South Asia with a GDP per capita of $15,000-10 stan last year. The master plan for Gwadar has been prepared. It is NIMA Delegation Visit to Gidani Shipbreaking was physically observed on site. (Credits: NIMA-KHI) which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it February 3, Indonesia has conferred the highest Pakistan Navy will remain committed and ready to go Navalsaving, Academy seamanship won and the physical competition �itness withcontests 05 wereGold operation in Pakistan. Since 2015, over 19 million February 11, A team of eye specialists from Pakistan times that of Pakistan's average. According to Gwa- the safest city in the country.” Yard into a Hindu-dominated “Hindustan”. Kashmir being military award Bintang Jalasena Utama upon Naval to any extent for the liberation of Kashmiri brothers medals.competed The under competition the training was of�icials.a biennial The maritime Turkish tonsently, of two LNG re-gasi�ied has been LNG imported. (RLNG) These terminals terminals are under have Navy and Eye Sight Trust along with modern equip- dar's new Master Plan the city will become the charges of entering each other’s waters as the mari- Meeting of DG NIMA with ED PNSC Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in recognition and sisters from the yoke of Indian illegal occupation pumped approximately 393.6 billion cubic feet/day of ment deputed at an eye camp provided free consulta- fulcrum of economic development in western Paki- timePakistan boundaries and India between routinely the arresttwo countries �ishermen were on He further said, “Gwadar should have been developed February 27, The National Institute of Maritime implication on the security situation at sea. Pakistan of his services for strengthening ties between the in line with Government policies. (Credits: Daily 2015. Pakistan Navy hosted the event with an aim to gas into the national gas distribution network in 2019, tion to the visiting patients of Damb and adjoining stan, the main port in western Pakistan, one of the - like Singapore 10 years ago. The biggest problem of February 28, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Affairs (NIMA) organized a seminar on the topic of Navythe core however con�lict is wellbetween aware India of the and resultant Pakistan challeng has its- naval forces of both countries. A ceremonial Guard of Times) promotesports event; healthy and seamanship the �irst series activities, was uphold held back good in- a 14 percent increase compared with 345.6 billion areas. Besides, basic eye treatment, free medicines gies on locating their precise places. (Credits: The ARY the port city was the [availability of] water which has HI(M) called on Executive Director Special Projects ‘Kashmir Issue - Revocation of Articles 35A & 370 of es and is ready and prepared to thwart enemy’s ill Honour was presented to the Naval Chief at the occa- will and foster strong ties among navies of friendly cubic feet in 2018. Further, the hired consultant would and glasses were also distributed amongst the Asian countries and the trade centers of Afghanistan, News)poorly de�ined and many �ishing boats lack technolo now been resolved as supply lines from dams to the and Planning PNSC Khurrum Mirza with lead Indian Constitution; Options for Pakistan vis-à-vis designs. The seminar was attended by a large number sion, matters related to regional security and mutual Fishermen Demand Removal of FCS Chairman countries. (Credits: The News) review combine cumulative navigation, operational, patients to reduce risk of infectious diseases. Patients February 12, SEASPARK-20 biennial exercise is Southwestward Asia sea and routes the neighbouring in western China, Middle the East. �ive Central February 14, city are being laid,” he added. Researcher NIMA Kanwar Javed accompanying in the Rising Hindutva in India’ at Bahria University, Karachi. interest including bilateral defence collaboration safety and security risks assessment of locating LNG with complex eye diseases needing surgical opera- steered to assess war preparedness & validate opera- observed in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, 2,300 Kg Hashish Seized in Makran meeting. Discussion was done on PNSC Vision 2030 Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood representatives, members of think tank and students were discussed. The Naval Chief emphasised upon the February 2, - Keamari Fishermen Devise Innovative Methods terminals in relation to close proximity of each other, tions were given free appointments for extended tional plans of Pakistan Navy in cognizance to emerg- The Mega projects, include a $5 billion investment Large blooms of jelly�ish have been “At present, the dams have accumulated water for up during the meeting. ED PNSC appreciated the vibrant Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The honor- of Bahria dignitaries, University, Tri-Services Karachi. of�icers, (Credits: academia, DGPR-Navy) media tremendous potential of Pakistan to raise defence men body, organised the demonstration outside the for Fishing including existing LNG terminals in the light of Paki- treatments at ophthalmic facilities. A large number of ing regional and global challenges. Chief of the Naval into Gwadar's power sector with 15 new power - to 5 years while desalinization plants are also being role of NIMA and shared information related to IMO able Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja *Find the detailed highlights of the event on page 20 cooperation that will positively contribute towards The Karachi Mahigeer Ittehad, a �isher- stan LNG Policy 2011 updated till to date and all inter- patients including men, women and children were Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occa- plants, $1 billion invested in to generating 700,000 tionsaffecting to a majornear halt �ishing in the operations offshore waters in the by area. choking The installed.” (Credits: Tribune) 2020 requirements and solutions employed by PNSC Farooq Haider graced the second session of the semi- peace & security initiatives in the region. (Credits: The men from the city’s various coastal areas, including February 4, Fishermen in Keamari of the city have national codes and standards in this respect. (Credits: treated at the eye camp. (Credits: The News) sion as Chief Guest.The SEASPARK-20 will provide m3 of fresh water per day through desalination plants, trawlerblooms havenets, spread,affecting they the have livelihood brought of �ishingthousands opera of Feburary 25, NIMA delegation headed by DG NIMA for various category ships. He also shared information nar as Guest of Honour. DG NIMA Calls on President COPAIR News) islandsKarachi of Press Baba Club and whereBhit, Ibrahim a large Hadiri, number Rehri of �isher Goth, started using plastic drums to make affordable small February 6, The construction work is in progress on The News) impetus to Pakistan’s resolve of maintaining peace a manmade island, central business district, Paki- The process of land allocation for the multi-billion Participants of Workshop Briefed on PN’s Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M) visited Gadani Ship- related to PNSC course of action for LNG Carriers and Maripur, Khadda and Kalri, attended the demonstra- boats for them. Children and young men can be seen Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute to be 1,500 Acres More Approved for Dhabeji SEZ and stability by promoting safe and sustainable mari- stan's tallest building all in a tax-free environment (WWF-P) indicates that the latest blooms appeared Challenges breaking Yard. The delegation called on Dewan future plan for Edible Oil import from Malaysia/Indo- Pakistan Navy Ship Rah Naward Conducts Cruise paddling these boats in Bhit Shah, Baba Bhit and Sale- completed by 2021 in port city, Gawadar. The project JMICC coordinates Rescue Efforts During Fire Inci- time environment in the region. (Credits: The Nation) where life can be enjoyed whilst avoiding taxes. here�ishermen. in December The World 2019. Wide They Fund are for distributed Nature-Pakistan widely city of Gwadar has been initiated. Rizwan Farooqi and other members of Pakistan Ship- nesia. for Kashmir Cause the FCS’s chairman. Dr Yousaf, the newly elected habad. These boats have no engines and save the will enhance skills of active population of Gwadar to dent in Damb - and have begun spreading to beaches along the Sindh dollar oil re�inery project to be established at the post February 21, the August participants of International directortion to register of the FCS their said protest that they against had beenHa�iz demanding Abdul Bar, participate in the growth of the Port City. The institute 1,390kg of Narcotics Seized By Navy ers and high powered executives as it gears up to and Balochistan coast. (Credits: The Express Tribune) February 19, The Kech police and Pakistan Coast Workshop on Leadership and Security (IWLS), organ- hand information was collected on outstanding issues to remove the FCS chairman for his involvement in hands to paddle them. They have asked the govern- becomeGwadar isthe set technological, to see a massive industrial in�lux of and skilled high-tech work Guards (PGD) have foiled attempts to smuggle drugs ized by National Defense University, visited the Naval tobreakers this very Association important (PSA). sector During of maritime the meeting, economy �irst of corruption, illegal recruitment and causing heavy ment�ishermen to take the notice cost andof diesel provide too. them Fishermen with good use quali their- requirements of the port after the development of service hub of South Asia. (Credits: Business Record- 23 Indian Fishermen Held for Trespassing Paki- investmentThe short-term by projectsSaudi signedpower includeproducing two Regasi�iedcompany - Headquarters, Islamabad, and were briefed about Pakistan. NIMA team also visited the gadani area losses to the institution by selling its properties and ty boats. (Credits: Pakistan Observer) industrialwill help projects ful�illing including maritime the skilledGwadar manpowerPort Free er) stani Waters ACWALique�ied Power Natural in Pakistan's Gas plants renewable for $4 billion, energy a $2 billionsector rate raids in the Turbat and Pasni. The raids were Pakistan Navy’s challenges and response towards particularly shipbreaking yard for physical observa- spending the money deposited in the banks. (Credits: Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and a $1 billion Saudi Fund for Pakistan. Mid-term conductedby seizing 2,300kg on information of �ine quality from intelligencehashish in two sources. sepa maritime security. Various aspects related to chang- tions at site. NIMA Team comprised of Commodore Pakistan Observer) Gwadar Shipyard Project Facing Delay and port-related projects. The institute will comprise Chand Tara Island to be Built at Gwadar projects include $1 billion each for petrochemical and Police and CIA personnel during a joint operation ing security dynamics of the region and initiatives (R) Ali Abbas SI(M), Commodore (R) Baber Bilal a main building, which will have two blocks, an food and agricultural projects. intercepted a truck carrying crushed stone on the were undertaken by Pakistan Navy to navigate chal- Haider SI(M), Kanwar Javed and Commander Muham- Third Pakistan Navy International Nautical Com- administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, Turbat-Gwadar highway and recovered 1,500kg hash- lenges in domain of maritime terrorism were briefed mad Akhtar. DG NIMA presented NIMA memento to February 13, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem petition-2020 hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a ish from it. The consignment was packed in 75 packets to the IWLS members. (Credits: The News) Chairman PSA Dewan Rizwan Farooqi. (Credits: HI(M) called on President COPAIR Ms. Amina in pres- teachers lodging facility. (Credits: The Nation) between 250,000 bpd [barrels per day] to 300,000 of 20kg each hidden under the crashed stone. (Cred- NIMA-KHI) The Guest of Honor, Honorable Prime Minister of Azad ence of DGPR (Navy). The Admiral briefed her about February 4, 3rd Pakistan Navy International Nautical February 25, bpd.The mega (Credits: re�inery Business has a Recorder) proposed re�ining capacity of its: Dawn) Memorundom of Understanding signed Between Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider elucidated the various activities and initiatives of NIMA since its Competition took place at Pakistan Naval Academy, PQA Hires Norwegian Consultant to Evaluate LNG - February 11, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali February 12, The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Mari- NIMA and MSF DG NIMA Visits Sites of Rerolling Mills DG NIMA appreciated PNSC progress towards innova- the audience that Plebiscite is the only solution to inception. Ms. Amina explained the role of COPAIR in February 3, PNS RAH NAWARD, the only tall ship of Karachi. Six International teams besides Pakistan Terminal Proposals ly spread to adjacent JMICC wasboats. informed JMICC coordinated of �ire incident with Shah has directed Board of Revenue (BoR) to give time Security Agency seized narcotics in a joint raid at PMSA Arrests 23 Indian Fishermen for Violating Gwadar Billed as the Singapore of Pakistan tive corporate market based approach. Emphasis on Kashmir issue. He augmented the need to project government policy implementation and importance Naval Academy and Pakistan Marine Academy namely onboard �ishing boat in Damb �isheries. The �ire rapid 1500 more acres of land to the Dhabeji Special sea. Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP), in a Maritime Boundaries February 21, National Institute of Maritime Affairs - February 26, Director General National Institute of the need to develop a strong linkage between the two Kashmir issue among International community for its of policy advocacy at both national and provincial posters, conducted a cruise. The cruise was aimed at Germany, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and February 9, Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has shortlist- scene of the incident and initiated rescue efforts. The Economic Zone (SEZ), a CPEC priority project, which joint operation with the Pakistan Maritime Security February 21, Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) NIMA and Maritime Study Forum (MSF) signed Mem- Maritime Affairs(NIMA) Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem organizations for applied research was warmly rightful solution in favour of Kashmiris. level. They also discussed to collaborate in the future expressingPakistan Navy, solidarity decorated with people with Kashmiri of Kashmir �lags and and to Turkey participated in the week long competition the ed a Norwegian consultant-led consortium to assess the local �ire brigade and KPT who proceeded to the presently stretches over 1,530 acres. He also ordered - February 14, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency February 19, The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Director General (DG) Shahzaib Khan Kakar has said orandum of Understanding in a simple and impressive HI(M) visited 02 Rerolling Mills at SITE Karachi, Cdre welcomed by ED PNSC. At the end, DG NIMA present- for research areas of mutual interest. (Credits: exhibit support for their freedom struggle. Students events under the motto ‘Knotted by Ocean’. - transfer the title of the land to the SEZ so that develop- that the port city would be transformed into a smart ceremony. Baber Bilal and Kanwar Javed accompanied him. Visit ed NIMA memento to ED PNSC and ED PNSC also NIMA-ISB) from Bahria College Karachi while chanting national nals proposed by local and international investors as �ire was brought under control by the �ire brigade and ment of its infrastructure could be started. The hugeAgency cache (PMSA), of intercepted narcotics, and approximately con�iscated a narcot1,290 February 13, The government has planned to develop of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani city as it was the ‘future Singapore’ of Pakistan. was facilitated by Key Member PSA & CEO Shoaib presented PNSC Memento to DG NIMA. (Credits: songs in sync with PN Band bid farewell to the ship. February 5, The government of Balochistan has not demand-supplythe feasibilities ofgap lique�ied of fuel naturalwidened gas to (LNG) reignite termi an thelocal incident �ishermen. (Source: No loss JMICC) of life was reported however Dhabeji SEZ would open new vistas of development kilogramsics-laden �ishing of hashish boat inof thearound southeast Rs258 of million,Gwadar.The was waters(PMSA) on on basis Friday of took reliable into information custody four that �ishing extensive boats (PMSA) arrested twenty three Indian �ishermen for Both organizations are working in the maritime Shipping Agencies Jawed Iqbal. Objective of the visit NIMA-KHI) 05 x �ishing boats were reported burnt as a result of violating territorial waters and doing illegal �ishing. its �irst man-made ‘Chand Tara Island’, a residential The four boats of the �ishermen were also taken into 07 National News

National Institute Of Maritime Affairs Holds Semi- Indonesia’s Highest Military Award Conferred on While transiting through sea, PN Fleet units in yet signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) energy crisis. The port currently caters to more than Pakistan Navy Holds Free Eye Camp in Balochistan and prosperity in the province of Sindh and create a hidden in specially constructed secret compartments area of the Central Business District in Gwadar with a patrolling along the border was initiated through the custody during the action taken by the PMSA’s Addressing a meeting at the Association of Builders sector and have joined hands to initiate research on was to examine the value chain involved for Ship- nar On Kashmir Issue At Bahria University, Kara- Naval Chief harbour conducted men and cheer ship to show with the ministry for establishing Gwadar Shipyard. 51 percent of seaborne trade requirements of the lot of employment opportunities. The federal govern- of the vessel and was handed over to the custom cost of $10 billion. The island will feature a state of the active involvement of agency’s ships and fast response - and Developers (Abad), Kakar noted that with an areas of mutual interest and collaborate in promoting breaking Industry in Pakistan. chi solidarity and camaraderie with Kashimiri brothers. The Balochistan government has not initiated the country. The consultant would scrutinise and review ment has already approved a PC-1 of Rs3.95 billion for authorities. (Credits: The News) art amusement park, art & culture museum, grand boats besides its aircraft to keep strict vigil and men were handed over to docks police station after organisation of talented builders there was no reason maritime sector of Pakistan. (Credits:NIMA-ISB) process of transferring land for the shipyard to the all studies furnished by LNG sponsors, including dedicated 220kv Grid through PSDP in 2019-20 for theatre, concert hall, international expo center, hotels, update presence of any suspected vessel. (Credits: initialpersonnel investigation. patrolling the sea border. Arrested �isher that the port city would not develop. The Chief of the Naval staff Admiral Zafar Mehmood ministry. The Balochistan cabinet on January 21 Elengy Terminal (Engro, Fatima/Pak Arab, Shell and Dhabeji SEZ. (Credits: Pakistan Today) Gwadar’s New Master Plan Highlights Factors resorts, shopping malls, and waterfront walk. It will Pakistan Today) Abbasi has been highlighting Pakistan’s position on approved to allot 750 acres of land to the ministry for Gunvor), Energas (Lucky Group, Sapphire, Hallmore Behind Economic Prosperity stretch from the Marine Drive towards Zero Point. Kashmir issue on various occasions. The Naval Chief construction of the yard on 30% equity basis. The - Pakistan Navy's Dynamic Maritime Exercise SEA- (Credits: Pakistan Observer) Land Allocation Begins for Gwadar’s Multi-Billion has reiterated that Pakistan will support Kashmiris shipyard would initially offer ship repair and mainte- ra), GEIP and Tabeer Energy (Mitsubishi). SPARK-2020 Commences at Karachi February 13, The 75 page master plan document, Dollar Oil Re�inery struggle on moral, diplomatic and legal grounds and nance services at two dry docks. The facility would and ExxonMobil, PGPL (Pakistan GasPort and Tra�igu prepared by China Communications Construction Massive Jelly�ish Blooms Observed In Arabian Sea Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood has emphasized that the world must support their eventually lead to shipbuilding. (Credits: The Express The consultant would also provide recommendations Company in conjunction with Pakistan's Minister of February 18, Abbasi in his closing remarks accentuated India’s right to self determination. Pakistan Navy is also high- Tribune) on the suitability of the site and mitigating measures, Planning, Development and Gwadar Development by Saudi oil giant Aramco, and is part of the of the over move to change the status of the disputed state of lighting Kashmir issue through display of posters and Various activities, including sailing, swimming, life if any in the form of technical reports, gap analysis or Authority, chalked out an elaborate road map and plan $20 billion Theinvestment $10 billion announced oil re�inery during will be Saudi built Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the banners on PN Ships during port calls. Moreover, Gwadar Technical & Vocational Institute to be any other study where required in this regard. Pres- on how Gwadar is to become the trade and economic Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman's visit to Paki- All the facilities will be provided to the investors here. Arrival and processing of imported rerollable scrap Indian Government to promote Hindutva Ideology, brochures/pamphlets were also being distributed. Completed by 2021 hub of South Asia with a GDP per capita of $15,000-10 stan last year. The master plan for Gwadar has been prepared. It is NIMA Delegation Visit to Gidani Shipbreaking was physically observed on site. (Credits: NIMA-KHI) which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it February 3, Indonesia has conferred the highest Pakistan Navy will remain committed and ready to go Navalsaving, Academy seamanship won and the physical competition �itness withcontests 05 wereGold operation in Pakistan. Since 2015, over 19 million February 11, A team of eye specialists from Pakistan times that of Pakistan's average. According to Gwa- the safest city in the country.” Yard into a Hindu-dominated “Hindustan”. Kashmir being military award Bintang Jalasena Utama upon Naval to any extent for the liberation of Kashmiri brothers medals.competed The under competition the training was of�icials.a biennial The maritime Turkish tonsently, of two LNG re-gasi�ied has been LNG imported. (RLNG) These terminals terminals are under have Navy and Eye Sight Trust along with modern equip- dar's new Master Plan the city will become the charges of entering each other’s waters as the mari- Meeting of DG NIMA with ED PNSC Chief Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi in recognition and sisters from the yoke of Indian illegal occupation pumped approximately 393.6 billion cubic feet/day of ment deputed at an eye camp provided free consulta- fulcrum of economic development in western Paki- timePakistan boundaries and India between routinely the arresttwo countries �ishermen were on He further said, “Gwadar should have been developed February 27, The National Institute of Maritime implication on the security situation at sea. Pakistan of his services for strengthening ties between the in line with Government policies. (Credits: Daily 2015. Pakistan Navy hosted the event with an aim to gas into the national gas distribution network in 2019, tion to the visiting patients of Damb and adjoining stan, the main port in western Pakistan, one of the - like Singapore 10 years ago. The biggest problem of February 28, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem Affairs (NIMA) organized a seminar on the topic of Navythe core however con�lict is wellbetween aware India of the and resultant Pakistan challeng has its- naval forces of both countries. A ceremonial Guard of Times) promotesports event; healthy and seamanship the �irst series activities, was uphold held back good in- a 14 percent increase compared with 345.6 billion areas. Besides, basic eye treatment, free medicines gies on locating their precise places. (Credits: The ARY the port city was the [availability of] water which has HI(M) called on Executive Director Special Projects ‘Kashmir Issue - Revocation of Articles 35A & 370 of es and is ready and prepared to thwart enemy’s ill Honour was presented to the Naval Chief at the occa- will and foster strong ties among navies of friendly cubic feet in 2018. Further, the hired consultant would and glasses were also distributed amongst the Asian countries and the trade centers of Afghanistan, News)poorly de�ined and many �ishing boats lack technolo now been resolved as supply lines from dams to the and Planning PNSC Khurrum Mirza with lead Indian Constitution; Options for Pakistan vis-à-vis designs. The seminar was attended by a large number sion, matters related to regional security and mutual Fishermen Demand Removal of FCS Chairman countries. (Credits: The News) review combine cumulative navigation, operational, patients to reduce risk of infectious diseases. Patients February 12, SEASPARK-20 biennial exercise is Southwestward Asia sea and routes the neighbouring in western China, Middle the East. �ive Central February 14, city are being laid,” he added. Researcher NIMA Kanwar Javed accompanying in the Rising Hindutva in India’ at Bahria University, Karachi. interest including bilateral defence collaboration safety and security risks assessment of locating LNG with complex eye diseases needing surgical opera- steered to assess war preparedness & validate opera- observed in the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, 2,300 Kg Hashish Seized in Makran meeting. Discussion was done on PNSC Vision 2030 Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood representatives, members of think tank and students were discussed. The Naval Chief emphasised upon the February 2, - Keamari Fishermen Devise Innovative Methods terminals in relation to close proximity of each other, tions were given free appointments for extended tional plans of Pakistan Navy in cognizance to emerg- The Mega projects, include a $5 billion investment Large blooms of jelly�ish have been “At present, the dams have accumulated water for up during the meeting. ED PNSC appreciated the vibrant Abbasi graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The honor- of Bahria dignitaries, University, Tri-Services Karachi. of�icers, (Credits: academia, DGPR-Navy) media tremendous potential of Pakistan to raise defence men body, organised the demonstration outside the for Fishing including existing LNG terminals in the light of Paki- treatments at ophthalmic facilities. A large number of ing regional and global challenges. Chief of the Naval into Gwadar's power sector with 15 new power - to 5 years while desalinization plants are also being role of NIMA and shared information related to IMO able Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja *Find the detailed highlights of the event on page 20 cooperation that will positively contribute towards The Karachi Mahigeer Ittehad, a �isher- stan LNG Policy 2011 updated till to date and all inter- patients including men, women and children were Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi graced the occa- plants, $1 billion invested in to generating 700,000 tionsaffecting to a majornear halt �ishing in the operations offshore waters in the by area. choking The installed.” (Credits: Tribune) 2020 requirements and solutions employed by PNSC Farooq Haider graced the second session of the semi- peace & security initiatives in the region. (Credits: The men from the city’s various coastal areas, including February 4, Fishermen in Keamari of the city have national codes and standards in this respect. (Credits: treated at the eye camp. (Credits: The News) sion as Chief Guest.The SEASPARK-20 will provide m3 of fresh water per day through desalination plants, trawlerblooms havenets, spread,affecting they the have livelihood brought of �ishingthousands opera of Feburary 25, NIMA delegation headed by DG NIMA for various category ships. He also shared information nar as Guest of Honour. DG NIMA Calls on President COPAIR News) islandsKarachi of Press Baba Club and whereBhit, Ibrahim a large Hadiri, number Rehri of �isher Goth, started using plastic drums to make affordable small February 6, The construction work is in progress on The News) impetus to Pakistan’s resolve of maintaining peace a manmade island, central business district, Paki- The process of land allocation for the multi-billion Participants of Workshop Briefed on PN’s Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M) visited Gadani Ship- related to PNSC course of action for LNG Carriers and Maripur, Khadda and Kalri, attended the demonstra- boats for them. Children and young men can be seen Pak-China Technical and Vocational Institute to be 1,500 Acres More Approved for Dhabeji SEZ and stability by promoting safe and sustainable mari- stan's tallest building all in a tax-free environment (WWF-P) indicates that the latest blooms appeared Challenges breaking Yard. The delegation called on Dewan future plan for Edible Oil import from Malaysia/Indo- Pakistan Navy Ship Rah Naward Conducts Cruise paddling these boats in Bhit Shah, Baba Bhit and Sale- completed by 2021 in port city, Gawadar. The project JMICC coordinates Rescue Efforts During Fire Inci- time environment in the region. (Credits: The Nation) where life can be enjoyed whilst avoiding taxes. here�ishermen. in December The World 2019. Wide They Fund are for distributed Nature-Pakistan widely city of Gwadar has been initiated. Rizwan Farooqi and other members of Pakistan Ship- nesia. for Kashmir Cause the FCS’s chairman. Dr Yousaf, the newly elected habad. These boats have no engines and save the will enhance skills of active population of Gwadar to dent in Damb - and have begun spreading to beaches along the Sindh dollar oil re�inery project to be established at the post February 21, the August participants of International directortion to register of the FCS their said protest that they against had beenHa�iz demanding Abdul Bar, participate in the growth of the Port City. The institute 1,390kg of Narcotics Seized By Navy ers and high powered executives as it gears up to and Balochistan coast. (Credits: The Express Tribune) February 19, The Kech police and Pakistan Coast Workshop on Leadership and Security (IWLS), organ- hand information was collected on outstanding issues to remove the FCS chairman for his involvement in hands to paddle them. They have asked the govern- becomeGwadar isthe set technological, to see a massive industrial in�lux of and skilled high-tech work Guards (PGD) have foiled attempts to smuggle drugs ized by National Defense University, visited the Naval tobreakers this very Association important (PSA). sector During of maritime the meeting, economy �irst of corruption, illegal recruitment and causing heavy ment�ishermen to take the notice cost andof diesel provide too. them Fishermen with good use quali their- requirements of the port after the development of service hub of South Asia. (Credits: Business Record- 23 Indian Fishermen Held for Trespassing Paki- investmentThe short-term by projectsSaudi signedpower includeproducing two Regasi�iedcompany - Headquarters, Islamabad, and were briefed about Pakistan. NIMA team also visited the gadani area losses to the institution by selling its properties and ty boats. (Credits: Pakistan Observer) industrialwill help projects ful�illing including maritime the skilledGwadar manpowerPort Free er) stani Waters ACWALique�ied Power Natural in Pakistan's Gas plants renewable for $4 billion, energy a $2 billionsector rate raids in the Turbat and Pasni. The raids were Pakistan Navy’s challenges and response towards particularly shipbreaking yard for physical observa- spending the money deposited in the banks. (Credits: Zone, Export Processing Zone and other industrial and a $1 billion Saudi Fund for Pakistan. Mid-term conductedby seizing 2,300kg on information of �ine quality from intelligencehashish in two sources. sepa maritime security. Various aspects related to chang- tions at site. NIMA Team comprised of Commodore Pakistan Observer) Gwadar Shipyard Project Facing Delay and port-related projects. The institute will comprise Chand Tara Island to be Built at Gwadar projects include $1 billion each for petrochemical and Police and CIA personnel during a joint operation ing security dynamics of the region and initiatives (R) Ali Abbas SI(M), Commodore (R) Baber Bilal a main building, which will have two blocks, an food and agricultural projects. intercepted a truck carrying crushed stone on the were undertaken by Pakistan Navy to navigate chal- Haider SI(M), Kanwar Javed and Commander Muham- Third Pakistan Navy International Nautical Com- administration block, four workshops, cafeteria, Turbat-Gwadar highway and recovered 1,500kg hash- lenges in domain of maritime terrorism were briefed mad Akhtar. DG NIMA presented NIMA memento to February 13, DG NIMA Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem petition-2020 hostels, parking areas, an examination block and a ish from it. The consignment was packed in 75 packets to the IWLS members. (Credits: The News) Chairman PSA Dewan Rizwan Farooqi. (Credits: HI(M) called on President COPAIR Ms. Amina in pres- teachers lodging facility. (Credits: The Nation) between 250,000 bpd [barrels per day] to 300,000 of 20kg each hidden under the crashed stone. (Cred- NIMA-KHI) The Guest of Honor, Honorable Prime Minister of Azad ence of DGPR (Navy). The Admiral briefed her about February 4, 3rd Pakistan Navy International Nautical February 25, bpd.The mega (Credits: re�inery Business has a Recorder) proposed re�ining capacity of its: Dawn) Memorundom of Understanding signed Between Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider elucidated the various activities and initiatives of NIMA since its Competition took place at Pakistan Naval Academy, PQA Hires Norwegian Consultant to Evaluate LNG - February 11, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali February 12, The Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Mari- NIMA and MSF DG NIMA Visits Sites of Rerolling Mills DG NIMA appreciated PNSC progress towards innova- the audience that Plebiscite is the only solution to inception. Ms. Amina explained the role of COPAIR in February 3, PNS RAH NAWARD, the only tall ship of Karachi. Six International teams besides Pakistan Terminal Proposals ly spread to adjacent JMICC wasboats. informed JMICC coordinated of �ire incident with Shah has directed Board of Revenue (BoR) to give time Security Agency seized narcotics in a joint raid at PMSA Arrests 23 Indian Fishermen for Violating Gwadar Billed as the Singapore of Pakistan tive corporate market based approach. Emphasis on Kashmir issue. He augmented the need to project government policy implementation and importance Naval Academy and Pakistan Marine Academy namely onboard �ishing boat in Damb �isheries. The �ire rapid 1500 more acres of land to the Dhabeji Special sea. Regional Maritime Security Patrols (RMSP), in a Maritime Boundaries February 21, National Institute of Maritime Affairs - February 26, Director General National Institute of the need to develop a strong linkage between the two Kashmir issue among International community for its of policy advocacy at both national and provincial posters, conducted a cruise. The cruise was aimed at Germany, Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Sri Lanka and February 9, Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has shortlist- scene of the incident and initiated rescue efforts. The Economic Zone (SEZ), a CPEC priority project, which joint operation with the Pakistan Maritime Security February 21, Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) NIMA and Maritime Study Forum (MSF) signed Mem- Maritime Affairs(NIMA) Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem organizations for applied research was warmly rightful solution in favour of Kashmiris. level. They also discussed to collaborate in the future expressingPakistan Navy, solidarity decorated with people with Kashmiri of Kashmir �lags and and to Turkey participated in the week long competition the ed a Norwegian consultant-led consortium to assess the local �ire brigade and KPT who proceeded to the presently stretches over 1,530 acres. He also ordered - February 14, Pakistan Maritime Security Agency February 19, The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Director General (DG) Shahzaib Khan Kakar has said orandum of Understanding in a simple and impressive HI(M) visited 02 Rerolling Mills at SITE Karachi, Cdre welcomed by ED PNSC. At the end, DG NIMA present- for research areas of mutual interest. (Credits: exhibit support for their freedom struggle. Students events under the motto ‘Knotted by Ocean’. - transfer the title of the land to the SEZ so that develop- that the port city would be transformed into a smart ceremony. Baber Bilal and Kanwar Javed accompanied him. Visit ed NIMA memento to ED PNSC and ED PNSC also NIMA-ISB) from Bahria College Karachi while chanting national nals proposed by local and international investors as �ire was brought under control by the �ire brigade and ment of its infrastructure could be started. The hugeAgency cache (PMSA), of intercepted narcotics, and approximately con�iscated a narcot1,290 February 13, The government has planned to develop of India near Sir Creek, 10-15 NM inside Pakistani city as it was the ‘future Singapore’ of Pakistan. was facilitated by Key Member PSA & CEO Shoaib presented PNSC Memento to DG NIMA. (Credits: songs in sync with PN Band bid farewell to the ship. February 5, The government of Balochistan has not demand-supplythe feasibilities ofgap lique�ied of fuel naturalwidened gas to (LNG) reignite termi an thelocal incident �ishermen. (Source: No loss JMICC) of life was reported however Dhabeji SEZ would open new vistas of development kilogramsics-laden �ishing of hashish boat inof thearound southeast Rs258 of million,Gwadar.The was waters(PMSA) on on basis Friday of took reliable into information custody four that �ishing extensive boats (PMSA) arrested twenty three Indian �ishermen for Both organizations are working in the maritime Shipping Agencies Jawed Iqbal. Objective of the visit NIMA-KHI) 05 x �ishing boats were reported burnt as a result of violating territorial waters and doing illegal �ishing. its �irst man-made ‘Chand Tara Island’, a residential The four boats of the �ishermen were also taken into 08 International News - Maritime Trade And Economy

