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The addition of two historic railway cars to the holdings of the International Museum of the Suez Canal
In the context of preparing for the museum, display works at the International Museum of the Suez Canal, the Suez Canal Authority succeeded in transferring two historic railway cars from the Ismailia train station to the museum headquarters, as their manufacture dates back to the period between the end of…
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Daewoo Shipbuilding builds 3D-printed ABS model ship
South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. said Tuesday it has successfully constructed a 3D-printed plastic model vessel that could help cut costs and improve productivity. Daewoo Shipbuilding said it has joined hands with U.S. 3D printer maker Ingersoll in building the 10-meter-class, twin-skeg ship made of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene…
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ZESTAs announces strategic partnership with Ince
Ince/ZESTAs partnership is set to have a significant impact on accelerating true zero-emissions shipping ahead of 2030. ZESTAs is proud to announce its strategic collaboration with Ince, a full-service law firm with one of the most respected and longstanding shipping practices internationally. The global drive to reduce emissions has meant…
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First Students Graduate Pioneering ABS & SkillsFuture Singapore Digital Course
Course Designed to Provide Next-Generation Maritime Industry Skills (SINGAPORE) A total of 17 students graduated from a pioneering digitalization learning program delivered by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and ABS at a high-profile ceremony. Leveraging industry-leading capabilities from the ABS Global Simulation Center in Singapore, the course provides hands-on training in modeling…
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Philippines Establishes New Coast Guard Outposts in South China Sea
The new outposts reinforce the presence of Filipino troops in the hotly contested Spratly archipelago. The Philippines has established three coast guard outposts on three islands in the disputed South China Sea to monitor ship movements and promote safety, officials said Friday, amid increasing maritime tensions with China. The move…
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Captain of bulk carrier arrested for cocaine smuggling, Australia
Captain of bulk carrier INTERLINK VERACITY has been charged with attempted smuggling of some 320 kilos of cocaine into Australia, reports ABC News. Australian Police held a press conference, revealing the details of the Captain’s detention. 51-year-old Captain of Montenegro nationality allegedly threw packages with cocaine overboard on May 14…
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Port of Rotterdam : Expansion ship-to-ship berths Calandkanaal
Three new berths will be added to the port of Rotterdam this summer. There will be a new set of dolphins, and an existing set of dolphins will be drastically modified, making more transshipment space available. Kesih van den Berg and Willem Schreij from the Port of Rotterdam Authority work…
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45th jubilee edition of World Port Days on 2, 3 and 4 September in Rotterdam
World Port Days return to Rotterdam for its 45th edition on 2, 3, and 4 September 2022. After two years of coronavirus restrictions, the team responsible for the biggest annual maritime event in the country is organizing a jubilee edition, with lots to see and do for visitors of all…
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Port of Rotterdam : Xycle will start construction of its first plastic recycling plant at the end of 2022
Xycle is about to commence construction of a plant in the port of Rotterdam that will convert 20,000 tons of non-mechanically recyclable plastic into high-quality sustainable raw material annually. For this purpose, the Rotterdam Port Authority has leased a site at Rijndwarsweg in Europoort to Xycle. Construction of this first…
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Singapore has given approval to the landing of Rimorchiatori Riuniti in Asia
The final obstacle to the acquisition of Keppel Smit Towage Private has been overcome; closing is expected by the end of June The process continues for the landing of Rimorchiatori Mediterranean, a subsidiary of Rimrochiatori Rinuiti dedicated to the business of protective towing, in Asia. This was announced by the…
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