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How would an ammonia spill affect the marine environment? |
Some of the maritime industry’s most successful safety requirements were a reaction to fuel and cargo spills, but what are the risks with future maritime fuels? A new 283-page report from Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Ricardo PLC and Lloyd’s Register has looked ahead at the potential impact of an ammonia spill on marine ecosystems... -Seatrade Maritime News
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New offshore logistics mega-base to be built in UAE |
A huge maritime and offshore logistics and services hub will be built in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and optimised using digital services, following an agreement between Al Masaood Energy, Columbia Group and Fameline Holding... -Riviera Maritime Media
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Russian shipbuilders hiring Bangladeshis for the first time |
The Russian shipbuilding industry is seeking to hire skilled manpower from Bangladesh for the first time in history. The move comes after the world’s largest country is reportedly having difficulties in sourcing foreign parts and equipment for civilian vessels amid the war with Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin hinted at strengthening the country’s shipbuilding industry... -The Business Standard
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Dassault Systmes and Samsung Heavy Industries to Establish a Smart Digital Shipyard |
Dassault Systèmes today announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with Samsung Heavy Industries, a global leader in the high-tech shipbuilding sector, to create a “smart yard” based on new digital transformation technology with the aim to establish a fully digital shipyard and a competitive edge... -Business Wire
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Kongsberg Maritime launches new rudder system |
A new Direct Trunk Support (DTS) system for rudders launched by Kongsberg Maritime transfers the maneuvering forces from the rudder through the headbox and the steering gear deck directly into the hull structure. This promises to improve maneuvering and propulsion performance and deliver weight savings that can ultimately save fuel and help cut emissions... -Marine Log
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Crew Connect Global and COP27 |
TWO recent international events held separately and in different places underscored the importance of working together toward the same goal if that goal has to do with saving the planet. The anticipated shortage of seafarers was a recurring theme during the recent Crew Connect Global,.. -The Manila Times
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After two-year hiatus, Int’L luxury cruise ship calls at Cochin Port |
Marking the beginning of the cruise season at Cochin Port, MV Europa 2, an international luxury cruise ship, made its maiden visit to the new cruise terminal Sagarika at Ernakulam wharf on Tuesday. This is the first visit by an international cruise ship after two years... -The New Indian Express
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Seafarers’ pension scheme: GSAI asks Guv to intervene |
The Goa Seaman Association of India (GSAI) has written to the Governor of Goa P S Sreedharan Pillai, requesting him to ask the State government to make the Goa Seafarers Welfare Pension scheme permanent... -Herald Goa
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World Dream auction to test market value of large, modern cruise ships |
The cruise ship World Dream, one of the prime assets of failed Asian cruise operator Genting Hong Kong, has been placed on the auction block nine month after it was arrested by KfW IPEX-Bank. The High Court of Singapore has ordered that the 150,700-gt World Dream (built 2017) be sold through sealed tender auction. Bids are due in at the Sheriff of Singapore’s office on 21 December... -TradeWinds
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IMO ’White List’ ensures jobs of 400K PH seafarers |
MORE than 400,000 Filipino seafarers deployed on international vessels benefit from the country’s inclusion on the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) "White List," Brenda Pimentel, former regional coordinator of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in East Asia, said... -The Manila Times
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Warning of container shipping rate war ahead |
Container shipping could be headed into a prolonged rate war as cash rich carriers battle falling demand and a sharp increase in supply. Speaking at TOC Asia Alan Murphy, CEO and Founder of Sea-Intelligence, said the container market was returning to normality but asked if this was pre-pandemic level of normality in 2019,.. -Seatrade Maritime News
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Propane: An Alternative Energy Source for Cargo Handling Equipment |
The clean alternative energy source for various port applications. The maritime industry is under pressure from federal regulations and communities when it comes to emissions and environmental impact. While maintaining productivity levels, port authorities must make the most of what’s available to adopt sustainable practices... -Maritime Logistics News
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Windcat and Damen Will Build Hydrogen-Powered CSOVs |
Windcat Offshore plans to expand the use of hydrogen propulsion to Commission Service Operation Vessels (CSOV). The company, which is a division of Belgium’s Compagnie Maritime Belge, placed an order with Damen Shipyards for two of “future-proof CSOVs,”... -The Maritime Executive
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APM Terminals Bahrain picked as a world-class training hub |
APM Terminals Bahrain has been recognised as a world-class training hub for other APM Terminals global facilities for developing the technical skills of port operational staff in line with global guidelines and industry requirements... -Trade Arabia
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This Electric Catamaran Has Two Holes in the Bow to Improve Efficiency |
Putting two holes in a yacht’s hull might sound like a bad idea, but Sebastiano Canto is ready to prove otherwise. The London-based designer, who has worked at the likes of Perini Navi and Vitruvius Yachts, has just unveiled a new catamaran concept with an unconventional hull engineered to improve efficiency on the high seas... -Robb Report
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Panamax bulk carrier loaded with soy breached, listed |
Bulk carrier TAI KNIGHTHOOD contacted North Jetty breakwater at Quequen, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, at night Nov 28, while leaving port with cargo of soybeans destined for China. Bulk carrier was taken to outer anchorage... -FleetMon
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Coaster grounded onto highway, Japan |
General cargo ship POSEIDON ran onto highway embankment at Yanai City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, Inner Japan sea, at around 0500 Tokyo time Nov 29, while en route from Mitajiri to Hiroshima. Was refloated at around 0940 Tokyo time and talen to Yanai Anchorage for inspection... -FleetMon
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