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MSC Cruises : ِA rich and varied winter programme with a choice of different ships
Geneva, Switzerland,– This winter MSC Cruises is offering a rich and varied winter programme with a choice of different ships and itineraries and guests can choose a winter holiday with the confidence that MSC Cruises’ industry-leading protocol is in place to safeguard their health. Introduced in August 2020, the protocol…
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Jan Dawson CNZM elected chair of Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland’s board has elected Jan Dawson as its new Chair, following the retirement of the previous chair Bill Osborne. Jan was appointed to the board on 31 August 2021. Jan is a highly experienced director and chair, whose previous roles include being Chair of Westpac New Zealand Limited…
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Port Houston Delivers Record High Cargo with Record Low Air Emissions
Staff, Labor and Industry Partners Praised for Amazing performance during Unprecedented Times The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority convened in an in-person public meeting for the first time since the pandemic’s start. The Emergency Suspension of the Open Meetings Act requirements ended, and in accordance, a quorum…
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Okskaya Shipyard launches Astrol-8, tenth dry cargo vessel of RSD59 design
It is the final vessel in a series of 10 multipurpose dry cargo ships built for Astrol The final vessel in a series of 10 multipurpose dry cargo ships of Project RSD59, Astrol-8 built for Astrol, has been launched today, 30 September 2021, the ship designer Marine Engineering Bureau said.…
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IMO : Spotlighting the role of seafarers on World Maritime Day
World Maritime Day 2021 highlights “Seafarers: At the core of shipping’s future”. Seafarers will share their views during a webinar on World Maritime Day at 12:00 BST – join here: bit.ly/3AVorVw On 30 September 2021, IMO and the global maritime community come together to celebrate the annual World Maritime Day,…
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CPP Investments assumes sole ownership of Ports America
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Investments has signed a definitive agreement to take over North America’s largest marine terminal operator, Ports America. Through the purchase of interest from funds handled by Oaktree Capital Management, CPP Investments will now become the sole owner of Ports America. The deal, anticipated to close in…
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Norwegian Prima Shakes Up Cruise Industry; Becomes ‘Most In-Demand Ship Ever’
Cruise fans in search of high-speed thrills have something to look forward to now that Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the jaw-dropping amenities onboard its latest ship, the Norwegian Prima. Due to set sail in August 2022, Norwegian Prima has become the cruise line’s most in-demand ship ever, says the…
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Wärtsilä awarded marine sector commercial certification for EU Stage V compliance
The technology group Wärtsilä has received marine sector commercial certification for compliance with the EU’s Stage V standards. The Stage V legislation, which came into force in 2020, tightens restrictions on non-road engines and equipment and sets stricter limits on emissions, especially particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.…
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Fire Incident at PETRONAS LNG Complex in Bintulu
PETRONAS To Deliver Carbon Neutral LNG To China Kuala Lumpur, – PETRONAS LNG Ltd., a subsidiary of PETRONAS, has signed an agreement with China’s Shenergy Group Company Limited for the delivery of three carbon-neutral liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the PETRONAS LNG Complex (PLC) in Bintulu, Sarawak. The deal…
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World Maritime Day 2021: Bitter-Sweet and still failing to effectively tackle Impunity and Abuse at Sea
London. UK. World Maritime Day is celebrated annually on 30 September with a new theme. This year it is framed as “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future” which seems ironic that something so obvious (workers enabling businesses to operate) is being so positioned and promoted in 2021. The truth…
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