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China and Russia ink maritime cooperation deal in the Arctic
China and Russia signed a memorandum of understanding on strengthening maritime law enforcement cooperation, Chinese state media said on Wednesday....
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Titanium Rods Inserted In His Spine, He’s Dominating World’s Toughest Race
Five years after titanium rods were inserted into his spine and five vertebrae fused into one, Abhilash Tomy, a former...
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Painful death of car carrier
Hapless car carrier DIAMOND HIGH WAY caught fire again on Apr 28, at Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines. The ship is...
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Gulf Coast Task Force Cracks Down on Illegal Charter Operations
The Gulf Coast Illegal Charter (GCIC) Task Force, led by the U.S. Coast Guard, has taken action against several voyages...
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US Confiscation of Iranian Oil Cargo Preceded ‘Advantage Sweet’ Tanker Seizure
The U.S. confiscated Iranian oil on a tanker at sea in recent days in a sanctions enforcement operation, three sources...
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IMRF launches #FutureSAR climate change initiative in collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Foundation
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has launched its #FutureSAR initiative that will look to identify the key challenges the...
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Russia demands full implementation of Black Sea grain deal
Only its full implementation can save the Black Sea grain deal from collapse, Russia’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, reaffirming...
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Tanker shipping stocks sink despite talk of looming rate boom
Listed tanker owners are raking in profits and doling out hefty dividends. The tanker orderbook, despite a flurry of recent...
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New study finds 15 key pain points for women at sea
The new qualitative study from the Global Maritime Forum and the All Aboard Alliance contains a wide spectrum of perspectives...
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Baltic index extends gains on strong capesize demand
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index extended gains for a second-straight session on Thursday, supported by higher rates for...
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High-level delegations from India and EFTA meet to boost bilateral trade and economic partnership
Ministers and high-level representatives from India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) gathered...
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CMA CGM Announces Overweight Surcharge For Dry Cargo From Asia & India East Coast To Nigeria
CMA CGM has announced the following Overweight Surcharge (OWS) update: Effective April 28th, 2023 (loading date): From China, South East Asia,...
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India Will Pay Tk 220 per Tonne for Transportation of Goods through Mongla and Chittagong Ports
Apart from this, document processing fee of Tk 30 per consignment, container scanning fee of Tk 254 and escort charge of...
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Germany Steps Up LNG Imports Over Fears of Pipeline Attacks
Germany plans to at least double its import capacities for liquefied natural gas on the Baltic Sea island of Rügen...
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IMO Working Towards Regulatory Framework for Autonomous Shipping
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) continues its work to develop a regulatory framework for autonomous ships in response to rapidly...
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MCTC launches new Galley Inspection Course to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness onboard vessels
International catering management specialist MCTC has underlined its commitment to maintaining high standards of food preparation and quality onboard by...
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Russia renews threats of abandoning the Black Sea Grain Initiative, the UN-backed deal that helped reopen Ukraine’s ports
The basic food security of tens of millions across the globe is hanging by a thread as Russia mulls whether...
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DNV joins Standards working group on methanol bunkering as interest in low-carbon fuels for shipping surges
DNV has joined a working group on methanol bunkering, managed by the Standards Development Organisation at Singapore Chemical Industry Council...
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Baltic index ticks up as higher capesize rates offset dip in smaller vessels
The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index edged up on Wednesday as higher rates for capesizes outweighed declines in smaller...
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India Supplies “Green Ships” To EU And US, Aims To Become Global Shipping Hub
Like transporting coals to Newcastle, India has now started supplying indigenously built “green ships” to shipbuilding nations like Norway, the...
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