The Philippines will continuously deploy vessels in the contested Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea, its coast guard said on Monday after a Philippine ship returned to port after a five-month deployment there."We will sustain presence over these wate...
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ABS Greenlights Toray’s Innovative Technique for In-Situ FSO, FPSO Repairs
Japan-based Toray Industries has secured type approval from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for the vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VaRTM) process for in-situ ship repairs, developed jointly with MODEC.The technique entails applying…
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US Amassing Anti-Ship Weapons to Counter China
The United States is amassing an arsenal of abundant and easily made anti-ship weapons as part of American efforts to deter China in the Indo-Pacific region and gear up U.S. forces there.Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed U.S. thinking toward a ne...
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Global Marine Insurance Market Trending Upwards Since COVID
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) presented its analysis of the latest marine insurance market trends at its 150th annual conference in Berlin, Germany, on Monday.The global marine insurance premium base for 2023 was reported…
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European Shipowners Want 40% Local Production of Clean Fuels
The European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) has released a position paper on a European Maritime Industrial Strategy as part of the new Clean Industrial Deal, saying that European shipping is a geopolitical asset for Europe and a cornerstone ...
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Alarm Fatigue Taskforce Established
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released a new report indicating that alarms on ships must be rationalized to support crew welfare and avoid the safety risks associated with alarm fatigue.Consequently, LR and a selection of partners have created an…
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New Guide Links Underwater Radiated Noise and GHG Emissions
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has released the second edition of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to International Regulatory Compliance.The guide addresses the full spectrum of issues related to maritime emissions,...
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PaxOcean Bags Order to Build Up to 10 New MPSVs
Shipbuilder PaxOcean announced it has signed a contract with an undisclosed Greek shipowner for the construction of up to 10 multipurpose service vessels (MPSV).The significant order comes as demand rises across the offshore support vessel (OSV) sector...
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BC Ferries to Build New Vessels in Two Phases
Canadian ferry operator BC Ferries announced it is moving forward with a program to build a series of new vessels for its busiest routes.The company said on Monday it has put out a request for proposals (RFP) to pre-qualified shipyards for the…
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Shipbuilder Harland & Wolff to Appoint Administrators as Debt Woes Deepen
Harland & Wolff said on Monday it plans to appoint administrators in the coming days as the company known for building the Titanic struggles with a debt crisis.The Belfast-based shipbuilder, which survived closure once in 2019, said it would…
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