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ABS Publishes Detailed Requirements for Composite Repairs
Industry-Leading Requirements to Promote Safety and Minimize Operational Downtime (HOUSTON) The ABS Requirements for Bonded and Composite Repairs of Steel Structures and Piping is the latest in a portfolio of technical requirements from the premier classification organization to support the marine and offshore industries. Particularly with offshore structures that remain…
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Port of Rotterdam : ‘The energy transition is like a rubber band’
“We need to start paddling in time. That way we’ll get to ride the green energy wave”, says Nico van Dooren, Director of New Business Development & Portfolio at the Port of Rotterdam Authority. On the 11th floor of Rotterdam’s World Port Center, Nico uses quite a few metaphors in…
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Heroes of the world of Solo Sailing
By : Dave Proctor As well as being a previous IMOCA & FOCA World champion, Mike Golding holds numerous world records and awards – including the prestigious “Emile Robin” and “Royal Humane Society” awards following the successful rescue of fellow solo sailor Alex Thomson from his sinking yacht in a…
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ICHCA Battery Safety Week – Day 2: Fire Industry Association Guidance on Li-Ion Fires PDF
Continuing our week of sharing learning, raising awareness and encouraging discussion around Li-Ion battery safety, today’s spotlight is on guidance produced by the Fire Industry Association Although not directed at the cargo supply chain per se, this document provides interesting background information. [pdf id=’82061′] It discusses gas detection (providing potential…
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NBA STAR’S INFINITY NINE DELIVERED ( Photos )
Infinity Nine, the second of the Kando series of contemporary explorer yachts from AvA Yachts was delivered to its owner NBA basketball star Tony Parker in early November. Atilla Küçükdiker the Chairman and Founder of AvA Yachts said “It is a proud and happy day that we as AvA Yachts…
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ABS : Importance of Pilots and Training to Accelerate Safe Maritime Decarbonization
A new heatmap report from MTF assesses the level of current readiness of fossil LNG, bio-methanol and green ammonia compared to fossil MGO. HOUSTON : The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has today released a comprehensive assessment to compare the feasibility and readiness of alternative marine fuels. The assessment applied MTF’s…
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DNV and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore extend maritime R&D MOU
DNV and Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) have agreed to continue their collaboration on decarbonization and digital innovation in the maritime industry. Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive (Industry and Transformation), MPA and Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, Regional Manager South East Asia, Pacific & India, Maritime at DNV, signed…
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ICHCA Battery Safety Week ( Video + PDF )
In October we hosted three world class speakers for a webinar on the risks associated with Lithium Ion batteries, particularly risk of fire. There is an increasing recognition of the challenges of handling such cargoes safely. As with any potentially dangerous goods, it is possible to transport Li-Ion batteries successfully…
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Stonepeak and Spirit Super to acquire Australia’s GeelongPort for A$1bn
Brookfield and State Super have sold Australia GeelongPort, the second-largest port in Victoria, to Stonepeak and Hobart-based Spirit Super for an undisclosed price. Sources told IPE Real Assets the price was around A$1.1bn (€711m). Back in January, Spirit Super had a 51% stake in a consortium, involving Palisade Investment Partners, which…
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How does demurrage, detention and port charges work..??
Even though there are distinct differences between demurrage, detention and port charges, many are still oblivious to these differences and there have been several questions on this blog relating to these charges.. International Trade and Costs When it comes to international trade, majority of the buyers and sellers use Incoterms to…
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