At COP 15 in December 2022, over 190 countries adopted a framework for action in support of the Convention on Biological Diversity.The framework includes 23 targets aimed at reversing habitat and species loss. Target 3, known as “30x30”, calls…
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Spill Response Intensifies in Louisiana
Responders have recovered approximately 32,718 gallons of oily water mixture after a spill that occurred on April 26 in a marsh environment near the Garden Island Bay Production Facility company's well in Plaquemines Parish, southeast of New Orleans…
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Crowley Names Vice President of Operations for Fuels Business Serving Alaska
Josh Cheshier has been named vice president of operations for the Crowley Fuels business unit which provides energy distribution and supply chain solutions throughout Alaska.With more than two decades of expertise in the energy sector, Cheshier brings ...
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New Chief Executive Appointed at MPA Singapore
Ang Wee Keong, currently the Assistant Chief Executive (International) of the Info-Communications Media Development Authority (IMDA), will take on the role of Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) effective June 16.In his current rol...
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Mediterranean ECA Effective May 1
The Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides enters into effect on 1 May.This will make the Mediterranean Sea the fifth ECA for sulphur oxides in the world.In the Mediterranean Sea, it means ships will have to use marine fuel wi...
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Corvus Battery System Tapped for New LNG Container Vessels
Matson Navigation Company’s three new 3600 TEU Aloha Class containerships, the largest container ships built in the United States, will use Kongsberg Maritime Hybrid Electrical Systems that incorporate Corvus Energy Orca ESS, the ships designed by KOMA...
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Feadship Launches Project 827, Ready For Outfitting and Sea Trials
Feadship celebrates another milestone as Project 827 emerges from the shed at the Amsterdam facility. Measuring 71.76 meters, this forward-thinking yacht is now ready for final outfitting and sea trials.Project 827 features exterior design and styling ...
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ClassNK Releases Ship Management Guidelines That Draw on Successful Case Studies
ClassNK has released "Prime Shipmanagement Guidelines," which aim to achieve sustainable ship management with safety as the highest priority. With an evolving environment surrounding ship management, including fuel transition, stricter regulations…
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Russian ESPO Blend Oil Freight Rates Hit Lowest Since January
Freight rates for ESPO Blend crude shipped from the Russian port of Kozmino to China eased further in April to the lowest since mid-January on higher availability of tankers, three traders said.Lower rates mean Russian exporters will spend less…
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Indian Oil Signs Five-Year LNG Deal with Trafigura
Indian Oil Corp has signed a five-year import deal with trader Trafigura to buy 2.5 million metric tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a $1.3–$1.4 billion deal, Chairman A S Sahney said on Wednesday.Supplies under the deal would begin from the secon...
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