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BOEM Okays New England Offshore Wind Project
21 December 2024 | 1:00 am
The Interior Department has now approved more than 19 gigawatts of offshore wind energy.The Biden-Harris administration today announced the approval of the SouthCoast Wind Project – the nation’s 11th commercial-scale offshore wind energy project approved under President Biden’s leadership.
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Volunteers Battle Black Sea Oil Spill
21 December 2024 | 12:08 am
Volunteers struggled on Friday to shovel up tons of sticky oil from Russia's Black Sea coastline following what President Vladimir Putin has called an ecological disaster.The oil spilled from two ageing Russian oil tankers that were severely…
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ESG Delivers LI Ferry to McAllister Subsidiary
21 December 2024 | 12:00 am
PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) announced the successful delivery of the LONG ISLAND (ESG Hull 228), a newly constructed passenger and auto ferry, to the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company, a subsidiary of McAllister Towing.
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Spire's Sale of Ship Tracking Arm alarms Users
20 December 2024 | 10:18 pm
French maritime data analytics platform Kpler wants to buy ship tracking company Spire Maritime, whose satellite data is a vital resource for oil traders and shipping companies, but some Spire customers fear Kpler will cut them off and have raised antitrust concerns to U.S.
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Baltic Index Snaps 3-Session Slide
20 December 2024 | 10:01 pm
The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped its three-session losing streak on Friday, supported by strong rates across the capesize and panamax vessel segments.The index…
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Work Progresses on Hydrogen-Powered RIB Vessel
20 December 2024 | 4:54 pm
Fabrum, a New Zealand company, has collaborated on the design and build of a zero-emission hydrogen-powered boat H2Ocean with King Watercraft, a developer of sophisticated New Zealand made rigid inflatable boats. The H2Ocean hydrogen-powered rigid inflatable boat (RIB)…
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China Allows European Representatives to Board Ship Linked to Cable Breach Case
20 December 2024 | 3:17 pm
China has allowed representatives from Germany, Sweden, Finland and Denmark to board a Chinese bulk carrier at the centre of an investigation into Baltic Sea cable breaches, the Danish foreign minister said on Thursday.The Yi Peng 3 vessel is…
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US Pipeline Operator Signs 20-Year LNG Agreement with Chevron
20 December 2024 | 3:05 pm
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20 December 2024 | 6:06 am
This week at Maritime Reporter...The importance of safety on ro-ro vessels comes under the spotlight.The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch released its report into the engine room fire on board the ro-ro Stena Europe and concluded that…
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For Those with Saltwater in Their Veins
20 December 2024 | 5:28 am
The Scythian philosopher Anacharsis (6th century B.C.) said: “There are three sorts of people: those who are alive, those who are dead and those who are at sea.”Many of those onboard the Nella Dan when she grounded in December 1987 never went to sea again.
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Maritime health: Tackling cardiovascular disease among seafarers
20 December 2024 | 9:24 pm
In recent years, the maritime industry has observed a concerning rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) cases among seafarers, according to the West P&I Club.
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Women in Maritime: Progress and persistent challenges in 2024
20 December 2024 | 9:17 pm
The maritime industry, like many sectors, has made strides in embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). However, significant challenges remain -- particularly for women - as recent reports reveal a complex picture of their experiences, leadership representation, and workplace challenges in maritime and beyond.
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Safety of navigation in the digital era
20 December 2024 | 8:54 pm
During the 2024 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Andrew Glen, Loss Prevention Director, Asia Pacific, NorthStandard, gave a presentation which explored the critical topics of e-navigation, cybersecurity, big data, and smart applications.
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Baltic Exchange: Maritime market highlights 16-20 December
20 December 2024 | 7:58 pm
The Baltic Exchange has issued its report for the last week, 16-20 December, to provide information of the bulk market performance.
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Veson Nautical: Bulker market strengthens in 2024
20 December 2024 | 5:47 pm
According to Veson Nautical's 2024 End of Year Market Report, values for bulkers strengthened for most of the year, rising across all age sectors and subtypes compared to 2023 levels.
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Captain Sir Ian McNaught is the new president of MNWB
20 December 2024 | 5:30 pm
Captain Sir Ian McNaught has been appointed as the new President of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB). He recently retired as Deputy Master of The Corporation of Trinity House, where he had served for 13 years.
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USCG: Always know your electrial plant’s restoration procedures
20 December 2024 | 5:01 pm
USCG has issued a safety alert to highlight the critical need for engineering personnel to be thoroughly familiar with, and trained on, the functionality of onboard electrical generation systems and emergency procedures to effectively manage a blackout.
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Lessons learned: Better identify potential fall hazards
20 December 2024 | 5:01 pm
IMCA draws lessons learned from an incident in which a worker fell through an opening from one deck to another, and was injured as a result.
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Joint effort develops software to aid in maritime decarbonization
20 December 2024 | 4:52 pm
ABL has partnered with the University of Strathclyde and the University of Plymouth to develop a decision-making software aimed at supporting decarbonization strategies for the maritime industry, including vessels and ports.
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