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Sea trials passed for the new MSC Seascape ship built in Monfalcone
The new construction will leave the Fincantieri factory in Monfalcone in the autumn to reach New York where the baptismal ceremony will be held on 7 December. The new cruise ship MSC Seascape successfully completed its first intensive navigation tests during sea trials which took place between 17 and 20…
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ITCA (GBR) Invitation Training at Draycote Water Sailing Club
Following the success of the first Invitation Training at WPNSA earlier this year, the GBR Class Association for Toppers (ITCA-GBR) organised their 2nd Invitational Training Event at Draycote Water Sailing Club on 20th/21st August. The class association had organised amazing coaches in the form of Draycote Academy head coach Steve…
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After the successful acquisition : Hapag-Lloyd and DAL integration
After the successful acquisition of Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL) we are entering an important stage of the integration: the voyage cut over from DAL to Hapag-Lloyd. Starting mid-July, the former DAL services will switch to Hapag-Lloyd bill of ladings. Therefore, if you currently are a DAL customer, please refer to the…
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Maersk : The journey of the melons- An end-to-end story
Transporting melons from Guatemala to the US is not a trivial task. Here is how Sealand America makes life easier for Exportadora Atlantico S.A with an end-to-end solution. It isn’t without challenges, when the Guatemalan company Exportadora Atlantico S.A every year exports more than 25,800 tons of melons to the…
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Oyster unveil her new Oyster 495 in a World Premiere that will visit Cannes Yachting Festival ( Photos )
Oyster unveil her new Oyster 495 in a World Premiere that will visit Cannes Yachting Festival, France, 6th to 11th September. The journey began in London at St Katharine Docks in April and is now on her way to Cannes Yachting Festival. So far, she has visited Oslo, Gothenburg, Copenhagen,…
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Navigation : NAVTOR rewrites e-Navigation rulebook with Auto-Routeing innovation
Maritime technology company NAVTOR has launched what it believes to be a “transformational tool” for navigators, with the introduction of an advanced auto-routeing module to its NavStation digital chart table. This allows bridge officers, for the first time, to be able to calculate routes in a matter of seconds, and…
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BW LNG names two new modern LNG carriers
BW LNG held the naming ceremony for two LNG newbuildings at Okpo Shipyard, DSME on August 10th. The two Singapore-flagged vessels feature a state-of-the-art design that enables even greater focus on safe operations and flexibility, as well as the industry’s lowest fuel consumption and emissions profile. Both ships have a…
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Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan sign MoU to simplify transit transportation
The document will let expand the opportunities of the North-South international transport corridor Hheads of customs authorities representing Russia, Iran and Azerbaijan have signed a memorandum of understanding to simplify transit transportation, according to the Telegram channel of Russia’s Trade Representation in Iran. “This document is to contribute to facilitation…
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Port of Oakland takes major step on clean energy project
$2 million renewable energy infrastructure design approved for Oakland Seaport The Port of Oakland announced the approval of a $2 million contract for the design of a new, clean energy project at the Oakland Seaport. The project includes electrical infrastructure including solar generation, battery storage systems, a fuel cell, and…
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