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Gulf of Guinea Piracy: UN praises NIMASA effort in combating piracy
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), praised efforts made by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in the battle against maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea region this year so far, the Nigerian Navy was also praised for its efforts in combating piracy that…
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Abercrombie & Kent confirms Antarctica season
Abercrombie & Kent became the latest expedition operator to confirm a return to Antarctica this season — it’s 30th exploring the White Continent. Following what A&K said was a successful restart with voyages around Greece and Iceland in September, the company will operate all four of its scheduled expedition cruises…
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Seabirds Are Also Known as Pelagic Birds
Pelagic describes a bird that spends a significant portion of its life on the open ocean, rarely venturing close to land except to breed. Pelagic birds may be found hundreds or thousands of miles offshore and are powerful fliers that can remain aloft for hours while gliding or soaring. Pelagic…
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IMO set to expand regional presence with a new office in Pacific
IMO’s Technical Cooperation Committee at its 71st session (TC 71) (20-24 September) has approved the establishment of an IMO Regional Presence Office (RPO) for the Pacific Islands region. If approved at the thirty-fourth extraordinary session of the Council (08 – 12 November 2021), this will see the Pacific Region become…
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القبطان احمد عيد : اؤيد فكرة انشاء وزارة للنقل البحرى التجارى ودخول القطاع الخاص لادارة موانيينا المصرية
تم تدشين ميناء الملك عبد الله برابغ الذى يعد الميناء الأول فى الشرق الأوسط الذى يملكه ويطوره ويديره القطاع الخاص بالكامل حصول ميناء جدة الاسلامى على المرتبة 37 فى التصنيف العالمى لافضل 100 عالمى يؤكد ان “موانئ” على الطريق الى تحقيق العالمية لموانيها الربط البرى بين مصر والمملكة عبر جسر…
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Wärtsilä and Eidesvik Offshore to cooperate in world’s first ammonia conversion project
The technology group Wärtsilä and Norwegian ship owner Eidesvik Offshore ASA have signed a landmark cooperation agreement aimed at converting an offshore supply vessel (OSV) to operate with an ammonia-fuelled combustion engine with required fuel supply and safety system. This project will be the first of its kind ever in…
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California pipeline oil spill case: Hapag Lloyd vessel comes under investigation
US Coast Guard will be examining the Hapag Lloyd vessel ROTTERDAM EXPRESS in relation to the pipeline that was severed off near the coast of Southern California. It is being speculated that a ship’s anchor might have damaged the pipeline that led to 3,000 barrels of crude flowing into the…
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Two injured crew of cargo ship airlifted to hospital, Italy. VIDEO
The vessel departed from CHIOGGIA, sailing at 7.8 knots with East direction heading to ALEXANDRIA, EG Two injured crew of general cargo ship Helen H were medevaced by fire rescue helicopter off Chioggia port, Italy, Adriatic sea, in the afternoon Oct 8. The ship left Chioggia at around noon Oct…
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Clemence Barbey named Apprentice of the Year from the Port of London Authority ( PLA)
Clemence Barbey, from the Port of London Authority (PLA), has been named Apprentice of the Year by the Marine Society. The marine apprentice was presented with her award by Darrell Bate, the Marine Society’s director of maritime training and development in an online ceremony on 6 October. Clemence was one…
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