U.S. to Lift Sanctions on a Dalian Unit of Chinese 2018 and in 2019, the company surpassed 6 million ness activities, and this approach is one of the group’s - Baltic Index Sees Biggest Daily Rise in Over Two tion and education”. She also emphasised “the impor- Shipper Cosco – U.S. Of�icial mt in bunker sales of which Singapore represented initiatives. Green Ammonia Consortium (GAC) Japan’s - Months on Higher Vessel Rates tance of an integrated Blue Growth Strategy, which 30% of the total, Cosulich said. Last year, Singapore Green Ammonia Consortium was established in April mentachieve (CoE) their as Certi�icates part of the of IMO’sCompetency continuing (CoC), drive Certif to will contribute to the overall economic development February 1, The United States on Friday will lift sanc- recorded a bunker sales volume of 47.5 million mt, empowericate of Pro�iciency women working (CoP) and in the Certi�icates maritime of sector. Endorse February 18, The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight of EU Member States”. The ‘FlagShip Conference’, tions on at least one Dalian unit of Chinese tanker data released by the Maritime and Port Authority of free ammonia. (Credit: NYK Group) index rose to a near two-week high on Monday, regis- which Pilides addressed, is a leading event for inter- company COSCO that Washington accused of trans- Singapore in January showed. (Credit: S&P Global 2019 to build a value chain from supply to use of CO₂ Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) is building on tering its biggest daily advance in more than two national shipping organised by the European Ship- Platts) Hapag-Lloyd to lower CO₂ Emissions Using Biofuel the IMO’s 31-year Women in Maritime programme by months as rates rose across all vessel segments. The owners Association (ECSA) in collaboration with the the matter said. Baltic index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax EU Transport Directorate. Among the speakers at the porting Iranian oil, a U.S. of�icial with knowledge of NYK Examines Concept of Using Ammonia as women looking to develop their maritime careers in and supramax vessels that ferry dry bulk commodi- conference was the Secretary-General of the Interna- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump Marine Fuel offering free of charge CoC, CoP and CoE certi�icates to- ties, gained 9 points, or 2.1%, to 434. The main index tional Maritime Organisation Kitack Lim, the Europe- blacklisted the Dalian units of COSCO on Sept. 25 in a recorded its biggest one-day percentage gain since move that pushed global freight costs to record highs February 3, STCWglobal shipping.and successfully PISR offers complete CoC certi�ication their appropriate to candi early December. The capesize index gained 7 points, - and disrupted shipping markets. (Credit: Reuters) Ammonia Consortium (GAC) on January 22, NYK dates – of�icers who qualify under the provisions of but remained at negative 287 as coronavirus worries peanan Commissioner and international for Transport shipping. Adina The Vălean.Commissioner Pilides presented its Atapproach the �irst of symposiumusing ammonia of theas marine Green to serve in the capacity and perform the functions continued to weigh. presentedmet Vălean her to discuss priorities speci�ic and objectives issues concerning and asked Euro for Fratelli Cosulich to Expand Physical Supply Bun- fuel for zero-emission ships. Ammonia does not emit examination. This certi�icate entitles its lawful holder- Cyprus’ support in European maritime forums. The kering Operations Outside Singapore Minister assured that Cyprus will continue to make a thus be expected to contribute to the effort to address holdinvolved an appropriate at the level andof responsibility valid CoC issued speci�ied by a recogthere- constructive contribution to the work of the EU and February 1, The family-owned Fratelli Cosulich globalcarbon warming. dioxide (CO₂)NYK is when participating it is heated in the and consorti would- nizedin. The maritime CoE is a administration, certi�icate issued in toaccordance seafarers with who the IMO while ensuring the competitiveness of ship- um to consider not only the maritime transport of February 4, Hapag-Lloyd is bunkering “bio” to reduce ping internationally. (Credit: Financial Mirror) Hong Kong, Italy, Monaco and New York. It carries out ammonia as a power generation fuel used by electric tradingcurrently operations has of�ices in inall Dubai,of these Singapore, markets, Vietnam,but has power companies but also the use of ammonia as of its ships recently refuelled in Rotterdam with a new, PalauSTCW International Regulation I/10 Ship (Recognition Registry complies of Certi�icates). with the First Dredger With Ultra-low Emissions has physical supply operations only in Singapore. marine fuel, one of the solutions for decarbonization. the CO₂ emissions generated by operating ships, one provisionsBoth of these of the certi�icates International are vital Convention for seafarers on Stand and- Arrived in Belgium At the symposium, lectures were segmented into four Express” is being powered by so-called “B20” fuel, ® whicheco-friendly consists biofuel. of 80 Forpercent the �irstlow-sulphur time, the fuel “Montreal oil and Seafarers, (STCW) 1978 as amended. production, technology, demand, and regulation. NYK, 20 percent biodiesel based on cooking oils and fats (Credit:ards of Training,Palau International Certi�ication Ship and Registry) Watch-keeping for Shipping demand from China, the world’s on�ields the indemand which side, CO₂ made free ammonia a presentation could introducing be used — that had previously been used in the food service/ca- second-largest economy, has been impacted after the ammonia as marine fuel from both the technical and tering industry. The biodiesel generates up to 90 Global Ship Deliveries Hit by Coronavirus Disrup- coronavirus outbreak forced the government to shut Since 1857 operational side. tion to China Yards factories and mills. Average daily earnings for capesiz- “We will soon announce a new location where we will With this test, Hapag-Lloyd is taking another step es, which typically transport 170,000 to 180,000 towardspercent lessreaching CO₂ emissions its ambitious than conventionalclimate-protection fuels. February 13, Global ship tonne cargoes including iron ore and coal, rose $46 to January 26, Jan De Nul Group’s newest Trailing operated) tankers,” Cosulich said Tuesday, adding that goals. (Credit: Hapag-Lloyd) deliveries have been hit $2,491. The panamax index rose 21 points, or 3.3%, to Suction Hopper Dredger Sanderus has just arrived in “webe physical expect thesuppliers new physical with a supply�leet of location six (owned to be and up as yards in China strug- 657, it’s highest since January 27. Average daily earn- Belgium to execute maintenance dredging works in and running by the end of Q1 2020”. Palau Support Women Seafarers in New Training gle to get fully back to ings for panamaxes, which usually carry coal or grain the coastal ports. Not just any dredger, but an ULEv Push work as a result of the cargoes of about 60,000 tonnes to 70,000 tonnes, with ultra-low emissions as this vessel has a coronavirus outbreak, increased $193 to $5,917. The supramax index rose 4 - of six bunker tankers, Cosulich said. with one shipbuilder points to 474. (Credit: Reuters) er Sanderus is Jan De Nul’s fourth Ultra-Low Emission In Singapore, the company owns and operates a �leet saying it could not vesseltwo-stage (ULEv) catalytic that has�ilter been system launched on board. within The the dredg past “For the time being all six barges are dedicated to deliver two vessels. The coronavirus has caused chaos European Shipping Needs to Innovate year. The vessel was built in Singapore and left the VLSFO [very low sulfur fuel oil], one product per shipyard in January after successful offshore tests. barge,” he said. disrupted and entry restrictions imposed by govern- European shipping needs to main- Another three major vessels with a same technology mentsin Asia tryingand beyond to ward with off �lights its spread. suspended, The global businesses ship- tain its competitiveness through and ultra-low emissions are under construction. The The company started delivering low sulfur fuel oil The NYK Group is making efforts to create next-gener- ping trade has also been hit. China’s Jiangsu New technology argued Cyprus during Sanderus arrived in Belgium, where in the next two from some of its bunker tankers in Singapore from ation green businesses involving alternative marine Times Shipbuilding, which has an annual production a debate on trade at a key confer- years she will maintain the navigation depth in the October last year, well ahead of the start of the Inter- fuel to realize decarbonation and the company’s basic capacity of 5 million deadweight tonnes (DWT), had ence in Brussels for European marine access channels to the Flemish ports under national Maritime Organization’s global sulfur limit philosophy of “Bringing value to life” and contributing issued a force majeure notice on two vessels to Maritime Week. Cyprus Shipping the authority of the Flemish Government. rule for marine fuels in January, as demand for cleaner to the betterment of societies. In accordance with the Bermuda-based cargo operator 2020 Bulkers. (Credit: Deputy Minister Natasa Pilides fuels received a big impetus due to stricter environ- NYK Group’s medium-term management plan “Stay- Hellenic Shipping News) called for “the introduction of new mental rules in international shipping. Fratelli Cosu- ing Ahead 2022 with Digitalization and Green,” the February 10, Female seafarers are now being support- incentives to ensure further development of the lich’s global bunker sales were about 5.8 million mt in group is working to achieve the SDGs through its busi- ed by the world’s fastest growing ship registry to sector and support for maritime technology, innova- 09 International News - Maritime Trade And Economy

U.S. to Lift Sanctions on a Dalian Unit of Chinese 2018 and in 2019, the company surpassed 6 million ness activities, and this approach is one of the group’s - Baltic Index Sees Biggest Daily Rise in Over Two tion and education”. She also emphasised “the impor- Shipper Cosco – U.S. Of�icial mt in bunker sales of which Singapore represented initiatives. Green Ammonia Consortium (GAC) Japan’s - Months on Higher Vessel Rates tance of an integrated Blue Growth Strategy, which 30% of the total, Cosulich said. Last year, Singapore Green Ammonia Consortium was established in April mentachieve (CoE) their as Certi�icates part of the of IMO’sCompetency continuing (CoC), drive Certif to will contribute to the overall economic development February 1, The United States on Friday will lift sanc- recorded a bunker sales volume of 47.5 million mt, empowericate of Pro�iciency women working (CoP) and in the Certi�icates maritime of sector. Endorse February 18, The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight of EU Member States”. The ‘FlagShip Conference’, tions on at least one Dalian unit of Chinese tanker data released by the Maritime and Port Authority of free ammonia. (Credit: NYK Group) index rose to a near two-week high on Monday, regis- which Pilides addressed, is a leading event for inter- company COSCO that Washington accused of trans- Singapore in January showed. (Credit: S&P Global 2019 to build a value chain from supply to use of CO₂ Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) is building on tering its biggest daily advance in more than two national shipping organised by the European Ship- Platts) Hapag-Lloyd to lower CO₂ Emissions Using Biofuel the IMO’s 31-year Women in Maritime programme by months as rates rose across all vessel segments. The owners Association (ECSA) in collaboration with the the matter said. Baltic index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax EU Transport Directorate. Among the speakers at the porting Iranian oil, a U.S. of�icial with knowledge of NYK Examines Concept of Using Ammonia as women looking to develop their maritime careers in and supramax vessels that ferry dry bulk commodi- conference was the Secretary-General of the Interna- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump Marine Fuel offering free of charge CoC, CoP and CoE certi�icates to- ties, gained 9 points, or 2.1%, to 434. The main index tional Maritime Organisation Kitack Lim, the Europe- blacklisted the Dalian units of COSCO on Sept. 25 in a recorded its biggest one-day percentage gain since move that pushed global freight costs to record highs February 3, STCWglobal shipping.and successfully PISR offers complete CoC certi�ication their appropriate to candi early December. The capesize index gained 7 points, - and disrupted shipping markets. (Credit: Reuters) Ammonia Consortium (GAC) on January 22, NYK dates – of�icers who qualify under the provisions of but remained at negative 287 as coronavirus worries peanan Commissioner and international for Transport shipping. Adina The Vălean.Commissioner Pilides presented its Atapproach the �irst of symposiumusing ammonia of theas marine Green to serve in the capacity and perform the functions continued to weigh. presentedmet Vălean her to discuss priorities speci�ic and objectives issues concerning and asked Euro for Fratelli Cosulich to Expand Physical Supply Bun- fuel for zero-emission ships. Ammonia does not emit examination. This certi�icate entitles its lawful holder- Cyprus’ support in European maritime forums. The kering Operations Outside Singapore Minister assured that Cyprus will continue to make a thus be expected to contribute to the effort to address holdinvolved an appropriate at the level andof responsibility valid CoC issued speci�ied by a recogthere- constructive contribution to the work of the EU and February 1, The family-owned Fratelli Cosulich globalcarbon warming. dioxide (CO₂)NYK is when participating it is heated in the and consorti would- nizedin. The maritime CoE is a administration, certi�icate issued in toaccordance seafarers with who the IMO while ensuring the competitiveness of ship- um to consider not only the maritime transport of February 4, Hapag-Lloyd is bunkering “bio” to reduce ping internationally. (Credit: Financial Mirror) Hong Kong, Italy, Monaco and New York. It carries out ammonia as a power generation fuel used by electric tradingcurrently operations has of�ices in inall Dubai,of these Singapore, markets, Vietnam,but has power companies but also the use of ammonia as of its ships recently refuelled in Rotterdam with a new, PalauSTCW International Regulation I/10 Ship (Recognition Registry complies of Certi�icates). with the First Dredger With Ultra-low Emissions has physical supply operations only in Singapore. marine fuel, one of the solutions for decarbonization. the CO₂ emissions generated by operating ships, one provisionsBoth of these of the certi�icates International are vital Convention for seafarers on Stand and- Arrived in Belgium At the symposium, lectures were segmented into four Express” is being powered by so-called “B20” fuel, whicheco-friendly consists biofuel. of 80 Forpercent the �irstlow-sulphur time, the fuel “Montreal oil and Seafarers, (STCW) 1978 as amended. production, technology, demand, and regulation. NYK, 20 percent biodiesel based on cooking oils and fats (Credit:ards of Training,Palau International Certi�ication Ship and Registry) Watch-keeping for Shipping demand from China, the world’s on�ields the indemand which side, CO₂ made free ammonia a presentation could introducing be used — that had previously been used in the food service/ca- second-largest economy, has been impacted after the ammonia as marine fuel from both the technical and tering industry. The biodiesel generates up to 90 Global Ship Deliveries Hit by Coronavirus Disrup- coronavirus outbreak forced the government to shut operational side. tion to China Yards factories and mills. Average daily earnings for capesiz- “We will soon announce a new location where we will With this test, Hapag-Lloyd is taking another step es, which typically transport 170,000 to 180,000 towardspercent lessreaching CO₂ emissions its ambitious than conventionalclimate-protection fuels. February 13, Global ship tonne cargoes including iron ore and coal, rose $46 to January 26, Jan De Nul Group’s newest Trailing operated) tankers,” Cosulich said Tuesday, adding that goals. (Credit: Hapag-Lloyd) deliveries have been hit $2,491. The panamax index rose 21 points, or 3.3%, to Suction Hopper Dredger Sanderus has just arrived in “webe physical expect thesuppliers new physical with a supply�leet of location six (owned to be and up as yards in China strug- 657, it’s highest since January 27. Average daily earn- Belgium to execute maintenance dredging works in and running by the end of Q1 2020”. Palau Support Women Seafarers in New Training gle to get fully back to ings for panamaxes, which usually carry coal or grain the coastal ports. Not just any dredger, but an ULEv Push work as a result of the cargoes of about 60,000 tonnes to 70,000 tonnes, with ultra-low emissions as this vessel has a coronavirus outbreak, increased $193 to $5,917. The supramax index rose 4 - of six bunker tankers, Cosulich said. with one shipbuilder points to 474. (Credit: Reuters) er Sanderus is Jan De Nul’s fourth Ultra-Low Emission In Singapore, the company owns and operates a �leet saying it could not vesseltwo-stage (ULEv) catalytic that has�ilter been system launched on board. within The the dredg past “For the time being all six barges are dedicated to deliver two vessels. The coronavirus has caused chaos European Shipping Needs to Innovate year. The vessel was built in Singapore and left the VLSFO [very low sulfur fuel oil], one product per shipyard in January after successful offshore tests. barge,” he said. disrupted and entry restrictions imposed by govern- European shipping needs to main- Another three major vessels with a same technology mentsin Asia tryingand beyond to ward with off �lights its spread. suspended, The global businesses ship- tain its competitiveness through and ultra-low emissions are under construction. The The company started delivering low sulfur fuel oil The NYK Group is making efforts to create next-gener- ping trade has also been hit. China’s Jiangsu New technology argued Cyprus during Sanderus arrived in Belgium, where in the next two from some of its bunker tankers in Singapore from ation green businesses involving alternative marine Times Shipbuilding, which has an annual production a debate on trade at a key confer- years she will maintain the navigation depth in the October last year, well ahead of the start of the Inter- fuel to realize decarbonation and the company’s basic capacity of 5 million deadweight tonnes (DWT), had ence in Brussels for European marine access channels to the Flemish ports under national Maritime Organization’s global sulfur limit philosophy of “Bringing value to life” and contributing issued a force majeure notice on two vessels to Maritime Week. Cyprus Shipping the authority of the Flemish Government. rule for marine fuels in January, as demand for cleaner to the betterment of societies. In accordance with the Bermuda-based cargo operator 2020 Bulkers. (Credit: Deputy Minister Natasa Pilides fuels received a big impetus due to stricter environ- NYK Group’s medium-term management plan “Stay- Hellenic Shipping News) called for “the introduction of new mental rules in international shipping. Fratelli Cosu- ing Ahead 2022 with Digitalization and Green,” the February 10, Female seafarers are now being support- incentives to ensure further development of the lich’s global bunker sales were about 5.8 million mt in group is working to achieve the SDGs through its busi- ed by the world’s fastest growing ship registry to sector and support for maritime technology, innova- 10 International News - Maritime Trade And Economy

U.S. to Lift Sanctions on a Dalian Unit of Chinese 2018 and in 2019, the company surpassed 6 million ness activities, and this approach is one of the group’s - Baltic Index Sees Biggest Daily Rise in Over Two tion and education”. She also emphasised “the impor- Shipper Cosco – U.S. Of�icial mt in bunker sales of which Singapore represented initiatives. Green Ammonia Consortium (GAC) Japan’s - Months on Higher Vessel Rates tance of an integrated Blue Growth Strategy, which 30% of the total, Cosulich said. Last year, Singapore Green Ammonia Consortium was established in April mentachieve (CoE) their as Certi�icates part of the of IMO’sCompetency continuing (CoC), drive Certif to will contribute to the overall economic development February 1, The United States on Friday will lift sanc- recorded a bunker sales volume of 47.5 million mt, empowericate of Pro�iciency women working (CoP) and in the Certi�icates maritime of sector. Endorse February 18, The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight of EU Member States”. The ‘FlagShip Conference’, tions on at least one Dalian unit of Chinese tanker data released by the Maritime and Port Authority of free ammonia. (Credit: NYK Group) index rose to a near two-week high on Monday, regis- which Pilides addressed, is a leading event for inter- company COSCO that Washington accused of trans- Singapore in January showed. (Credit: S&P Global 2019 to build a value chain from supply to use of CO₂ Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) is building on tering its biggest daily advance in more than two national shipping organised by the European Ship- Platts) Hapag-Lloyd to lower CO₂ Emissions Using Biofuel the IMO’s 31-year Women in Maritime programme by months as rates rose across all vessel segments. The owners Association (ECSA) in collaboration with the the matter said. Baltic index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax EU Transport Directorate. Among the speakers at the porting Iranian oil, a U.S. of�icial with knowledge of NYK Examines Concept of Using Ammonia as women looking to develop their maritime careers in and supramax vessels that ferry dry bulk commodi- conference was the Secretary-General of the Interna- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump Marine Fuel offering free of charge CoC, CoP and CoE certi�icates to- ties, gained 9 points, or 2.1%, to 434. The main index tional Maritime Organisation Kitack Lim, the Europe- blacklisted the Dalian units of COSCO on Sept. 25 in a recorded its biggest one-day percentage gain since move that pushed global freight costs to record highs February 3, STCWglobal shipping.and successfully PISR offers complete CoC certi�ication their appropriate to candi early December. The capesize index gained 7 points, - and disrupted shipping markets. (Credit: Reuters) Ammonia Consortium (GAC) on January 22, NYK dates – of�icers who qualify under the provisions of but remained at negative 287 as coronavirus worries peanan Commissioner and international for Transport shipping. Adina The Vălean.Commissioner Pilides presented its Atapproach the �irst of symposiumusing ammonia of theas marine Green to serve in the capacity and perform the functions continued to weigh. presentedmet Vălean her to discuss priorities speci�ic and objectives issues concerning and asked Euro for Fratelli Cosulich to Expand Physical Supply Bun- fuel for zero-emission ships. Ammonia does not emit examination. This certi�icate entitles its lawful holder- Cyprus’ support in European maritime forums. The kering Operations Outside Singapore Minister assured that Cyprus will continue to make a thus be expected to contribute to the effort to address holdinvolved an appropriate at the level andof responsibility valid CoC issued speci�ied by a recogthere- constructive contribution to the work of the EU and February 1, The family-owned Fratelli Cosulich globalcarbon warming. dioxide (CO₂)NYK is when participating it is heated in the and consorti would- nizedin. The maritime CoE is a administration, certi�icate issued in toaccordance seafarers with who the IMO while ensuring the competitiveness of ship- um to consider not only the maritime transport of February 4, Hapag-Lloyd is bunkering “bio” to reduce ping internationally. (Credit: Financial Mirror) Hong Kong, Italy, Monaco and New York. It carries out ammonia as a power generation fuel used by electric tradingcurrently operations has of�ices in inall Dubai,of these Singapore, markets, Vietnam,but has power companies but also the use of ammonia as of its ships recently refuelled in Rotterdam with a new, PalauSTCW International Regulation I/10 Ship (Recognition Registry complies of Certi�icates). with the First Dredger With Ultra-low Emissions has physical supply operations only in Singapore. marine fuel, one of the solutions for decarbonization. the CO₂ emissions generated by operating ships, one provisionsBoth of these of the certi�icates International are vital Convention for seafarers on Stand and- Arrived in Belgium At the symposium, lectures were segmented into four Express” is being powered by so-called “B20” fuel, whicheco-friendly consists biofuel. of 80 Forpercent the �irstlow-sulphur time, the fuel “Montreal oil and Seafarers, (STCW) 1978 as amended. production, technology, demand, and regulation. NYK, 20 percent biodiesel based on cooking oils and fats (Credit:ards of Training,Palau International Certi�ication Ship and Registry) Watch-keeping for Shipping demand from China, the world’s on�ields the indemand which side, CO₂ made free ammonia a presentation could introducing be used — that had previously been used in the food service/ca- second-largest economy, has been impacted after the ammonia as marine fuel from both the technical and tering industry. The biodiesel generates up to 90 Global Ship Deliveries Hit by Coronavirus Disrup- coronavirus outbreak forced the government to shut operational side. tion to China Yards factories and mills. Average daily earnings for capesiz- “We will soon announce a new location where we will With this test, Hapag-Lloyd is taking another step es, which typically transport 170,000 to 180,000 towardspercent lessreaching CO₂ emissions its ambitious than conventionalclimate-protection fuels. February 13, Global ship tonne cargoes including iron ore and coal, rose $46 to January 26, Jan De Nul Group’s newest Trailing operated) tankers,” Cosulich said Tuesday, adding that goals. (Credit: Hapag-Lloyd) deliveries have been hit $2,491. The panamax index rose 21 points, or 3.3%, to Suction Hopper Dredger Sanderus has just arrived in “webe physical expect thesuppliers new physical with a supply�leet of location six (owned to be and up as yards in China strug- 657, it’s highest since January 27. Average daily earn- Belgium to execute maintenance dredging works in and running by the end of Q1 2020”. Palau Support Women Seafarers in New Training gle to get fully back to ings for panamaxes, which usually carry coal or grain the coastal ports. Not just any dredger, but an ULEv Push work as a result of the cargoes of about 60,000 tonnes to 70,000 tonnes, with ultra-low emissions as this vessel has a coronavirus outbreak, increased $193 to $5,917. The supramax index rose 4 - of six bunker tankers, Cosulich said. with one shipbuilder points to 474. (Credit: Reuters) er Sanderus is Jan De Nul’s fourth Ultra-Low Emission In Singapore, the company owns and operates a �leet saying it could not vesseltwo-stage (ULEv) catalytic that has�ilter been system launched on board. within The the dredg past “For the time being all six barges are dedicated to deliver two vessels. The coronavirus has caused chaos European Shipping Needs to Innovate year. The vessel was built in Singapore and left the VLSFO [very low sulfur fuel oil], one product per shipyard in January after successful offshore tests. barge,” he said. disrupted and entry restrictions imposed by govern- European shipping needs to main- Another three major vessels with a same technology mentsin Asia tryingand beyond to ward with off �lights its spread. suspended, The global businesses ship- tain its competitiveness through and ultra-low emissions are under construction. The The company started delivering low sulfur fuel oil The NYK Group is making efforts to create next-gener- ping trade has also been hit. China’s Jiangsu New technology argued Cyprus during Sanderus arrived in Belgium, where in the next two from some of its bunker tankers in Singapore from ation green businesses involving alternative marine Times Shipbuilding, which has an annual production a debate on trade at a key confer- years she will maintain the navigation depth in the October last year, well ahead of the start of the Inter- fuel to realize decarbonation and the company’s basic capacity of 5 million deadweight tonnes (DWT), had ence in Brussels for European marine access channels to the Flemish ports under national Maritime Organization’s global sulfur limit philosophy of “Bringing value to life” and contributing issued a force majeure notice on two vessels to Maritime Week. Cyprus Shipping the authority of the Flemish Government. rule for marine fuels in January, as demand for cleaner to the betterment of societies. In accordance with the Bermuda-based cargo operator 2020 Bulkers. (Credit: Deputy Minister Natasa Pilides fuels received a big impetus due to stricter environ- NYK Group’s medium-term management plan “Stay- Hellenic Shipping News) called for “the introduction of new mental rules in international shipping. Fratelli Cosu- ing Ahead 2022 with Digitalization and Green,” the February 10, Female seafarers are now being support- incentives to ensure further development of the lich’s global bunker sales were about 5.8 million mt in group is working to achieve the SDGs through its busi- ed by the world’s fastest growing ship registry to sector and support for maritime technology, innova- 11 International News - Ports and Shipping

Baltic Exchange Begins Publishing Freightos Rate Port Expansion Permit Process Restarts Index phase is expected to come online in 2025. (Credit: The Maritime2.5 million Executive) TEU when fully developed, and the �irst February 4, More than a year and a half after establish- ing a 40-foot container rate index on 12 global trades, DFDS Ship Allides with Quay in Stormy Weather the Baltic Exchange has started offering its daily Freigh- tos Baltic Index as a benchmark for freight buyers. February 10, A roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel owned by (Credit: JOC) Danish ferry and Logistics Company DFDS crashed into a quay while entering the port of Esbjerg, Denmark. The Port of Savannah Acquires 145 Acres to Expand incident involving the 33,313 GT Ark Dania occurred in Container Terminal the afternoon hours of February 9, 2020.

February 6, At the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference on The acquisition is in line with DP World's strategy to February 14, A global terminal operator has re-initiated Tuesday, Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director develop data-driven integrated logistics solutions for the process of obtaining the necessary permits to build Griff Lynch announced the acquisition of 145 acres of a port in Georgia. On 11th February, APM Terminals new space adjacent to the Port of Savannah - enough to - Poti submitted an application to Georgia’s Technical add more than one million TEU in annual capacity. ciesmoving in the cargo supply from chain, the pointand focusing of manufacture on fast-growing to �inal and Construction Supervision Agency to obtain a Lynch also announced that Garden City Terminal dock marketsdestination, and deploying key trade technologyroutes. (Credit: to remove Port Strategy) inef�icien permit for land usage for construction of the new construction has been completed, and the terminal can deep-water port in Poti. Earlier this month the port now serve three 14,000 TEU vessels (and up to eight PSA Marine Buys Peruvian Towage Company operator presented its expansion plans to the Govern- vessels in total) at the same time. The improved dock Tramarsa Flota ment of Georgia. APM Terminals said it has clearly and new container yard space are part of a plan to stated in recent discussions with the Government of increase the GPA's capacity to more than nine million “She made contact with the quay because of very strong Georgia that the company is fully committed to expand TEU by 2030. This blueprint includes one more large winds. This caused damage to the hull that will be Poti Sea Port to provide Georgia with a modern gateway berth, for a total of four 14,000 TEU vessel slots. repaired while she is in port. There was no risk to the - ship as the damage is three metres above the water- cantly contribute to the country’s economy by increas- line.” ” a spokesperson for DFDS told World Maritime ingthat logistic will serve corridor vessels capacity. of the Panamax The permit class application and signi�i is News. the initial stage of the three-stage formal procedure for construction permit issuance. (Credit: Freight Comms) According to data provided by Vessels Value, the 2014-built vessel arrived in Esbjerg from Immingham, Maersk Acquisition Deepens North American Ware- the UK. At the time of the incident, Ark Dania could not house Reach unload due to inclement weather conditions. (Credit: February 13, Singapore towage and pilotage company World Maritime News) PSA Marine has moved into the Peruvian market with February 19, Maersk is more than doubling its ware- the acquisition of Tramarsa Flota. PSA Marine, a subsid- housing and distribution assets in North America Dp World Acquires Majority Stake in Terminal iary of global terminal operator PSA, signed the agree- through an acquisition that serves as another signal of In order to improve service, Savannah's Ocean Terminal ment to acquire 100% of Tramarsa Flota with Inver- its commitment to transition from container line to will be partially converted to handle containers. Reno- February 13, DP World has agreed to acquire a majority siones Piuranas and Grupo Piurano de Inversiones. integrator. (Credit: JOC) vations at Ocean Terminal, located just downriver from 51% stake in a Ukraine container terminal. The stake in Lima-based Tramarsa Flota operates in 10 ports on the the main container port, will include a new truck gate, TIS Container Terminal in the Port of Yuzhny, Ukraine Canadian Ports Struggle to Recover From Rail upgraded container yards and rubber-tired gantry complements the existing operations of DP World's Blockades cranes for container operations. Construction is P&O Maritime Services business through a joint overPeruvian 600 people.coast and has �leet of 17 tugs, 23 launches and currently under way on the upgrades. Phase I of the venture with TIS Group, providing tugging, pilotage and �ive dive support vessels. The company has a team of February 26, Canadian ports on both coasts are working Ocean Terminal container yard is expected to be com- other marine services in several Ukrainian ports. The Enrique Andres Tarazona Soria, will remain in the role toward a return to normal operations amid the nearly pleted by the end of 2020. Ukrainian container market grew over 20% in 2019, of managing director of Tramarsa Flota following the three-week-long spate of rail blockades, with full rail and TIS Container Terminal has one of the most acquisition. PSA Marine operates in seven countries service restored to the ports of Vancouver and Prince Lynch also outlined plans for the new Savannah Rupert, and some service back at the Port of Montreal. Container Terminal, a 200-acre facility to be built on - Maritime News) (Credit: Conqueror Freight Network) Hutchinson Island. The new site will have a capacity of land.ef�icient railway connections in the region to major with a �leet of over 100 harbour craft. (Credit: Seatrade Ukrainian cities, supporting trade �lows to the hinter 12 International News - Ports and Shipping

Baltic Exchange Begins Publishing Freightos Rate Port Expansion Permit Process Restarts Index phase is expected to come online in 2025. (Credit: The Maritime2.5 million Executive) TEU when fully developed, and the �irst February 4, More than a year and a half after establish- ing a 40-foot container rate index on 12 global trades, DFDS Ship Allides with Quay in Stormy Weather the Baltic Exchange has started offering its daily Freigh- tos Baltic Index as a benchmark for freight buyers. February 10, A roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessel owned by (Credit: JOC) Danish ferry and Logistics Company DFDS crashed into a quay while entering the port of Esbjerg, Denmark. The Port of Savannah Acquires 145 Acres to Expand incident involving the 33,313 GT Ark Dania occurred in Container Terminal the afternoon hours of February 9, 2020.

