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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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Marine Accident
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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Shipbuilding
Greek shipping sector adapts to market demands
The Greek shipping sector remains a formidable force in the global maritime industry, commanding 21% of the world’s transport capacity…
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News
DFDS Signs Jersey, Channel Islands Ferry Contract Despite Brittany’s Appeal
The Danish ferry company DFDS has officially secured a contract to operate ferry services to Jersey in the Channel Islands.…
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Passenger
2024 was worst year for stomach virus outbreaks on cruise ships in decade: CDC
This year has been particularly challenging for cruise ships docking in the United States. According to the latest data from…
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News
Finnish Coast Guard Monitoring Tankers as One Drifts with Engine Troubles
The Gulf of Finland is currently under scrutiny as the Finnish Coast Guard investigates potential damage to undersea cables. This…
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Passenger
Passenger fell overboard from Norwegian cruise that left Port Canaveral
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday when a 51-year-old man fell from the Norwegian Cruise Line’s…
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