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Italy presses to resume the flow of Russian gas within a week
Rome/ Nova Agency Claudio Descalzi, CEO of the Italian company Eni, expressed his hope that the problem of the flow of Russian gas would be resolved within a week, the Italian news agency Nova reported. “The halt to the flow of Russian gas to Tarviso must be resolved within a…
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North America Maritime Industry Leaders Discuss Technology Advances and Sustainability Strategies
(HOUSTON) ABS brought together maritime industry leaders to discuss the latest advances in sustainability and digital classification at the annual ABS North America Regional Committee Meeting. “As the industry embraces a new language of shipping, ABS is leading the way in technology, sustainability and digital innovation. In this era where…
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WISTA Chile strengthen the role of women in the maritime
WISTAInternational AGM and Conference will take place in the beautiful city of Geneva, Switzerland from 26-28 October 2022, New President Alejandra Canales of WISTA Cheli WISTA Chile was founded in October 2018, as part of the WISTA International network. The organization will work to strengthen the role of women in…
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Salt designs Bay du Nord FPSO hull
Salt Ship Design AS designs harsh environment FPSO hull for the Bay du Nord project for Equinor and licence partner BP. Salt has been working closely with Equinor over quite some time to develop an FPSO with enhanced motion characteristics and purpose made for operation in the exposed weather conditions…
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ICES advice for Mackerel in Northeast Atlantic and adjacent waters for 2023
The International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) has issued its advice on the recommended total allowable catch for Mackerel (Scomber scombrus) in subareas 1–8 and 14, and in Division 9.a (Northeast Atlantic and adjacent waters) in 2023. ICES advises that when the MSY approach is applied, catches…
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LR approval in principle for Maridea’s Moray Base floating wind concept
AiP awarded for Maridea’s Moray Base floating wind support structure concept, which can support wind turbines up to 15 MW and is capable of operating in harsh offshore environments in water depths of over 100m. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Maridea, a Dutch subsidiary of…
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Global Grain Trade Forecast Lowered
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released their latest global grain export forecast for the upcoming 2022/23 season and has reduced its expectations. It is noteworthyWorld wheat flour trade in marketing year 2022-23 was revised downward by 500,000 tonnes (wheat equivalent) in the latest International Grains Council (IGC) quarterly forecast,…
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