Niklas Blomqvist, formerly Environment & Quality Manager, has been appointed Head of Wallenius Marine Singapore and Global Commercial Manager.As Captain Swee Aun Lim, former Head of Wallenius Marine Singapore and Ship Management Singapore, retires…
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Tidewater Appoints New Vice President of Marine Operations
Tidewater has appointed Chris Mack as the company's new Vice President of Marine Operations.Mack brings over two decades of industry experience to the Tidewater team.He earned his Bachelor's degree in Maritime Transportation from the California…
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Video Exposes Animal Welfare Transgressions in EU Trade
A new film produced by a group of NGOs entitled Live Exports: Beyond Borders, Beyond Imagination has been shown in the EU Parliament.During slaughter in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, the film indicates that even minimum welfare standards ar...
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Iron Ore Shipments Fall 7%
Global iron ore shipments have fallen 7% y/y, during the first seven weeks of 2025, amid supply disruptions and weak Chinese import demand. Australian cargoes have fared the worst, down 10% y/y while shipments from Brazil have weakened by 5%…
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WFW Advises Eurazeo on Investment in Offshore Service Vessel Platform
Watson Farley & Williams (‘WFW’) advised Eurazeo, acting as lead investor via its Eurazeo Transition Infrastructure Fund, on a $73m investment in new offshore service vessel platform MPC OSE Offshore. The platform, a joint venture between MPC Capital a...
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The Nuclear Option: ABS Grants AIP for 15K TEU Nuclear-Propelled Vessel Design
A nuclear-propelled containership designed by HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) received approval in principle from ABS.The design for a 15k TEU vessel uses a propulsion system comprised of a molten salt reactor (MSR) for…
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Veson Nautical Opens Dubai Office
Veson Nautical (Veson) opened a new office in Dubai as part of an enhanced commitment to one of the world’s most important shipping hubs.This expansion is aimed at bringing Veson closer to its growing regional client base and reinforcing its…
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Baseblue Launches Bunker Fuel Supply Service at Point Lisas Port
Baseblue launched a new bunker fuel supply service at Point Lisas Port, Trinidad, a major maritime hub in Trinidad, comprised of four key terminals: Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation (PLIPDECO), Savonetta, Yara Trinidad, and Phoenix G...
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Deadline to Upgrade to Fifi Suit Protection to ‘Level 2’ Looms
Shipowners and operators of EU vessels must take steps to ensure that all new firefighting suits on board comply with changes to European regulations, which enter into force in June 2025, according to urgent advice from VIKING Life-Saving Equipment.Vik...
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American Legend Christened in Key West
American Cruise Lines said that American Legend, the newest small ship in the company’s innovative Project Blue series, was christened in Key West, Florida. The celebration took place while the ship was docked at Mallory Square, just steps from the Cit...
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