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Maersk Drilling sells Mærsk Inspirer
Maersk Drilling is pleased to announce the successful closing of the previously announced divestment of the combined drilling and production unit Mærsk Inspirer (now named Inspirer) to Havila Sirius for a price of USD 373m in an all-cash transaction. This transaction divests a non-core asset and significantly deleverages Maersk Drilling’s…
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ABB launches C-CAMs automation solution for merchant marine vessels ( VIDEO )
C-CAMs is a user-friendly solution that automates and integrates control, alarm, and monitoring of critical systems onboard Designed for merchant marine applications, the solution is the first of its kind to offer access to system data via mobile devices ABB’s newly launched C-CAMs automation solution applies to vessel systems, power…
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LAFD’s staff shortage during fire season causing firefighters to worry
LAFD is facing staffing shortages, which have plagued the department for years. But with the city’s vaccination mandate approaching, some LAFD members are concerned. LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles City Fire Department is facing staffing shortages, which have plagued the department for years, but with the city’s vaccination mandate…
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IMO-Singapore Maritime Single Window project picks Angola port
IMO-Singapore project to implement digital ship clearance system in the Port of Lobito, Angola, the aim is to support more ports in future The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and Singapore have selected the Port of Lobito (Angola) for a pilot project to establish an efficient digitalized system for the electronic…
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Copenhagen’s first shore power facility is inaugurated for the DFDS ferries
A new shore power facility was inaugurated at the DFDS terminal in Copenhagen by, among others, Copenhagen’s Lord Mayor Lars Weiss. The facility significantly reduces the ships’ CO2 emissions while they are in port, thus ensuring cleaner air for the benefit of the environment and even more so for the…
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Bulk carrier TRUDY second cocaine bust, this time in Rotterdam
Bulk carrier TRUDY hit headlines twice recently, first when French police seized the ship in the English Channel on Oct 1, took her to Dunkirk, and found some 1.1 ton of cocaine in the cargo hold; second when on Oct 10 the ship was literally, hijacked during the night Oct…
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Damen delivers LGC 6000 LNG bunkering vessel to Elenger
The 100m-long vessel features a dual fuel propulsion system for handling the boil-off gas. Damen has delivered the first of its new class of liquified gas carrier (LGC) 6000 liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering ships, Optimus, to Estonia-based energy firm Ellinger. Delivered in the port of Rotterdam, the 100m-long Optimus…
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K Line, Itochu and others collaborate on ammonia-powered ship project
The project aims to introduce ammonia-powered vessels by 2028. Japanese shipping firm Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), along with four other companies, has been chosen for a project named Green Innovation Fund Project / Development Project for Next-Generation Ships / Development of Ammonia-Fuelled Ships. The other selected firms are Itochu…
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Efficient, Reliable & Timely Logistics Services from TFI Malaysia
We are pleased to introduce TFI International Sdn Bhd as new members in Malaysia. Thomas Matthew (Managing Director) says they are becoming Cargo Connections members to “… have a reliable and comprehensive network in one place”. The company come recommended by current members and their headquarters are located in Subang…
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AYRO is nominated for the Wind Propulsion Innovation Awards 2021.
AYRO, an industrial French company that designs and delivers Oceanwings®, a wind propulsion hybrid system for maritime transport is nominated for the Wind Propulsion Innovation 2021 price awarded by IWSA (International Windship Association). The vote to select the winner of this project is open to the public and available until…
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