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Learn About the Key Takeaways from MSC 106
The IMO Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) held its 106th session, November 2 – 11, 2022. This Brief provides an overview of the more significant issues discussed at this session, which include matters pertaining to a new Chapter XV of the SOLAS Convention addressing Carriage of Industrial Personnel, revised performance standards…
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StellarPM introduces StellarONE series and signs 1st
StellarPM has introduced a 33m raised pilothouse StellarONE108 to its growing range of new construction offerings. Styled as a raised pilothouse model the 108 is offered as a long-range, full displacement steel/aluminium construction, or a semi-displacement aluminium version offering max speeds of 22-23 kts with a range of approaching 2500…
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Intermarine joins forces with WeShip Projects and launches Intermarine Asia
Intermarine joins forces with project and breakbulk cargo specialist WeShip Projects to launch Intermarine Asia and strengthen Intermarine’s position in Europe. Torben Reinhard and Lars Steen Rasmussen, partners in WeShip and well-known names in the industry, join Intermarine’s commercial team as part of the deal. Svend Andersen, CEO of Intermarine,…
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COP 27: Role of the Suez Canal in ensuring the sustainability of environmentally friendly global supply chains
ِAdmiral Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority ( SCA ) participated today, Friday, in the activities of a discussion session organized by the Authority in the Green Zone under the title “The Leading Role of the Suez Canal to Ensure the Sustainability of Environmentally Friendly Global Supply Chains”…
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IMO : Producing future marine fuels – opportunities for all
Developing countries are looking to seize the opportunities that decarbonizing shipping presents. “We need to prioritize decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors like shipping,” said Mr. James Mnyupe, Presidential economic adviser, Namibia, speaking during a side event at the United Nations climate conference in Egypt. Namibia has started implementing a portfolio of…
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IMO : Strengthening capacity of African countries to deal with oil spills
The capacity of twenty-two African countries* to deal with oil spills is being strengthened during the 9th Regional Conference of the Global Initiative for West, Central and Southern Africa (GI WACAF) in Accra, Ghana (7-10 November). The conference was designed to address the challenges of oil spill preparedness and response…
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Panamax bulk carrier disabled in Martyrs Bridge – Bosphorus
Bulk carrier SAKIZAYA ELEGANCE suffered engine failure under 15 July Martyrs Bridge, Bosphorus, Istanbul, at around 0200 LT Nov 11, while transiting the Strait in northern direction, ballasting from Damietta to Constanta Romania. Traffic Control Center responded by sending tug, pilot boat. The ship completed transit and was anchored at…
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Saudi Ports Register 15.33% Growth in October Container Throughput
Container throughput across the Kingdom’s ports continued its upward year-on-year movement during October 2022, soaring to 694,517 TEUs at 15.33% from last year’s total of 602,210 TEUs. Optimizing operational efficiency and attracting big-ticket investments have remained a major focus for the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) in its journey to stay…
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ABS Delivers Industry’s First 360-Degree View of Marine Fuels in Latest Reports for EMSA
ABS-led consortium releases first two reports in the multi-year project (LISBON) The ABS-led consortium, including CE Delft and Arcsilea, published two of up to six reports studying alternative fuels and decarbonization technologies for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA). In an industry first, ABS offered a 360-degree view of biofuels…
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TT Club advocates continued vigilance to limiting container ship fires ( VIDEO )
Regulation and improving fire-fighting techniques have proven inadequate to stem the tide of serious incidents costing lives, significant cargo losses and ship damage. The freight transport and logistics insurance specialist insurer, TT Club is continuing its battle to convince cargo interests, supply chain professionals and enforcement agencies that the responsibility…
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