February 6, At the Georgia Foreign Trade Conference on The acquisition is in line with DP World's strategy to February 14, A global terminal operator has re-initiated Tuesday, Georgia Ports Authority Executive Director develop data-driven integrated logistics solutions for the process of obtaining the necessary permits to build Griff Lynch announced the acquisition of 145 acres of a port in Georgia. On 11th February, APM Terminals new space adjacent to the Port of Savannah - enough to - Poti submitted an application to Georgia’s Technical add more than one million TEU in annual capacity. ciesmoving in the cargo supply from chain, the pointand focusing of manufacture on fast-growing to �inal and Construction Supervision Agency to obtain a Lynch also announced that Garden City Terminal dock marketsdestination, and deploying key trade technologyroutes. (Credit: to remove Port Strategy) inef�icien permit for land usage for construction of the new construction has been completed, and the terminal can deep-water port in Poti. Earlier this month the port now serve three 14,000 TEU vessels (and up to eight PSA Marine Buys Peruvian Towage Company operator presented its expansion plans to the Govern- vessels in total) at the same time. The improved dock Tramarsa Flota ment of Georgia. APM Terminals said it has clearly and new container yard space are part of a plan to stated in recent discussions with the Government of increase the GPA's capacity to more than nine million “She made contact with the quay because of very strong Georgia that the company is fully committed to expand TEU by 2030. This blueprint includes one more large winds. This caused damage to the hull that will be Poti Sea Port to provide Georgia with a modern gateway berth, for a total of four 14,000 TEU vessel slots. repaired while she is in port. There was no risk to the - ship as the damage is three metres above the water- cantly contribute to the country’s economy by increas- line.” ” a spokesperson for DFDS told World Maritime ingthat logistic will serve corridor vessels capacity. of the Panamax The permit class application and signi�i is News. the initial stage of the three-stage formal procedure for construction permit issuance. (Credit: Freight Comms) According to data provided by Vessels Value, the 2014-built vessel arrived in Esbjerg from Immingham, Maersk Acquisition Deepens North American Ware- the UK. At the time of the incident, Ark Dania could not house Reach unload due to inclement weather conditions. (Credit: February 13, Singapore towage and pilotage company World Maritime News) PSA Marine has moved into the Peruvian market with February 19, Maersk is more than doubling its ware- the acquisition of Tramarsa Flota. PSA Marine, a subsid- housing and distribution assets in North America Dp World Acquires Majority Stake in Terminal iary of global terminal operator PSA, signed the agree- through an acquisition that serves as another signal of In order to improve service, Savannah's Ocean Terminal ment to acquire 100% of Tramarsa Flota with Inver- its commitment to transition from container line to will be partially converted to handle containers. Reno- February 13, DP World has agreed to acquire a majority siones Piuranas and Grupo Piurano de Inversiones. integrator. (Credit: JOC) vations at Ocean Terminal, located just downriver from 51% stake in a Ukraine container terminal. The stake in Lima-based Tramarsa Flota operates in 10 ports on the the main container port, will include a new truck gate, TIS Container Terminal in the Port of Yuzhny, Ukraine Canadian Ports Struggle to Recover From Rail upgraded container yards and rubber-tired gantry complements the existing operations of DP World's Blockades cranes for container operations. Construction is P&O Maritime Services business through a joint overPeruvian 600 people.coast and has �leet of 17 tugs, 23 launches and currently under way on the upgrades. Phase I of the venture with TIS Group, providing tugging, pilotage and �ive dive support vessels. The company has a team of February 26, Canadian ports on both coasts are working Ocean Terminal container yard is expected to be com- other marine services in several Ukrainian ports. The Enrique Andres Tarazona Soria, will remain in the role toward a return to normal operations amid the nearly pleted by the end of 2020. Ukrainian container market grew over 20% in 2019, of managing director of Tramarsa Flota following the three-week-long spate of rail blockades, with full rail and TIS Container Terminal has one of the most acquisition. PSA Marine operates in seven countries service restored to the ports of Vancouver and Prince Lynch also outlined plans for the new Savannah Rupert, and some service back at the Port of Montreal. Container Terminal, a 200-acre facility to be built on - Maritime News) (Credit: Conqueror Freight Network) Hutchinson Island. The new site will have a capacity of land.ef�icient railway connections in the region to major with a �leet of over 100 harbour craft. (Credit: Seatrade Ukrainian cities, supporting trade �lows to the hinter 13 International News - Maritime Safety, Security & Technology

ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre Upgrades Embarking in June 2017 from Saint-Malo Port in track record of operating in the most punishing condi- parts. This offers decisive advantages over conven- is now launching Version 1.2. MyRA provides teams, Website to Better Inform Maritime Stakeholders France, Energy Observer is an electrically propelled tions, all across the globe. (Credit: Miros) tionally produced components. The corresponding based both on board vessels and on shore, with a of the Situation of Piracy and Sea Robbery in Asia vessel of the future that is operated using a mix of reportedsuch injuries to inthe comparison able bodied to the seamen of�icers. (AB), Apart while from quality and safety approvals have already been grant- voyage plan, automatically calculated and ready for renewable energies and an on-board system that Amsa to Boost Fishing Operations’ Safety the ratings, the majority of �inger/hand injuries were ed. Through acquisition of the thyssenkrupp Tech use by the ECDIS. That voyage plan is based on the February 5, ReCAAP Informa- produces carbon-free hydrogen from seawater. The ones. Center Additive Manufacturing (in Mülheim an der ChartWorldRoute Network database and takes sever- tion Sharing Centre (ISC) today operators of the vessel are on a mission to go and February 17, The Australian Maritime Safety Authori- of�icers and marine engineers are the most vulnerable Ruhr, North Rhein-Westphalia), the required technol- al external variables into account during calculation. launched an upgraded public meet people in 50 countries and 101 ports during ty recently announced its collaboration with the ogy and expertise will now come to the Kiel Fjord. It is - website to better inform ship- their voyage who are designing the future, with an aim industry education, which aims to advance the safety planned to complete the transition by June 2020. lated safety corridors based on user-selected safety ping companies, regulato- to prove that a cleaner world is not only possible but settings.In addition, MyRA bene�its from automatically calcu ry/law enforcement authori- that the innovations can open some doors to a new Queensland's remote areas. In fact, AMSA along with ties, analysts/academics, and the media of the latest economic expansion. Their activities also demon- Queenslandof commercial Water �ishing Police operations and Queensland at the Boating Far North and Version 1.2. takes to a new dimension the drive to situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in strate and share potential solutions to champion an Fisheries Patrol conducted joint marine safety patrols reduce crews’ administrative workload. Its innova- Asia. The upgraded website features live tally of ecological and energy transition, as well as support in Torres Strait and the Gulf of Carpentaria. tions free up crew members’ attention for more incidents, cumulative full list of incidents if the tomorrow’s energy networks as they encourage - productive and analytical tasks, by increasingly reliev- current year, information of most recent incidents and - much more. Based on feedback from the maritime applicable on a large scale. (Credit: Toyota Motor Speci�ically, those patrols targeted riverine and shore minimization of human error, resulting from fatigue in community, access to timely and accurate information Corporation)providers to make the networks more ef�icient and line commercial �ishing ahead of the 2020 Gulf Barra someing them instances. of routine activities. A key bene�it of this is is one of the most valuable tools to keep ships safe and mundi �ishing season. As for the costs, around 15% of all the crew injury can Miros Introduces Radar-Based Wave Monitoring A unique feature of MyRA Version 1.2 is that it subdi- limited resources. “The upgraded website of the Solutions to Seatronics Global Rental Fleet Club encourages Safety Management System (SMS) to The printers can be used to produce more complex vides the voyage plan into four segments – berthing; Centreto help was government designed with authorities the needs ef�iciently of our stakehold deploy- specifybe attributed and make to �iner clear and not hand only related the tasks accidents. that demand Gard structures that are at the same time more robust, ers in mind, so they can be equipped with an updated February 13, Miros, gloves, but to mention and the type of gloves as well, stronger and lighter than components produced by with different safety parameters and supported by and accurate picture of the maritime situation in Asia trusted provider of wave through a PPE matrix. (Credit: Safety4Sea) conventional methods, which often require many bathymetry.con�ined waters; On top, coastal MyRA waters; 1.2 enables and open the customer sea – each to when making decisions,” said Mr. Masafumi Kuroki, and current data to the small elements to be manufactured and then assem- customize the route received, to match the exact Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC. maritime industry, have established a new distribu- Western Gulf of Aden: Suspicious Approach bled. In summer 2019, the thyssenkrupp TechCenter requirements. For this, it automatically provides all (Credit: ReCAAP) tion agreement with Seatronics, global leaders in the - required data and an editable voyage plan. rental and sale of marine electronic equipment, to February 22, An underway MV reported a suspicious er of 3D printed components for maritime applica- Toyota Develops Fuel Cell System for Maritime introduce their range of radar-based solutions to the approach at 0748UTC in position 12:10N – 043:31.3E tionsAdditive to Manufacturingreceive manufacturer was the world'sapproval �irst from produc the Applications Seatronics global rental pool. Miros delivers real-time vessels across nine different crab and barramundi off Djibouti coast, western Gulf of Aden. Eleven skiffs - insights about local sea state and marine conditions, operationsMoreover, the in threethe Mitchell, collaborators Holroyd inspected and Love 30 �ishingrivers, with 4-5 persons on board approached the vessel, February 5, Former racing catamaran turned ship of without the need for any equipment submerged in Weipa and Mapoon. Those workshops are focused on renowned classi�ication society DNV GL. The certi�i the future, Energy Observer has made waves as it has water. The trusted Miros product range includes the the safety equipment needed for these operations, the Vessel was reported as safe as at 0840 UTC. Although issuedcate guarantees by independent the material testing properties bodies. of the �inished been navigating its six-year odyssey around the world likes of the RangeFinder and WaveFinder. These importance of identifying the unique risks associated recordedladders wereincidents sighted. of piracy Warning in shotsthe region were �ired.have component in accordance with speci�ied standards robust sensors are purpose built for accurate wave with them and providing mitigation strategies. (Cred- declined, a notable threat to commercial ships in In future, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems plans to use it: Safety4Sea) Yemeni waters and the Gulf of Aden persists. The 3D printers mainly in manufacturing the parts that anas avid the �irstsupporter energy-autonomous of their project hydrogen from the vessel.start, respectively. The compact stand-alone instruments continuation of reported incidents still raises a are required in small batches for a submarine. The announcesToday, Toyota, that of�icial it has partnerdeveloped of Energya fuel cell Observer system and for havemeasurements embedded fromprocessing �ixed and storage, �loating enabling installations, easy Wearing the Right Gloves Prevents Finger Injuries heightened concern for shippers operating in the company will focus not only on components for new and secure access to data, both locally and remotely, southern Red Sea, northern and central Somali waters buildings, but also on spare parts production. The for Energy Observer. by utilising modern IoT technologies. The rugged and February 18, The Gard and in the Socotra Gap as attacks and suspicious thyssenkrupp TechCenter Additive Manufacturing is maritime applications, with its �irst delivery destined reliable solutions have been designed with ease of P&I Club reported approaches have been recorded, particularly to currently located in Mülheim an der Ruhr and will These developments are all about improved accuracy, installation in mind, only requiring power and an that over a ten year vessels without on board security. It is also likely that move to the Kiel facilities of thyssenkrupp Marine on two dimensions: the initial setting of the route Internet connection to begin delivering real-time data period 2009-2018, a some incidents are not reported through recognized Systems by summer 2020. (Credit: Maritime Technol- itself and the route-check. MyRA also integrates Chart to all relevant stakeholders, anywhere, anytime and 25% of all the crew channels. (Credit: Hellenic Shipping News) ogy News) World’s CIO+, a safety-enhancing information overlay feature attracting much positive feedback. The Current Radar, is a unique high-performance remote and hand injuries TMS to Use 3D Printers for Submarines My Route Appraisal: Release of Version 1.2 network of routes used draws upon a very extensive sensoron any device.for the measurementIn addition, Miros’ of directional �lagship, thewave Wave spec &- related. accidents were �inger spectrum of sources, including information from tra and surface currents. The Miros Wave & Current February 27, German industrial conglomerate Thys- February 26, MyRA (My Route Appraisal) is moving to nautical charts and publications. (Credit: Chart Radar calibrates automatically, eliminating the need Based on the Gard Club's portofolio, the data present- senkrupp Marine Systems (TMS) plans to use 3D the next stage in its commitment to establishing itself World) ed that ratings are nearly twice as likely to suffer from printers increasingly in manufacturing submarine as the market-leading solution for voyage planning. It

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ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre Upgrades Embarking in June 2017 from Saint-Malo Port in track record of operating in the most punishing condi- parts. This offers decisive advantages over conven- is now launching Version 1.2. MyRA provides teams, Website to Better Inform Maritime Stakeholders France, Energy Observer is an electrically propelled tions, all across the globe. (Credit: Miros) tionally produced components. The corresponding based both on board vessels and on shore, with a of the Situation of Piracy and Sea Robbery in Asia vessel of the future that is operated using a mix of reportedsuch injuries to inthe comparison able bodied to the seamen of�icers. (AB), Apart while from quality and safety approvals have already been grant- voyage plan, automatically calculated and ready for renewable energies and an on-board system that Amsa to Boost Fishing Operations’ Safety the ratings, the majority of �inger/hand injuries were ed. Through acquisition of the thyssenkrupp Tech use by the ECDIS. That voyage plan is based on the February 5, ReCAAP Informa- produces carbon-free hydrogen from seawater. The ones. Center Additive Manufacturing (in Mülheim an der ChartWorldRoute Network database and takes sever- tion Sharing Centre (ISC) today operators of the vessel are on a mission to go and February 17, The Australian Maritime Safety Authori- of�icers and marine engineers are the most vulnerable Ruhr, North Rhein-Westphalia), the required technol- al external variables into account during calculation. launched an upgraded public meet people in 50 countries and 101 ports during ty recently announced its collaboration with the Finger/hand injuries to ratings (top 5) Finger/hand injuries to officers (top 5) ogy and expertise will now come to the Kiel Fjord. It is - Gard P&I data (2009-2018) Gard P&I data (2009-2018) website to better inform ship- their voyage who are designing the future, with an aim industry education, which aims to advance the safety planned to complete the transition by June 2020. lated safety corridors based on user-selected safety Oiler Chief Off ping companies, regulato- to prove that a cleaner world is not only possible but 11% 13% settings.In addition, MyRA bene�its from automatically calcu ry/law enforcement authori- that the innovations can open some doors to a new Queensland's remote areas. In fact, AMSA along with 2nd Eng 31% ties, analysts/academics, and the media of the latest economic expansion. Their activities also demon- Queenslandof commercial Water �ishing Police operations and Queensland at the Boating Far North and Bosun AB Chief Eng Version 1.2. takes to a new dimension the drive to 14% 39% 14% situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in strate and share potential solutions to champion an Fisheries Patrol conducted joint marine safety patrols reduce crews’ administrative workload. Its innova- Asia. The upgraded website features live tally of ecological and energy transition, as well as support in Torres Strait and the Gulf of Carpentaria. tions free up crew members’ attention for more incidents, cumulative full list of incidents if the tomorrow’s energy networks as they encourage - Fitter Electrician productive and analytical tasks, by increasingly reliev- 17% 16% 3rd Eng current year, information of most recent incidents and - 26% much more. Based on feedback from the maritime applicable on a large scale. (Credit: Toyota Motor Speci�ically, those patrols targeted riverine and shore OS minimization of human error, resulting from fatigue in 19% community, access to timely and accurate information Corporation)providers to make the networks more ef�icient and line commercial �ishing ahead of the 2020 Gulf Barra someing them instances. of routine activities. A key bene�it of this is is one of the most valuable tools to keep ships safe and mundi �ishing season. As for the costs, around 15% of all the crew injury can Miros Introduces Radar-Based Wave Monitoring A unique feature of MyRA Version 1.2 is that it subdi- limited resources. “The upgraded website of the Solutions to Seatronics Global Rental Fleet Club encourages Safety Management System (SMS) to The printers can be used to produce more complex vides the voyage plan into four segments – berthing; Centreto help was government designed with authorities the needs ef�iciently of our stakehold deploy- specifybe attributed and make to �iner clear and not hand only related the tasks accidents. that demand Gard structures that are at the same time more robust, ers in mind, so they can be equipped with an updated February 13, Miros, gloves, but to mention and the type of gloves as well, stronger and lighter than components produced by with different safety parameters and supported by and accurate picture of the maritime situation in Asia trusted provider of wave through a PPE matrix. (Credit: Safety4Sea) conventional methods, which often require many bathymetry.con�ined waters; On top, coastal MyRA waters; 1.2 enables and open the customer sea – each to when making decisions,” said Mr. Masafumi Kuroki, and current data to the small elements to be manufactured and then assem- customize the route received, to match the exact Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC. maritime industry, have established a new distribu- Western Gulf of Aden: Suspicious Approach bled. In summer 2019, the thyssenkrupp TechCenter requirements. For this, it automatically provides all (Credit: ReCAAP) tion agreement with Seatronics, global leaders in the - required data and an editable voyage plan. rental and sale of marine electronic equipment, to February 22, An underway MV reported a suspicious er of 3D printed components for maritime applica- Toyota Develops Fuel Cell System for Maritime introduce their range of radar-based solutions to the approach at 0748UTC in position 12:10N – 043:31.3E tionsAdditive to Manufacturingreceive manufacturer was the world'sapproval �irst from produc the Applications Seatronics global rental pool. Miros delivers real-time vessels across nine different crab and barramundi off Djibouti coast, western Gulf of Aden. Eleven skiffs - insights about local sea state and marine conditions, operationsMoreover, the in threethe Mitchell, collaborators Holroyd inspected and Love 30 �ishingrivers, with 4-5 persons on board approached the vessel, February 5, Former racing catamaran turned ship of without the need for any equipment submerged in Weipa and Mapoon. Those workshops are focused on renowned classi�ication society DNV GL. The certi�i the future, Energy Observer has made waves as it has water. The trusted Miros product range includes the the safety equipment needed for these operations, the Vessel was reported as safe as at 0840 UTC. Although issuedcate guarantees by independent the material testing properties bodies. of the �inished been navigating its six-year odyssey around the world likes of the RangeFinder and WaveFinder. These importance of identifying the unique risks associated recordedladders wereincidents sighted. of piracy Warning in shotsthe region were �ired.have component in accordance with speci�ied standards robust sensors are purpose built for accurate wave with them and providing mitigation strategies. (Cred- declined, a notable threat to commercial ships in In future, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems plans to use it: Safety4Sea) Yemeni waters and the Gulf of Aden persists. The 3D printers mainly in manufacturing the parts that anas avid the �irstsupporter energy-autonomous of their project hydrogen from the vessel.start, respectively. The compact stand-alone instruments continuation of reported incidents still raises a are required in small batches for a submarine. The announcesToday, Toyota, that of�icial it has partnerdeveloped of Energya fuel cell Observer system and for havemeasurements embedded fromprocessing �ixed and storage, �loating enabling installations, easy Wearing the Right Gloves Prevents Finger Injuries heightened concern for shippers operating in the company will focus not only on components for new and secure access to data, both locally and remotely, southern Red Sea, northern and central Somali waters buildings, but also on spare parts production. The for Energy Observer. by utilising modern IoT technologies. The rugged and February 18, The Gard and in the Socotra Gap as attacks and suspicious thyssenkrupp TechCenter Additive Manufacturing is maritime applications, with its �irst delivery destined reliable solutions have been designed with ease of P&I Club reported approaches have been recorded, particularly to currently located in Mülheim an der Ruhr and will These developments are all about improved accuracy, installation in mind, only requiring power and an that over a ten year vessels without on board security. It is also likely that move to the Kiel facilities of thyssenkrupp Marine on two dimensions: the initial setting of the route Internet connection to begin delivering real-time data period 2009-2018, a some incidents are not reported through recognized Systems by summer 2020. (Credit: Maritime Technol- itself and the route-check. MyRA also integrates Chart to all relevant stakeholders, anywhere, anytime and 25% of all the crew channels. (Credit: Hellenic Shipping News) ogy News) World’s CIO+, a safety-enhancing information overlay feature attracting much positive feedback. The Current Radar, is a unique high-performance remote and hand injuries TMS to Use 3D Printers for Submarines My Route Appraisal: Release of Version 1.2 network of routes used draws upon a very extensive sensoron any device.for the measurementIn addition, Miros’ of directional �lagship, thewave Wave spec &- related. accidents were �inger spectrum of sources, including information from tra and surface currents. The Miros Wave & Current February 27, German industrial conglomerate Thys- February 26, MyRA (My Route Appraisal) is moving to nautical charts and publications. (Credit: Chart Radar calibrates automatically, eliminating the need Based on the Gard Club's portofolio, the data present- senkrupp Marine Systems (TMS) plans to use 3D the next stage in its commitment to establishing itself World) ed that ratings are nearly twice as likely to suffer from printers increasingly in manufacturing submarine as the market-leading solution for voyage planning. It for any reference equipment, and has a signi�icant 15 International News - Maritime Safety, Security & Technology

ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre Upgrades Embarking in June 2017 from Saint-Malo Port in track record of operating in the most punishing condi- parts. This offers decisive advantages over conven- is now launching Version 1.2. MyRA provides teams, Website to Better Inform Maritime Stakeholders France, Energy Observer is an electrically propelled tions, all across the globe. (Credit: Miros) tionally produced components. The corresponding based both on board vessels and on shore, with a of the Situation of Piracy and Sea Robbery in Asia vessel of the future that is operated using a mix of reportedsuch injuries to inthe comparison able bodied to the seamen of�icers. (AB), Apart while from quality and safety approvals have already been grant- voyage plan, automatically calculated and ready for renewable energies and an on-board system that Amsa to Boost Fishing Operations’ Safety the ratings, the majority of �inger/hand injuries were ed. Through acquisition of the thyssenkrupp Tech use by the ECDIS. That voyage plan is based on the February 5, ReCAAP Informa- produces carbon-free hydrogen from seawater. The ones. Center Additive Manufacturing (in Mülheim an der ChartWorldRoute Network database and takes sever- tion Sharing Centre (ISC) today operators of the vessel are on a mission to go and February 17, The Australian Maritime Safety Authori- of�icers and marine engineers are the most vulnerable Ruhr, North Rhein-Westphalia), the required technol- al external variables into account during calculation. launched an upgraded public meet people in 50 countries and 101 ports during ty recently announced its collaboration with the ogy and expertise will now come to the Kiel Fjord. It is - website to better inform ship- their voyage who are designing the future, with an aim industry education, which aims to advance the safety planned to complete the transition by June 2020. lated safety corridors based on user-selected safety ping companies, regulato- to prove that a cleaner world is not only possible but settings.In addition, MyRA bene�its from automatically calcu ry/law enforcement authori- that the innovations can open some doors to a new Queensland's remote areas. In fact, AMSA along with ties, analysts/academics, and the media of the latest economic expansion. Their activities also demon- Queenslandof commercial Water �ishing Police operations and Queensland at the Boating Far North and Version 1.2. takes to a new dimension the drive to situation of piracy and armed robbery against ships in strate and share potential solutions to champion an Fisheries Patrol conducted joint marine safety patrols reduce crews’ administrative workload. Its innova- Asia. The upgraded website features live tally of ecological and energy transition, as well as support in Torres Strait and the Gulf of Carpentaria. tions free up crew members’ attention for more incidents, cumulative full list of incidents if the tomorrow’s energy networks as they encourage - productive and analytical tasks, by increasingly reliev- current year, information of most recent incidents and - much more. Based on feedback from the maritime applicable on a large scale. (Credit: Toyota Motor Speci�ically, those patrols targeted riverine and shore minimization of human error, resulting from fatigue in community, access to timely and accurate information Corporation)providers to make the networks more ef�icient and line commercial �ishing ahead of the 2020 Gulf Barra someing them instances. of routine activities. A key bene�it of this is is one of the most valuable tools to keep ships safe and mundi �ishing season. As for the costs, around 15% of all the crew injury can Miros Introduces Radar-Based Wave Monitoring A unique feature of MyRA Version 1.2 is that it subdi- limited resources. “The upgraded website of the Solutions to Seatronics Global Rental Fleet Club encourages Safety Management System (SMS) to The printers can be used to produce more complex vides the voyage plan into four segments – berthing; Centreto help was government designed with authorities the needs ef�iciently of our stakehold deploy- specifybe attributed and make to �iner clear and not hand only related the tasks accidents. that demand Gard structures that are at the same time more robust, ers in mind, so they can be equipped with an updated February 13, Miros, gloves, but to mention and the type of gloves as well, stronger and lighter than components produced by with different safety parameters and supported by and accurate picture of the maritime situation in Asia trusted provider of wave through a PPE matrix. (Credit: Safety4Sea) conventional methods, which often require many bathymetry.con�ined waters; On top, coastal MyRA waters; 1.2 enables and open the customer sea – each to when making decisions,” said Mr. Masafumi Kuroki, and current data to the small elements to be manufactured and then assem- customize the route received, to match the exact Executive Director of ReCAAP ISC. maritime industry, have established a new distribu- Western Gulf of Aden: Suspicious Approach bled. In summer 2019, the thyssenkrupp TechCenter requirements. For this, it automatically provides all (Credit: ReCAAP) tion agreement with Seatronics, global leaders in the - required data and an editable voyage plan. rental and sale of marine electronic equipment, to February 22, An underway MV reported a suspicious er of 3D printed components for maritime applica- Toyota Develops Fuel Cell System for Maritime introduce their range of radar-based solutions to the approach at 0748UTC in position 12:10N – 043:31.3E tionsAdditive to Manufacturingreceive manufacturer was the world'sapproval �irst from produc the Applications Seatronics global rental pool. Miros delivers real-time vessels across nine different crab and barramundi off Djibouti coast, western Gulf of Aden. Eleven skiffs - insights about local sea state and marine conditions, operationsMoreover, the in threethe Mitchell, collaborators Holroyd inspected and Love 30 �ishingrivers, with 4-5 persons on board approached the vessel, February 5, Former racing catamaran turned ship of without the need for any equipment submerged in Weipa and Mapoon. Those workshops are focused on renowned classi�ication society DNV GL. The certi�i the future, Energy Observer has made waves as it has water. The trusted Miros product range includes the the safety equipment needed for these operations, the Vessel was reported as safe as at 0840 UTC. Although issuedcate guarantees by independent the material testing properties bodies. of the �inished been navigating its six-year odyssey around the world likes of the RangeFinder and WaveFinder. These importance of identifying the unique risks associated recordedladders wereincidents sighted. of piracy Warning in shotsthe region were �ired.have component in accordance with speci�ied standards robust sensors are purpose built for accurate wave with them and providing mitigation strategies. (Cred- declined, a notable threat to commercial ships in In future, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems plans to use it: Safety4Sea) Yemeni waters and the Gulf of Aden persists. The 3D printers mainly in manufacturing the parts that anas avid the �irstsupporter energy-autonomous of their project hydrogen from the vessel.start, respectively. The compact stand-alone instruments continuation of reported incidents still raises a are required in small batches for a submarine. The announcesToday, Toyota, that of�icial it has partnerdeveloped of Energya fuel cell Observer system and for havemeasurements embedded fromprocessing �ixed and storage, �loating enabling installations, easy Wearing the Right Gloves Prevents Finger Injuries heightened concern for shippers operating in the company will focus not only on components for new and secure access to data, both locally and remotely, southern Red Sea, northern and central Somali waters buildings, but also on spare parts production. The for Energy Observer. by utilising modern IoT technologies. The rugged and February 18, The Gard and in the Socotra Gap as attacks and suspicious thyssenkrupp TechCenter Additive Manufacturing is maritime applications, with its �irst delivery destined reliable solutions have been designed with ease of P&I Club reported approaches have been recorded, particularly to currently located in Mülheim an der Ruhr and will These developments are all about improved accuracy, installation in mind, only requiring power and an that over a ten year vessels without on board security. It is also likely that move to the Kiel facilities of thyssenkrupp Marine on two dimensions: the initial setting of the route Internet connection to begin delivering real-time data period 2009-2018, a some incidents are not reported through recognized Systems by summer 2020. (Credit: Maritime Technol- itself and the route-check. MyRA also integrates Chart to all relevant stakeholders, anywhere, anytime and 25% of all the crew channels. (Credit: Hellenic Shipping News) ogy News) World’s CIO+, a safety-enhancing information overlay feature attracting much positive feedback. The Current Radar, is a unique high-performance remote and hand injuries TMS to Use 3D Printers for Submarines My Route Appraisal: Release of Version 1.2 network of routes used draws upon a very extensive sensoron any device.for the measurementIn addition, Miros’ of directional �lagship, thewave Wave spec &- related. accidents were �inger spectrum of sources, including information from tra and surface currents. The Miros Wave & Current February 27, German industrial conglomerate Thys- February 26, MyRA (My Route Appraisal) is moving to nautical charts and publications. (Credit: Chart Radar calibrates automatically, eliminating the need Based on the Gard Club's portofolio, the data present- senkrupp Marine Systems (TMS) plans to use 3D the next stage in its commitment to establishing itself World) ed that ratings are nearly twice as likely to suffer from printers increasingly in manufacturing submarine as the market-leading solution for voyage planning. It for any reference equipment, and has a signi�icant 16 International News - Maritime Environment Policy & Law

