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Maersk Calls for Action as Stranded Seafarers Rise to 400,000
The world’s largest container shipping companies and the United Nations Secretary-General are appealing to governments to resolve a labor crisis that has stranded 400,000 workers on boats, according to a new estimate from the International Chamber of Shipping.
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Iran’s Navy, IRGC to receive new combat vessels this year: Commanders
The naval forces of the Iranian Army and Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) are set to receive new combat and logistics vessels this year, according to the forces’ commanders.
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Singapore publishes new crew change guidebook
Version 5 of the Singapore Crew Change Guidebook has been published, reflecting updates in the latest Port Marine Circular No. 38.
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Ponant first int’l cruise line to join Green Marine
France-based Ponant has become the first international cruise line to join the Green Marine environmental certification program for the marine industry.
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Iceland highlights four priorities for sustainable Arctic environment
The whole world is making great efforts to protect the Arctic from pollution and environmental disruption. Now, Iceland expresses its commitment to the principle of sustainable development and refers to the necessity of close cooperation between the states and peoples of the region and beyond.
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Launching of WIND OF HOPE in Turkey
Danish wind energy leader Ørsted is set to welcome the latest edition to their burgeoning fleet of pioneering vessels as their new service operations vessel (SOV) was launched this week.
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Baleària launches an innovative fast ferry, the first in the world with natural gas internal combustion engines
The first fast ferry in the world for passengers and cargo powered by natural gas internal combustion engines, Baleària’s Eleanor Roosevelt, was launched last Friday at the Armon shipyard in Gijón. This innovative ship is scheduled to begin operations in the first quarter of 2021. It is the first of its type in the world, involving the participation of leading international companies and an investment budget of 90 million euros.
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Port of Antwerp to digitalize containers’ release
Port of Antwerp announced that from 1st January 2021, will start the releasing of the containers through a digital, secure and integrated solution known as Certified Pick up (CPu).
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South Africa commences “green” ship recycling facility
South Africa plans the construction of a "green" ship recycling facility to be called 34South, which will be located along the West coast of South Africa in the Saldanha Bay Industrial Development Zone.
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HMM partners with SHI on smart ship technology
South Korean shipping company Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has signed a MoU with compatriot shipbuilding giant Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) on smart ship technology.