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Winslow Homer : American landscape painter and print-maker
(February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and printmaker, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters in 19th century America and a preeminent figure in American art. Largely self-taught,…
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IMO Director of Legal Affairs Lectures on Obligations of Maritime Administrations
WMU students in the Maritime Law & Policy specialization had the opportunity to interact with Mr. Frederick Kenney, Director of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Legal Affairs and External Relations Division, who delivered an online lecture on the Introduction to Roles and Obligations of Maritime Administrations. Complementing the core instruction…
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Ferretti Yachts 780 Club B Launched at Cattolica Shipyard
Yacht Harbour › Ferretti Yachts 780 Club B Launched at Cattolica Shipyard A new build of the Ferretti Yachts 780, commissioned by a Maltese owner, has been launched at the Cattolica shipyard. This happened less than three weeks after the stoppage caused by a fire onboard a yacht under construction.…
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The Africa Mercy returns to Dakar to resume surgery
DAKAR SENEGAL, – The President of the Republic of Senegal, His Excellency Mr. Macky SALL is pleased to announce that the Africa Mercy has returned as promised to continue the surgical operations and training that were interrupted in March 2020 by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ship’s presence…
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Svanehøj establishes a new French company
The Danish marine pump specialist, Svanehøj, has established Svanehøj France – a new independent business for production, sales, and service of land-based LNG tank gauging systems and hydraulic LPG safety valve systems. Global LNG supply could reach 449 million tons by 2025, up 23% from 2020, and this will indeed…
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The International Group joins the Top Tier project on container losses
A series of incidents with exceptional container losses occurred during the winter season 2020-2021. The TopTier project was put in place by the industry to find ways to avoid similar incidents in the future. Initial Results show that parametric rolling in the following seas was especially hazardous. The International Group…
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عبور الفرقاطة الالمانية ” بافاريا ” منذ قليل ” قناة السويس ” فى طريقها الى ألمانيا
اعلنت السفارة الالمانية عبر حسابها على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعى انه منذ قليل وصلت الفرقاطة الالمانية ” بافاريا ” الى منطقة قناة السويس فى طريقها لالمانيا بعد مهمة تدريب استمرت ستة اشهر فى منطقة المحيطين الهندى والهادئ وابحرت السفينة العسكرية ” بافاريا ” البالغ طوله ذ38 مترا وعلى متنها اكثر من…
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Nor-Shipping 2022 Blue Economy Thought Leader interview – Gard
Sustainability shouldn’t be a consideration or an add-on issue, it should be at the very heart of all strategic decision-making for today’s ocean businesses. Leading marine insurer Gard sets out its core values ahead of Nor-Shipping 2022, with CEO Rolf Thore Roppestad and sustainability chief Live Jacob Sydness in the…
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Jubail Port initiatives planned for the promotion of petrochemicals export
Jubail Commercial Port and the National Industrialization Company (Tasnee) held a workshop hosting leading Jubail-based industrial companies and major shipping lines to discuss collaboration opportunities and initiatives promoting the export of petrochemicals through the port. The workshop also discussed proposals to supply empty containers at the port, increase the port’s…
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DP World and Angolan Government sign MoU to explore developing the country’s logistics sector
The Angolan government has an ambitious plan for this sector, and through this MoU our primary objective is to find ways in which we can support the country to significantly maximize its strategic location and increase trade flows domestically and in the surrounding region. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman…
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