Novel Coronavirus And Charter Party Issues Andreas as partners. We continue to expand our inter- Bimco Releases Fresh Sanctions Clauses for Time the journal Marine Policy estimating that between 63 Rear Admiral Antonio Vildoso Concha, Director of - and Voyage Charter Parties – Managing Sanctions million and 273 million sharks are killed each year, Maritime Interests in the Peruvian Navy, highlighted February 4, On 30 January 2020, the World Health tioned for the expected recovery in the oil services Risk in 2020 that the next step is to develop a Multisectoral Strate- Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coro- sector.”national (Credits: of�ices, Wikborg and also Rein) believe we are well- posi to more than a quarter of the world’s 400 known gic Plan in the next four years, which is expected to navirus (2019-nCoV) (the Virus) to be a Public Health February 18, In response to the evolving challenges including those killed for their �ins. Indonesia is home- cover aspects related to MSP. Emergency of International Concern. It seems clear Shipping Pollution Regulations 'Could Harm Food facing the shipping industry in 2019, BIMCO has gered. (Credit: Mongabay) that the Virus is also having an impact on economic Chain' released new standard sanctions clauses for time and shark species; a �ifth of all shark species are endan activities not only in China, but also in the 23 coun- voyage charter parties. The release attempts to Us Ports Push Multimodal National Freight Plan tries outside of China where it has been recorded at February 17, New shipping pollution regulations respond, in particular, to the United States’ more In line with the draft amendments, ships that meet the time of writing. introduced earlier this year could harm humans by aggressive sanctions regimes for Iran and Venezuela, February 13, The long-promised National Freight certain construction standards with regard to oil fuel which have strained the previous BIMCO language. Strategic Plan should be about more than highways, tank protection would need to comply on and after The implications for ship owners and charterers could according to an internal report compiled by the Inter- BIMCO states that the updates are designed to address groups representing US ports and shippers said this July 1, 2029. (Credit: World Maritime Shipping) be substantial if there is no mechanism to deal with nationalcontaminating Maritime �ish Organization and crustaceans and obtained with toxins,by the the high risk of violation, incidental to the “complex, week. The question still is how to pay for freight prior- potential issues arising out of the spread of the Virus. Guardian. imprecisely drafted, often changing” sanctions rules. ities. (Credit: JOC) Following a presentation of the national coastal and Damaged Ships, Dismantled, Recycled Owners and charterers alike will need to consider, (Credit: Ship Law Log) marine environmental framework by the Ministry of inter alia, whether a port will be deemed safe, validity In the report the IMO, the United Nations agency Rising insurance costs spur US trucking acquisi- Environment, MSP global introduced the concept of February 29th, More than 800 large ships are dam- of notices of readiness if tendered before free pratique responsible for regulating shipping, says that there is Investigation Reveals Loopholes for illegal Shark tions Blue Economy and opened a panel with representa- aged every year, mostly on Asian coastlines. After is obtained, any implications of quarantine restric- Fin Exports from Indonesia tives from the COMAEM, Ministry of Environment, decades at sea, 90 percent of the world’s container tions and delays, the effect of clauses such as force to humans caused by the increased use of exhaust gas Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DIHI- ships end up in India, Pakistan, Indonesia or Bangla- majeure or epidemics clauses and whether the cleaninginsuf�icient systems, “toxicity which data” areto be also able known to assess as the“scrub risk- February 12, Months-long joint investigation by Indo- DRONAV), Peruvian Marine Research Institute (IMAR- desh, where labor is cheap, demand for steel is high doctrine of frustration could be invoked. (Credit: bers”. These devices reduce the amount of pollution nesian media has shed new light on the ploys used by PE) and General Directorate of Captaincies and Coast and environmental regulations are weak. The ships, Ships Law Log) emitted into the air by ships, but the cheapest and Guard (DICAPI). no longer seaworthy, are taken to the shore where most popular models dramatically increase the shark species. they are taken apart with simple tools like welders Wikborg Rein Appoints New Shipping and amount of pollutants pumped directly into the sea. �ishermen and traders to illegally export endangered Current and potential maritime activities were and hammers until all the reusable parts have been Offshore Partner in London and Oslo considered, such as innovative uses of shrimp aqua- stripped for selling or recycling. Shipping companies have spent more than $12bn culture waste to produce new biotechnological mate- February 10, rials, as such promoting the circular economy. It will further strengthened its leading presence in the ship- around the world in order to meet new air pollution February 18, Truckload carrier Alabama Motor contribute to the development of a regional roadmap ping and offshore International sectors with law the �irm appointment Wikborg Rein of twohas standards(£9.2bn) �ittingthat were thousands introduced of scrubberson 1 January on 2020. vessels Express sees opportunities to grow by purchasing for transboundary MSP and Sustainable Blue Econo- new partners. Baptiste Weijburg becomes a Partner in Some of the pollutants deemed most concerning by smaller carriers hit by rising truck insurance premi- experts that are pumped into the sea by scrubbers are ums. (Credit: JOC) Offshore (ENSO) team. Meanwhile, Andreas polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which have Imomy in Moves the Southeast Toward Paci�ic.Arctic Heavy(Credit: Fuel MSP Oil Global) Ban the �irm’s Energy, Natural Resources, Shipping and been linked to skin, lung, bladder, liver and stomach Peru’s New Maritime Policy Marks a Step Towards cancers. a Sustainable Blue Economy on the Way to 2030 February 25, The International Maritime Organization ProjectFjærvoll-Larsen team. becomes a partner in the �irm’s ENSO (IMO) and its member states have agreed on the draft team in Oslo, where he is already leading the of�ice’s In its report, the IMO says “carrying out a preliminary The investigation showed that products from some February 24, With a view to improving understanding amendments to MARPOL Annex I to ban the use and risk assessment [on the PAH emissions from scrub- shark species banned for export under Indonesian of ocean governance frameworks and developing carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by ships in Arctic The ship dismantling terminal in Jakarta is one of the bers] was not possible considering the available infor- Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in Peru, MSP global waters on and after July 1, 2024. The draft amend- mation” and warns that “secondary poisoning (via - organized a national workshop in Lima on 12 Febru- ments will be submitted to the Marine Environment The ships are typically disassembled by a team of consumption of seafood) had been mentioned as a edlaw to were Hong being Kong, sold China, by the Singapore, �ishermen Japanto the exporters.and Thai- ary 2020 on the status of the national marine and Protection Committee (MEPC 76) to be held in Octo- around�inal resting 20 workers, places who for damaged work from ships 8 a.m. in until Indonesia. 4 p.m. These two appointments reinforce Wikborg Rein’s likely exposure route for humans”. land.The products, Indonesia mostly allows shark the catch �ins, endof some up being endangered export coastal zones and the concept of Sustainable Blue ber with a view to approval and circulation for adop- They are paid between Rp 80,000 (US$5.61) and Rp position as one of the leading law practices in the shark species, but only for domestic consumption. It Economy. tion at MEPC 77 in spring 2021. The prohibition 190,000 per day, depending on their jobs. The labori- Lucy Gilliam, a campaigner for the Brussels-based would cover the use and carriage for use as fuel of oils of more than 90 shipping, offshore and energy NGO Transport & Environment, says the IMO should The meeting comes after the publication of Peru’s having a density at 15°C higher than 900 kg/m3 or a simple equipment to avoid being exposed to hazard- lawyersshipping inand Oslo, offshore London, sector. Singapore, The �irm nowShanghai has a totaland stop the use of scrubbers until it can answer key ques- also prohibits the practice of shark �inning, where National Maritime Policy 2019-2030 on 20 December kinematic viscosity at 50°C higher than 180 mm2/s. ous jobmaterials, is made such more as dif�icult asbestos, by heavythe fact metals, they only oil anduse Bergen. Chris Grieveson, Manager Partner of Wikborg tions about how discharges may affect health. Ship- tons�ishermen a year. slice Some the 230 �ins metric off live tons sharks were shippedand leave out the of 2019. The Multisectoral Commission for State Action Ships engaged in securing the safety of ships, or in polychlorinated biphenyl, which is a toxic chemical ping companies have repeatedly said that they have Surabaya�ish to die. alone Demand between for shark January �in tops and 800,000 October metric last in the Maritime Field (COMAEM) is the institutional search and rescue operations, and ships dedicated to that can trigger various diseases and conditions from been Wikborg Rein’s biggest growth area in recent commissioned rigorous studies to test pollutants year. The demand has put massive pressure on shark body in charge of the development, monitoring and oil spill preparedness and response would be exempt- cancer to infertility. (Credits: Jakarta Post) years,Rein’s andLondon we are of�ice, very says, pleased “Shipping to appoint and Baptisteoffshore andhas discharged by scrubbers. (Credit: The Guardian) populations around the world, with a 2013 study in evaluation of the policy. ed. 17 International News - Maritime Environment Policy & Law

Novel Coronavirus And Charter Party Issues Andreas as partners. We continue to expand our inter- Bimco Releases Fresh Sanctions Clauses for Time the journal Marine Policy estimating that between 63 Rear Admiral Antonio Vildoso Concha, Director of - and Voyage Charter Parties – Managing Sanctions million and 273 million sharks are killed each year, Maritime Interests in the Peruvian Navy, highlighted February 4, On 30 January 2020, the World Health tioned for the expected recovery in the oil services Risk in 2020 that the next step is to develop a Multisectoral Strate- Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coro- sector.”national (Credits: of�ices, Wikborg and also Rein) believe we are well- posi to more than a quarter of the world’s 400 known gic Plan in the next four years, which is expected to navirus (2019-nCoV) (the Virus) to be a Public Health February 18, In response to the evolving challenges including those killed for their �ins. Indonesia is home- cover aspects related to MSP. Emergency of International Concern. It seems clear Shipping Pollution Regulations 'Could Harm Food facing the shipping industry in 2019, BIMCO has gered. (Credit: Mongabay) that the Virus is also having an impact on economic Chain' released new standard sanctions clauses for time and shark species; a �ifth of all shark species are endan activities not only in China, but also in the 23 coun- voyage charter parties. The release attempts to Us Ports Push Multimodal National Freight Plan tries outside of China where it has been recorded at February 17, New shipping pollution regulations respond, in particular, to the United States’ more In line with the draft amendments, ships that meet the time of writing. introduced earlier this year could harm humans by aggressive sanctions regimes for Iran and Venezuela, February 13, The long-promised National Freight certain construction standards with regard to oil fuel which have strained the previous BIMCO language. Strategic Plan should be about more than highways, tank protection would need to comply on and after The implications for ship owners and charterers could according to an internal report compiled by the Inter- BIMCO states that the updates are designed to address groups representing US ports and shippers said this July 1, 2029. (Credit: World Maritime Shipping) be substantial if there is no mechanism to deal with nationalcontaminating Maritime �ish Organization and crustaceans and obtained with toxins,by the the high risk of violation, incidental to the “complex, week. The question still is how to pay for freight prior- potential issues arising out of the spread of the Virus. Guardian. imprecisely drafted, often changing” sanctions rules. ities. (Credit: JOC) Following a presentation of the national coastal and Damaged Ships, Dismantled, Recycled Owners and charterers alike will need to consider, (Credit: Ship Law Log) marine environmental framework by the Ministry of inter alia, whether a port will be deemed safe, validity In the report the IMO, the United Nations agency Rising insurance costs spur US trucking acquisi- Environment, MSP global introduced the concept of February 29th, More than 800 large ships are dam- of notices of readiness if tendered before free pratique responsible for regulating shipping, says that there is Investigation Reveals Loopholes for illegal Shark tions Blue Economy and opened a panel with representa- aged every year, mostly on Asian coastlines. After is obtained, any implications of quarantine restric- Fin Exports from Indonesia tives from the COMAEM, Ministry of Environment, decades at sea, 90 percent of the world’s container tions and delays, the effect of clauses such as force to humans caused by the increased use of exhaust gas Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DIHI- ships end up in India, Pakistan, Indonesia or Bangla- majeure or epidemics clauses and whether the cleaninginsuf�icient systems, “toxicity which data” areto be also able known to assess as the“scrub risk- February 12, Months-long joint investigation by Indo- DRONAV), Peruvian Marine Research Institute (IMAR- desh, where labor is cheap, demand for steel is high doctrine of frustration could be invoked. (Credit: bers”. These devices reduce the amount of pollution nesian media has shed new light on the ploys used by PE) and General Directorate of Captaincies and Coast and environmental regulations are weak. The ships, Ships Law Log) emitted into the air by ships, but the cheapest and Guard (DICAPI). no longer seaworthy, are taken to the shore where most popular models dramatically increase the shark species. they are taken apart with simple tools like welders Wikborg Rein Appoints New Shipping and amount of pollutants pumped directly into the sea. �ishermen and traders to illegally export endangered Current and potential maritime activities were and hammers until all the reusable parts have been Offshore Partner in London and Oslo considered, such as innovative uses of shrimp aqua- stripped for selling or recycling. Shipping companies have spent more than $12bn culture waste to produce new biotechnological mate- February 10, rials, as such promoting the circular economy. It will further strengthened its leading presence in the ship- around the world in order to meet new air pollution February 18, Truckload carrier Alabama Motor contribute to the development of a regional roadmap ping and offshore International sectors with law the �irm appointment Wikborg Rein of twohas standards(£9.2bn) �ittingthat were thousands introduced of scrubberson 1 January on 2020. vessels Express sees opportunities to grow by purchasing for transboundary MSP and Sustainable Blue Econo- new partners. Baptiste Weijburg becomes a Partner in Some of the pollutants deemed most concerning by smaller carriers hit by rising truck insurance premi- experts that are pumped into the sea by scrubbers are ums. (Credit: JOC) Offshore (ENSO) team. Meanwhile, Andreas polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which have Imomy in Moves the Southeast Toward Paci�ic.Arctic Heavy(Credit: Fuel MSP Oil Global) Ban the �irm’s Energy, Natural Resources, Shipping and been linked to skin, lung, bladder, liver and stomach Peru’s New Maritime Policy Marks a Step Towards cancers. a Sustainable Blue Economy on the Way to 2030 February 25, The International Maritime Organization ProjectFjærvoll-Larsen team. becomes a partner in the �irm’s ENSO (IMO) and its member states have agreed on the draft team in Oslo, where he is already leading the of�ice’s In its report, the IMO says “carrying out a preliminary The investigation showed that products from some February 24, With a view to improving understanding amendments to MARPOL Annex I to ban the use and risk assessment [on the PAH emissions from scrub- shark species banned for export under Indonesian of ocean governance frameworks and developing carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by ships in Arctic The ship dismantling terminal in Jakarta is one of the bers] was not possible considering the available infor- Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in Peru, MSP global waters on and after July 1, 2024. The draft amend- mation” and warns that “secondary poisoning (via - organized a national workshop in Lima on 12 Febru- ments will be submitted to the Marine Environment The ships are typically disassembled by a team of consumption of seafood) had been mentioned as a edlaw to were Hong being Kong, sold China, by the Singapore, �ishermen Japanto the exporters.and Thai- ary 2020 on the status of the national marine and Protection Committee (MEPC 76) to be held in Octo- around�inal resting 20 workers, places who for damaged work from ships 8 a.m. in until Indonesia. 4 p.m. These two appointments reinforce Wikborg Rein’s likely exposure route for humans”. land.The products, Indonesia mostly allows shark the catch �ins, endof some up being endangered export coastal zones and the concept of Sustainable Blue ber with a view to approval and circulation for adop- They are paid between Rp 80,000 (US$5.61) and Rp position as one of the leading law practices in the shark species, but only for domestic consumption. It Economy. tion at MEPC 77 in spring 2021. The prohibition 190,000 per day, depending on their jobs. The labori- Lucy Gilliam, a campaigner for the Brussels-based would cover the use and carriage for use as fuel of oils of more than 90 shipping, offshore and energy NGO Transport & Environment, says the IMO should The meeting comes after the publication of Peru’s having a density at 15°C higher than 900 kg/m3 or a simple equipment to avoid being exposed to hazard- lawyersshipping inand Oslo, offshore London, sector. Singapore, The �irm nowShanghai has a totaland stop the use of scrubbers until it can answer key ques- also prohibits the practice of shark �inning, where National Maritime Policy 2019-2030 on 20 December kinematic viscosity at 50°C higher than 180 mm2/s. ous jobmaterials, is made such more as dif�icult asbestos, by heavythe fact metals, they only oil anduse Bergen. Chris Grieveson, Manager Partner of Wikborg tions about how discharges may affect health. Ship- tons�ishermen a year. slice Some the 230 �ins metric off live tons sharks were shippedand leave out the of 2019. The Multisectoral Commission for State Action Ships engaged in securing the safety of ships, or in polychlorinated biphenyl, which is a toxic chemical ping companies have repeatedly said that they have Surabaya�ish to die. alone Demand between for shark January �in tops and 800,000 October metric last in the Maritime Field (COMAEM) is the institutional search and rescue operations, and ships dedicated to that can trigger various diseases and conditions from been Wikborg Rein’s biggest growth area in recent commissioned rigorous studies to test pollutants year. The demand has put massive pressure on shark body in charge of the development, monitoring and oil spill preparedness and response would be exempt- cancer to infertility. (Credits: Jakarta Post) years,Rein’s andLondon we are of�ice, very says, pleased “Shipping to appoint and Baptisteoffshore andhas discharged by scrubbers. (Credit: The Guardian) populations around the world, with a 2013 study in evaluation of the policy. ed. 18 International News - Maritime Environment Policy & Law

Novel Coronavirus And Charter Party Issues Andreas as partners. We continue to expand our inter- Bimco Releases Fresh Sanctions Clauses for Time the journal Marine Policy estimating that between 63 Rear Admiral Antonio Vildoso Concha, Director of - and Voyage Charter Parties – Managing Sanctions million and 273 million sharks are killed each year, Maritime Interests in the Peruvian Navy, highlighted February 4, On 30 January 2020, the World Health tioned for the expected recovery in the oil services Risk in 2020 that the next step is to develop a Multisectoral Strate- Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coro- sector.”national (Credits: of�ices, Wikborg and also Rein) believe we are well- posi to more than a quarter of the world’s 400 known gic Plan in the next four years, which is expected to navirus (2019-nCoV) (the Virus) to be a Public Health February 18, In response to the evolving challenges including those killed for their �ins. Indonesia is home- cover aspects related to MSP. Emergency of International Concern. It seems clear Shipping Pollution Regulations 'Could Harm Food facing the shipping industry in 2019, BIMCO has gered. (Credit: Mongabay) that the Virus is also having an impact on economic Chain' released new standard sanctions clauses for time and shark species; a �ifth of all shark species are endan activities not only in China, but also in the 23 coun- voyage charter parties. The release attempts to Us Ports Push Multimodal National Freight Plan tries outside of China where it has been recorded at February 17, New shipping pollution regulations respond, in particular, to the United States’ more In line with the draft amendments, ships that meet the time of writing. introduced earlier this year could harm humans by aggressive sanctions regimes for Iran and Venezuela, February 13, The long-promised National Freight certain construction standards with regard to oil fuel which have strained the previous BIMCO language. Strategic Plan should be about more than highways, tank protection would need to comply on and after The implications for ship owners and charterers could according to an internal report compiled by the Inter- BIMCO states that the updates are designed to address groups representing US ports and shippers said this July 1, 2029. (Credit: World Maritime Shipping) be substantial if there is no mechanism to deal with nationalcontaminating Maritime �ish Organization and crustaceans and obtained with toxins,by the the high risk of violation, incidental to the “complex, week. The question still is how to pay for freight prior- potential issues arising out of the spread of the Virus. Guardian. imprecisely drafted, often changing” sanctions rules. ities. (Credit: JOC) Following a presentation of the national coastal and Damaged Ships, Dismantled, Recycled Owners and charterers alike will need to consider, (Credit: Ship Law Log) marine environmental framework by the Ministry of inter alia, whether a port will be deemed safe, validity In the report the IMO, the United Nations agency Rising insurance costs spur US trucking acquisi- Environment, MSP global introduced the concept of February 29th, More than 800 large ships are dam- of notices of readiness if tendered before free pratique responsible for regulating shipping, says that there is Investigation Reveals Loopholes for illegal Shark tions Blue Economy and opened a panel with representa- aged every year, mostly on Asian coastlines. After is obtained, any implications of quarantine restric- Fin Exports from Indonesia tives from the COMAEM, Ministry of Environment, decades at sea, 90 percent of the world’s container tions and delays, the effect of clauses such as force to humans caused by the increased use of exhaust gas Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DIHI- ships end up in India, Pakistan, Indonesia or Bangla- majeure or epidemics clauses and whether the cleaninginsuf�icient systems, “toxicity which data” areto be also able known to assess as the“scrub risk- February 12, Months-long joint investigation by Indo- DRONAV), Peruvian Marine Research Institute (IMAR- desh, where labor is cheap, demand for steel is high doctrine of frustration could be invoked. (Credit: bers”. These devices reduce the amount of pollution nesian media has shed new light on the ploys used by PE) and General Directorate of Captaincies and Coast and environmental regulations are weak. The ships, Ships Law Log) emitted into the air by ships, but the cheapest and Guard (DICAPI). no longer seaworthy, are taken to the shore where most popular models dramatically increase the shark species. they are taken apart with simple tools like welders Wikborg Rein Appoints New Shipping and amount of pollutants pumped directly into the sea. �ishermen and traders to illegally export endangered Current and potential maritime activities were and hammers until all the reusable parts have been Offshore Partner in London and Oslo considered, such as innovative uses of shrimp aqua- stripped for selling or recycling. Shipping companies have spent more than $12bn culture waste to produce new biotechnological mate- February 10, rials, as such promoting the circular economy. It will further strengthened its leading presence in the ship- around the world in order to meet new air pollution February 18, Truckload carrier Alabama Motor contribute to the development of a regional roadmap ping and offshore International sectors with law the �irm appointment Wikborg Rein of twohas standards(£9.2bn) �ittingthat were thousands introduced of scrubberson 1 January on 2020. vessels Express sees opportunities to grow by purchasing for transboundary MSP and Sustainable Blue Econo- new partners. Baptiste Weijburg becomes a Partner in Some of the pollutants deemed most concerning by smaller carriers hit by rising truck insurance premi- experts that are pumped into the sea by scrubbers are ums. (Credit: JOC) Offshore (ENSO) team. Meanwhile, Andreas polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which have Imomy in Moves the Southeast Toward Paci�ic.Arctic Heavy(Credit: Fuel MSP Oil Global) Ban the �irm’s Energy, Natural Resources, Shipping and been linked to skin, lung, bladder, liver and stomach Peru’s New Maritime Policy Marks a Step Towards cancers. a Sustainable Blue Economy on the Way to 2030 February 25, The International Maritime Organization ProjectFjærvoll-Larsen team. becomes a partner in the �irm’s ENSO (IMO) and its member states have agreed on the draft team in Oslo, where he is already leading the of�ice’s In its report, the IMO says “carrying out a preliminary The investigation showed that products from some February 24, With a view to improving understanding amendments to MARPOL Annex I to ban the use and risk assessment [on the PAH emissions from scrub- shark species banned for export under Indonesian of ocean governance frameworks and developing carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by ships in Arctic The ship dismantling terminal in Jakarta is one of the bers] was not possible considering the available infor- Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in Peru, MSP global waters on and after July 1, 2024. The draft amend- mation” and warns that “secondary poisoning (via - organized a national workshop in Lima on 12 Febru- ments will be submitted to the Marine Environment The ships are typically disassembled by a team of consumption of seafood) had been mentioned as a edlaw to were Hong being Kong, sold China, by the Singapore, �ishermen Japanto the exporters.and Thai- ary 2020 on the status of the national marine and Protection Committee (MEPC 76) to be held in Octo- around�inal resting 20 workers, places who for damaged work from ships 8 a.m. in until Indonesia. 4 p.m. These two appointments reinforce Wikborg Rein’s likely exposure route for humans”. land.The products, Indonesia mostly allows shark the catch �ins, endof some up being endangered export coastal zones and the concept of Sustainable Blue ber with a view to approval and circulation for adop- They are paid between Rp 80,000 (US$5.61) and Rp position as one of the leading law practices in the shark species, but only for domestic consumption. It Economy. tion at MEPC 77 in spring 2021. The prohibition 190,000 per day, depending on their jobs. The labori- Lucy Gilliam, a campaigner for the Brussels-based would cover the use and carriage for use as fuel of oils of more than 90 shipping, offshore and energy NGO Transport & Environment, says the IMO should The meeting comes after the publication of Peru’s having a density at 15°C higher than 900 kg/m3 or a simple equipment to avoid being exposed to hazard- lawyersshipping inand Oslo, offshore London, sector. Singapore, The �irm nowShanghai has a totaland stop the use of scrubbers until it can answer key ques- also prohibits the practice of shark �inning, where National Maritime Policy 2019-2030 on 20 December kinematic viscosity at 50°C higher than 180 mm2/s. ous jobmaterials, is made such more as dif�icult asbestos, by heavythe fact metals, they only oil anduse Bergen. Chris Grieveson, Manager Partner of Wikborg tions about how discharges may affect health. Ship- tons�ishermen a year. slice Some the 230 �ins metric off live tons sharks were shippedand leave out the of 2019. The Multisectoral Commission for State Action Ships engaged in securing the safety of ships, or in polychlorinated biphenyl, which is a toxic chemical ping companies have repeatedly said that they have Surabaya�ish to die. alone Demand between for shark January �in tops and 800,000 October metric last in the Maritime Field (COMAEM) is the institutional search and rescue operations, and ships dedicated to that can trigger various diseases and conditions from been Wikborg Rein’s biggest growth area in recent commissioned rigorous studies to test pollutants year. The demand has put massive pressure on shark body in charge of the development, monitoring and oil spill preparedness and response would be exempt- cancer to infertility. (Credits: Jakarta Post) years,Rein’s andLondon we are of�ice, very says, pleased “Shipping to appoint and Baptisteoffshore andhas discharged by scrubbers. (Credit: The Guardian) populations around the world, with a 2013 study in evaluation of the policy. ed. 19 Kashmir Seminar

Seminar on “Kashmir Issue – Article 35a and 370 of Indian Constitution; Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M), Director General, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, in his welcome Options for Pakistan vis Rising Hindutva in India” address talked about the “Special Status” of Kashmiris as well as, depriving citizenship status of certain segments of Indian Muslims which is an obvious evidence of emerging face of Indian fascism. While talking to participants, Admiral Shahid Karimullah NI(M) appreciated the efforts of the management of the National Insti- tute of Maritime Affairs for creating awareness about Kashmir issue. He further expressed that occupied Kash- mir has been turned into the largest prison of the world, and the controversial Indian Constitutional bill will just further ruin India. He also stated that Pakistan strongly condemns Indian atrocities in Indian Occupied Kashmir and emphasized to be resolved in accordance with UN resolution and demand of Kashmiris.“Plebiscite is the only solution to Kashmir,” Raja Farooq Haider, Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir said while addressing the audience. He further said that Pakistan has always projected Kashmiris’ demand for plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir and we should devise a new policy to achieve our goal.”

Karachi – February 27th: National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) organized one-day seminar on the topic “Kashmir Issue- Article 35A and 370 of Indian Constitution: Options for Pakistan vis-a-vis Rising Hindutva in India” on 27 February, 2020 at Al-Beruni Auditorium Bahria University, Karachi. The seminar was aimed to bring academicians, policy makers and media to put emphasis on the brutalities encountered by Indian Occu- pied Kashmiris and to identify and explore the entailing policy options that Pakistan should adapt to address the situation.

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI(M), Chief of Naval Staff, enunciated his gratitude to the National Institute of Maritime Affairs for their efforts in making this seminar a success. He alleged that India’s move to change the status of the disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the Indian Government to promote Hindutva ideology, which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it into a Hindu-dominated “Hin- - cations on the security situation at sea. Pakistan Navy however is well aware of the resultant challenge and is The stature of the seminar was elevated by the honorable presence of Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar readydustan”. and He prepared further stated to thwart that Kashmirenemy’s beingill designs. the core The con�lict seminar between was attended India and by Pakistanlarge number has its of severe dignitaries, impli Mahmood Abbasi NI(M), Raja Farooq Haider, Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir, General Zubair - Mahmood Hayat NI(M) Former Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, ers from local think tanks and universities. Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Shahid Karimullah NI(M) SJ, and Ambassador (Retd) Abdul Basit. Other Tri-services of�icers, academia, students and faculty of Bahria University, media representative, and research distinguished speakers who contributed to this seminar include Group Captain Sultan M Hali, Security Analyst, and Dr. Rabia Akhtar Head of the Department, School of Integrated Social Sciences – University of Lahore. 20 Kashmir Seminar

Seminar on “Kashmir Issue – Article 35a and 370 of Indian Constitution; Vice Admiral Abdul Aleem HI(M), Director General, National Institute of Maritime Affairs, in his welcome Options for Pakistan vis Rising Hindutva in India” address talked about the “Special Status” of Kashmiris as well as, depriving citizenship status of certain segments of Indian Muslims which is an obvious evidence of emerging face of Indian fascism. While talking to participants, Admiral Shahid Karimullah NI(M) appreciated the efforts of the management of the National Insti- tute of Maritime Affairs for creating awareness about Kashmir issue. He further expressed that occupied Kash- mir has been turned into the largest prison of the world, and the controversial Indian Constitutional bill will just further ruin India. He also stated that Pakistan strongly condemns Indian atrocities in Indian Occupied Kashmir and emphasized to be resolved in accordance with UN resolution and demand of Kashmiris.“Plebiscite is the only solution to Kashmir,” Raja Farooq Haider, Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir said while addressing the audience. He further said that Pakistan has always projected Kashmiris’ demand for plebiscite in Jammu and Kashmir and we should devise a new policy to achieve our goal.”

Karachi – February 27th: National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) organized one-day seminar on the topic “Kashmir Issue- Article 35A and 370 of Indian Constitution: Options for Pakistan vis-a-vis Rising Hindutva in India” on 27 February, 2020 at Al-Beruni Auditorium Bahria University, Karachi. The seminar was aimed to bring academicians, policy makers and media to put emphasis on the brutalities encountered by Indian Occu- pied Kashmiris and to identify and explore the entailing policy options that Pakistan should adapt to address the situation.

Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi NI(M), Chief of Naval Staff, enunciated his gratitude to the National Institute of Maritime Affairs for their efforts in making this seminar a success. He alleged that India’s move to change the status of the disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir is another manifestation of the Indian Government to promote Hindutva ideology, which is aimed at “saffronising” India and turning it into a Hindu-dominated “Hin- - cations on the security situation at sea. Pakistan Navy however is well aware of the resultant challenge and is The stature of the seminar was elevated by the honorable presence of Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar readydustan”. and He prepared further stated to thwart that Kashmirenemy’s beingill designs. the core The con�lict seminar between was attended India and by Pakistanlarge number has its of severe dignitaries, impli Mahmood Abbasi NI(M), Raja Farooq Haider, Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir, General Zubair - Mahmood Hayat NI(M) Former Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Committee, Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, ers from local think tanks and universities. Former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Shahid Karimullah NI(M) SJ, and Ambassador (Retd) Abdul Basit. Other Tri-services of�icers, academia, students and faculty of Bahria University, media representative, and research distinguished speakers who contributed to this seminar include Group Captain Sultan M Hali, Security Analyst, and Dr. Rabia Akhtar Head of the Department, School of Integrated Social Sciences – University of Lahore. 21 PORT QASIM AUTHORITY

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CPEC and recycling zones Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) contain two kg of lead alone. own lives and those living in their poor neighbour- can run and no electricity can be produced and no into the stratosphere. The soot particles will absorb that result in an overall drop in carbonate ions. thinking about the travesties of a nuclear war is the further east is suggested by the frequent occurrence along with the coastal areas of Pakistan. Recognizing Jump Start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector industry in Pakistan. Considering the recent years’ With Pakistan’s coal imports poised to increase from Syed Akhtar Ali Although CRTs, being heavy energy consumers, are no hoods. A formal recycling industry can possibly bring sunlight, leaving our beautiful planet colder and Carbonate ions are important for corals as they com- direct havoc on human life, the direct consequences to of drumstick-shaped barrier islands, characteristic of the potential threats to the coastal areas due to natu- Kanwar Muhammad Javed Iqbal trade growth trend and the present stagnation of the 11.5 Million to 40 Million tons in next 5-6 years; at more manufactured, used units are still around and them into some kind of safe handling system as darker. bine with calcium ions to form calcium carbonate – the environment as a result and the indirect effects of ral hazards, the National Institute of Oceanography, shipping industry, the total share of trade transported present this is monopolised by a single importer, there Waste or scrap is both an asset and a liability. If one would be candidates for waste processing. subcontractors. The advent of EVs and the batteries havere�inery been can installed function. here In fact,happily old and environmentally without any the building blocks for the skeletons of various marine these consequences to human and non-human life and tides. The development of Pakistan’s by the national carrier is going to shrink further and is scope of another 3-4 Handy-max ships to be induct- can retrieve good materials economically and respon- thereof will further exacerbate the battery disposal qualms.unacceptable Similarly, re�ineries one should in the not exportingoppose the countries transfer Research has shown that even a minor nuclear organisms such as corals, mollusks, and crabs. When cannot be overlooked. The magnitude of the long term island systems signi�icantly in�luenced by both waves study project for monitoring the seawater intrusion, Shipping Industry is categorically the country would be more dependent on foreign ed if the FOB clause is enforced properly. On the same sibly (environmentally speaking), it can create Roughly, 70 percent of global e-waste ends up in and recycling problems. and relocation of waste processing industries which the number of hydrogen ions in the oceans increases, consequences of a nuclear war between India and Seventeen major creeks make up the original Indus sea-levelPakistan rise, has coastal prepared erosion and & submitted and land asubsidence �ive-year important in terms of economic shipping. Conversely, this also means that there exists lines, edible oil import is again a monopoly of lifting economic opportunity, promote industrialization and China. China’s domestic contribution of e-waste is also - such as altering the state and circulation of the atmos- the available carbonate combines with these hydro- Pakistan due to failure in resolving the Kashmir issue along Sindh and Balochistan coast. growth and national security. an even greater growth potential for private invest- 3.623 Million tons from Indonesia/Malaysia, needs to generate employment. substantial. In 2012, the country was the world’s The Basel Convention forbids members of the OECD phere,con�lict increasing may result the in extent global of climatic sea ice consequencesin both hemi- gen ions to form bicarbonate, thus limiting the through alternative means are immense, and although from the Kotri Barrage, only the Khobar Creek now Globally, there are several success ment in the shipping sector especially in the context of be on FOB basis and 2-3 ships inducted. second largest producer of electronic waste, generat- from exporting e-waste to non-OECD countries. How- have so much potential bene�it. Poverty and unem spheres, and minimizing the crop yield in lands amount of carbonate for marine organisms to utilize. in the future, most of us may be able to perceive how it transfersDelta but, water following from the the reduction main river of to�low the downstream sea. Reduc- An on-going discussion and debate continue in Paki- stories for shipping business CPEC and BRI which is an important avenue for coun- However, if a country cannot process waste properly ing 229.66 million units, compared to the 32.99 ever, this has not prevented e-waste landing into Pakistan’sployment areCPEC the authorityworst enemies and the to �ight.Ministry of Com- distant from the origin of the crisis. has affected life and the environment on land, the tion in river discharge downstream of Kotri, coupled stan since long in Pakistan with reference to the regu- which have established good try’s strategy to enhance and sustain growth. The In addition, there are many capacity building and and encourages waste imports based upon low-paid million units generated in 2001. China is now the developing countries. American, Chinese and even merce along with the Ministry of Industries should Corals, mollusks, and crabs are not the only ones potential devastation on the oceans should not be with strong seawater intrusion, has destroyed large lar river discharge downstream Kotri Barrage for the market trends in a shorter period of time as compared overall national economy would get a quantum jump institutional development measures needed to make workers, that waste may be a liability. China has devel- second largest e-waste producer in the world after the European companies may be encouraged to install give due consideration to this proposal. One has to be Just like on land and in the atmosphere, nuclear affected by this; single-celled organisms such as disregarded. areas of prime agricultural land and submerged protection of Indus delta (Brohi, 2003). However, to Pakistan. Malaysian International Shipping Corpo- once the CPEC is fully functional and then the role of - oped out of poverty by, among others, processing and US, creating up to 6.1 million tons per year. This and transfer waste processing factories to Pakistan. It quick in identifying and seizing upon opportunities foraminifera and coccolithophores, which are the base several coastal villages. This, in turn, has caused there is a little realization that the release of water ration (MISC) and Singapore International Shipping Pakistan’s Shipping Sector will be imperative. recycling the waste imported from industrialized amount is expected to continue rising with China’s may be legally possible under a negotiated system and the gaps being left by China. Such windows of oceans as well; however, these consequences have of marine food webs and are very important in the The Status of Indus River downstream Kotri Barrage would not help in the Corporation (SISC) may be considered as role models timePakistani to materialise shipping sector before and the ports private ef�icient sector and returns com countries. It has stopped it because it does not need it economic development, technical innovation and being a part of the ‘Producer Responsibility System’. opportunities do not last long. There is always some beencon�lict studied is bound to a tolesser have extent. a negative The temperature impact on the in marine ecosystem also suffer as a result. These crea- Written by: Asif Inam thousand residents living there for many generations. protection of Indus Delta unless we understand that in the shipping business. Malaysia had only two Years of neglect, absence of long-term policies and the back.petitive. However, Con�idence organisation in government like Bahria policies Foundation will take any more. It has its own materials, if not waste, to urbanization as more electronics are created and The regenerated material can be sent or sold back to competitor lurking. the marine environment is key to various physical, tures also consist of shells, which require calcium Verydeserti�ication high wave and energy displacement and little of orseveral no sedimenthundred regular sediment supply is critical for the survival and second-hand vessels in 1968, whereas now it is glob- non-implementation of the ones which were ever (BF) can take part in this opportunity. PNSC is utilize. And it wants to clean up. consumed, and disposed. the original owner of the waste. A lot of left material chemical and biological processes in the ocean. carbonate as a building block. Scientists have also The mighty Indus River started around the time of the contribution from the Indus River are transforming sustainability of the delta. The Indus River used to ally ranked 14 by CIA World Fact Book. Indonesia has devised, have taken a heavy toll on the local shipping. can help promote electronic and metal industry. The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Furthermore, sunlight is crucial for various processes studied the effect of increasing the amount of carbon collision between the Indian and the Eurasian Plates. the delta into a wave-dominated one. Sandy beaches carry very high sediment loads to the sea, but dams shown a surprising exponential growth and faster numbers and tonnage. If the initial capital costs are The world plastic recycling trade alone has been a China’s Guandong province is the largest electronic Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: and organisms including phytoplankton – the base of dioxide above a tank of seawater and have found that The monsoonal system and its strengthening are and dunes are developing along the former deltaic and diversions have reduced coastal delivery by 10 track in shipping sector, which followed the develop- of an industry in Pakistan Merchant Marine Policy de�initely poised for increasing substantially its ship’s $200 billion per year business handling 270 million waste site on earth. Guiyu town has up to 5,000 work- After China’s plastic ban, many Chinese companies Success and Challenges’. the marine food web. Research predicts that a poten- this increases the rate at which the skeletons of these linked with the uplift of the Himalaya, a post-collision- coastlines. Mangrove vegetation in the deltaic area is times (Milliman and Syvitski,1992). ment paths and policies of Malaysia. 2001,For the but �irst the time, current the shippingstatus is quitewas accorded disappointing the status and consider bare-boat charter for interim period. tonnes; half of that is taken up by China. China has shops treating up to 70 percent of the world’s e-waste, have gone bankrupt and many have shifted to other organisms dissolve; this has been observed in organ- al process that provides the pivotal glacial resources challenging. high to �inance with the banks then PNSC/BF may made important changes in its waste imports policy. It and employing around 100,000 people. The disposal South East Asian countries. Today, Malaysia is the Email: akhtarali1949@ gmail.com black carbon particles into the stratosphere will which regulate the volume of water released via this, assemblages have shifted from estuarine to hypersa- Construction of dams and barrages has reduced sedi- On other hand, according to Lloyd's List (March – The writer is Lead Researcher at National Institute of has banned imports of post-consumer plastic waste. sites recycle 15,000 tons of e-waste on a daily basis. decreasetial India/Pakistan the average nuclear sea surface con�lict temperature that lofts 5 by Tg 0.8 of protective covering over their calcium carbonate the12th largest river in the world. The Indus is 3,200 linerapidly types. being depleted and the faunal and �loral ment delivery to the delta from an estimated 270 2017), the Marshall Islands vaulted arch rival Liberia Pakistani Private Ship owners have eight Ships and all Maritime Affairs (NIMA) From the US alone, plastic scrap exports to China used Over 80 percent of the town’s residents make a living are Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Due to the Potential Threat of Indo-Pak Nuclear War on °C; according to a recent study, these activities will skeletons,isms such and as star�ishis particularly and sea problematic urchins despite in larval the km long and drains a 980,000 km2 basin. Indus Delta million tonnes yr-1 to around 13 million tonnes yr-1 to become the world's second-largest ship register by of them are registered in FOC countries. There are at to be around 250,000 tons, which has been brought off of manually disassembling and disposing e-waste biggest plastic waste processor; other bene�iciaries Ocean Acidi�ication also decrease the phytoplankton productivity by stages. covers 30,000 km2 and ranks 7th globally in size. The The lack of systematic and reliable data covering the (Syvitski et al., 2013). It is apparent that a large deadweight tonnage. According to LLI, total dead- least 6 Pakistani origin ship-owners working interna- down to zero. Overall, US exports of plastic scrap have full-time. these countries. In time, they will be able to install the Written by: Anam Ejaz 5-15%. major part of the Indus Delta is the biggest challenge volume of sediments is trapped in dams and barrages tionally that own at least 8 vessels (ownership of at been reduced from 750,000 tons to 375,000 tons requiredsudden in�lux waste of water plastic treatment waste, there and other are problems facilities. in Organisms which do not have calcium carbonate and discharge rates. The average discharge in summer to the management of this river. The proximity of the 231,853,515 dwt with 3,796 vessels. Panama remains least 75% equity in each vessel). These Pakistani annually. In 2012, China adopted the extended producer India and Pakistan are currently walking a thin line At minimum, 700 m tonnes of carbon dioxide would skeletons and shells are also victim to increased acidi- canIndus reach has 30,000high seasonal m3/sec, variability twice the in average its annual value �low of Indus Delta to Karachi, one of the largest cities in the structures. A long-term strategy is required to re-in- weight on the Marshall Islands �lag is now origin ship-owners have registered their vessels responsibility (EPR) system from the EU, which held E-waste and plastic waste can be imported into Paki- due to the disputed territory of Kashmir. Both coun- be released into the atmosphere following a nuclear ty; for example, excess carbon dioxide can accumulate world, demands some immediate measures to protect troduceseverely impactingthese trapped the designedsediments ef�iciency and let of thesethem and 9,451 vessels. Liberia slipped to third place with Developed countries have a temporary problem of manufacturers responsible for the collection and stan, if state-of-the-art electronic waste processing River occur during the southwest monsoon season. the delta from the menace of coastal erosion and 225,564,394the biggest �lag dwt by and some 4,050 way, vessels. with This352,670,914 is important dwt- their feedback is that they are weary of poor govern- how to dispose waste that has been denied by China. recycling of electronics. Otherwise known as “Produc- facilities are brought about. In this, China can be of provocation. India has declared that it will not resort how nuclear warfare might alter the chemical state of affecting their immune response - a phenomenon the Mississippi River. Annual peak �lows in the Indus seawater intrusion due to the reduced availability of Deltas can only survive if rivers discharge enough mentoutside policies, Pakistan lack and of refuse understanding to adopt the of Pakistaniinternational �lag, Although other developing countries have started er Take back,” the EPR management system requires great assistance. Chinese waste processing companies totries the are use not of likelynuclear to weaponsinitiate a nuclearunless initially con�lict attacked without thecon�lict; ocean. therefore, Changes inanother the ocean’s recent carbonate area of interestchemistry is knownin the body as hypercapnia. �luids of organisms Studies such have as also �ish shown and squid, that rains are augmented by the Karakoram and Himala- water and sediments. The deterioration of the Indus sand�low/transport and mud throughto overcome the Indus the currentsRiver during that �loods. wash through open registry procedures. The Greece Ship- shipping by Pakistani authorities, inconsistency of accepting plastic waste, their capacities are still far manufacturers to carry out environmentally safe can be encouraged to relocate their factories. They with biological or chemical weapons; while Pakistan is predominantly important due to its role in ocean yanThe melthigh engendered�lows, driven by by climate spring changemelt and in monsoonnorthern Delta may not only habitants of Sindh but may also them away. The Indus carry 94% less mud than it did pingly noticed Industry in is the one context of the key of �lagpillars of of convenience the Greece polices, cumbersome procedures and memory of 1974 too less developed to substitute China. Resultantly, management of their products even after they are have ready customers and are part of the internation- stated that it would only use nuclear weapons if it Pakistan that also conveys a large volume of sediment seriously increase the operational/maintenance cost a century ago (Giosan et al., 2014). Maintenance strat- economy with a contribution of around $9 billion per nationalization of private shipping companies. discarded. al supply chain. In fact, an SEZ can be dedicated to failed to halt an invasion via conventional means or in gets dissolved into the ocean. After absorption, carbon excess carbon dioxide can make it dif�icult for baby from the mountains. of the two ports of Karachi. egies, boosting sediments in river waters, can limit annum. has been classically relying more on incineration than Many companies, like Nintendo, are aware of the waste processing. Gadani can be revived and an SEZ response to a nuclear attack. However, the two coun- dioxideacidi�ication. forms Currently, carbonic 30-40 acid. %This of carboncarbonic dioxide acid Furthermore,clown�ish to distinguish changes in between the water’s friends chemistry and foes. can delta drowning. Planning for temporary channel Therefore, priority measures are required to land�ills have a problem in the US, although Europe problem of e-waste and are developing their own developed there. It would not be simple plastic waste tries have undergone four conventional wars in 1947, converts into bicarbonate releasing hydrogen ions alter the acoustic properties of water. This has dire The Indus has formed a vast deltaic complex in south- The ground subsidence has already resulted in the diversions to spill both water and sediment during In case of Pakistan, unfortunately, the number of jump-start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector. Government by Chinese waste imports ban. initiatives. China Mobile, Motorola, and Nokia collabo- disposing; there would be a whole downstream indus- 1965, 1971, and 1999 and the possibility of conven- and then carbonate, further releasing hydrogen ions. consequences for creatures which use echolocation ern Sindh during, the Holocene epoch (about 11,500 seawater intrusion upstream of the delta extending up - - needs to use UN Mandated rule of 40:40:20 to lift at land �illing; the latter, therefore, is not much affected rated in launching a recycling programme where they try producing a wide variety of plastic and products tional wars becoming nuclear with the current issue This increase in hydrogen ions in the ocean is the including marine mammals such as whales and years ago), much of which having been abandoned to 80 km in the coastal areas of Thatta, Hyderabad and gate land subsidence (Giosan et al., 2013; Syvitski and bution of private entrepreneurs is almost nil. From a least 40% of cargo. Recently, the Government has Until quite some time into the future, waste process- took back used cell phones and electronic accessories. starting from sheets, shoe-soles, construction materi- of Kashmir at hand cannot be completely ruled out. main factor contributing to the increasing acidity of dolphins. Carbon dioxide also increases ocean noise - due to frequent natural and man-made channel avul- Badin districts (Panhwar 1999; Inam et al.et al. 2007). Brakenridge,�loods along pathways2013; Giosan and et spillways al., 2014). could also miti national �lag carrier is just 11 ships; whereas, contri ing will remain labour intensive, although automation This “take-back,” or “Green Box” programme safely als, furnishings, doors and windows, sports goods, the oceans. a domain in which the human race has already caused sions. Abandoned creeks in the Indus delta have been The primary impacts of sea-level rise on the coastal the present strength of Pakistani Flag Carriers is products will be on FOB with National Flag ships to is fast creeping in. Developing countries, even with collected about 20 tons of e-waste by 2009. furniture etc. The list can be very long. Companies like Utilizing a range of climatic models, research has enough damage via other means. Acidic environments reworked by strong tides all along the south-eastern A healthy Indus river is important to for communities, lowersizeable than �leet any of moredesirable than threshold.70 ships during Ironically, early Paki70’s,- carrytaken athem. good PNSCpolicy is measure carrying that the all crude re�ined at petroleumFOB basis improvement in safety and environmental standards, IKEA may like to have a plant around or in such facili- demonstrated that in addition to regional conse- Geological history tells us that marine organisms can can also interfere with the construction of ear bones Pakistan coast into dendritic tidal creeks. The tidal and inundation of wetlands and lowlands, salinization - stan pays almost over 3 Billion US$ annually in will remain competitive in this business. And eventu- Pakistan’s e-waste issue is no less. TV sets, refrigera- ties. Similar would be the case with e-waste. quences, nuclear warfare will also result in global be put under threat if exposed to an acidic environ- and balance organs, such as statoliths. On the bright creek network appears to be the most extensive and ofzone ground include and the surface risk of waters,erosion adverselyof beaches, impacting �looding seaborne freight charges to foreign carriers which is ally and hopefully, local waste generation will increase tors and other kitchen appliances are consumed and anomalies; one of these anomalies goes by the name ment. The consequences incorporate drops in the side, increase in carbon dioxide levels would enhance mature east of the present mouth of the Indus River in coastal agriculture with the frequent intrusion of and it is critical that where developments and modi�i termed as the huge loss after the debt servicing and but the re�ined petroleum products are all through- if and when waste imports and trade market dries up. discarded in millions. The worst example is of auto- Every country has its own socio-economic situation of ‘nuclear winter’; this term is used to describe a organisms’ metabolic rate and drops in their immune the growth of sea grass; however, the exact implica- the Khobar Creek. The deltaic coast from Karachi to seawater into the Indus deltaic region. However, it is balancecation in requirement natural �lows the are availability essential, environmental of irrigation maxforeign size �lagged tankers. vessels There atis noCIF reason basis. whyTo lift half the of whole these motive batteries. Most of the used batteries end up in and peculiar circumstances. If European, American or response to other harmful pathogens such as para- tions of this are unknown. the river mouth exhibits a dense and less mature extremely alarming that no data is available regarding water�low and and impactpower with assessments the habitat be requirements conducted that of the to exchange. shipsre�ined cannot products, be under there Pakistaniis a requirement Flag. The of banks 14 Pana are An important and emerging area in waste processing informal setups which remelt lead cells in an extreme- Japanese safety and environmental standards are injecting smoke into the upper troposphere, and sites or bacteria. Changes in pH can also cause the the sea-level changes, coastal elevations and vertical aquatic ecosystem that are vital to humans. defense - a signi�icant drain on the country’s foreign is e-waste in electronics and computer equipment. ly primitive and dangerous manner affecting their enforced here, no car can come on the road, no factory whereprocess subsequent in which nuclearlofting will weapons shift the will soot-particles cause �ires, destruction of coral by triggering chemical reactions along this part of the coast compared to conditions changes due to land subsidence or tectonic changes There is an enormous growth potential for shipping availability. network of tidal channels. A stronger wave in�luence willing to �inance on assurance of long-term cargo 22 Although the �irst thing that comes to mind while Opinion Articles

CPEC and recycling zones Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) contain two kg of lead alone. own lives and those living in their poor neighbour- can run and no electricity can be produced and no into the stratosphere. The soot particles will absorb that result in an overall drop in carbonate ions. thinking about the travesties of a nuclear war is the further east is suggested by the frequent occurrence along with the coastal areas of Pakistan. Recognizing Jump Start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector industry in Pakistan. Considering the recent years’ With Pakistan’s coal imports poised to increase from Syed Akhtar Ali Although CRTs, being heavy energy consumers, are no hoods. A formal recycling industry can possibly bring sunlight, leaving our beautiful planet colder and Carbonate ions are important for corals as they com- direct havoc on human life, the direct consequences to of drumstick-shaped barrier islands, characteristic of the potential threats to the coastal areas due to natu- Kanwar Muhammad Javed Iqbal trade growth trend and the present stagnation of the 11.5 Million to 40 Million tons in next 5-6 years; at more manufactured, used units are still around and them into some kind of safe handling system as darker. bine with calcium ions to form calcium carbonate – the environment as a result and the indirect effects of ral hazards, the National Institute of Oceanography, shipping industry, the total share of trade transported present this is monopolised by a single importer, there Waste or scrap is both an asset and a liability. If one would be candidates for waste processing. subcontractors. The advent of EVs and the batteries havere�inery been can installed function. here In fact,happily oldTERMINALS and environmentally without any the building blocks for the skeletons of various marine these consequences to human and non-human life and tides. The development of Pakistan’s by the national carrier is going to shrink further and is scope of another 3-4 Handy-max ships to be induct- can retrieve good materials economically and respon- thereof will further exacerbate the battery disposal qualms.unacceptable Similarly, re�ineries one should in the not exportingoppose the countries transfer Research has shown that even a minor nuclear organisms such as corals, mollusks, and crabs. When cannot be overlooked. The magnitude of the long term island systems signi�icantly in�luenced by both waves study project for monitoring the seawater intrusion, Shipping Industry is categorically the country would be more dependent on foreign ed if the FOB clause is enforced properly. On the same sibly (environmentally speaking), it can create Roughly, 70 percent of global e-waste ends up in and recycling problems. and relocation of waste processing industries which the number of hydrogen ions in the oceans increases, consequences of a nuclear war between India and Seventeen major creeks make up the original Indus sea-levelPakistan rise, has coastal prepared erosion and & submitted and land asubsidence �ive-year important in terms of economic shipping. Conversely, this also means that there exists lines, edible oil import is again a monopoly of lifting economic opportunity, promote industrialization and China. China’s domestic contribution of e-waste is also - such as altering the state and circulation of the atmos- the available carbonate combines with these hydro- Pakistan due to failure in resolving the Kashmir issue along Sindh and Balochistan coast. growth and national security. an even greater growth potential for private invest- 3.623 Million tons from Indonesia/Malaysia, needs to generate employment. substantial. In 2012, the country was the world’s The Basel Convention forbids members of the OECD phere,con�lict increasing may result the in extent global of climatic sea ice consequencesin both hemi- gen ions to form bicarbonate, thus limiting the through alternative means are immense, and although from the Kotri Barrage, only the Khobar Creek now Globally, there are several success ment in the shipping sector especially in the context of be on FOB basis and 2-3 ships inducted. second largest producer of electronic waste, generat- from exporting e-waste to non-OECD countries. How- have so much potential bene�it. Poverty and unem spheres, and minimizing the crop yield in lands amount of carbonate for marine organisms to utilize. in the future, most of us may be able to perceive how it transfersDelta but, water following from the the reduction main river of to�low the downstream sea. Reduc- An on-going discussion and debate continue in Paki- stories for shipping business CPEC and BRI which is an important avenue for coun- However, if a country cannot process waste properly ing 229.66 million units, compared to the 32.99 ever, this has not prevented e-waste landing into Pakistan’sployment areCPEC the authorityworst enemies and the to �ight.Ministry of Com- distant from the origin of the crisis. has affected life and the environment on land, the tion in river discharge downstream of Kotri, coupled stan since long in Pakistan with reference to the regu- which have established good try’s strategy to enhance and sustain growth. The In addition, there are many capacity building and and encourages waste imports based upon low-paid million units generated in 2001. China is now the developing countries. American, Chinese and even merce along with the Ministry of Industries should Corals, mollusks, and crabs are not the only ones potential devastation on the oceans should not be with strong seawater intrusion, has destroyed large lar river discharge downstream Kotri Barrage for the market trends in a shorter period of time as compared overall national economy would get a quantum jump institutional development measures needed to make workers, that waste may be a liability. China has devel- second largest e-waste producer in the world after the European companies may be encouraged to install give due consideration to this proposal. One has to be Just like on land and in the atmosphere, nuclear affected by this; single-celled organisms such as disregarded. areas of prime agricultural land and submerged protection of Indus delta (Brohi, 2003). However, to Pakistan. Malaysian International Shipping Corpo- once the CPEC is fully functional and then the role of - oped out of poverty by, among others, processing and US, creating up to 6.1 million tons per year. This and transfer waste processing factories to Pakistan. It quick in identifying and seizing upon opportunities foraminifera and coccolithophores, which are the base several coastal villages. This, in turn, has caused there is a little realization that the release of water ration (MISC) and Singapore International Shipping Pakistan’s Shipping Sector will be imperative. recycling the waste imported from industrialized amount is expected to continue rising with China’s may be legally possible under a negotiated system and the gaps being left by China. Such windows of oceans as well; however, these consequences have of marine food webs and are very important in the The Status of Indus River downstream Kotri Barrage would not help in the Corporation (SISC) may be considered as role models timePakistani to materialise shipping sector before and the ports private ef�icient sector and returns com countries. It has stopped it because it does not need it economic development, technical innovation and being a part of the ‘Producer Responsibility System’. opportunities do not last long. There is always some beencon�lict studied is bound to a tolesser have extent. a negative The temperature impact on the in marine ecosystem also suffer as a result. These crea- Written by: Asif Inam thousand residents living there for many generations. protection of Indus Delta unless we understand that in the shipping business. Malaysia had only two Years of neglect, absence of long-term policies and the back.petitive. However, Con�idence organisation in government like Bahria policies Foundation will take any more. It has its own materials, if not waste, to urbanization as more electronics are created and The regenerated material can be sent or sold back to competitor lurking. the marine environment is key to various physical, tures also consist of shells, which require calcium Verydeserti�ication high wave and energy displacement and little of orseveral no sedimenthundred regular sediment supply is critical for the survival and second-hand vessels in 1968, whereas now it is glob- non-implementation of the ones which were ever (BF) can take part in this opportunity. PNSC is utilize. And it wants to clean up. consumed, and disposed. the original owner of the waste. A lot of left material chemical and biological processes in the ocean. carbonate as a building block. Scientists have also The mighty Indus River started around the time of the contribution from the Indus River are transforming sustainability of the delta. The Indus River used to ally ranked 14 by CIA World Fact Book. Indonesia has devised, have taken a heavy toll on the local shipping. can help promote electronic and metal industry. The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Furthermore, sunlight is crucial for various processes studied the effect of increasing the amount of carbon collision between the Indian and the Eurasian Plates. the delta into a wave-dominated one. Sandy beaches carry very high sediment loads to the sea, but dams shown a surprising exponential growth and faster numbers and tonnage. If the initial capital costs are The world plastic recycling trade alone has been a China’s Guandong province is the largest electronic Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: and organisms including phytoplankton – the base of dioxide above a tank of seawater and have found that The monsoonal system and its strengthening are and dunes are developing along the former deltaic and diversions have reduced coastal delivery by 10 track in shipping sector, which followed the develop- of an industry in Pakistan Merchant Marine Policy de�initely poised for increasing substantially its ship’s $200 billion per year business handling 270 million waste site on earth. Guiyu town has up to 5,000 work- After China’s plastic ban, many Chinese companies Success and Challenges’. the marine food web. Research predicts that a poten- this increases the rate at which the skeletons of these linked with the uplift of the Himalaya, a post-collision- coastlines. Mangrove vegetation in the deltaic area is times (Milliman and Syvitski,1992). ment paths and policies of Malaysia. 2001,For the but �irst the time, current the shippingstatus is quitewas accorded disappointing the status and consider bare-boat charter for interim period. tonnes; half of that is taken up by China. China has shops treating up to 70 percent of the world’s e-waste, have gone bankrupt and many have shifted to other organisms dissolve; this has been observed in organ- al process that provides the pivotal glacial resources challenging. high to �inance with the banks then PNSC/BF may made important changes in its waste imports policy. It and employing around 100,000 people. The disposal South East Asian countries. Today, Malaysia is the Email: akhtarali1949@ gmail.com black carbon particles into the stratosphere will which regulate the volume of water released via this, assemblages have shifted from estuarine to hypersa- Construction of dams and barrages has reduced sedi- On other hand, according to Lloyd's List (March – The writer is Lead Researcher at National Institute of has banned imports of post-consumer plastic waste. sites recycle 15,000 tons of e-waste on a daily basis. decreasetial India/Pakistan the average nuclear sea surface con�lict temperature that lofts 5 by Tg 0.8 of protective covering over their calcium carbonate the12th largest river in the world. The Indus is 3,200 linerapidly types. being depleted and the faunal and �loral ment delivery to the delta from an estimated 270 2017), the Marshall Islands vaulted arch rival Liberia Pakistani Private Ship owners have eight Ships and all Maritime Affairs (NIMA) From the US alone, plastic scrap exports to China used Over 80 percent of the town’s residents make a living are Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Due to the Potential Threat of Indo-Pak Nuclear War on °C; according to a recent study, these activities will skeletons,isms such and as star�ishis particularly and sea problematic urchins despite in larval the km long and drains a 980,000 km2 basin. Indus Delta million tonnes yr-1 to around 13 million tonnes yr-1 to become the world's second-largest ship register by of them are registered in FOC countries. There are at to be around 250,000 tons, which has been brought off of manually disassembling and disposing e-waste biggest plastic waste processor; other bene�iciaries Ocean Acidi�ication also decrease the phytoplankton productivity by stages. covers 30,000 km2 and ranks 7th globally in size. The The lack of systematic and reliable data covering the (Syvitski et al., 2013). It is apparent that a large deadweight tonnage. According to LLI, total dead- least 6 Pakistani origin ship-owners working interna- down to zero. Overall, US exports of plastic scrap have full-time. these countries. In time, they will be able to install the Written by: Anam Ejaz 5-15%. major part of the Indus Delta is the biggest challenge volume of sediments is trapped in dams and barrages tionally that own at least 8 vessels (ownership of at been reduced from 750,000 tons to 375,000 tons requiredsudden in�lux waste of water plastic treatment waste, there and other are problems facilities. in Organisms which do not have calcium carbonate and discharge rates. The average discharge in summer to the management of this river. The proximity of the 231,853,515 dwt with 3,796 vessels. Panama remains least 75% equity in each vessel). These Pakistani annually. In 2012, China adopted the extended producer India and Pakistan are currently walking a thin line At minimum, 700 m tonnes of carbon dioxide would skeletons and shells are also victim to increased acidi- canIndus reach has 30,000high seasonal m3/sec, variability twice the in average its annual value �low of Indus Delta to Karachi, one of the largest cities in the structures. A long-term strategy is required to re-in- weight on the Marshall Islands �lag is now origin ship-owners have registered their vessels responsibility (EPR) system from the EU, which held E-waste and plastic waste can be imported into Paki- due to the disputed territory of Kashmir. Both coun- be released into the atmosphere following a nuclear ty; for example, excess carbon dioxide can accumulate world, demands some immediate measures to protect troduceseverely impactingthese trapped the designedsediments ef�iciency and let of thesethem and 9,451 vessels. Liberia slipped to third place with Developed countries have a temporary problem of manufacturers responsible for the collection and stan, if state-of-the-art electronic waste processing River occur during the southwest monsoon season. the delta from the menace of coastal erosion and 225,564,394the biggest �lag dwt by and some 4,050 way, vessels. with This352,670,914 is important dwt- their feedback is that they are weary of poor govern- how to dispose waste that has been denied by China. recycling of electronics. Otherwise known as “Produc- facilities are brought about. In this, China can be of provocation. India has declared that it will not resort how nuclear warfare might alter the chemical state of affecting their immune response - a phenomenon the Mississippi River. Annual peak �lows in the Indus seawater intrusion due to the reduced availability of Deltas can only survive if rivers discharge enough mentoutside policies, Pakistan lack and of refuse understanding to adopt the of Pakistaniinternational �lag, Although other developing countries have started er Take back,” the EPR management system requires great assistance. Chinese waste processing companies totries the are use not of likelynuclear to weaponsinitiate a nuclearunless initially con�lict attacked without thecon�lict; ocean. therefore, Changes inanother the ocean’s recent carbonate area of interestchemistry is knownin the body as hypercapnia. �luids of organisms Studies such have as also �ish shown and squid, that rains are augmented by the Karakoram and Himala- water and sediments. The deterioration of the Indus sand�low/transport and mud throughto overcome the Indus the currentsRiver during that �loods. wash through open registry procedures. The Greece Ship- shipping by Pakistani authorities, inconsistency of accepting plastic waste, their capacities are still far manufacturers to carry out environmentally safe can be encouraged to relocate their factories. They with biological or chemical weapons; while Pakistan is predominantly important due to its role in ocean yanThe melthigh engendered�lows, driven by by climate spring changemelt and in monsoonnorthern Delta may not only habitants of Sindh but may also them away. The Indus carry 94% less mud than it did pingly noticed Industry in is the one context of the key of �lagpillars of of convenience the Greece polices, cumbersome procedures and memory of 1974 too less developed to substitute China. Resultantly, management of their products even after they are have ready customers and are part of the internation- stated that it would only use nuclear weapons if it Pakistan that also conveys a large volume of sediment seriously increase the operational/maintenance cost a century ago (Giosan et al., 2014). Maintenance strat- economy with a contribution of around $9 billion per nationalization of private shipping companies. discarded. al supply chain. In fact, an SEZ can be dedicated to failed to halt an invasion via conventional means or in gets dissolved into the ocean. After absorption, carbon excess carbon dioxide can make it dif�icult for baby from the mountains. of the two ports of Karachi. egies, boosting sediments in river waters, can limit annum. has been classically relying more on incineration than Many companies, like Nintendo, are aware of the waste processing. Gadani can be revived and an SEZ response to a nuclear attack. However, the two coun- dioxideacidi�ication. forms Currently, carbonic 30-40 acid. %This of carboncarbonic dioxide acid Furthermore,clown�ish to distinguish changes in between the water’s friends chemistry and foes. can delta drowning. Planning for temporary channel Therefore, priority measures are required to land�ills have a problem in the US, although Europe problem of e-waste and are developing their own developed there. It would not be simple plastic waste tries have undergone four conventional wars in 1947, converts into bicarbonate releasing hydrogen ions alter the acoustic properties of water. This has dire The Indus has formed a vast deltaic complex in south- The ground subsidence has already resulted in the diversions to spill both water and sediment during In case of Pakistan, unfortunately, the number of jump-start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector. Government by Chinese waste imports ban. initiatives. China Mobile, Motorola, and Nokia collabo- disposing; there would be a whole downstream indus- 1965, 1971, and 1999 and the possibility of conven- and then carbonate, further releasing hydrogen ions. consequences for creatures which use echolocation ern Sindh during, the Holocene epoch (about 11,500 seawater intrusion upstream of the delta extending up - - needs to use UN Mandated rule of 40:40:20 to lift at land �illing; the latter, therefore, is not much affected rated in launching a recycling programme where they try producing a wide variety of plastic and products tional wars becoming nuclear with the current issue This increase in hydrogen ions in the ocean is the including marine mammals such as whales and years ago), much of which having been abandoned to 80 km in the coastal areas of Thatta, Hyderabad and gate land subsidence (Giosan et al., 2013; Syvitski and bution of private entrepreneurs is almost nil. From a least 40% of cargo. Recently, the Government has Until quite some time into the future, waste process- took back used cell phones and electronic accessories. starting from sheets, shoe-soles, construction materi- of Kashmir at hand cannot be completely ruled out. main factor contributing to the increasing acidity of dolphins. Carbon dioxide also increases ocean noise - due to frequent natural and man-made channel avul- Badin districts (Panhwar 1999; Inam et al.et al. 2007). Brakenridge,�loods along pathways2013; Giosan and et spillways al., 2014). could also miti national �lag carrier is just 11 ships; whereas, contri ing will remain labour intensive, although automation This “take-back,” or “Green Box” programme safely als, furnishings, doors and windows, sports goods, the oceans. a domain in which the human race has already caused sions. Abandoned creeks in the Indus delta have been The primary impacts of sea-level rise on the coastal the present strength of Pakistani Flag Carriers is products will be on FOB with National Flag ships to is fast creeping in. Developing countries, even with collected about 20 tons of e-waste by 2009. furniture etc. The list can be very long. Companies like Utilizing a range of climatic models, research has enough damage via other means. Acidic environments reworked by strong tides all along the south-eastern A healthy Indus river is important to for communities, lowersizeable than �leet any of moredesirable than threshold.70 ships during Ironically, early Paki70’s,- carrytaken athem. good PNSCpolicy is measure carrying that the all crude re�ined at petroleumFOB basis improvement in safety and environmental standards, IKEA may like to have a plant around or in such facili- demonstrated that in addition to regional conse- Geological history tells us that marine organisms can can also interfere with the construction of ear bones Pakistan coast into dendritic tidal creeks. The tidal and inundation of wetlands and lowlands, salinization - stan pays almost over 3 Billion US$ annually in will remain competitive in this business. And eventu- Pakistan’s e-waste issue is no less. TV sets, refrigera- ties. Similar would be the case with e-waste. quences, nuclear warfare will also result in global be put under threat if exposed to an acidic environ- and balance organs, such as statoliths. On the bright creek network appears to be the most extensive and ofzone ground include and the surface risk of waters,erosion adverselyof beaches, impacting �looding seaborne freight charges to foreign carriers which is ally and hopefully, local waste generation will increase tors and other kitchen appliances are consumed and anomalies; one of these anomalies goes by the name ment. The consequences incorporate drops in the side, increase in carbon dioxide levels would enhance mature east of the present mouth of the Indus River in coastal agriculture with the frequent intrusion of and it is critical that where developments and modi�i termed as the huge loss after the debt servicing and but the re�ined petroleum products are all through- if and when waste imports and trade market dries up. discarded in millions. The worst example is of auto- Every country has its own socio-economic situation of ‘nuclear winter’; this term is used to describe a organisms’ metabolic rate and drops in their immune the growth of sea grass; however, the exact implica- the Khobar Creek. The deltaic coast from Karachi to seawater into the Indus deltaic region. However, it is balancecation in requirement natural �lows the are availability essential, environmental of irrigation maxforeign size �lagged tankers. vessels There atis noCIF reason basis. whyTo lift half the of whole these motive batteries. Most of the used batteries end up in and peculiar circumstances. If European, American or response to other harmful pathogens such as para- tions of this are unknown. the river mouth exhibits a dense and less mature extremely alarming that no data is available regarding water�low and and impactpower with assessments the habitat be requirements conducted that of the to exchange. shipsre�ined cannot products, be under there Pakistaniis a requirement Flag. The of banks 14 Pana are An important and emerging area in waste processing informal setups which remelt lead cells in an extreme- Japanese safety and environmental standards are injecting smoke into the upper troposphere, and sites or bacteria. Changes in pH can also cause the the sea-level changes, coastal elevations and vertical aquatic ecosystem that are vital to humans. defense - a signi�icant drain on the country’s foreign is e-waste in electronics and computer equipment. ly primitive and dangerous manner affecting their enforced here, no car can come on the road, no factory whereprocess subsequent in which nuclearlofting will weapons shift the will soot-particles cause �ires, destruction of coral by triggering chemical reactions along this part of the coast compared to conditions changes due to land subsidence or tectonic changes There is an enormous growth potential for shipping availability. network of tidal channels. A stronger wave in�luence willing to �inance on assurance of long-term cargo 23 Although the �irst thing that comes to mind while Opinion Articles

