The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) has produced a new paper: “Sand as a resource: Best practices to conduct responsible dredging projects” was initiated and presented by its Sustainability Committee.According to the UN Environme...
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BV Issues AiP for World’s Largest LNG Carrier
During Gastech 2023 in Singapore, Bureau Veritas (BV) formally issued its Approval in Principle (AiP) to the CSSC Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group for a new LNG carrier design. With a capacity of 271,000cbm, it will be the largest LNG carrier to date…
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Indian Register of Shipping Releases Updated Rules for Naval Ships
The Indian Register of Shipping has released its Rules for Construction and Classification of Indian Naval Ships – 2023.The 2023 version of IRS Naval Rules incorporates the latest IMO/IACS requirements as well as rule requirements for military design f...
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Intelligent Seas Group Partners with Marine Learning Systems
Blended learning provider Intelligent Seas Group (ISG) is collaborating with Marine Learning Systems (MLS) to help boost seafarer knowledge and skills performance.The partnership marries ISG’s e-learning content library with MLS’ maritime-specific lear...
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MSC’s New 24,000 TEU Containership Named in Italy
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on Monday held a naming ceremony for its new ultra large containership MSC Nicola Mastro in Intaly's Port of Trieste.The 400-meter-long 24,116 TEU newbuild was built by China State Shipbuilding Corporation's…
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South Africa Inquiry Finds No Evidence of Arms Shipment to Russia
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that an independent inquiry has found no evidence that a Russian ship had collected weapons from the country late last year destined for Russia.In claims that sparked a diplomatic row, the U.S.
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Jamaican Yard Adds First Floating Dry Dock
German Ship Repair Jamaica Limited (GSRJ), a private joint venture of German, Turkish and Jamaican investors, has welcomed its first floating dock to Jamaica as part of plans to open a new shipyard later this year. The 215 meter-long Panamax…
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Lomar Shipping Promotes Two Executives
Lomar Shipping, the maritime subsidiary of Libra Group, has announced two key promotions - Peter Cotopoulis as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Mark Kethisouaran as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), both effective from September 1. Based in the c...
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Ukraine Limits Cargo Shipments to Danube Port after Russian Strikes
Ukrainian railways have partially restricted cargo shipments to Ukraine's major Danube River port Izmail, which has been the target of Russian drone attacks in recent weeks, the railways said on Monday.The restrictions began on Sunday, the railways…
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Aker BP, Höegh LNG in Carbon Transport and Storage Services Pact
Floating LNG solutions provider Höegh LNG and the Norwegian oil and gas firm Aker BP have entered a strategic partnership to develop a "fully comprehensive carbon transport and storage offering for industrial CO2 emitters in Northern Europe.""The…
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