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Alfa Laval expands its offering for tankers by acquiring tank cleaning leader Scanjet PDF
Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire Scanjet, a leading supplier of marine tank cleaning equipment. The deal adds Scanjet’s intelligent tank management solutions to Alfa Laval’s already broad tanker offering, creating a complete portfolio for cargo tank needs. A half-century of tank cleaning expertise Scanjet is today’s leader…
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Tomorrow on Sunday celebrates the resumption of the ferry line between Cyprus and Greece after a 21-year hiatus
The ship was fully refurbished in Suez, Egypt before making its way to Cyprus through the Piraeus port in Athen President Nicos Anastasiades will also take part in a ceremony marking the departure of the ferry line at the Limassol port on Sunday. Feverish preparations are underway for the much-awaited…
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Biden signed Law to make shipping goods across oceans cheaper.
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act allows for more enforcement of rising fees. But shippers say the law isn’t a “silver bullet.” President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 into law on Thursday, promising sweeping changes to the ocean shipping industry after more than two years of…
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Yang Ming to Add 11,000 TEU Vessel, ‘YM Tranquility’
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) is to welcome its latest 11,000 TEU container vessel, ‘YM Tranquility.’ This vessel was chartered from Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., built by Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., and named at a ceremony held at Imabari Marugame Shipyard today (14th). Yang Ming’s attendees participated in…
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Advances in maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) in merchant shipping
In 2020, the Korean Government launched a MASS development project with a budget of 160 billion Won (approx. 132 million USD). Autonomous technologies have already been implemented successfully in several contexts such as container terminal operations, manufacturing systems, warehouse operations, transportation, etc. In the transportation industry, Tesla pioneered self-driving cars…
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CNN : Royal shipwreck revealed 340 years after its sinking
A warship carrying about 330 people — including James Stuart, future King of England — ran aground and sank on May 6, 1682. Now the shipwreck’s location has finally been revealed off the coast of England 340 years later. CNN reported by Ashley Strickland The Gloucester was first launched as…
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Study : Fresh benefits of Salmon fish revealed
A study has concluded that vitamin D3 from animal-based foods is more effective at boosting vitamin D levels in the blood than D2, which is found in plant foods like mushrooms and added to some brands of bread, cereal, and yogurts. The study reported that vitamin D2 had the opposite…
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Heesen Yachts : YN20555 Project Serena Delivery : 29 November 2024
Heesen’s 55-meter steel – a uniquely successful superyacht platform. Worldbeating, fuel-efficient Fast Displacement Hull Design, ocean-crossing range, huge interior volumes, and a timeless profile – and available on a short delivery schedule, thanks to Heesen’s bold speculative build programme. Larger windows, assertive shapes, and longer horizontals lend a more aggressive…
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Mawani and IALA discuss technical cooperation in Saudi Ports
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) was honored to have hosted Capacity Building and Resources Manager, World-Wide Academy – IALA, Mrs. Gerardine Delanoye, to discuss joint technical cooperation during her visit to the Kingdom, according to the company’s release. The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) is…
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Paris MOU 2021 performance lists for Flag states and Recognized Organizations (ROs). Best to worst
The Paris MoU Committee approved at its 55th meeting the 2021 inspection results and adopted new performance lists for flag States and Recognized Organizations (ROs). These lists will take effect from the 1 st of July 2022. The “White, Grey and Black (WGB) List” presents the full spectrum, from quality…
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