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Marine Accident
The Fourth Wall – In These Times
In June 2021, Tommy Olsen, a schoolteacher from northern Norway, found himself immersed in a crisis that transcended borders. As…
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Marine Accident
Incident Involving Tanker-Barge Florida in Netherlands
On February 16, a significant incident occurred involving the self-propelled tanker-barge Florida in the Netherlands. The 86-meter-long vessel became disabled…
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Decarbonization
Lloyd’s Register Foundation Announces New Partnership with
Lloyd’s Register Foundation has announced a significant partnership with the World Economic Forum to promote sustainable practices in global ports.…
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Marine Accident
UK Ship Master Gets Suspended Sentence, Company Fined £180,000 in Fatal Baltic
The maritime industry faced a stark reminder of the importance of safety protocols following a tragic incident off the coast…
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Shipbuilding
Skarv Shipping bags timber transport deal for its ammonia-powered newbuild
Norwegian forestry companies Viken AT Market and AT Skog have partnered with Skarv Shipping Solutions to transport timber using zero-emission…
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Decarbonization
Marine fuels blended with Cashew Nutshell Liquid biofuel
The European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) are tightening regulations on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. As part…
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U.S. Forces Save Crew of Sinking Iranian Cargo Ship in Arabian Gulf
The U.S. Navy and Coast Guard recently undertook a daring rescue operation to save crew members from an Iranian cargo…
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Shipbuilding
New LNG bunkering vessel trio will feature Schottel propulsion packages
Three LNG bunkering vessels are being built at the Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. shipyard in China. Each…
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Shipbuilding
Is the Navy getting the best bang for the buck in ship maintenance?
NORFOLK, Va. — A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report raises concerns about the Navy’s maintenance practices for combat surface…
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Shipbuilding
China launches vessel with the world’s largest pile-driving capacity
The Erhang Changqing, a state-of-the-art pile-driving vessel, has embarked on its maiden journey from Nantong, Jiangsu Province, to the Hangzhou…
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