The Trump announcement of tariffs on nations currently exporting various grades of the metal to the US is unquestionably set to dampen global steel prices and ship recycling sentiment across the Indian sub-continent, reports cash buyer GMS.“Every week ...
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Study: IMO’s Net Zero Framework Favorable for Ammonia
A study shows that under the parameters principally agreed within the IMO Net Zero Framework, ammonia dual-fueled ships have a clear competitive advantage from the mid-term (mid-2030's), while the near-term landscape remains less certain.The…
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Daan Koornneef Appointed CEO of Econowind
Econowind has appointed Daan Koornneef as its new CEO. The Dutch company is scaling up operations to meet growing global demand for sustainable propulsion solutions.Founder Frank Nieuwenhuis will now dedicate his time fully to research and development…
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Chris Heibel Appointed Chief Operating Officer for ARC Group
American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC Group) has announced the appointment of Chris Heibel as Chief Operating Officer, effective June 1, 2025.In this expanded role, Heibel will assume leadership of the day-to-day execution of commercial and...
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Australia Calls for Greater Military Openness from China
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Saturday urged greater transparency from China over its military modernisation and deployments as Pacific nations brace for a more assertive Chinese presence.Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of the Shan...
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Trump Cuts Threaten Fishing Safety
By the time Robbie Roberge spotted the fire consuming his boat's galley last August, he knew he had just minutes to evacuate his beloved Three Girls fishing vessel, named for his daughters.As the flames spread up the boat's walls, he helped his crew in...
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Nonprofit Ship Sets Sail for Gaza After Drone Attack
International nonprofit organisation Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) said one of its vessels left the Italian port of Catania on Sunday, heading for Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, after a previous attempt failed due to a drone attack on…
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Executive Director of PEO UWS Stresses Importance of Submarines at NUWC Division Newport
During his visit to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport on May 19, Executive Director Mike McClatchey, a member of the Senior Executive Service, Program Executive Office, Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS), emphasized the…
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Aker Solutions Awarded Contract for BalWin2 Offshore Wind Project
Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Dragados Offshore to deliver the steel substructure for the 2GW HVDC converter station for the BalWin2 offshore wind grid connection system in Germany, developed by Amprion Offshore GmbH. Reference is…
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Finnøy to Deliver Propulsion Systems For Wilson Cargo Vessels
Finnøy Gear & Propeller has signed a contract to deliver complete propulsion systems for a new series of eight cargo vessels being built for the Norwegian shipping company Wilson ASA. The vessels will be constructed at Udupi Cochin Shipyard Ltd.
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