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NYK Issues Its 2022 NYK Report
NYK has issued the English version of the company’s 2022 NYK Report, marking the 10th year of publication of the NYK Group’s integrated report. The 2022 NYK Report introduces various case studies of the NYK Group’s execution capabilities, including the depth of the Group’s ESG management, which continues to evolve…
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Keel laying and steel cutting ceremony at Damen Shipyards
Construction of two OPV 2600 vessels for Pakistan Navy started at Damen Shipyards Galatí Celebrating the start of the construction of a second batch of two Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Pakistan Navy, the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi performed the initial welding work on…
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Euronav sells ULCC Europe
Euronav NV has sold the ULCC (Ultra Large Crude Carrier) Europe (2002 – 441,561 dwt), according to the company’s release. The vessel is debt free and the sale will generate a capital gain of USD 34.7 million. The vessel will be delivered to her new owners during the current quarter…
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EMSA : Update on Potential of Biofuels for Shipping
Among the broad spectrum of technology and fuel-solution pathways available for ship designers, builders, owners and operators, biofuels potentially offer medium and long-term marine fuel alternatives that can enter the market relatively quickly; they also offer the potential, if sustainability criteria are met, to reduce carbon output compared to traditional…
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ITF statement on Irish Government’s review of the Atypical Work Permit Scheme for non-EEA fishers
Responding to the overdue publication by the government this evening of the review of the Atypical Work Permit Scheme for Non-EEA fishers the International Transport Workers’ Federation’s (ITF) Fisheries Campaign Lead for Ireland, Michael O’Brien said: “The ITF will study the report in detail and play its role in briefing the migrant fishers of…
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Registration open for ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2023
Hosted by the Portuguese Association of Ports and Marinas (APPR), the next edition of the prestigious ICOMIA World Marinas Conference will take place on the 9-11 October 2023 in Vilamoura Marina at the heart of the Algarve in Portugal. The conference preparation is well underway, aiming to make this the…
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IMO : How to manage biofouling to stop the spread
Killer shrimps, sea squirts and the spiny water flea are all examples of invasive aquatic species that have been introduced to new areas in various parts of the world by recreational craft such as boats, yachts and other small craft. Invasive aquatic species are known to be one of the…
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IMO : Durban roundtable focuses on COVID, digitalization and implementation
Transport and maritime Ministers and senior officials from five countries took part in a roundtable discussion with IMO Secretary‑General Lim, during the World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE), which is being held in Durban, South Africa (12 to 14 October 2022). The high-level discussions focused on two main topics; the…
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MSC OPERA TO OFFER ACCOMODATION AS A CRUISE SHIP HOTEL FOR FOOTBALL FANS IN DOHA, QATAR
Geneva, Switzerland, – MSC Cruises announced that MSC Opera will become a cruise ship hotel in Doha working in cooperation with Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. The ship will be berthed ready to welcome visitors in the port from 19 November through to 19 December and will join…
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Korean tanker in load sank inTaiwan Strait
Tanker KELSEY 2 sank in the morning Oct 15, 25nm south of Wuqui island, Kinmen County, Taiwan, Taiwan Strait. Tanker was en route from Hong Kong to Gunsan Korea, ETA Oct 16. Of 20 crew on board, 1 died, 19 were rescued and survived.Tanker is said to be in load,…
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