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Mares Launches New Mares App – A Tool for Seamless Transition From Dive Site to Dive Log
Mares is pleased to announce the launch of our new Mares App, created specifically to provide a tool that is helpful for all divers. A product that provides a seamless transition from dive-site to dive-log and more. Stefan Michl (VP Mares Diving) says “We are excited to bring the most…
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The second time : Drone Strikes Headquarters Of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet In Ukraine’s Occupied Crimea Region ( VIDEO )
The headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet in Ukraine’s occupied Crimea region was hit by a drone attack early on August 20, a Russia-installed administrator reported. Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Moscow-installed administrator of the port city of Sevastopol, posted on Telegram that the drone crashed into the roof of the building…
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Damen Shipyards Cape Town receives award for pioneering Occupation Qualification apprentices
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has been honoured to receive an award from the higher education and training establishment Northlink College. The award is a certificate of appreciation recognising DSCT’s role in committing to train some of the first ‘occupation qualification’ apprentices under what was then a new programme launched…
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Damen’s first all-electric tug Sparky delivered to Ports of Auckland
New tug receives her Māori name, ‘Tiaki’, in a special blessing ceremony In a major milestone Damen’s first all-electric harbour tug, the RSD-E Tug 2513, was officially delivered to its new owner, Ports of Auckland (POAL). The revolutionary tug was named Sparky and also received her Māori name, ‘Tiaki’, in…
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MSC CRUISES’ FLEET ACHIEVES ISO 21070:2017 CERTIFICATION FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
MSC Cruises announced today that its entire fleet has achieved ISO 21070:2017 certification for marine environmental protection. This specifies procedures for the shipboard management of waste, including handling, collection, separation, marking, treatment, and storage. It also describes the ship-to-shore interface and the delivery of waste from the ship to port…
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JAXPORT named the top port in the nation by Logistics Management magazine readers
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has been voted the top port in the nation for value and the top port on the East Coast for overall customer satisfaction by readers of Logistics Management magazine. Subscribers to the magazine represent some of the top cargo decision-makers in the transportation and logistics…
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NOAA National Marine Fisheries Proposed Rule Change (North Atlantic Right Whales)
NOAA Fisheries is proposing to modify the Seasonal Management Areas along the U.S. Atlantic East Coast to create Seasonal Speed Zones to reduce the risk of lethal collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales. The proposed rule will modify the boundaries and seasonal timing; change vessel size to include all…
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GLOBAL Solo : What damage can an orca “attack” cause?
By : Sefo ( Global Solo Chalange ) The sea can always surprise us with unexpected situations that would not even cross our minds before casting off. Before setting sail, all sailors gain knowledge of the possible adverse circumstances that they may encounter on their voyage, preparing themselves and their…
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Xeneta real-time container rates update: week 33
South American spot rate gap set to narrow as shippers take advantage of lower Far East to West Coast rates The latest ocean freight rate data from Xeneta reveals that spot rates are currently USD 3 700 more expensive for shipping 40’ containers from the Far East to the South American…
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Equatorial Guinea Detains a VLCC Accused of Oil Theft by Nigeria
Arrest of MV HEROIC IDUN, a supertanker, by Equatorial Guinea forces over alleged crude oil theft in Nigeria. A 300,000 dwt VLCC got into a dispute with the Nigerian authorities last week and was ultimately chased down and detained by the navy of neighboring Equatorial Guinea while the dispute is…
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