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Incidents : VIDEO.. Dutch Safety Board published a report on MSC ZOE case
On 1 January 2019, 342 containers went overboard on the North Sea. 297 containers lost north of the Dutch island Ameland, the remaining containers some hours later north of the German island Borkum. Safe container transport north of the Wadden Islands. Lessons learned following the loss of containers from MSC…
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The Maritime Post : Video.. Why Is Titanic Still at the Bottom of the Ocean?
On April 15, 1912, at 02:20 LT, the British ocean liner Titanic disappeared into the depths of the North Atlantic Ocean about 400 miles south of Newfoundland, Canada. It took 3,000 men and two years to build this massive ship. It’s huge hull was held together by three million rivets…
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WMU : Seafarers’ Rights Protections Lecture
By invitation of the WMU African Caribbean Students’ Association (ACSA), Dr. Cleopatra Doumbia-Henry, President of the World Maritime University (WMU) delivered a lecture to WMU students and staff entitled “Global Governance During Pandemic: Implications of Force Majeure and National Emergency for Worker Rights Protections.” President Doumbia-Henry highlighted the current crisis…
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Yachting : Overmarine Group have announced the sale of a new 50 metre Mangusta 165 E
Overmarine Group has announced the sale of a new 50 metre Mangusta 165 E. Sold to a European client, the model will be the fourteenth hull in the Mangusta 165 series of maxi open motor yachts and the fifth in the “E” range. Power will come from four Rolls Royce…
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Organisations : PCSA Guide on Port Community Systems for Small and Medium Sized Ports
The principles of Port Community Systems (PCS) are the same for every size of port, however small and medium sized ports may have different drivers and varying levels of financial resources available to implement and operate a PCS – so while the larger ports enable operations through digitalisation, other ports…
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Marine Sports : Member Spotlight – Angelique Kear
We are spotlight showcases a Member who has represented the Club at national and international match racing events as well as being a regular in the Australasian keelboat sailing circuit and Club racing, having competed in 4 Rolex Sydney Hobarts. Angelique Kear also volunteers her time at the Club as…
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EVENTS : Robbert van Trooijen Senior Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific
Over the last days, it was announced in the media that I will be taking on a new role as SVP and Head of Latin America and the Caribbean at A.P. Moller – Maersk. I am truly thankful for the privilege to have led an amazing team in Asia Pacific for the…
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Breaking News : Learn about the countries chosen by the WTO including Egypt, for the return of tourism activity
According to analysis by UNWTO, all worldwide destinations introduced restrictions on travel in response to Covid-19 ꟷ an unprecedented act. While some destinations are starting to ease restrictions, the crisis is far from over and this lockdown has led to a massive fall in international tourist arrivals. In light of such unprecedented…
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Marine Issues : ITLOS AND SINGAPORE SIGN MODEL AGREEMENT TO ENABLE THE TRIBUNAL TO SIT IN
SINGAPORE In a virtual ceremony held , Judge Paik, President of the Tribunal, and Singapore’s Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law, Mr K. Shanmugam SC, signed letters on behalf of the Tribunal and Singapore for the adoption of a Model Agreement establishing the terms and conditions under which…
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Ports : Port of Antwerp – Exceptional growth in reefer segment
Despite the difficult conditions following COVID-19, the Port of Antwerp achieved very strong growth in the volume of reefer containers for perishables during the first quarter. The exceptional volumes are the result of the port’s growing role in the reefer market and increased demand for healthy food and pharmaceutical products…
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