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The Historical Origins of the Duty to Save Life at Sea in International Law
A new academic paper from Human Rights at Sea Advisory Board Member Professor Irini Papanicolopulu explores the origins and evolution of the duty to save life at sea, which she describes as a cornerstone of international law. The Historical Origins of the Duty to Save Life at Sea in International…
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Emanuele Grimaldi appointed ICS Chairman
oThe International Chamber of Shipping’s board appoints Mr. Emanuele Grimaldi, Managing Director of the Grimaldi Group, as chairman. ICS recognizes Day of the Seafarer, honouring the efforts of crews throughout the ongoing supply chain crisis. London – The board of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing 80% of the…
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Rabie : The Suez Canal achieves the highest annual financial revenue in its history, $7 billion
Global crises have proven the leadership of the Suez Canal and its importance in ensuring the sustainability of global supply chains 22,032 ships crossed the canal during that period compared to 19,047 ships transiting during the fiscal year 2020/21, with a difference of 2,985 ships, an increase of 15.7%, while…
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Is THOR’s superpower shipping’s silver bullet?
Shipbuilder and designer Ulstein is looking to take its revolutionary Thorium-powered vessel concept from the drawing board to the deep blue sea. Is this the solution that industry, and society, have been searching for to enable a truly sustainable maritime future? Everything about the launch of ULSTEIN THOR was unexpected.…
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Report : The container ships showed a slight improvement in May (36.4%) PDF
The punctuality of the container ships continues to fluctuate slightly but without a clear direction of improvement or deterioration. After the slight decline observed in April, in May, according to the Sea-Intelligence surveys, the figure returned to record a small improvement (+2.1 percentage points) and therefore stood at 36.4% (the…
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PIL Appoints Mr Lars Kastrup as Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of Pacific International Lines (PIL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Lars Kastrup as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PIL on 1 July 2022. As CEO of PIL, Mr. Kastrup is responsible for leading PIL’s continued growth and development including its sustainability transformation path…
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Ukrainian Seafarers soon to be back in the market
Ukrainian Parliament (Verhovnaya Rada) is considering legislation draft with new mobilization regulations, excluding certain categories of citizens from the general army draft. According to new legislation, Ukrainian seamen – both officers and rank – will be excluded from the general draft and as such, will be allowed to leave the…
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Secret of Sea cucumbers “bêche-de-mer” as a food delicacy and healthy
Sea cucumbers are vital to healthy coastal ecosystems, according to a study that examined how “sandfish” density relates to the oxygenation of sediments. Researchers recommend that fisheries managers adopt regulations that prevent the overharvesting of important organisms. It is also a food delicacy in south Asia where its cultivation is…
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Barbara Melvin : First woman to lead a top 10 U.S. operating container port.
South Carolina Ports’ Barbara Melvin steps into her new role as president and CEO today, marking the first woman to lead a top 10 U.S. operating container port. Over the past 24 years, Melvin has served SC Ports in a variety of roles and led major infrastructure projects. Melvin has…
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ITF rallies behind Aqaba families, strikers after chlorine horror kills 13, injures 250
The ITF Seafarers’ Trust has made a USD $55,000 emergency grant to enable local unions to help the families of those who have died or are in serious condition, following a release of noxious chlorine gas at the port of Aqaba, Jordan this week. 13 people were reported killed and…
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