CPEC and recycling zones Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) contain two kg of lead alone. own lives and those living in their poor neighbour- can run and no electricity can be produced and no into the stratosphere. The soot particles will absorb that result in an overall drop in carbonate ions. thinking about the travesties of a nuclear war is the further east is suggested by the frequent occurrence along with the coastal areas of Pakistan. Recognizing Jump Start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector industry in Pakistan. Considering the recent years’ With Pakistan’s coal imports poised to increase from Syed Akhtar Ali Although CRTs, being heavy energy consumers, are no hoods. A formal recycling industry can possibly bring sunlight, leaving our beautiful planet colder and Carbonate ions are important for corals as they com- direct havoc on human life, the direct consequences to of drumstick-shaped barrier islands, characteristic of the potential threats to the coastal areas due to natu- Kanwar Muhammad Javed Iqbal trade growth trend and the present stagnation of the 11.5 Million to 40 Million tons in next 5-6 years; at more manufactured, used units are still around and them into some kind of safe handling system as darker. bine with calcium ions to form calcium carbonate – the environment as a result and the indirect effects of ral hazards, the National Institute of Oceanography, shipping industry, the total share of trade transported present this is monopolised by a single importer, there Waste or scrap is both an asset and a liability. If one would be candidates for waste processing. subcontractors. The advent of EVs and the batteries havere�inery been can installed function. here In fact,happily old and environmentally without any the building blocks for the skeletons of various marine these consequences to human and non-human life and tides. The development of Pakistan’s by the national carrier is going to shrink further and is scope of another 3-4 Handy-max ships to be induct- can retrieve good materials economically and respon- thereof will further exacerbate the battery disposal qualms.unacceptable Similarly, re�ineries one should in the not exportingoppose the countries transfer Research has shown that even a minor nuclear organisms such as corals, mollusks, and crabs. When cannot be overlooked. The magnitude of the long term island systems signi�icantly in�luenced by both waves study project for monitoring the seawater intrusion, Shipping Industry is categorically the country would be more dependent on foreign ed if the FOB clause is enforced properly. On the same sibly (environmentally speaking), it can create Roughly, 70 percent of global e-waste ends up in and recycling problems. and relocation of waste processing industries which the number of hydrogen ions in the oceans increases, consequences of a nuclear war between India and Seventeen major creeks make up the original Indus sea-levelPakistan rise, has coastal prepared erosion and & submitted and land asubsidence �ive-year important in terms of economic shipping. Conversely, this also means that there exists lines, edible oil import is again a monopoly of lifting economic opportunity, promote industrialization and China. China’s domestic contribution of e-waste is also - such as altering the state and circulation of the atmos- the available carbonate combines with these hydro- Pakistan due to failure in resolving the Kashmir issue along Sindh and Balochistan coast. growth and national security. an even greater growth potential for private invest- 3.623 Million tons from Indonesia/Malaysia, needs to generate employment. substantial. In 2012, the country was the world’s The Basel Convention forbids members of the OECD phere,con�lict increasing may result the in extent global of climatic sea ice consequencesin both hemi- gen ions to form bicarbonate, thus limiting the through alternative means are immense, and although from the Kotri Barrage, only the Khobar Creek now Globally, there are several success ment in the shipping sector especially in the context of be on FOB basis and 2-3 ships inducted. second largest producer of electronic waste, generat- from exporting e-waste to non-OECD countries. How- have so much potential bene�it. Poverty and unem spheres, and minimizing the crop yield in lands amount of carbonate for marine organisms to utilize. in the future, most of us may be able to perceive how it transfersDelta but, water following from the the reduction main river of to�low the downstream sea. Reduc- An on-going discussion and debate continue in Paki- stories for shipping business CPEC and BRI which is an important avenue for coun- However, if a country cannot process waste properly ing 229.66 million units, compared to the 32.99 ever, this has not prevented e-waste landing into Pakistan’sployment areCPEC the authorityworst enemies and the to �ight.Ministry of Com- distant from the origin of the crisis. has affected life and the environment on land, the tion in river discharge downstream of Kotri, coupled stan since long in Pakistan with reference to the regu- which have established good try’s strategy to enhance and sustain growth. The In addition, there are many capacity building and and encourages waste imports based upon low-paid million units generated in 2001. China is now the developing countries. American, Chinese and even merce along with the Ministry of Industries should Corals, mollusks, and crabs are not the only ones potential devastation on the oceans should not be with strong seawater intrusion, has destroyed large lar river discharge downstream Kotri Barrage for the market trends in a shorter period of time as compared overall national economy would get a quantum jump institutional development measures needed to make workers, that waste may be a liability. China has devel- second largest e-waste producer in the world after the European companies may be encouraged to install give due consideration to this proposal. One has to be Just like on land and in the atmosphere, nuclear affected by this; single-celled organisms such as disregarded. areas of prime agricultural land and submerged protection of Indus delta (Brohi, 2003). However, to Pakistan. Malaysian International Shipping Corpo- once the CPEC is fully functional and then the role of - oped out of poverty by, among others, processing and US, creating up to 6.1 million tons per year. This and transfer waste processing factories to Pakistan. It quick in identifying and seizing upon opportunities foraminifera and coccolithophores, which are the base several coastal villages. This, in turn, has caused there is a little realization that the release of water ration (MISC) and Singapore International Shipping Pakistan’s Shipping Sector will be imperative. recycling the waste imported from industrialized amount is expected to continue rising with China’s may be legally possible under a negotiated system and the gaps being left by China. Such windows of oceans as well; however, these consequences have of marine food webs and are very important in the The Status of Indus River downstream Kotri Barrage would not help in the Corporation (SISC) may be considered as role models timePakistani to materialise shipping sector before and the ports private ef�icient sector and returns com countries. It has stopped it because it does not need it economic development, technical innovation and being a part of the ‘Producer Responsibility System’. opportunities do not last long. There is always some beencon�lict studied is bound to a tolesser have extent. a negative The temperature impact on the in marine ecosystem also suffer as a result. These crea- Written by: Asif Inam thousand residents living there for many generations. protection of Indus Delta unless we understand that in the shipping business. Malaysia had only two Years of neglect, absence of long-term policies and the back.petitive. However, Con�idence organisation in government like Bahria policies Foundation will take any more. It has its own materials, if not waste, to urbanization as more electronics are created and The regenerated material can be sent or sold back to competitor lurking. the marine environment is key to various physical, tures also consist of shells, which require calcium Verydeserti�ication high wave and energy displacement and little of orseveral no sedimenthundred regular sediment supply is critical for the survival and second-hand vessels in 1968, whereas now it is glob- non-implementation of the ones which were ever (BF) can take part in this opportunity. PNSC is utilize. And it wants to clean up. consumed, and disposed. the original owner of the waste. A lot of left material chemical and biological processes in the ocean. carbonate as a building block. Scientists have also The mighty Indus River started around the time of the contribution from the Indus River are transforming sustainability of the delta. The Indus River used to ally ranked 14 by CIA World Fact Book. Indonesia has devised, have taken a heavy toll on the local shipping. can help promote electronic and metal industry. The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Furthermore, sunlight is crucial for various processes studied the effect of increasing the amount of carbon collision between the Indian and the Eurasian Plates. the delta into a wave-dominated one. Sandy beaches carry very high sediment loads to the sea, but dams shown a surprising exponential growth and faster numbers and tonnage. If the initial capital costs are The world plastic recycling trade alone has been a China’s Guandong province is the largest electronic Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: and organisms including phytoplankton – the base of dioxide above a tank of seawater and have found that The monsoonal system and its strengthening are and dunes are developing along the former deltaic and diversions have reduced coastal delivery by 10 track in shipping sector, which followed the develop- of an industry in Pakistan Merchant Marine Policy de�initely poised for increasing substantially its ship’s $200 billion per year business handling 270 million waste site on earth. Guiyu town has up to 5,000 work- After China’s plastic ban, many Chinese companies Success and Challenges’. the marine food web. Research predicts that a poten- this increases the rate at which the skeletons of these linked with the uplift of the Himalaya, a post-collision- coastlines. Mangrove vegetation in the deltaic area is times (Milliman and Syvitski,1992). ment paths and policies of Malaysia. 2001,For the but �irst the time, current the shippingstatus is quitewas accorded disappointing the status and consider bare-boat charter for interim period. tonnes; half of that is taken up by China. China has shops treating up to 70 percent of the world’s e-waste, have gone bankrupt and many have shifted to other organisms dissolve; this has been observed in organ- al process that provides the pivotal glacial resources challenging. high to �inance with the banks then PNSC/BF may made important changes in its waste imports policy. It and employing around 100,000 people. The disposal South East Asian countries. Today, Malaysia is the Email: akhtarali1949@ gmail.com black carbon particles into the stratosphere will which regulate the volume of water released via this, assemblages have shifted from estuarine to hypersa- Construction of dams and barrages has reduced sedi- On other hand, according to Lloyd's List (March – The writer is Lead Researcher at National Institute of has banned imports of post-consumer plastic waste. sites recycle 15,000 tons of e-waste on a daily basis. decreasetial India/Pakistan the average nuclear sea surface con�lict temperature that lofts 5 by Tg 0.8 of protective covering over their calcium carbonate the12th largest river in the world. The Indus is 3,200 linerapidly types. being depleted and the faunal and �loral ment delivery to the delta from an estimated 270 2017), the Marshall Islands vaulted arch rival Liberia Pakistani Private Ship owners have eight Ships and all Maritime Affairs (NIMA) From the US alone, plastic scrap exports to China used Over 80 percent of the town’s residents make a living are Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Due to the Potential Threat of Indo-Pak Nuclear War on °C; according to a recent study, these activities will skeletons,isms such and as star�ishis particularly and sea problematic urchins despite in larval the km long and drains a 980,000 km2 basin. Indus Delta million tonnes yr-1 to around 13 million tonnes yr-1 to become the world's second-largest ship register by of them are registered in FOC countries. There are at to be around 250,000 tons, which has been brought off of manually disassembling and disposing e-waste biggest plastic waste processor; other bene�iciaries Ocean Acidi�ication also decrease the phytoplankton productivity by stages. covers 30,000 km2 and ranks 7th globally in size. The The lack of systematic and reliable data covering the (Syvitski et al., 2013). It is apparent that a large deadweight tonnage. According to LLI, total dead- least 6 Pakistani origin ship-owners working interna- down to zero. Overall, US exports of plastic scrap have full-time. these countries. In time, they will be able to install the Written by: Anam Ejaz 5-15%. major part of the Indus Delta is the biggest challenge volume of sediments is trapped in dams and barrages tionally that own at least 8 vessels (ownership of at been reduced from 750,000 tons to 375,000 tons requiredsudden in�lux waste of water plastic treatment waste, there and other are problems facilities. in Organisms which do not have calcium carbonate and discharge rates. The average discharge in summer to the management of this river. The proximity of the 231,853,515 dwt with 3,796 vessels. Panama remains least 75% equity in each vessel). These Pakistani annually. In 2012, China adopted the extended producer India and Pakistan are currently walking a thin line At minimum, 700 m tonnes of carbon dioxide would skeletons and shells are also victim to increased acidi- canIndus reach has 30,000high seasonal m3/sec, variability twice the in average its annual value �low of Indus Delta to Karachi, one of the largest cities in the structures. A long-term strategy is required to re-in- weight on the Marshall Islands �lag is now origin ship-owners have registered their vessels responsibility (EPR) system from the EU, which held E-waste and plastic waste can be imported into Paki- due to the disputed territory of Kashmir. Both coun- be released into the atmosphere following a nuclear ty; for example, excess carbon dioxide can accumulate world, demands some immediate measures to protect troduceseverely impactingthese trapped the designedsediments ef�iciency and let of thesethem and 9,451 vessels. Liberia slipped to third place with Developed countries have a temporary problem of manufacturers responsible for the collection and stan, if state-of-the-art electronic waste processing River occur during the southwest monsoon season. the delta from the menace of coastal erosion and 225,564,394the biggest �lag dwt by and some 4,050 way, vessels. with This352,670,914 is important dwt- their feedback is that they are weary of poor govern- how to dispose waste that has been denied by China. recycling of electronics. Otherwise known as “Produc- facilities are brought about. In this, China can be of provocation. India has declared that it will not resort how nuclear warfare might alter the chemical state of affecting their immune response - a phenomenon the Mississippi River. Annual peak �lows in the Indus seawater intrusion due to the reduced availability of Deltas can only survive if rivers discharge enough mentoutside policies, Pakistan lack and of refuse understanding to adopt the of Pakistaniinternational �lag, Although other developing countries have started er Take back,” the EPR management system requires great assistance. Chinese waste processing companies totries the are use not of likelynuclear to weaponsinitiate a nuclearunless initially con�lict attacked without thecon�lict; ocean. therefore, Changes inanother the ocean’s recent carbonate area of interestchemistry is knownin the body as hypercapnia. �luids of organisms Studies such have as also �ish shown and squid, that rains are augmented by the Karakoram and Himala- water and sediments. The deterioration of the Indus sand�low/transport and mud throughto overcome the Indus the currentsRiver during that �loods. wash through open registry procedures. The Greece Ship- shipping by Pakistani authorities, inconsistency of accepting plastic waste, their capacities are still far manufacturers to carry out environmentally safe can be encouraged to relocate their factories. They with biological or chemical weapons; while Pakistan is predominantly important due to its role in ocean yanThe melthigh engendered�lows, driven by by climate spring changemelt and in monsoonnorthern Delta may not only habitants of Sindh but may also them away. The Indus carry 94% less mud than it did pingly noticed Industry in is the one context of the key of �lagpillars of of convenience the Greece polices, cumbersome procedures and memory of 1974 too less developed to substitute China. Resultantly, management of their products even after they are have ready customers and are part of the internation- stated that it would only use nuclear weapons if it Pakistan that also conveys a large volume of sediment seriously increase the operational/maintenance cost a century ago (Giosan et al., 2014). Maintenance strat- economy with a contribution of around $9 billion per nationalization of private shipping companies. discarded. al supply chain. In fact, an SEZ can be dedicated to failed to halt an invasion via conventional means or in gets dissolved into the ocean. After absorption, carbon excess carbon dioxide can make it dif�icult for baby from the mountains. of the two ports of Karachi. egies, boosting sediments in river waters, can limit annum. has been classically relying more on incineration than Many companies, like Nintendo, are aware of the waste processing. Gadani can be revived and an SEZ response to a nuclear attack. However, the two coun- dioxideacidi�ication. forms Currently, carbonic 30-40 acid. %This of carboncarbonic dioxide acid Furthermore,clown�ish to distinguish changes in between the water’s friends chemistry and foes. can delta drowning. Planning for temporary channel Therefore, priority measures are required to land�ills have a problem in the US, although Europe problem of e-waste and are developing their own developed there. It would not be simple plastic waste tries have undergone four conventional wars in 1947, converts into bicarbonate releasing hydrogen ions alter the acoustic properties of water. This has dire The Indus has formed a vast deltaic complex in south- The ground subsidence has already resulted in the diversions to spill both water and sediment during In case of Pakistan, unfortunately, the number of jump-start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector. Government by Chinese waste imports ban. initiatives. China Mobile, Motorola, and Nokia collabo- disposing; there would be a whole downstream indus- 1965, 1971, and 1999 and the possibility of conven- and then carbonate, further releasing hydrogen ions. consequences for creatures which use echolocation ern Sindh during, the Holocene epoch (about 11,500 seawater intrusion upstream of the delta extending up - - needs to use UN Mandated rule of 40:40:20 to lift at land �illing; the latter, therefore, is not much affected rated in launching a recycling programme where they try producing a wide variety of plastic and products tional wars becoming nuclear with the current issue This increase in hydrogen ions in the ocean is the including marine mammals such as whales and years ago), much of which having been abandoned to 80 km in the coastal areas of Thatta, Hyderabad and gate land subsidence (Giosan et al., 2013; Syvitski and bution of private entrepreneurs is almost nil. From a least 40% of cargo. Recently, the Government has Until quite some time into the future, waste process- took back used cell phones and electronic accessories. starting from sheets, shoe-soles, construction materi- of Kashmir at hand cannot be completely ruled out. main factor contributing to the increasing acidity of dolphins. Carbon dioxide also increases ocean noise - due to frequent natural and man-made channel avul- Badin districts (Panhwar 1999; Inam et al.et al. 2007). Brakenridge,�loods along pathways2013; Giosan and et spillways al., 2014). could also miti national �lag carrier is just 11 ships; whereas, contri ing will remain labour intensive, although automation This “take-back,” or “Green Box” programme safely als, furnishings, doors and windows, sports goods, the oceans. a domain in which the human race has already caused sions. Abandoned creeks in the Indus delta have been The primary impacts of sea-level rise on the coastal the present strength of Pakistani Flag Carriers is products will be on FOB with National Flag ships to is fast creeping in. Developing countries, even with collected about 20 tons of e-waste by 2009. furniture etc. The list can be very long. Companies like Utilizing a range of climatic models, research has enough damage via other means. Acidic environments reworked by strong tides all along the south-eastern A healthy Indus river is important to for communities, lowersizeable than �leet any of moredesirable than threshold.70 ships during Ironically, early Paki70’s,- carrytaken athem. good PNSCpolicy is measure carrying that the all crude re�ined at petroleumFOB basis improvement in safety and environmental standards, IKEA may like to have a plant around or in such facili- demonstrated that in addition to regional conse- Geological history tells us that marine organisms can can also interfere with the construction of ear bones Pakistan coast into dendritic tidal creeks. The tidal and inundation of wetlands and lowlands, salinization - stan pays almost over 3 Billion US$ annually in will remain competitive in this business. And eventu- Pakistan’s e-waste issue is no less. TV sets, refrigera- ties. Similar would be the case with e-waste. quences, nuclear warfare will also result in global be put under threat if exposed to an acidic environ- and balance organs, such as statoliths. On the bright creek network appears to be the most extensive and ofzone ground include and the surface risk of waters,erosion adverselyof beaches, impacting �looding seaborne freight charges to foreign carriers which is ally and hopefully, local waste generation will increase tors and other kitchen appliances are consumed and anomalies; one of these anomalies goes by the name ment. The consequences incorporate drops in the side, increase in carbon dioxide levels would enhance mature east of the present mouth of the Indus River in coastal agriculture with the frequent intrusion of and it is critical that where developments and modi�i termed as the huge loss after the debt servicing and but the re�ined petroleum products are all through- if and when waste imports and trade market dries up. discarded in millions. The worst example is of auto- Every country has its own socio-economic situation of ‘nuclear winter’; this term is used to describe a organisms’ metabolic rate and drops in their immune the growth of sea grass; however, the exact implica- the Khobar Creek. The deltaic coast from Karachi to seawater into the Indus deltaic region. However, it is balancecation in requirement natural �lows the are availability essential, environmental of irrigation maxforeign size �lagged tankers. vessels There atis noCIF reason basis. whyTo lift half the of whole these motive batteries. Most of the used batteries end up in and peculiar circumstances. If European, American or response to other harmful pathogens such as para- tions of this are unknown. the river mouth exhibits a dense and less mature extremely alarming that no data is available regarding water�low and and impactpower with assessments the habitat be requirements conducted that of the to exchange. shipsre�ined cannot products, be under there Pakistaniis a requirement Flag. The of banks 14 Pana are An important and emerging area in waste processing informal setups which remelt lead cells in an extreme- Japanese safety and environmental standards are injecting smoke into the upper troposphere, and sites or bacteria. Changes in pH can also cause the the sea-level changes, coastal elevations and vertical aquatic ecosystem that are vital to humans. defense - a signi�icant drain on the country’s foreign is e-waste in electronics and computer equipment. ly primitive and dangerous manner affecting their enforced here, no car can come on the road, no factory whereprocess subsequent in which nuclearlofting will weapons shift the will soot-particles cause �ires, destruction of coral by triggering chemical reactions along this part of the coast compared to conditions changes due to land subsidence or tectonic changes There is an enormous growth potential for shipping availability. network of tidal channels. A stronger wave in�luence willing to �inance on assurance of long-term cargo 24 Although the �irst thing that comes to mind while Opinion Articles

