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Sub-Committee On Human Element, Training And Watchkeeping (HTW 8) – Opening Remarks
(7 to 11 February 2022) Distinguished delegates and observers, Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. I am very pleased to...
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Orsted Eyeing Offshore Wind Farm Sites From California To Carolinas
Danish wind giant Orsted AS is scoping out the U.S. Gulf Coast and California as potential offshore wind farm sites, pushing its...
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USCGC Polar Star Arrives In Antarctica
The United States’ sole heavy icebreaker USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) arrived at McMurdo Station in Antarctica on Monday following...
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Isle Of Man Ship Registry Launches Industry First With New Reduced Fees For ‘Green’ Ships
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is set to become the first flag state in the world to incentivise...
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Japan Claims Record For Longest And Furthest Autonomous Navigation
A Japanese ferry reportedly set a new record for the longest and furthest autonomous navigation as part of an ongoing...
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Aker Carbon Capture Joins Effort To Build First Large CO2 Carriers
A Danish joint venture that aims to be a first mover in CO2 transport is seeking to advance its efforts...
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BHP And EPS Welcome World’s First LNG-Fuelled Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier For Bunkering In Singapore By Shell
BHP yesterday welcomed MV Mt. Tourmaline – world’s first LNG-fuelled Newcastlemax bulk carrier – that will transport iron ore between...
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AD Ports Group Successfully Closes AED 4 Billion Primary Issuance And Is Set To Complete Listing Of Its Shares
AD Ports Group, one of the UAE’s leading integrated ports, logistics and industrial zone operators, today announced the listing of...
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HMM Starts New Latin America – Asia Service
HMM has started calling Buenos Aires and Brazil on a new service linking Latin America and Asia. The FIL (Far...
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UK Government To Explore Shore Power In Ports
The UK government has launched a call for evidence on the potential benefits of shore power at UK ports. Speaking...
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Panama Canal Reduces Draught For Neo-Panamax Vessels
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced a reduction of the draught in the new locks to maximum draught of...
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Bawat Finds JV Partners For Freedom Ballast In The US
Danish ballast water management specialist Bawat, the US venture builder Green Swan Partners, and the US ballast water reception company...
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ICS Finds Drop-Off in Flag States’ Labor Standards Reporting
The International Chamber of Shipping has issued its annual report card on flag state performance, and while the signs are...
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Qatar Has Not Approached Asian Buyers Over Gas Diversions To Europe
Qatar has not approached its Asian customers over diverting gas to Europe, QatarEnergy chief and minister of state for energy...
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UK Government’s Reforms To CfD Scheme Focus On Supply Chains, Floating Wind
The UK government has launched a consultation on changes to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme to boost supply chains....
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Cyclone Batsirai Causes Devastation Along Madagascar’s Eastern Coastline
Three people were reported dead in southeastern Madagascar on Sunday after cyclone Batsirai made landfall, leaving a trail of devastation including collapsed...
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Trade Groups Laud Introduction Of Ocean Shipping Reform Act In US Senate
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) and the National Retail Federation (NRF) each voiced support this week after the...
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Rotterdam Removes Part Of Historic Bridge To Move Jeff Bezos’ Yacht
The city of Rotterdam is planning to disassemble part of a historic bridge in order to make way for the...
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Safe Bulkers To Raise $113 Million In Athens Bond Issue
On Valentine’s Day NYSE-listed Safe Bulkers will become the third US-listed Greek-based shipping company to raise funds in the Greek...
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Venture Global LNG’s Calcasieu Pass Prepares First Export Commissioning Cargo
Venture Global LNG’s Calcasieu Pass appeared to be ramping up production at the Louisiana facility Feb. 4 as it prepared...
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