As world leaders talk climate change solutions at COP22 in Marrakesh, the maritime industry looks set to intensify discussions on determining shipping’s fair share of reducing carbon emissions. A reflection by John Kornerup Bang, Group Chief Advisor on Climate Change.
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MSC Enhances Transpacific Service
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced announce the launch of its sixth service, named SEQUOIA, to West Coast. The new trade provides a direct and fast connections from South China to Long Beach, demonstrating MSC's commitment to the trade.
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More EU Transport Budget for the Benefit of Europe
30 European transport associations, representing infrastructure managers, operators, local authorities, users and equipment suppliers in the maritime, inland waterways, railways, road, cycling, aviation and intermodal sectors, call on the European…
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Master Marine Begins Building Its Next Towboat Series
Master Marine said it has laid the first keel with a contract signed in September for four 67’ x 28’ fleet boats. Each boat will be powered by a pair of S6R2-Y3MPTAW Mitsubishi 803 HP tier III diesel marine engines to be operated at 1,400 RPM coupled to Twin Disc 5321 gears.
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Dry Bulk’s Biggest Spenders
In the last month, we have seen the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) recover to the same level it was 12 months ago (see circles in fig.1). Vessel values have started to firm, but not at the same rate and are still at historically low levels. In the last 12 months…
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Bruntons to Debut CPP System at METS
A new controllable pitch propeller (CPP) system from Bruntons Propellers Ltd. will make its public debut at this year’s METS exhibition in Amsterdam, November 15-17. Bruntons said it has spent several years developing a CPP propeller and its…
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A Definitive Guide to AIS
The world of AIS can be confusing to newcomers and experienced professionals alike. What is AIS? What data does it gather? How can it help my business? Do I need AIS if I don’t have a business? Class A or Class B transponders? Do I actually need it?
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Double Naming Ceremony of Russian Icebreakers
On Saturday a double naming ceremony took place at Havyard Ship Technology, for the two icebreaking offshore vessels delivered to the Russian shipping company Femco. Femco Group is today the only privately-owned company in Russia specialising in operat...
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Five Rescued from Capsized Boat off Carolina Beach, NC
Coast Guard and partner agencies rescued five people Saturday from a capsized vessel about three miles off the coast of Carolina Beach. Sector North Carolina watchstanders in Wilmington received a mayday call at approximately 7:30 a.m. requesting help.
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Boskalis Profits Zoom as Expected
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) closed the third quarter of 2016 in line with expectations. Both revenue and operating profit were higher than the average seen in the first two quarters of the year. The increase was wholly attributable…
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