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The Old Port’s Clock Tower Celebrates its Centennial ( Video )
One hundred years ago, in 1922, the Old Port’s Clock Tower was built in an area we know today as the Old Port of Montréal. Now a cherished monument, the tower’s beauty continues to grace the riverside all year around as an iconic architectural gem and witness to part of…
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Tug “Darwish” joined the Alexandria port fleet
Alexandria Shipyard launched the tug (Darwish) for Alexandria Port, in the presence of Rear Admiral / Hossam Al-Ruwaini, as representative of the Alexandria Port Authority, as well as a high-level delegation from the Alexandria Port Authority, military leaders and the engineers, technicians and workers of the Alexandria Shipyard, hoping for…
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Heesen Yacht : YN 20350 Project Jade for delivery in Spring 2024.
With her engines installed and her hull and superstructure joined together on August 20th, Heesen is delighted to confirm that Project Jade’s construction remains on schedule. Jade, YN 20350, is the third in the shipyard’s popular 50-metre semi-displacement Series, which builds on Heesen’s legacy of fast, hard-chine aluminium yachts. Heesen…
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Survitec launches innovative cruise MES technology for small passenger vessels
Survival Technology leader Survitec has launched a new Marine Evacuation System (MES) designed to meet the emergency evacuation requirements of small to medium sized passenger vessels. Aimed at vessels with passenger capacities ranging from 300 to 1,500 people, such as ferries and expedition cruise ships, the new MES solution will…
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Kotug finalises the acquisition of Seaways International
KOTUG International B.V. (KOTUG) announces the successful closure of the intended acquisition of SEAWAYS INTERNATIONAL (Seaways). As a result, Seaways is now a 100% owned subsidiary of the KOTUG Group of Companies. The acquisition of Seaways brings together the assets, expertise and people of two leading companies that support the…
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Sisi reviews navigation movement rates in Suez Canal during FY 2021-22
During his meeting with ِAdmiral Osama Rabie,Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi reviewed the Suez Canal Authority of navigation movement in the canal during the year 2021/2022 Unprecedented record numbers:Admiral Osama Rabie confirmed that digging the new Suez Canal, and the continuous development of the…
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New Central Mediterranean Rescue Ship “Humanity 1” sets sail with embedded Human Rights observer
Human Rights at Sea is pleased to support the launch of “Humanity 1”, which set sail from Spain for the Central Mediterranean on Saturday, 27th August 2022, for its first mission on behalf of the German Aid group, SOS Humanity The rescue ship and crew members will sail for the…
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MEPs de Lange and Berendsen visit the port of Rotterdam
On August 26, CDA MEPs Esther de Lange and Tom Berendsen visited the port of Rotterdam. The theme of the visit was the progress of the so-called European Commission Fit- for-55 policy proposals in relation to the port’s energy transition priorities and projects. During a visit and tour of RDM,…
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Lloyd’s Register Foundation : Rewriting women into maritime history
Leading maritime organisations in call to change perceptions on the historical role of women in shipping and showcase female involvement in the industry over the centuries. A group of leading organisations within the maritime industry are collaborating on a project to highlight the activities undertaken by women in shipping over…
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Lloyd’s Register completes purchase of OneOcean
Maritime voyage solutions provider will be integrated with LR’s digital fleet management and optimisation services. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has completed the acquisition of OneOcean, a leading supplier of voyage compliance, safety and environmental solutions, from Equistone Partners Europe. The move accelerates LR’s ambition to be the maritime industry’s trusted adviser…
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