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NBA STAR’S INFINITY NINE LAUNCHES ( Photos )
Infinity Nine, the second of the Kando series of contemporary explorer yachts from AvA Yachts splashed in the Antalya Free Zone on 5th August 2022. Atilla Küçükdiker the Chairman and Founder of AvA Yachts said “This is such a proud day for the whole team at AvA Yachts and everyone…
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NaturalShrimp targets 8 tonnes a week
US-based RAS technology innovator NaturalShrimp says that retrofitting its patented treatment technology will allow it to produce over 8 tonnes of shrimp a week at its Webster City facility in Iowa. The retrofit has mainly included replacing the previous tank biofiltration with NaturalShrimp technology and upgrading the tank heating system…
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Filipino authorities suspend recruitment agency after ITF red list warning over illegal fees
A Philippines-based recruitment agency that unlawfully charged seafarers placement fees has had its licence suspended after the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) highlighted its illegal practices. Global Marine and Offshore Resources Inc, based in Manila, was last week red-listed on the ITFShipBeSure.org directory of recruitment (manning) agents. This is a…
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Borr Drilling receives LoI for jack-up drilling rig
Borr Drilling Limited has announced it has received a binding letter of intent (LoI) for the premium jack-up drilling rig Prospector 5 from an undisclosed operator in West Africa. The 6-well firm program is expected to commence during Q4 2022 and has an estimated duration of 14 months plus options.…
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HELION receives approval in principle for marine fuel cell
The FC-RACK fuel cell has a hydrogen safety system that allows it to be installed inside or on the deck of a vessel. Alstom subsidiary HELION Hydrogen Power has secured approval in principle (AiP) from Bureau Veritas for its FC-RACK marine fuel cell. The fuel cell has a double envelope…
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Sinking of an Egyptian Ship in Suakin
Today, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs completed the papers and deportation of 8 Egyptian seafarers whose ship sank near the port of Suakin in the Red Sea state of Sudan, after they lost all their belongings and official papers. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement…
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WinGD’s X92-B engine has successfully passed its upgrade Type Approval Test (TAT)
WinGD’s X92-B engine, the biggest and most powerful two-stroke engine, has successfully passed its upgrade Type Approval Test (TAT) at engine builder HHI-EMD in Korea. Eight major classification societies were in attendance.The upgrade TAT addressed the increased firing pressure now available with the X92-B, providing further improvements to overall efficiency.…
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Bollinger Shipyards Delivers 50th Fast Response Cutter to US Coast Guard
Bollinger Shipyards LLC (Bollinger) has delivered the USCGC William Chadwick to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Florida. This is the 176th vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35-year period and the 50th Fast Response Cutter (FRC) delivered under the current program. “It’s incredibly…
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Ritz-Carlton Reschedules Inaugural Cruise Again
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Designed to combine the luxury lifestyle of The Ritz-Carlton® and the casual freedom of a yachting vacation, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection will offer bespoke voyages on the first of three custom-built yachts in 2022. Most voyages range from seven to ten nights, offering many overnight calls…
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Yalla Group Ltd Announces Appointment of Independent Director
• Al-Ghanim has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector and is the founder and former general manager of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and the Digital Government in the UAE • Yang Tao: Al-Ghanim’s joining the Yalla Group Ltd. supports the company’s march towards global leadership thanks to its unlimited potential…
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