CPEC and recycling zones Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) contain two kg of lead alone. own lives and those living in their poor neighbour- can run and no electricity can be produced and no into the stratosphere. The soot particles will absorb that result in an overall drop in carbonate ions. thinking about the travesties of a nuclear war is the further east is suggested by the frequent occurrence along with the coastal areas of Pakistan. Recognizing Jump Start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector industry in Pakistan. Considering the recent years’ With Pakistan’s coal imports poised to increase from Syed Akhtar Ali Although CRTs, being heavy energy consumers, are no hoods. A formal recycling industry can possibly bring sunlight, leaving our beautiful planet colder and Carbonate ions are important for corals as they com- direct havoc on human life, the direct consequences to of drumstick-shaped barrier islands, characteristic of the potential threats to the coastal areas due to natu- Kanwar Muhammad Javed Iqbal trade growth trend and the present stagnation of the 11.5 Million to 40 Million tons in next 5-6 years; at more manufactured, used units are still around and them into some kind of safe handling system as darker. bine with calcium ions to form calcium carbonate – the environment as a result and the indirect effects of ral hazards, the National Institute of Oceanography, shipping industry, the total share of trade transported present this is monopolised by a single importer, there Waste or scrap is both an asset and a liability. If one would be candidates for waste processing. subcontractors. The advent of EVs and the batteries havere�inery been can installed function. here In fact,happily old and environmentally without any the building blocks for the skeletons of various marine these consequences to human and non-human life and tides. The development of Pakistan’s by the national carrier is going to shrink further and is scope of another 3-4 Handy-max ships to be induct- can retrieve good materials economically and respon- thereof will further exacerbate the battery disposal qualms.unacceptable Similarly, re�ineries one should in the not exportingoppose the countries transfer Research has shown that even a minor nuclear organisms such as corals, mollusks, and crabs. When cannot be overlooked. The magnitude of the long term island systems signi�icantly in�luenced by both waves study project for monitoring the seawater intrusion, Shipping Industry is categorically the country would be more dependent on foreign ed if the FOB clause is enforced properly. On the same sibly (environmentally speaking), it can create Roughly, 70 percent of global e-waste ends up in and recycling problems. and relocation of waste processing industries which the number of hydrogen ions in the oceans increases, consequences of a nuclear war between India and Seventeen major creeks make up the original Indus sea-levelPakistan rise, has coastal prepared erosion and & submitted and land asubsidence �ive-year important in terms of economic shipping. Conversely, this also means that there exists lines, edible oil import is again a monopoly of lifting economic opportunity, promote industrialization and China. China’s domestic contribution of e-waste is also - such as altering the state and circulation of the atmos- the available carbonate combines with these hydro- Pakistan due to failure in resolving the Kashmir issue along Sindh and Balochistan coast. growth and national security. an even greater growth potential for private invest- 3.623 Million tons from Indonesia/Malaysia, needs to generate employment. substantial. In 2012, the country was the world’s The Basel Convention forbids members of the OECD phere,con�lict increasing may result the in extent global of climatic sea ice consequencesin both hemi- gen ions to form bicarbonate, thus limiting the through alternative means are immense, and although from the Kotri Barrage, only the Khobar Creek now Globally, there are several success ment in the shipping sector especially in the context of be on FOB basis and 2-3 ships inducted. second largest producer of electronic waste, generat- from exporting e-waste to non-OECD countries. How- have so much potential bene�it. Poverty and unem spheres, and minimizing the crop yield in lands amount of carbonate for marine organisms to utilize. in the future, most of us may be able to perceive how it transfersDelta but, water following from the the reduction main river of to�low the downstream sea. Reduc- An on-going discussion and debate continue in Paki- stories for shipping business CPEC and BRI which is an important avenue for coun- However, if a country cannot process waste properly ing 229.66 million units, compared to the 32.99 ever, this has not prevented e-waste landing into Pakistan’sployment areCPEC the authorityworst enemies and the to �ight.Ministry of Com- distant from the origin of the crisis. has affected life and the environment on land, the tion in river discharge downstream of Kotri, coupled stan since long in Pakistan with reference to the regu- which have established good try’s strategy to enhance and sustain growth. The In addition, there are many capacity building and and encourages waste imports based upon low-paid million units generated in 2001. China is now the developing countries. American, Chinese and even merce along with the Ministry of Industries should Corals, mollusks, and crabs are not the only ones potential devastation on the oceans should not be with strong seawater intrusion, has destroyed large lar river discharge downstream Kotri Barrage for the market trends in a shorter period of time as compared overall national economy would get a quantum jump institutional development measures needed to make workers, that waste may be a liability. China has devel- second largest e-waste producer in the world after the European companies may be encouraged to install give due consideration to this proposal. One has to be Just like on land and in the atmosphere, nuclear affected by this; single-celled organisms such as disregarded. areas of prime agricultural land and submerged protection of Indus delta (Brohi, 2003). However, to Pakistan. Malaysian International Shipping Corpo- once the CPEC is fully functional and then the role of - oped out of poverty by, among others, processing and US, creating up to 6.1 million tons per year. This and transfer waste processing factories to Pakistan. It quick in identifying and seizing upon opportunities foraminifera and coccolithophores, which are the base several coastal villages. This, in turn, has caused there is a little realization that the release of water ration (MISC) and Singapore International Shipping Pakistan’s Shipping Sector will be imperative. recycling the waste imported from industrialized amount is expected to continue rising with China’s may be legally possible under a negotiated system and the gaps being left by China. Such windows of oceans as well; however, these consequences have of marine food webs and are very important in the The Status of Indus River downstream Kotri Barrage would not help in the Corporation (SISC) may be considered as role models timePakistani to materialise shipping sector before and the ports private ef�icient sector and returns com countries. It has stopped it because it does not need it economic development, technical innovation and being a part of the ‘Producer Responsibility System’. opportunities do not last long. There is always some beencon�lict studied is bound to a tolesser have extent. a negative The temperature impact on the in marine ecosystem also suffer as a result. These crea- Written by: Asif Inam thousand residents living there for many generations. protection of Indus Delta unless we understand that in the shipping business. Malaysia had only two Years of neglect, absence of long-term policies and the back.petitive. However, Con�idence organisation in government like Bahria policies Foundation will take any more. It has its own materials, if not waste, to urbanization as more electronics are created and The regenerated material can be sent or sold back to competitor lurking. the marine environment is key to various physical, tures also consist of shells, which require calcium Verydeserti�ication high wave and energy displacement and little of orseveral no sedimenthundred regular sediment supply is critical for the survival and second-hand vessels in 1968, whereas now it is glob- non-implementation of the ones which were ever (BF) can take part in this opportunity. PNSC is utilize. And it wants to clean up. consumed, and disposed. the original owner of the waste. A lot of left material chemical and biological processes in the ocean. carbonate as a building block. Scientists have also The mighty Indus River started around the time of the contribution from the Indus River are transforming sustainability of the delta. The Indus River used to ally ranked 14 by CIA World Fact Book. Indonesia has devised, have taken a heavy toll on the local shipping. can help promote electronic and metal industry. The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Furthermore, sunlight is crucial for various processes studied the effect of increasing the amount of carbon collision between the Indian and the Eurasian Plates. the delta into a wave-dominated one. Sandy beaches carry very high sediment loads to the sea, but dams shown a surprising exponential growth and faster numbers and tonnage. If the initial capital costs are The world plastic recycling trade alone has been a China’s Guandong province is the largest electronic Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: and organisms including phytoplankton – the base of dioxide above a tank of seawater and have found that The monsoonal system and its strengthening are and dunes are developing along the former deltaic and diversions have reduced coastal delivery by 10 track in shipping sector, which followed the develop- of an industry in Pakistan Merchant Marine Policy de�initely poised for increasing substantially its ship’s $200 billion per year business handling 270 million waste site on earth. Guiyu town has up to 5,000 work- After China’s plastic ban, many Chinese companies Success and Challenges’. the marine food web. Research predicts that a poten- this increases the rate at which the skeletons of these linked with the uplift of the Himalaya, a post-collision- coastlines. Mangrove vegetation in the deltaic area is times (Milliman and Syvitski,1992). ment paths and policies of Malaysia. 2001,For the but �irst the time, current the shippingstatus is quitewas accorded disappointing the status and consider bare-boat charter for interim period. tonnes; half of that is taken up by China. China has shops treating up to 70 percent of the world’s e-waste, have gone bankrupt and many have shifted to other organisms dissolve; this has been observed in organ- al process that provides the pivotal glacial resources challenging. high to �inance with the banks then PNSC/BF may made important changes in its waste imports policy. It and employing around 100,000 people. The disposal South East Asian countries. Today, Malaysia is the Email: akhtarali1949@ gmail.com black carbon particles into the stratosphere will which regulate the volume of water released via this, assemblages have shifted from estuarine to hypersa- Construction of dams and barrages has reduced sedi- On other hand, according to Lloyd's List (March – The writer is Lead Researcher at National Institute of has banned imports of post-consumer plastic waste. sites recycle 15,000 tons of e-waste on a daily basis. decreasetial India/Pakistan the average nuclear sea surface con�lict temperature that lofts 5 by Tg 0.8 of protective covering over their calcium carbonate the12th largest river in the world. The Indus is 3,200 linerapidly types. being depleted and the faunal and �loral ment delivery to the delta from an estimated 270 2017), the Marshall Islands vaulted arch rival Liberia Pakistani Private Ship owners have eight Ships and all Maritime Affairs (NIMA) From the US alone, plastic scrap exports to China used Over 80 percent of the town’s residents make a living are Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Due to the Potential Threat of Indo-Pak Nuclear War on °C; according to a recent study, these activities will skeletons,isms such and as star�ishis particularly and sea problematic urchins despite in larval the km long and drains a 980,000 km2 basin. Indus Delta million tonnes yr-1 to around 13 million tonnes yr-1 to become the world's second-largest ship register by of them are registered in FOC countries. There are at to be around 250,000 tons, which has been brought off of manually disassembling and disposing e-waste biggest plastic waste processor; other bene�iciaries Ocean Acidi�ication also decrease the phytoplankton productivity by stages. covers 30,000 km2 and ranks 7th globally in size. The The lack of systematic and reliable data covering the (Syvitski et al., 2013). It is apparent that a large deadweight tonnage. According to LLI, total dead- least 6 Pakistani origin ship-owners working interna- down to zero. Overall, US exports of plastic scrap have full-time. these countries. In time, they will be able to install the Written by: Anam Ejaz 5-15%. major part of the Indus Delta is the biggest challenge volume of sediments is trapped in dams and barrages tionally that own at least 8 vessels (ownership of at been reduced from 750,000 tons to 375,000 tons requiredsudden in�lux waste of water plastic treatment waste, there and other are problems facilities. in Organisms which do not have calcium carbonate and discharge rates. The average discharge in summer to the management of this river. The proximity of the 231,853,515 dwt with 3,796 vessels. Panama remains least 75% equity in each vessel). These Pakistani annually. In 2012, China adopted the extended producer India and Pakistan are currently walking a thin line At minimum, 700 m tonnes of carbon dioxide would skeletons and shells are also victim to increased acidi- canIndus reach has 30,000high seasonal m3/sec, variability twice the in average its annual value �low of Indus Delta to Karachi, one of the largest cities in the structures. A long-term strategy is required to re-in- weight on the Marshall Islands �lag is now origin ship-owners have registered their vessels responsibility (EPR) system from the EU, which held E-waste and plastic waste can be imported into Paki- due to the disputed territory of Kashmir. Both coun- be released into the atmosphere following a nuclear ty; for example, excess carbon dioxide can accumulate world, demands some immediate measures to protect troduceseverely impactingthese trapped the designedsediments ef�iciency and let of thesethem and 9,451 vessels. Liberia slipped to third place with Developed countries have a temporary problem of manufacturers responsible for the collection and stan, if state-of-the-art electronic waste processing River occur during the southwest monsoon season. the delta from the menace of coastal erosion and 225,564,394the biggest �lag dwt by and some 4,050 way, vessels. with This352,670,914 is important dwt- their feedback is that they are weary of poor govern- how to dispose waste that has been denied by China. recycling of electronics. Otherwise known as “Produc- facilities are brought about. In this, China can be of provocation. India has declared that it will not resort how nuclear warfare might alter the chemical state of affecting their immune response - a phenomenon the Mississippi River. Annual peak �lows in the Indus seawater intrusion due to the reduced availability of Deltas can only survive if rivers discharge enough mentoutside policies, Pakistan lack and of refuse understanding to adopt the of Pakistaniinternational �lag, Although other developing countries have started er Take back,” the EPR management system requires great assistance. Chinese waste processing companies totries the are use not of likelynuclear to weaponsinitiate a nuclearunless initially con�lict attacked without thecon�lict; ocean. therefore, Changes inanother the ocean’s recent carbonate area of interestchemistry is knownin the body as hypercapnia. �luids of organisms Studies such have as also �ish shown and squid, that rains are augmented by the Karakoram and Himala- water and sediments. The deterioration of the Indus sand�low/transport and mud throughto overcome the Indus the currentsRiver during that �loods. wash through open registry procedures. The Greece Ship- shipping by Pakistani authorities, inconsistency of accepting plastic waste, their capacities are still far manufacturers to carry out environmentally safe can be encouraged to relocate their factories. They with biological or chemical weapons; while Pakistan is predominantly important due to its role in ocean yanThe melthigh engendered�lows, driven by by climate spring changemelt and in monsoonnorthern Delta may not only habitants of Sindh but may also them away. The Indus carry 94% less mud than it did pingly noticed Industry in is the one context of the key of �lagpillars of of convenience the Greece polices, cumbersome procedures and memory of 1974 too less developed to substitute China. Resultantly, management of their products even after they are have ready customers and are part of the internation- stated that it would only use nuclear weapons if it Pakistan that also conveys a large volume of sediment seriously increase the operational/maintenance cost a century ago (Giosan et al., 2014). Maintenance strat- economy with a contribution of around $9 billion per nationalization of private shipping companies. discarded. al supply chain. In fact, an SEZ can be dedicated to failed to halt an invasion via conventional means or in gets dissolved into the ocean. After absorption, carbon excess carbon dioxide can make it dif�icult for baby from the mountains. of the two ports of Karachi. egies, boosting sediments in river waters, can limit annum. has been classically relying more on incineration than Many companies, like Nintendo, are aware of the waste processing. Gadani can be revived and an SEZ response to a nuclear attack. However, the two coun- dioxideacidi�ication. forms Currently, carbonic 30-40 acid. %This of carboncarbonic dioxide acid Furthermore,clown�ish to distinguish changes in between the water’s friends chemistry and foes. can delta drowning. Planning for temporary channel Therefore, priority measures are required to land�ills have a problem in the US, although Europe problem of e-waste and are developing their own developed there. It would not be simple plastic waste tries have undergone four conventional wars in 1947, converts into bicarbonate releasing hydrogen ions alter the acoustic properties of water. This has dire The Indus has formed a vast deltaic complex in south- The ground subsidence has already resulted in the diversions to spill both water and sediment during In case of Pakistan, unfortunately, the number of jump-start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector. Government by Chinese waste imports ban. initiatives. China Mobile, Motorola, and Nokia collabo- disposing; there would be a whole downstream indus- 1965, 1971, and 1999 and the possibility of conven- and then carbonate, further releasing hydrogen ions. consequences for creatures which use echolocation ern Sindh during, the Holocene epoch (about 11,500 seawater intrusion upstream of the delta extending up - - needs to use UN Mandated rule of 40:40:20 to lift at land �illing; the latter, therefore, is not much affected rated in launching a recycling programme where they try producing a wide variety of plastic and products tional wars becoming nuclear with the current issue This increase in hydrogen ions in the ocean is the including marine mammals such as whales and years ago), much of which having been abandoned to 80 km in the coastal areas of Thatta, Hyderabad and gate land subsidence (Giosan et al., 2013; Syvitski and bution of private entrepreneurs is almost nil. From a least 40% of cargo. Recently, the Government has Until quite some time into the future, waste process- took back used cell phones and electronic accessories. starting from sheets, shoe-soles, construction materi- of Kashmir at hand cannot be completely ruled out. main factor contributing to the increasing acidity of dolphins. Carbon dioxide also increases ocean noise - due to frequent natural and man-made channel avul- Badin districts (Panhwar 1999; Inam et al.et al. 2007). Brakenridge,�loods along pathways2013; Giosan and et spillways al., 2014). could also miti national �lag carrier is just 11 ships; whereas, contri ing will remain labour intensive, although automation This “take-back,” or “Green Box” programme safely als, furnishings, doors and windows, sports goods, the oceans. a domain in which the human race has already caused sions. Abandoned creeks in the Indus delta have been The primary impacts of sea-level rise on the coastal the present strength of Pakistani Flag Carriers is products will be on FOB with National Flag ships to is fast creeping in. Developing countries, even with collected about 20 tons of e-waste by 2009. furniture etc. The list can be very long. Companies like Utilizing a range of climatic models, research has enough damage via other means. Acidic environments reworked by strong tides all along the south-eastern A healthy Indus river is important to for communities, lowersizeable than �leet any of moredesirable than threshold.70 ships during Ironically, early Paki70’s,- carrytaken athem. good PNSCpolicy is measure carrying that the all crude re�ined at petroleumFOB basis improvement in safety and environmental standards, IKEA may like to have a plant around or in such facili- demonstrated that in addition to regional conse- Geological history tells us that marine organisms can can also interfere with the construction of ear bones Pakistan coast into dendritic tidal creeks. The tidal and inundation of wetlands and lowlands, salinization - stan pays almost over 3 Billion US$ annually in will remain competitive in this business. And eventu- Pakistan’s e-waste issue is no less. TV sets, refrigera- ties. Similar would be the case with e-waste. quences, nuclear warfare will also result in global be put under threat if exposed to an acidic environ- and balance organs, such as statoliths. On the bright creek network appears to be the most extensive and ofzone ground include and the surface risk of waters,erosion adverselyof beaches, impacting �looding seaborne freight charges to foreign carriers which is ally and hopefully, local waste generation will increase tors and other kitchen appliances are consumed and anomalies; one of these anomalies goes by the name ment. The consequences incorporate drops in the side, increase in carbon dioxide levels would enhance mature east of the present mouth of the Indus River in coastal agriculture with the frequent intrusion of and it is critical that where developments and modi�i termed as the huge loss after the debt servicing and but the re�ined petroleum products are all through- if and when waste imports and trade market dries up. discarded in millions. The worst example is of auto- Every country has its own socio-economic situation of ‘nuclear winter’; this term is used to describe a organisms’ metabolic rate and drops in their immune the growth of sea grass; however, the exact implica- the Khobar Creek. The deltaic coast from Karachi to seawater into the Indus deltaic region. However, it is balancecation in requirement natural �lows the are availability essential, environmental of irrigation maxforeign size �lagged tankers. vessels There atis noCIF reason basis. whyTo lift half the of whole these motive batteries. Most of the used batteries end up in and peculiar circumstances. If European, American or response to other harmful pathogens such as para- tions of this are unknown. the river mouth exhibits a dense and less mature extremely alarming that no data is available regarding water�low and and impactpower with assessments the habitat be requirements conducted that of the to exchange. shipsre�ined cannot products, be under there Pakistaniis a requirement Flag. The of banks 14 Pana are An important and emerging area in waste processing informal setups which remelt lead cells in an extreme- Japanese safety and environmental standards are injecting smoke into the upper troposphere, and sites or bacteria. Changes in pH can also cause the the sea-level changes, coastal elevations and vertical aquatic ecosystem that are vital to humans. defense - a signi�icant drain on the country’s foreign is e-waste in electronics and computer equipment. ly primitive and dangerous manner affecting their enforced here, no car can come on the road, no factory whereprocess subsequent in which nuclearlofting will weapons shift the will soot-particles cause �ires, destruction of coral by triggering chemical reactions along this part of the coast compared to conditions changes due to land subsidence or tectonic changes There is an enormous growth potential for shipping availability. network of tidal channels. A stronger wave in�luence willing to �inance on assurance of long-term cargo Although the �irst thing that comes to mind while 25 Opinion Articles

CPEC and recycling zones Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) contain two kg of lead alone. own lives and those living in their poor neighbour- can run and no electricity can be produced and no into the stratosphere. The soot particles will absorb that result in an overall drop in carbonate ions. thinking about the travesties of a nuclear war is the further east is suggested by the frequent occurrence along with the coastal areas of Pakistan. Recognizing Jump Start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector industry in Pakistan. Considering the recent years’ With Pakistan’s coal imports poised to increase from Syed Akhtar Ali Although CRTs, being heavy energy consumers, are no hoods. A formal recycling industry can possibly bring sunlight, leaving our beautiful planet colder and Carbonate ions are important for corals as they com- direct havoc on human life, the direct consequences to of drumstick-shaped barrier islands, characteristic of the potential threats to the coastal areas due to natu- Kanwar Muhammad Javed Iqbal trade growth trend and the present stagnation of the 11.5 Million to 40 Million tons in next 5-6 years; at more manufactured, used units are still around and them into some kind of safe handling system as darker. bine with calcium ions to form calcium carbonate – the environment as a result and the indirect effects of ral hazards, the National Institute of Oceanography, shipping industry, the total share of trade transported present this is monopolised by a single importer, there Waste or scrap is both an asset and a liability. If one would be candidates for waste processing. subcontractors. The advent of EVs and the batteries havere�inery been can installed function. here In fact,happily old and environmentally without any the building blocks for the skeletons of various marine these consequences to human and non-human life and tides. The development of Pakistan’s by the national carrier is going to shrink further and is scope of another 3-4 Handy-max ships to be induct- can retrieve good materials economically and respon- thereof will further exacerbate the battery disposal qualms.unacceptable Similarly, re�ineries one should in the not exportingoppose the countries transfer Research has shown that even a minor nuclear organisms such as corals, mollusks, and crabs. When cannot be overlooked. The magnitude of the long term island systems signi�icantly in�luenced by both waves study project for monitoring the seawater intrusion, Shipping Industry is categorically the country would be more dependent on foreign ed if the FOB clause is enforced properly. On the same sibly (environmentally speaking), it can create Roughly, 70 percent of global e-waste ends up in and recycling problems. and relocation of waste processing industries which the number of hydrogen ions in the oceans increases, consequences of a nuclear war between India and Seventeen major creeks make up the original Indus sea-levelPakistan rise, has coastal prepared erosion and & submitted and land asubsidence �ive-year important in terms of economic shipping. Conversely, this also means that there exists lines, edible oil import is again a monopoly of lifting economic opportunity, promote industrialization and China. China’s domestic contribution of e-waste is also - such as altering the state and circulation of the atmos- the available carbonate combines with these hydro- Pakistan due to failure in resolving the Kashmir issue along Sindh and Balochistan coast. growth and national security. an even greater growth potential for private invest- 3.623 Million tons from Indonesia/Malaysia, needs to generate employment. substantial. In 2012, the country was the world’s The Basel Convention forbids members of the OECD phere,con�lict increasing may result the in extent global of climatic sea ice consequencesin both hemi- gen ions to form bicarbonate, thus limiting the through alternative means are immense, and although from the Kotri Barrage, only the Khobar Creek now Globally, there are several success ment in the shipping sector especially in the context of be on FOB basis and 2-3 ships inducted. second largest producer of electronic waste, generat- from exporting e-waste to non-OECD countries. How- have so much potential bene�it. Poverty and unem spheres, and minimizing the crop yield in lands amount of carbonate for marine organisms to utilize. in the future, most of us may be able to perceive how it transfersDelta but, water following from the the reduction main river of to�low the downstream sea. Reduc- An on-going discussion and debate continue in Paki- stories for shipping business CPEC and BRI which is an important avenue for coun- However, if a country cannot process waste properly ing 229.66 million units, compared to the 32.99 ever, this has not prevented e-waste landing into Pakistan’sployment areCPEC the authorityworst enemies and the to �ight.Ministry of Com- distant from the origin of the crisis. has affected life and the environment on land, the tion in river discharge downstream of Kotri, coupled stan since long in Pakistan with reference to the regu- which have established good try’s strategy to enhance and sustain growth. The In addition, there are many capacity building and and encourages waste imports based upon low-paid million units generated in 2001. China is now the developing countries. American, Chinese and even merce along with the Ministry of Industries should Corals, mollusks, and crabs are not the only ones potential devastation on the oceans should not be with strong seawater intrusion, has destroyed large lar river discharge downstream Kotri Barrage for the market trends in a shorter period of time as compared overall national economy would get a quantum jump institutional development measures needed to make workers, that waste may be a liability. China has devel- second largest e-waste producer in the world after the European companies may be encouraged to install give due consideration to this proposal. One has to be Just like on land and in the atmosphere, nuclear affected by this; single-celled organisms such as disregarded. areas of prime agricultural land and submerged protection of Indus delta (Brohi, 2003). However, to Pakistan. Malaysian International Shipping Corpo- once the CPEC is fully functional and then the role of - oped out of poverty by, among others, processing and US, creating up to 6.1 million tons per year. This and transfer waste processing factories to Pakistan. It quick in identifying and seizing upon opportunities foraminifera and coccolithophores, which are the base several coastal villages. This, in turn, has caused there is a little realization that the release of water ration (MISC) and Singapore International Shipping Pakistan’s Shipping Sector will be imperative. recycling the waste imported from industrialized amount is expected to continue rising with China’s may be legally possible under a negotiated system and the gaps being left by China. Such windows of oceans as well; however, these consequences have of marine food webs and are very important in the The Status of Indus River downstream Kotri Barrage would not help in the Corporation (SISC) may be considered as role models timePakistani to materialise shipping sector before and the ports private ef�icient sector and returns com countries. It has stopped it because it does not need it economic development, technical innovation and being a part of the ‘Producer Responsibility System’. opportunities do not last long. There is always some beencon�lict studied is bound to a tolesser have extent. a negative The temperature impact on the in marine ecosystem also suffer as a result. These crea- Written by: Asif Inam thousand residents living there for many generations. protection of Indus Delta unless we understand that in the shipping business. Malaysia had only two Years of neglect, absence of long-term policies and the back.petitive. However, Con�idence organisation in government like Bahria policies Foundation will take any more. It has its own materials, if not waste, to urbanization as more electronics are created and The regenerated material can be sent or sold back to competitor lurking. the marine environment is key to various physical, tures also consist of shells, which require calcium Verydeserti�ication high wave and energy displacement and little of orseveral no sedimenthundred regular sediment supply is critical for the survival and second-hand vessels in 1968, whereas now it is glob- non-implementation of the ones which were ever (BF) can take part in this opportunity. PNSC is utilize. And it wants to clean up. consumed, and disposed. the original owner of the waste. A lot of left material chemical and biological processes in the ocean. carbonate as a building block. Scientists have also The mighty Indus River started around the time of the contribution from the Indus River are transforming sustainability of the delta. The Indus River used to ally ranked 14 by CIA World Fact Book. Indonesia has devised, have taken a heavy toll on the local shipping. can help promote electronic and metal industry. The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Furthermore, sunlight is crucial for various processes studied the effect of increasing the amount of carbon collision between the Indian and the Eurasian Plates. the delta into a wave-dominated one. Sandy beaches carry very high sediment loads to the sea, but dams shown a surprising exponential growth and faster numbers and tonnage. If the initial capital costs are The world plastic recycling trade alone has been a China’s Guandong province is the largest electronic Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: and organisms including phytoplankton – the base of dioxide above a tank of seawater and have found that The monsoonal system and its strengthening are and dunes are developing along the former deltaic and diversions have reduced coastal delivery by 10 track in shipping sector, which followed the develop- of an industry in Pakistan Merchant Marine Policy de�initely poised for increasing substantially its ship’s $200 billion per year business handling 270 million waste site on earth. Guiyu town has up to 5,000 work- After China’s plastic ban, many Chinese companies Success and Challenges’. the marine food web. Research predicts that a poten- this increases the rate at which the skeletons of these linked with the uplift of the Himalaya, a post-collision- coastlines. Mangrove vegetation in the deltaic area is times (Milliman and Syvitski,1992). ment paths and policies of Malaysia. 2001,For the but �irst the time, current the shippingstatus is quitewas accorded disappointing the status and consider bare-boat charter for interim period. tonnes; half of that is taken up by China. China has shops treating up to 70 percent of the world’s e-waste, have gone bankrupt and many have shifted to other organisms dissolve; this has been observed in organ- al process that provides the pivotal glacial resources challenging. high to �inance with the banks then PNSC/BF may made important changes in its waste imports policy. It and employing around 100,000 people. The disposal South East Asian countries. Today, Malaysia is the Email: akhtarali1949@ gmail.com black carbon particles into the stratosphere will which regulate the volume of water released via this, assemblages have shifted from estuarine to hypersa- Construction of dams and barrages has reduced sedi- On other hand, according to Lloyd's List (March – The writer is Lead Researcher at National Institute of has banned imports of post-consumer plastic waste. sites recycle 15,000 tons of e-waste on a daily basis. decreasetial India/Pakistan the average nuclear sea surface con�lict temperature that lofts 5 by Tg 0.8 of protective covering over their calcium carbonate the12th largest river in the world. The Indus is 3,200 linerapidly types. being depleted and the faunal and �loral ment delivery to the delta from an estimated 270 2017), the Marshall Islands vaulted arch rival Liberia Pakistani Private Ship owners have eight Ships and all Maritime Affairs (NIMA) From the US alone, plastic scrap exports to China used Over 80 percent of the town’s residents make a living are Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Due to the Potential Threat of Indo-Pak Nuclear War on °C; according to a recent study, these activities will skeletons,isms such and as star�ishis particularly and sea problematic urchins despite in larval the km long and drains a 980,000 km2 basin. Indus Delta million tonnes yr-1 to around 13 million tonnes yr-1 to become the world's second-largest ship register by of them are registered in FOC countries. There are at to be around 250,000 tons, which has been brought off of manually disassembling and disposing e-waste biggest plastic waste processor; other bene�iciaries Ocean Acidi�ication also decrease the phytoplankton productivity by stages. covers 30,000 km2 and ranks 7th globally in size. The The lack of systematic and reliable data covering the (Syvitski et al., 2013). It is apparent that a large deadweight tonnage. According to LLI, total dead- least 6 Pakistani origin ship-owners working interna- down to zero. Overall, US exports of plastic scrap have full-time. these countries. In time, they will be able to install the Written by: Anam Ejaz 5-15%. major part of the Indus Delta is the biggest challenge volume of sediments is trapped in dams and barrages tionally that own at least 8 vessels (ownership of at been reduced from 750,000 tons to 375,000 tons requiredsudden in�lux waste of water plastic treatment waste, there and other are problems facilities. in Organisms which do not have calcium carbonate and discharge rates. The average discharge in summer to the management of this river. The proximity of the 231,853,515 dwt with 3,796 vessels. Panama remains least 75% equity in each vessel). These Pakistani annually. In 2012, China adopted the extended producer India and Pakistan are currently walking a thin line At minimum, 700 m tonnes of carbon dioxide would skeletons and shells are also victim to increased acidi- canIndus reach has 30,000high seasonal m3/sec, variability twice the in average its annual value �low of Indus Delta to Karachi, one of the largest cities in the structures. A long-term strategy is required to re-in- weight on the Marshall Islands �lag is now origin ship-owners have registered their vessels responsibility (EPR) system from the EU, which held E-waste and plastic waste can be imported into Paki- due to the disputed territory of Kashmir. Both coun- be released into the atmosphere following a nuclear ty; for example, excess carbon dioxide can accumulate world, demands some immediate measures to protect troduceseverely impactingthese trapped the designedsediments ef�iciency and let of thesethem and 9,451 vessels. Liberia slipped to third place with Developed countries have a temporary problem of manufacturers responsible for the collection and stan, if state-of-the-art electronic waste processing River occur during the southwest monsoon season. the delta from the menace of coastal erosion and 225,564,394the biggest �lag dwt by and some 4,050 way, vessels. with This352,670,914 is important dwt- their feedback is that they are weary of poor govern- how to dispose waste that has been denied by China. recycling of electronics. Otherwise known as “Produc- facilities are brought about. In this, China can be of provocation. India has declared that it will not resort how nuclear warfare might alter the chemical state of affecting their immune response - a phenomenon the Mississippi River. Annual peak �lows in the Indus seawater intrusion due to the reduced availability of Deltas can only survive if rivers discharge enough mentoutside policies, Pakistan lack and of refuse understanding to adopt the of Pakistaniinternational �lag, Although other developing countries have started er Take back,” the EPR management system requires great assistance. Chinese waste processing companies totries the are use not of likelynuclear to weaponsinitiate a nuclearunless initially con�lict attacked without thecon�lict; ocean. therefore, Changes inanother the ocean’s recent carbonate area of interestchemistry is knownin the body as hypercapnia. �luids of organisms Studies such have as also �ish shown and squid, that rains are augmented by the Karakoram and Himala- water and sediments. The deterioration of the Indus sand�low/transport and mud throughto overcome the Indus the currentsRiver during that �loods. wash through open registry procedures. The Greece Ship- shipping by Pakistani authorities, inconsistency of accepting plastic waste, their capacities are still far manufacturers to carry out environmentally safe can be encouraged to relocate their factories. They with biological or chemical weapons; while Pakistan is predominantly important due to its role in ocean yanThe melthigh engendered�lows, driven by by climate spring changemelt and in monsoonnorthern Delta may not only habitants of Sindh but may also them away. The Indus carry 94% less mud than it did pingly noticed Industry in is the one context of the key of �lagpillars of of convenience the Greece polices, cumbersome procedures and memory of 1974 too less developed to substitute China. Resultantly, management of their products even after they are have ready customers and are part of the internation- stated that it would only use nuclear weapons if it Pakistan that also conveys a large volume of sediment seriously increase the operational/maintenance cost a century ago (Giosan et al., 2014). Maintenance strat- economy with a contribution of around $9 billion per nationalization of private shipping companies. discarded. al supply chain. In fact, an SEZ can be dedicated to failed to halt an invasion via conventional means or in gets dissolved into the ocean. After absorption, carbon excess carbon dioxide can make it dif�icult for baby from the mountains. of the two ports of Karachi. egies, boosting sediments in river waters, can limit annum. has been classically relying more on incineration than Many companies, like Nintendo, are aware of the waste processing. Gadani can be revived and an SEZ response to a nuclear attack. However, the two coun- dioxideacidi�ication. forms Currently, carbonic 30-40 acid. %This of carboncarbonic dioxide acid Furthermore,clown�ish to distinguish changes in between the water’s friends chemistry and foes. can delta drowning. Planning for temporary channel Therefore, priority measures are required to land�ills have a problem in the US, although Europe problem of e-waste and are developing their own developed there. It would not be simple plastic waste tries have undergone four conventional wars in 1947, converts into bicarbonate releasing hydrogen ions alter the acoustic properties of water. This has dire The Indus has formed a vast deltaic complex in south- The ground subsidence has already resulted in the diversions to spill both water and sediment during In case of Pakistan, unfortunately, the number of jump-start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector. Government by Chinese waste imports ban. initiatives. China Mobile, Motorola, and Nokia collabo- disposing; there would be a whole downstream indus- 1965, 1971, and 1999 and the possibility of conven- and then carbonate, further releasing hydrogen ions. consequences for creatures which use echolocation ern Sindh during, the Holocene epoch (about 11,500 seawater intrusion upstream of the delta extending up - - needs to use UN Mandated rule of 40:40:20 to lift at land �illing; the latter, therefore, is not much affected rated in launching a recycling programme where they try producing a wide variety of plastic and products tional wars becoming nuclear with the current issue This increase in hydrogen ions in the ocean is the including marine mammals such as whales and years ago), much of which having been abandoned to 80 km in the coastal areas of Thatta, Hyderabad and gate land subsidence (Giosan et al., 2013; Syvitski and bution of private entrepreneurs is almost nil. From a least 40% of cargo. Recently, the Government has Until quite some time into the future, waste process- took back used cell phones and electronic accessories. starting from sheets, shoe-soles, construction materi- of Kashmir at hand cannot be completely ruled out. main factor contributing to the increasing acidity of dolphins. Carbon dioxide also increases ocean noise - due to frequent natural and man-made channel avul- Badin districts (Panhwar 1999; Inam et al.et al. 2007). Brakenridge,�loods along pathways2013; Giosan and et spillways al., 2014). could also miti national �lag carrier is just 11 ships; whereas, contri ing will remain labour intensive, although automation This “take-back,” or “Green Box” programme safely als, furnishings, doors and windows, sports goods, the oceans. a domain in which the human race has already caused sions. Abandoned creeks in the Indus delta have been The primary impacts of sea-level rise on the coastal the present strength of Pakistani Flag Carriers is products will be on FOB with National Flag ships to is fast creeping in. Developing countries, even with collected about 20 tons of e-waste by 2009. furniture etc. The list can be very long. Companies like Utilizing a range of climatic models, research has enough damage via other means. Acidic environments reworked by strong tides all along the south-eastern A healthy Indus river is important to for communities, lowersizeable than �leet any of moredesirable than threshold.70 ships during Ironically, early Paki70’s,- carrytaken athem. good PNSCpolicy is measure carrying that the all crude re�ined at petroleumFOB basis improvement in safety and environmental standards, IKEA may like to have a plant around or in such facili- demonstrated that in addition to regional conse- Geological history tells us that marine organisms can can also interfere with the construction of ear bones Pakistan coast into dendritic tidal creeks. The tidal and inundation of wetlands and lowlands, salinization - stan pays almost over 3 Billion US$ annually in will remain competitive in this business. And eventu- Pakistan’s e-waste issue is no less. TV sets, refrigera- ties. Similar would be the case with e-waste. quences, nuclear warfare will also result in global be put under threat if exposed to an acidic environ- and balance organs, such as statoliths. On the bright creek network appears to be the most extensive and ofzone ground include and the surface risk of waters,erosion adverselyof beaches, impacting �looding seaborne freight charges to foreign carriers which is ally and hopefully, local waste generation will increase tors and other kitchen appliances are consumed and anomalies; one of these anomalies goes by the name ment. The consequences incorporate drops in the side, increase in carbon dioxide levels would enhance mature east of the present mouth of the Indus River in coastal agriculture with the frequent intrusion of and it is critical that where developments and modi�i termed as the huge loss after the debt servicing and but the re�ined petroleum products are all through- if and when waste imports and trade market dries up. discarded in millions. The worst example is of auto- Every country has its own socio-economic situation of ‘nuclear winter’; this term is used to describe a organisms’ metabolic rate and drops in their immune the growth of sea grass; however, the exact implica- the Khobar Creek. The deltaic coast from Karachi to seawater into the Indus deltaic region. However, it is balancecation in requirement natural �lows the are availability essential, environmental of irrigation maxforeign size �lagged tankers. vessels There atis noCIF reason basis. whyTo lift half the of whole these motive batteries. Most of the used batteries end up in and peculiar circumstances. If European, American or response to other harmful pathogens such as para- tions of this are unknown. the river mouth exhibits a dense and less mature extremely alarming that no data is available regarding water�low and and impactpower with assessments the habitat be requirements conducted that of the to exchange. shipsre�ined cannot products, be under there Pakistaniis a requirement Flag. The of banks 14 Pana are An important and emerging area in waste processing informal setups which remelt lead cells in an extreme- Japanese safety and environmental standards are injecting smoke into the upper troposphere, and sites or bacteria. Changes in pH can also cause the the sea-level changes, coastal elevations and vertical aquatic ecosystem that are vital to humans. defense - a signi�icant drain on the country’s foreign is e-waste in electronics and computer equipment. ly primitive and dangerous manner affecting their enforced here, no car can come on the road, no factory whereprocess subsequent in which nuclearlofting will weapons shift the will soot-particles cause �ires, destruction of coral by triggering chemical reactions along this part of the coast compared to conditions changes due to land subsidence or tectonic changes There is an enormous growth potential for shipping availability. network of tidal channels. A stronger wave in�luence willing to �inance on assurance of long-term cargo Although the �irst thing that comes to mind while 26 Opinion Articles

