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Algoma equips another eight vessels with Yara Marine tech
Algoma Central Corporation chooses FuelOpt to enhance the vessel efficiency of 8 more bulk carriers Successful performance of Yara Marine’s FuelOpt propulsion optimization technology on one of their bulk carriers prompts Algoma Central Corporation to equip the balance of their Equinox class bulk carriers with FuelOpt systems for overall fleet…
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COP26 : Promises ‘ring hollow’ when fossil fuels still receive trillions in subsidies
Burning fossil fuels emits a number of air pollutants that are harmful to both the environment and public health. Governments need to show the necessary ambition on mitigation, adaptation, and finance in a balanced way, and they can’t settle for the “lowest common denominator”, the UN Secretary-General has said in…
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IWSA : Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards Winners Announced at COP26
As the calls for ‘Action Now’ at COP26 are resonating and world leaders and industry are still grappling with the level of decarbonization ambition, a large group of shipping decarbonization pioneers gathered virtually just across the river, hosted by the Malin group, to celebrate the winners of the Wind Propulsion…
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Port of London Authority : Bring on the river-lution!
Robin Mortimer, chief executive of the Port of London Authority (PLA), is looking forward to the tidal River Thames playing its part in delivering Net Zero. It’s transport day at COP26, and I am feeling optimistic. There’s no room for complacency, but the mood in Glasgow at the International Maritime…
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IMO : New programme for West Africa maritime security PDF
Nigeria to implement IMO Whole of Government Approach to Maritime Security programme to build on progress made The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is working to improve maritime security in West Africa and is offering a new and innovative programme entitled the “IMO Whole of Government Approach to Maritime Security”. The…
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Msc to speak at FT Global Trade Summit today
Amid an unprecedented year for global commerce and supply chains, this year’s Financial Times Trade Secrets Summit will engage government, policy-makers, finance, and business in a vital dialogue on what’s next for trade and the opportunities for business. MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is proud to be a major sponsor of…
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Russia aims for year-round shipping via northern sea route in 2022 or 2023
Nov 11: Icebreaker VAYGACH is leading a convoy of several ships including Finnish bulk carrier KUMPULA, bound for western Arcita and Europe, in ice in the East Siberian Sea. Icebreaker TAYMYR is leading ships to the Gulf of Ob, western Arctic. Bulk carriers NORDIC NULUUJAAK, GOLDEN SUEK, NORDIC QINNGUA, GOLDEN…
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Chinese bulk carrier with cargo emitting toxic fumes relocated, South Africa
Chinese bulk carrier NS QINGDAO had to be relocated from Durban South Africa after her bulk cargo of chemicals started to emit toxic fumes. According to South African Maritime Safety Authority SAMSA, cargo became unstable after it became wet during discharge operation in rainy weather. The ship sailed from Durban,…
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Port Authority of Las Palmas awarded preferred bidder status to Global Ports Canary Islands
Global Ports Holding Plc, the world’s largest independent cruise port operator, has announced that, following a public tender process, the Port Authority of Las Palmas has awarded preferred bidder status to Global Ports Canary Islands S.L. (“GPCI”), an 80:20 joint venture between GPH and Sepcan S.L. (“Sepcan”), to operate cruise…
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