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CNN Arabic : Egyptian diver documents “brain coral” in the waters of the Red Sea
There is no doubt that the waters of the Red Sea in Egypt are one of the best diving sites in the world, as it attracts diving enthusiasts to discover its treasures of natural wonders, and reveal its secrets. The Egyptian nature and wildlife photographer Diver Ramadan Awad was able…
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Reuters :Transnet declares force majeure at ports over strike
South Africa’s logistics utility Transnet declared force majeure at its ports , according to a document seen by Reuters, as workers began an open-ended strike over wages from last Thursday Transnet operates South Africa’s freight rail network and all the country’s ports. It said the strike action would have a…
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding wins 22 contracts, order book at record high of $14.67 billion
In a statement update on its contracts , the Straits Times Index component shipbuilder said the 22 new orders would bring total orders secured in the year to date to 40 vessels, with a total value of US$3.6 billion, exceeding its financial year 2022 target of US$2 billion. The orders…
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The challenge of IUU fishing in West Africa
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a social, economic and environmental problem. It undermines management and drives the depletion of fish stocks, threatens food security, and drains valuable resources from the economy. In recent decades, efforts have been made to build an international regime that can curb IUU fishing.…
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AAM Awarded Contract for Innovative Tour Vessel for 26 Glaciers
WA Governor Jay Inslee Tours All American Marine All American Marine (AAM) have been awarded the contract to build a high-speed and long-range eco-tour vessel for Phillips Cruises and Tours. The vessel will operate in Whittier, Alaska, upon completion. This vessel is an 84.5’ x 30.7’ semi-displacement aluminum catamaran hull that…
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DP World adds new trade routes to open global markets and ease supply chain congestion
New routes opened this year include connections between India, Middle East, Africa, and new connections between Latin America, Europe and Asia DP World added more than 23,000 nautical miles of new trade routes across the globe in the first three quarters of 2022, equivalent to a complete circumnavigation of the…
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Saudi Arabia’s border guards rescue crew of Panamanian ship on fire
Saudi Arabia’s Border Guards rescued the crew of a Panama-flagged commercial container tanker that caught fire while sailing in the Red Sea, according to Saudi Press Agency. The incident took place about 123 nautical miles north-west of Jizan. The Jeddah Search and Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JMRCC) received a distress call…
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MSC Splendida: 33 shore excursions, 3 embarkation ports in Sokhna Port and Safaga in Egypt plus Jeddah in Saudi Arabia
MSC Cruises today announced that it will offer an enriched Red Sea 7-night itinerary with MSC Splendida for the winter 2022/2023 season with 33 shore excursions available including the addition of Cairo, Egypt, and three embarkation ports in Sokhna Port and Safaga in Egypt plus Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. A…
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China – Italy container freight rates plummet below 5,000 dollars
The rates for sending 40 containers drop for the 32nd consecutive week to an average value of $ 3,689, 64% lower than the amount found a year ago Shipping Italy reported New sharp decline in freight rates for container transport by sea, the 32nd in a row looking at the…
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