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Turkey Charters Ro/Ro Ferry for Quake Relief Housing
A ro/ro ferry will soon be used to provide emergency shelter at the port of Iskenderun, Turkey, the main hub of the relief effort for the massive quakes that struck the nation’s southern province of Hatay. Turkey’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has signed a charter to use the cabin…
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Video: Cargo Ship Breaks in Two and Sinks in Black Sea Storm
A small cargo ship registered in Comoros and operated by a Russian crew was caught in a fierce winter storm in the Black Sea causing it to break apart and sink. Russian officials are reporting that one crewmember died of his injuries and a second was in critical condition while…
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P&O Maritime and Logistics to convert MCV to cable lay vessel
With an eye on the offshore wind market, Dubai-based DP World company P&O Maritime Logistics plans to convert one of its Multi-Carrying Vessels (MCVs) into a cable lay vessel (CLV). Set to start operations in the third quarter of 2024, the converted vessel will be equipped with a state-of-the-art battery system, as…
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Op-Ed: Reliable partners matter in critical projects
A reliable project partner will deliver what project managers and shipyards need, when they need it and where they need it. But beyond that, a reliable partner with in-depth knowledge is critical when unique challenges are presented to ensure a more successful project, says Debbie Garner, Director of Strategic Sourcing…
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Collision cutter commander relieved of duties
Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Williamsz was relieved of duties as the commanding officer of USCGC Winslow Griesser (WPC 1116), Feb.17. The Sentinel-class fast response cutter and the fishing vessel Desakata collided while underway off the coast of Dorado, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 8, 2022. The Desakata was cleaved in two, and the two persons on board went into the…
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CoolCo sells 2013-built LNG carrier to Höegh LNG
LNG carrier specialist CoolCo (more formally Cool Company Ltd.) has reached an agreement to sell the oldest vessel in its fleet, Golar Seal (IMO: 9624914), for $184.3 million. The transaction is expected to close on redelivery of the 2013-built , 160,000 cubic meter vessel from its current charter in late March. This means…
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Ports of Indiana names new CEO
Ports of Indiana has named Jody Peacock as its new chief executive officer. Peacock has served in various leadership positions for the statewide port authority, which operates three ports on the Ohio River and Lake Michigan, since 2001.He most recently was senior vice president for business development. Peacock succeeds Vanta E.…
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TTB 2023: Panel will focus on women in maritime challenges and successes
Recognizing women in maritime has been a part of Marine Log’s TTB (Tugs, Towboats & Barges) event for the last few years, and TTB 2023 will be no exception. On March 8, a panel of women from the tug and towboat sector will be moderated by Kasey Eckstein, founder and executive director…
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Ferretti Group appoints new dealer in Cyprus
Italian luxury boat manufacturer Ferretti Group has appointed Yachts & Co as the exclusive dealer for the Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing and Itama brands in Cyprus. Yachts & Co is an established Cypriot yacht dealer represented by chief executive Anthoulis Kountouris and managing director Tasos Ioannou. “We start 2023 by strengthening…
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Sea Angling Classic unveils prize boat at BoatLife
International ‘catch, photograph and release’ fishing competition, the Sea Angling Classic unveiled the event’s first prize at BoatLife in Birmingham when the show opened (February 2023). The 745 Game King from Extreme Boats, powered by a 300hp V6 Yamaha outboard engine, complete with Yamaha Joystick Helm Master™ EX control system, and the Ultimate…
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