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WMU : World Maritime Day 2022 ( Video )
The 2022 World Maritime Day theme, “New Technologies for Greener Shipping,” reflects the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future, while leaving no one behind. The theme provides an opportunity to focus on the importance of a sustainable maritime sector and the need…
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IWSA and RINA to host Wind Propulsion Conference at IMO Headquarters
London – September 29, 2022: The International Windship Association (IWSA) is asking all industry players with an interest in wind-assisted propulsion solutions to ‘save the date’ for the 3rd Annual Wind Propulsion Conference. Hosted by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), in association with IWSA, the conference will be…
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Rotterdam-Moerdijk can make important contribution to achieving climate goals and European security of supply PDF
Industry in Rotterdam-Moerdijk is well positioned not only to meet climate goals but also to contribute to sustainability outside the port area and European energy security of supply. A crucial element here is a new energy infrastructure. This becomes apparent from an update of the Rotterdam-Moerdijk Cluster Energy Strategy (CES).…
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Port of Cork Company launches a new 13.5-hectare container terminal
Cork Chamber, the voice of business in Cork, said the launch of the Port of Cork Company’s new 13.5-hectare Cork Container Terminal in Ringaskiddy represents a big step forward for Cork and the Port of Cork, according to the Cork Chamber’s release. The new terminal has been opened at a…
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EverWind and Svitzer partner on green-fuelled vessels
The partnership aims to deploy one of the first green fuel-powered commercial tug vessels in the Canso Strait, Nova Scotia. EverWind Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AP Moller-Maersk unit Svitzer for the joint development of green-fuelled vessels. The companies will work together to deploy one of…
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IWSA : Wind-powered cargo capacity surpasses one million DWT Inbox
Gavin Allwright: “Wind propulsion technologies save 5-20% in fuel use on motor vessel profiles. The end of this year, IWSA estimates that wind propulsion technology will be installed on around twenty-five large commercial vessels, representing 1.2 million DWT London –: The latest installations of wind propulsion technology on large commercial…
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GLOBAL Solo Challenge : Which is the best way to go up the mast?
By : Dave Proctor Unfortunately, there are certain pieces of equipment that need maintenance and repairs that require a sailor to go to the top of the mast. Traditionally, and indeed some would say, still, the best way up is to put the designated sailor into a Bosun’s chair. This…
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Bulk carrier interrupted Bosphorus transit while en route to Russia
Bulk carrier VIVA ECLIPSE suffered rudder failure at around 1330 UTC Sep 28 in southern Bosphorus shortly after she entered the Strait for a north bound transit, en route to Tuapse Russia. The ship dropped anchor, but not for long – she was taken on tow by tugs and started…
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ABS is Founding Partner of MPA’s Alliance for Future Maritime Talent
Alliance Supports Development of Future-Ready Skill Sets in Singapore’s Maritime Workforce (SINGAPORE) ABS has been announced as a founding partner of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Foundation’s (SMF) new Alliance for Future Maritime Talent (AFMT) together with Pacific Carriers Limited and Pacific International…
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Santos Port invites you : XXX LATIN AMERICAN CONGRESS OF PORTS
Blue Med Convention Center, Santos, Brazil The AAPA Latino is the annual meeting of the Latin American port leadership par excellence, where the most representative players of the field present and discuss both current and future projects in the industry. Featuring an exclusive commercial exhibition, a technical visit to the…
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