CPEC and recycling zones Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT) contain two kg of lead alone. own lives and those living in their poor neighbour- can run and no electricity can be produced and no into the stratosphere. The soot particles will absorb that result in an overall drop in carbonate ions. thinking about the travesties of a nuclear war is the further east is suggested by the frequent occurrence along with the coastal areas of Pakistan. Recognizing Jump Start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector industry in Pakistan. Considering the recent years’ With Pakistan’s coal imports poised to increase from Syed Akhtar Ali Although CRTs, being heavy energy consumers, are no hoods. A formal recycling industry can possibly bring sunlight, leaving our beautiful planet colder and Carbonate ions are important for corals as they com- direct havoc on human life, the direct consequences to of drumstick-shaped barrier islands, characteristic of the potential threats to the coastal areas due to natu- Kanwar Muhammad Javed Iqbal trade growth trend and the present stagnation of the 11.5 Million to 40 Million tons in next 5-6 years; at more manufactured, used units are still around and them into some kind of safe handling system as darker. bine with calcium ions to form calcium carbonate – the environment as a result and the indirect effects of ral hazards, the National Institute of Oceanography, shipping industry, the total share of trade transported present this is monopolised by a single importer, there Waste or scrap is both an asset and a liability. If one would be candidates for waste processing. subcontractors. The advent of EVs and the batteries havere�inery been can installed function. here In fact,happily old and environmentally without any the building blocks for the skeletons of various marine these consequences to human and non-human life and tides. The development of Pakistan’s by the national carrier is going to shrink further and is scope of another 3-4 Handy-max ships to be induct- can retrieve good materials economically and respon- thereof will further exacerbate the battery disposal qualms.unacceptable Similarly, re�ineries one should in the not exportingoppose the countries transfer Research has shown that even a minor nuclear organisms such as corals, mollusks, and crabs. When cannot be overlooked. The magnitude of the long term island systems signi�icantly in�luenced by both waves study project for monitoring the seawater intrusion, Shipping Industry is categorically the country would be more dependent on foreign ed if the FOB clause is enforced properly. On the same sibly (environmentally speaking), it can create Roughly, 70 percent of global e-waste ends up in and recycling problems. and relocation of waste processing industries which the number of hydrogen ions in the oceans increases, consequences of a nuclear war between India and Seventeen major creeks make up the original Indus sea-levelPakistan rise, has coastal prepared erosion and & submitted and land asubsidence �ive-year important in terms of economic shipping. Conversely, this also means that there exists lines, edible oil import is again a monopoly of lifting economic opportunity, promote industrialization and China. China’s domestic contribution of e-waste is also - such as altering the state and circulation of the atmos- the available carbonate combines with these hydro- Pakistan due to failure in resolving the Kashmir issue along Sindh and Balochistan coast. growth and national security. an even greater growth potential for private invest- 3.623 Million tons from Indonesia/Malaysia, needs to generate employment. substantial. In 2012, the country was the world’s The Basel Convention forbids members of the OECD phere,con�lict increasing may result the in extent global of climatic sea ice consequencesin both hemi- gen ions to form bicarbonate, thus limiting the through alternative means are immense, and although from the Kotri Barrage, only the Khobar Creek now Globally, there are several success ment in the shipping sector especially in the context of be on FOB basis and 2-3 ships inducted. second largest producer of electronic waste, generat- from exporting e-waste to non-OECD countries. How- have so much potential bene�it. Poverty and unem spheres, and minimizing the crop yield in lands amount of carbonate for marine organisms to utilize. in the future, most of us may be able to perceive how it transfersDelta but, water following from the the reduction main river of to�low the downstream sea. Reduc- An on-going discussion and debate continue in Paki- stories for shipping business CPEC and BRI which is an important avenue for coun- However, if a country cannot process waste properly ing 229.66 million units, compared to the 32.99 ever, this has not prevented e-waste landing into Pakistan’sployment areCPEC the authorityworst enemies and the to �ight.Ministry of Com- distant from the origin of the crisis. has affected life and the environment on land, the tion in river discharge downstream of Kotri, coupled stan since long in Pakistan with reference to the regu- which have established good try’s strategy to enhance and sustain growth. The In addition, there are many capacity building and and encourages waste imports based upon low-paid million units generated in 2001. China is now the developing countries. American, Chinese and even merce along with the Ministry of Industries should Corals, mollusks, and crabs are not the only ones potential devastation on the oceans should not be with strong seawater intrusion, has destroyed large lar river discharge downstream Kotri Barrage for the market trends in a shorter period of time as compared overall national economy would get a quantum jump institutional development measures needed to make workers, that waste may be a liability. China has devel- second largest e-waste producer in the world after the European companies may be encouraged to install give due consideration to this proposal. One has to be Just like on land and in the atmosphere, nuclear affected by this; single-celled organisms such as disregarded. areas of prime agricultural land and submerged protection of Indus delta (Brohi, 2003). However, to Pakistan. Malaysian International Shipping Corpo- once the CPEC is fully functional and then the role of - oped out of poverty by, among others, processing and US, creating up to 6.1 million tons per year. This and transfer waste processing factories to Pakistan. It quick in identifying and seizing upon opportunities foraminifera and coccolithophores, which are the base several coastal villages. This, in turn, has caused there is a little realization that the release of water ration (MISC) and Singapore International Shipping Pakistan’s Shipping Sector will be imperative. recycling the waste imported from industrialized amount is expected to continue rising with China’s may be legally possible under a negotiated system and the gaps being left by China. Such windows of oceans as well; however, these consequences have of marine food webs and are very important in the The Status of Indus River downstream Kotri Barrage would not help in the Corporation (SISC) may be considered as role models timePakistani to materialise shipping sector before and the ports private ef�icient sector and returns com countries. It has stopped it because it does not need it economic development, technical innovation and being a part of the ‘Producer Responsibility System’. opportunities do not last long. There is always some beencon�lict studied is bound to a tolesser have extent. a negative The temperature impact on the in marine ecosystem also suffer as a result. These crea- Written by: Asif Inam thousand residents living there for many generations. protection of Indus Delta unless we understand that in the shipping business. Malaysia had only two Years of neglect, absence of long-term policies and the back.petitive. However, Con�idence organisation in government like Bahria policies Foundation will take any more. It has its own materials, if not waste, to urbanization as more electronics are created and The regenerated material can be sent or sold back to competitor lurking. the marine environment is key to various physical, tures also consist of shells, which require calcium Verydeserti�ication high wave and energy displacement and little of orseveral no sedimenthundred regular sediment supply is critical for the survival and second-hand vessels in 1968, whereas now it is glob- non-implementation of the ones which were ever (BF) can take part in this opportunity. PNSC is utilize. And it wants to clean up. consumed, and disposed. the original owner of the waste. A lot of left material chemical and biological processes in the ocean. carbonate as a building block. Scientists have also The mighty Indus River started around the time of the contribution from the Indus River are transforming sustainability of the delta. The Indus River used to ally ranked 14 by CIA World Fact Book. Indonesia has devised, have taken a heavy toll on the local shipping. can help promote electronic and metal industry. The writer is a former member of the Energy Planning Furthermore, sunlight is crucial for various processes studied the effect of increasing the amount of carbon collision between the Indian and the Eurasian Plates. the delta into a wave-dominated one. Sandy beaches carry very high sediment loads to the sea, but dams shown a surprising exponential growth and faster numbers and tonnage. If the initial capital costs are The world plastic recycling trade alone has been a China’s Guandong province is the largest electronic Commission and author of ‘Pakistan’s Energy Issues: and organisms including phytoplankton – the base of dioxide above a tank of seawater and have found that The monsoonal system and its strengthening are and dunes are developing along the former deltaic and diversions have reduced coastal delivery by 10 track in shipping sector, which followed the develop- of an industry in Pakistan Merchant Marine Policy de�initely poised for increasing substantially its ship’s $200 billion per year business handling 270 million waste site on earth. Guiyu town has up to 5,000 work- After China’s plastic ban, many Chinese companies Success and Challenges’. the marine food web. Research predicts that a poten- this increases the rate at which the skeletons of these linked with the uplift of the Himalaya, a post-collision- coastlines. Mangrove vegetation in the deltaic area is times (Milliman and Syvitski,1992). ment paths and policies of Malaysia. 2001,For the but �irst the time, current the shippingstatus is quitewas accorded disappointing the status and consider bare-boat charter for interim period. tonnes; half of that is taken up by China. China has shops treating up to 70 percent of the world’s e-waste, have gone bankrupt and many have shifted to other organisms dissolve; this has been observed in organ- al process that provides the pivotal glacial resources challenging. high to �inance with the banks then PNSC/BF may made important changes in its waste imports policy. It and employing around 100,000 people. The disposal South East Asian countries. Today, Malaysia is the Email: akhtarali1949@ gmail.com black carbon particles into the stratosphere will which regulate the volume of water released via this, assemblages have shifted from estuarine to hypersa- Construction of dams and barrages has reduced sedi- On other hand, according to Lloyd's List (March – The writer is Lead Researcher at National Institute of has banned imports of post-consumer plastic waste. sites recycle 15,000 tons of e-waste on a daily basis. decreasetial India/Pakistan the average nuclear sea surface con�lict temperature that lofts 5 by Tg 0.8 of protective covering over their calcium carbonate the12th largest river in the world. The Indus is 3,200 linerapidly types. being depleted and the faunal and �loral ment delivery to the delta from an estimated 270 2017), the Marshall Islands vaulted arch rival Liberia Pakistani Private Ship owners have eight Ships and all Maritime Affairs (NIMA) From the US alone, plastic scrap exports to China used Over 80 percent of the town’s residents make a living are Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. Due to the Potential Threat of Indo-Pak Nuclear War on °C; according to a recent study, these activities will skeletons,isms such and as star�ishis particularly and sea problematic urchins despite in larval the km long and drains a 980,000 km2 basin. Indus Delta million tonnes yr-1 to around 13 million tonnes yr-1 to become the world's second-largest ship register by of them are registered in FOC countries. There are at to be around 250,000 tons, which has been brought off of manually disassembling and disposing e-waste biggest plastic waste processor; other bene�iciaries Ocean Acidi�ication also decrease the phytoplankton productivity by stages. covers 30,000 km2 and ranks 7th globally in size. The The lack of systematic and reliable data covering the (Syvitski et al., 2013). It is apparent that a large deadweight tonnage. According to LLI, total dead- least 6 Pakistani origin ship-owners working interna- down to zero. Overall, US exports of plastic scrap have full-time. these countries. In time, they will be able to install the Written by: Anam Ejaz 5-15%. major part of the Indus Delta is the biggest challenge volume of sediments is trapped in dams and barrages tionally that own at least 8 vessels (ownership of at been reduced from 750,000 tons to 375,000 tons requiredsudden in�lux waste of water plastic treatment waste, there and other are problems facilities. in Organisms which do not have calcium carbonate and discharge rates. The average discharge in summer to the management of this river. The proximity of the 231,853,515 dwt with 3,796 vessels. Panama remains least 75% equity in each vessel). These Pakistani annually. In 2012, China adopted the extended producer India and Pakistan are currently walking a thin line At minimum, 700 m tonnes of carbon dioxide would skeletons and shells are also victim to increased acidi- canIndus reach has 30,000high seasonal m3/sec, variability twice the in average its annual value �low of Indus Delta to Karachi, one of the largest cities in the structures. A long-term strategy is required to re-in- weight on the Marshall Islands �lag is now origin ship-owners have registered their vessels responsibility (EPR) system from the EU, which held E-waste and plastic waste can be imported into Paki- due to the disputed territory of Kashmir. Both coun- be released into the atmosphere following a nuclear ty; for example, excess carbon dioxide can accumulate world, demands some immediate measures to protect troduceseverely impactingthese trapped the designedsediments ef�iciency and let of thesethem and 9,451 vessels. Liberia slipped to third place with Developed countries have a temporary problem of manufacturers responsible for the collection and stan, if state-of-the-art electronic waste processing River occur during the southwest monsoon season. the delta from the menace of coastal erosion and 225,564,394the biggest �lag dwt by and some 4,050 way, vessels. with This352,670,914 is important dwt- their feedback is that they are weary of poor govern- how to dispose waste that has been denied by China. recycling of electronics. Otherwise known as “Produc- facilities are brought about. In this, China can be of provocation. India has declared that it will not resort how nuclear warfare might alter the chemical state of affecting their immune response - a phenomenon the Mississippi River. Annual peak �lows in the Indus seawater intrusion due to the reduced availability of Deltas can only survive if rivers discharge enough mentoutside policies, Pakistan lack and of refuse understanding to adopt the of Pakistaniinternational �lag, Although other developing countries have started er Take back,” the EPR management system requires great assistance. Chinese waste processing companies totries the are use not of likelynuclear to weaponsinitiate a nuclearunless initially con�lict attacked without thecon�lict; ocean. therefore, Changes inanother the ocean’s recent carbonate area of interestchemistry is knownin the body as hypercapnia. �luids of organisms Studies such have as also �ish shown and squid, that rains are augmented by the Karakoram and Himala- water and sediments. The deterioration of the Indus sand�low/transport and mud throughto overcome the Indus the currentsRiver during that �loods. wash through open registry procedures. The Greece Ship- shipping by Pakistani authorities, inconsistency of accepting plastic waste, their capacities are still far manufacturers to carry out environmentally safe can be encouraged to relocate their factories. They with biological or chemical weapons; while Pakistan is predominantly important due to its role in ocean yanThe melthigh engendered�lows, driven by by climate spring changemelt and in monsoonnorthern Delta may not only habitants of Sindh but may also them away. The Indus carry 94% less mud than it did pingly noticed Industry in is the one context of the key of �lagpillars of of convenience the Greece polices, cumbersome procedures and memory of 1974 too less developed to substitute China. Resultantly, management of their products even after they are have ready customers and are part of the internation- stated that it would only use nuclear weapons if it Pakistan that also conveys a large volume of sediment seriously increase the operational/maintenance cost a century ago (Giosan et al., 2014). Maintenance strat- economy with a contribution of around $9 billion per nationalization of private shipping companies. discarded. al supply chain. In fact, an SEZ can be dedicated to failed to halt an invasion via conventional means or in gets dissolved into the ocean. After absorption, carbon excess carbon dioxide can make it dif�icult for baby from the mountains. of the two ports of Karachi. egies, boosting sediments in river waters, can limit annum. has been classically relying more on incineration than Many companies, like Nintendo, are aware of the waste processing. Gadani can be revived and an SEZ response to a nuclear attack. However, the two coun- dioxideacidi�ication. forms Currently, carbonic 30-40 acid. %This of carboncarbonic dioxide acid Furthermore,clown�ish to distinguish changes in between the water’s friends chemistry and foes. can delta drowning. Planning for temporary channel Therefore, priority measures are required to land�ills have a problem in the US, although Europe problem of e-waste and are developing their own developed there. It would not be simple plastic waste tries have undergone four conventional wars in 1947, converts into bicarbonate releasing hydrogen ions alter the acoustic properties of water. This has dire The Indus has formed a vast deltaic complex in south- The ground subsidence has already resulted in the diversions to spill both water and sediment during In case of Pakistan, unfortunately, the number of jump-start Pakistan’s Shipping Sector. Government by Chinese waste imports ban. initiatives. China Mobile, Motorola, and Nokia collabo- disposing; there would be a whole downstream indus- 1965, 1971, and 1999 and the possibility of conven- and then carbonate, further releasing hydrogen ions. consequences for creatures which use echolocation ern Sindh during, the Holocene epoch (about 11,500 seawater intrusion upstream of the delta extending up - - needs to use UN Mandated rule of 40:40:20 to lift at A delegation headed by Director NIMA (K) land �illing; the latter, therefore, is not much affected rated in launching a recycling programme where they try producing a wide variety of plastic and products tional wars becoming nuclear with the current issue This increase in hydrogen ions in the ocean is the including marine mammals such as whales and years ago), much of which having been abandoned to 80 km in the coastal areas of Thatta, Hyderabad and gate land subsidence (Giosan et al., 2013; Syvitski and bution of private entrepreneurs is almost nil. From a least 40% of cargo. Recently, the Government has Commodore (R) Ali Abbas SI (M) visited Gadani Until quite some time into the future, waste process- took back used cell phones and electronic accessories. starting from sheets, shoe-soles, construction materi- of Kashmir at hand cannot be completely ruled out. main factor contributing to the increasing acidity of dolphins. Carbon dioxide also increases ocean noise - due to frequent natural and man-made channel avul- Badin districts (Panhwar 1999; Inam et al.et al. 2007). Brakenridge,�loods along pathways2013; Giosan and et spillways al., 2014). could also miti national �lag carrier is just 11 ships; whereas, contri Ship Breaking Yard, matters related to reviving ing will remain labour intensive, although automation This “take-back,” or “Green Box” programme safely als, furnishings, doors and windows, sports goods, the oceans. a domain in which the human race has already caused sions. Abandoned creeks in the Indus delta have been The primary impacts of sea-level rise on the coastal the present strength of Pakistani Flag Carriers is products will be on FOB with National Flag ships to the ship breaking industry and opportunities is fast creeping in. Developing countries, even with collected about 20 tons of e-waste by 2009. furniture etc. The list can be very long. Companies like Utilizing a range of climatic models, research has enough damage via other means. Acidic environments reworked by strong tides all along the south-eastern A healthy Indus river is important to for communities, lowersizeable than �leet any of moredesirable than threshold.70 ships during Ironically, early Paki70’s,- carrytaken athem. good PNSCpolicy is measure carrying that the all crude re�ined at petroleumFOB basis for cooperation were discussed during the visit. improvement in safety and environmental standards, IKEA may like to have a plant around or in such facili- demonstrated that in addition to regional conse- Geological history tells us that marine organisms can can also interfere with the construction of ear bones Pakistan coast into dendritic tidal creeks. The tidal and inundation of wetlands and lowlands, salinization - stan pays almost over 3 Billion US$ annually in (Credits: NIMA-K) will remain competitive in this business. And eventu- Pakistan’s e-waste issue is no less. TV sets, refrigera- ties. Similar would be the case with e-waste. quences, nuclear warfare will also result in global be put under threat if exposed to an acidic environ- and balance organs, such as statoliths. On the bright creek network appears to be the most extensive and ofzone ground include and the surface risk of waters,erosion adverselyof beaches, impacting �looding seaborne freight charges to foreign carriers which is ally and hopefully, local waste generation will increase tors and other kitchen appliances are consumed and anomalies; one of these anomalies goes by the name ment. The consequences incorporate drops in the side, increase in carbon dioxide levels would enhance mature east of the present mouth of the Indus River in coastal agriculture with the frequent intrusion of and it is critical that where developments and modi�i termed as the huge loss after the debt servicing and but the re�ined petroleum products are all through- if and when waste imports and trade market dries up. discarded in millions. The worst example is of auto- Every country has its own socio-economic situation of ‘nuclear winter’; this term is used to describe a organisms’ metabolic rate and drops in their immune the growth of sea grass; however, the exact implica- the Khobar Creek. The deltaic coast from Karachi to seawater into the Indus deltaic region. However, it is balancecation in requirement natural �lows the are availability essential, environmental of irrigation maxforeign size �lagged tankers. vessels There atis noCIF reason basis. whyTo lift half the of whole these motive batteries. Most of the used batteries end up in and peculiar circumstances. If European, American or response to other harmful pathogens such as para- tions of this are unknown. the river mouth exhibits a dense and less mature extremely alarming that no data is available regarding water�low and and impactpower with assessments the habitat be requirements conducted that of the to exchange. shipsre�ined cannot products, be under there Pakistaniis a requirement Flag. The of banks 14 Pana are An important and emerging area in waste processing informal setups which remelt lead cells in an extreme- Japanese safety and environmental standards are injecting smoke into the upper troposphere, and sites or bacteria. Changes in pH can also cause the the sea-level changes, coastal elevations and vertical aquatic ecosystem that are vital to humans. defense - a signi�icant drain on the country’s foreign is e-waste in electronics and computer equipment. ly primitive and dangerous manner affecting their enforced here, no car can come on the road, no factory whereprocess subsequent in which nuclearlofting will weapons shift the will soot-particles cause �ires, destruction of coral by triggering chemical reactions along this part of the coast compared to conditions changes due to land subsidence or tectonic changes There is an enormous growth potential for shipping availability. network of tidal channels. A stronger wave in�luence willing to �inance on assurance of long-term cargo Although the �irst thing that comes to mind while 27 Letters to Editor

Soya Bean Dust – Who’s Responsible? Selection and Appointment of Executives/Managers In the recent incident that occurred in Karachi where in Pakistan Maritime Industry more than 14 people lost their lives and others hospital- - Like other developing countries, our maritime sector is ment was Soya bean dust. Whereas, the Ships Agent facing many challenges. One of is related to the incom- Associationized, the reason has stronglyidenti�ied denied by the it. Sindh Soya beanhealth has depart been petence of senior and middle management. The manag- handled by Karachi Port for years and such an incident ers with poor background knowledge of the maritime had not occurred in the past. Who is to be held responsi- industry; ruin the performance of the entire organiza- ble, the port authorities, the stevedores or both? Soya tion. Our short history is full of such cases. Interestingly bean differs from other grains due to its level of dust and such a dilemma is not limited to us; other developing countries also have similar experiences. Case studies on product, however, Soybean meal has an average density these subject are available in multiple maritime books of�lammability. 0.6 n/m3, substantiallySoya bean is lessfree-�lowing than regular like grainother prod bulk- and publications ucts which are around 0.75Tn/m3 thence need a slope In this regard, I refer a part of study undertaken in the ships unloading rate is monitored. Shifting vessel to Port ’70s. The study was conducted by the Baltic and Interna- Qasimof minimum is not 55⁰the tosolution, ensure Karachi �low. Care port has authority to be taken should that tional Maritime Council (BIMCO) and relates to identify- ing measure cause of congestion in the seaport. For this necessary safety measures for the future. purpose, 30 ports were picked which were ranked top in investigate the reason for in�lated dust level and opt facing congestion. BIMCO summarized 10 major causes Madiha Naim of congestion in one of their 1976 Bulletins. The man- Karachi agement groups still consider this study valid till to date. In that study following is mentioned pertain to our area Will Coronavirus Not Hinder Gwadar Port Develop- of interest. ment Under the Cpec Project? 1. Lack of continuity in senior port management It’s unfortunate to hear about how coronavirus is positions. spreading around the world and have taken away numerous lives. The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2. Senior port management being chosen without

December 2019. As many of 10,000 – 15,000 Chinese adequate provision for upgrading knowledge. nationals2019 (COVID-19) working wasunder identi�ied the CPEC in project Wuhan, in ChinaGwadar in regard for the quali�ications required by the job and the had traveled back to China for celebrating New Year 3. Too little training for other staff, particularly of the with their families. Additionally, 167 Chinese companies middle management and operating levels. are registered with SECP. However, this outbreak and spread around the world is forcing countries to take 4. Lack of direct authority of management to effect strict measures. Recently Turkey and Pakistan had remedial actions. closed their borders to Iran due to COVID-19. Even Paki- stani students in Wuhan are not allowed entrance into In summing up, It is high time that we take measures to their homeland due to fear that one might be a potential focus on the quality intake as well enhance the on job carrier of this disease of an active coronavirus. Pakistan training of the managers. In addition the HR department authorities are in a catch-22 situation. If the Chinese of such corporates must ensure that their managers nationals can return for the on-going CPEC, then should have appropriate knowledge and have undertaken all those Pakistani students studying in Wuhan, but only courses from maritime institutions. after an extensive screening process set up at both China and Pakistan airports. Cdr. M.Ali Kamran Karachi Ayesha Kazim Karachi 28 Maritime Directory

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30 Port Activity

ACTIVITY AT KARACHI PORT (Feburary 2020) Date Import in Tonnes Export in Tonnes Total 1-Feb-20 91,832 73,188 165,020 3-Feb-20 132,431 75,274 207705 5-Feb-20 99,752 30,143 129895 7-Feb-20 51,695 41352 93,047 8-Feb-20 58,977 63,465 122442 11-Feb-20 173,076 96,041 269,117 12-Feb-20 66,295 47,647 113942 13-Feb-20 114,882 71,757 186,639 14-Feb-20 83,063 34,548 117611 15-Feb-20 128,185 73,862 202,047 19-Feb-20 58,518 31,564 90082 20-Feb-20 107,499 35,291 142,790 21-Feb-20 70,012 42,950 112,962 22-Feb-20 94,554 45,813 140,367 25-Feb-20 91,347 100,994 192,341 26-Feb-20 57,540 65,543 123,083 27-Feb-20 35,379 59,353 94,732 28-Feb-20 44,080 22,707 66,787 29-Feb-20 65,260 67,363 132,623 Total 1,624,377 1,078,855 2,703,232

ACTIVITY AT KARACHI PORT 300,000 250,000 Import in Tonnes 200,000 Export in Tonnes 150,000 Total 100,000 50,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ------b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F ------1 - 3 - 5 - 7 - 9 - 1 1 3 1 5 1 7 1 9 2 1 2 3 2 5 2 7 2 9 31 Port Activity

ACTIVITY AT PORT QASIM (Feburary 2020) Date Import in Tonnes Export in Tonnes Total 1-Feb-20 156,310 38,286 194596 3-Feb-20 100,824 57,152 157976 5-Feb-20 200,575 20,387 220962 7-Feb-20 88,537 64,062 152,599 8-Feb-20 78,858 38,907 117765 11-Feb-20 86,974 46,172 133,146 12-Feb-20 131,350 52,297 183,647 13-Feb-20 128,396 34,317 162,713 14-Feb-20 167,961 47,747 215,708 15-Feb-20 180,409 29,051 209,460 19-Feb-20 155,926 31,540 187,466 20-Feb-20 163,785 19,703 183,488 21-Feb-20 84,082 53,846 137,928 22-Feb-20 196,600 36,286 232,886 25-Feb-20 114,655 35,777 150,432 26-Feb-20 156,199 27,550 183,749 28-Feb-20 99,069 41,610 140,679 29-Feb-20 125,586 34,425 160,011 Total 2,416,096 709,115 3,125,211

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32 From the Desks

Next step – Modern Control Systems types of vessel having a number of experience work- Madiha Naim ing from their cadet period till commanding a vessel. shipping industry, upgrading automated to autono- intelligence (AI) replace human brain, can AI act as mous.Enhancement An unmanned in arti�icial ship technology with sensors is now luringmay sailthe bestThere on- are manyscene C’sdecision that require makers, answers; can thecan arti�icialmodern around the world with automated set of navigation, control system replace a repairmen or security guard? auxiliary and propulsion equipment. The idea is to Once past the hype, even today a traditional method of documentation is followed onboard – a bill of lading is potentially operate without human intervention issued at port after loading of cargo duly signed by bene�it from the autonomous technology which will Captain of the ship. There are legalities attached with - vessels at sea such as risk of collision, environmental tionalhence cost reducing reduction. risks from human errors, bene�it calamities and legal liabilities which would mandato- operational ef�iciency, emission reduction and opera rily want humans onboard. - tion societies and shipbuilders who have joined the The fully autonomous vessels is also a pertinent UnmannedThere are a Cargo number Ship of Development members including Alliance classi�ica that was launched in Shanghai on June 29, 2017. due to elimination of their jobs. threat for the seafarers, a tremendous �inancial blow Royal-Royce and Finferries, have ‘SVAN’ a fully auton- omous ferry demonstrated late 2018 and an inland reality strikes that it may diminish role of seafarers electric container vessel named M.V. Yara Birkeland is andModern resulting control in systemsjob loss. mayHow bringmuch ina fully bene�its autono but- under construction with expected completion in - 2020. nological advancements call for ports, terminals and relatedmous vessel shore might industry bene�it worldwide is still unclear. to re-evaluate These tech the A study conducted by Alliance stated that 70% to 80% structure of global maritime logistics in order to of accidents at sea are caused due to human error and prepare themselves to effectively embrace digitaliza- a potential decline can be predicted by implementa- tion-driven technology innovation. tion of fully autonomous or semi-autonomous vessels hence making the oceans safer. Usually crew related expense account to 30% of the budget, reducing or eliminating crew would reduce crew personnel auxil- iary costs.

International conventions in existences were created for manned vessels, now IMO is preparing amend- ments for autonomous vessels. During the Maritime Safety Committee meetings in May and December 2018 initial regulatory scoping exercise on unmanned ships. Ship with automated processes and decision support, remotely controlled ship with seafarers’ onboard, remotely controlled ship without seafarers’ onboard and fully autonomous ship are the four committee. degrees of autonomy respectively identi�ied by the Autonomous vessels might be operative but can a fully autonomous vessel entirely replace the professional merchant mariners who have served on different 33 Karachi Port Trust

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Karachi Port Trust’s Head Of�ice Building is a symbol of our national heritage. It was incor building reminds us of the renaissance of British Raj. It is a wonderful amalgamation of porated in the era of the British government in the sub-continent. The �irst glance of the

consultant architect of the Government of Bombay. Witted was also the Architect of the British, Hindu and Gothic cultures. G. Witted has designed the KPT Head Of�ice, who was a Prince of Wales Museum / the Gateway of India (1908). This grandeur building is located on the opposite side of Qamar House, Eduljee Dinshaw Road, Karachi. Its structure was com- pleted in 1915 under the supervision of the Engineering Department, KPT and the cost incurred for its completion was Rs.9,74,990/-. Lord Willingdone, the Governor of Bombay

inaugurated KPT Head Of�ice Building on 5th January 1916.