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Ports : Germany’s Port of Hamburg has received three new gantry cranes
Germany’s Port of Hamburg has received three new gantry cranes that would provide the port with additional capacities for handling 23,000+ TEU ultra large container vessels (ULCVs). The three cranes for the Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) of the Hamburg Port and Logistics AG (HHLA) arrived on November 5, 2019. They…
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
Adoption: 1973 (Convention), 1978 (1978 Protocol), 1997 (Protocol – Annex VI); Entry into force: 2 October 1983 (Annexes I and II). The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or…
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Shipping company Terntank has placed orders for two LBG/LNG powered tankers at China’s AVIC
Shipping company Terntank has placed orders for two LBG/LNG powered tankers at China’s AVIC Dingheng Shipbuilding. The 15,000 dwt chemical/product/biofuels tankers will be capable to operate with liquefied biogas (LBG). They will be equipped with new electric power supply system including battery pack, shore-power connection and bow thruster drive (hybrid).…
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Sustainable Maritime Development Conference tomorrow Tuesday in Jaddah
Saudi Arabia will host on Tuesday a three-day international conference on sustainable maritime development in Jeddah. Entitled “Sustainable Maritime Development towards 2030 and beyond”, the conference is organized by the Public Transport Authority in partnership with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). President of the Public Transport Authority, Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih,…
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EVENTS : Abu Dhabi Ports
Ensuring the safe and efficient movement of vessels, customer safety and protecting the environment has always been at the top of our agenda. SAFEEN, our marine services provider is making this happen on a daily basis. hashtag#AbuDhabiPorts hashtag#environment hashtag#marine لطالما كان ضمان التنقل الآمن والفعّال للسفن وسلامة العملاء وحماية البيئة…
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Going the extra nautical mile for vessel safety
IMO’s most important ship safety treaty – SOLAS – provides for safe merchant shipping, covering a wide variety of topics, from ship construction to fire protection, to life-saving appliances and cargo carriage. SOLAS generally applies only to ships above a certain size which make international voyages, but IMO’s efforts to…
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Explosion of Russian Tankers in the in the country’s Far Eastern Nakhodka Bay
Two people died and another person is missing following an explosion on board a Russian tanker in the country’s Far Eastern Nakhodka Bay. The incident involving the Zaliv Amerika vessel occurred in the morning hours (local time) of November 2, 2019, according to a statement issued by the Russian Far…
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The Panama Canal and the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) upgraded their Panama Maritime Single Window System (VUMPA)
The Panama Canal and the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) upgraded their Panama Maritime ” (Single Window System VUMPA The parties explained that the joint effort would “not only further optimize national maritime procedures required for international vessels visiting Panama, but also demonstrates how technology can be leveraged to improve efficiency and…
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Cruise port operator Global Ports Holding (GPH) is set to begin cruise port operations in Antigua
Cruise port operator Global Ports Holding (GPH) is set to begin cruise port operations in Antigua following the signing of a concession agreement with the state government earlier this year. In February, GPH agreed the 30-year concession for cruise port operations in Antigua on an exclusive basis. “The addition of cruise port…
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News : Tighten Rules For Sewage Discharges Along The Coast in Norway
A new regulation aimed at reducing the discharge of sewage along the Norwegian coast has now been sent out on the right ring. The goal is to have the new rules in place by March 1, 2020. The proposal will involve a monthly reduction of sewage emissions On behalf of…
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