Day: May 21, 2021
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ferries : Buccoo Reef – Trinidad and Tobago’s newest large
By Baird Maritime — The National Infrastructure Development Company (NIDCO), a government-owned infrastructure and transport services provider in Trinidad and Tobago, recently welcomed a new large Ro-Pax ferry to its fleet. Built by Australia’s Incat Tasmania to a design from Revolution Design, the all-aluminium catamaran vessel has been named Buccoo…
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News : Emanuele Lauro’s timing in dry bulk, the last 12 ships to sell and capital gains thanks to Star Bulk and Eagle Bulk
The Monegasque shipowner Emanuele Lauro, founder and top management of the former Scorpio Bulkers in the meantime renamed Eneti, will have definitively sold the entire fleet of bulk carrier ships in the fleet in a few months. The announcement of the clear diversification (exit from maritime transport of solid bulk…
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Diving : Garmin Introduces its Smallest Watch-Style Dive Computer, the Descent Mk2S
By : Becca Hurley Garmin International announced their newest and smallest watch-style dive computer. The Descent Mk2S is ideal for those with smaller wrists. This smaller and more fashionable alternative to what’s currently on the market does not skimp on technology. “Building on the success of the Descent Mk2, we’re…
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Ports : PD Ports boosts Scottish rail freight service to support customer demand
PD Ports, owner and operator of Teesport, the fifth largest port in the UK and the only major port in England to handle more exports than imports, has expanded its rail freight network to include a new connection at Elderslie, West Central Scotland. This route is an extension of the…
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Cruising : MSC cruises heralds next phase of industry restart
Flagship MSC Virtuosa is first cruise ship to depart from the UK in 14 months UK follows in the footsteps of Mediterranean restart in August 2020 when MSC Cruises became first line to offer international voyages Geneva, Switzerland – Cruising from the UK resumes today after a 14-month hiatus when…
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?WMU : Loss & Damage from Climate Change: A Maturing Concept in Climate Law
By Professor Meinhard Doelle Canadian Chair and Head of Ocean Sustainability, Governance & Management World Maritime University With every passing year, the effects of climate change are becoming more obvious and severe. At the same time, efforts to reduce GHG emissions are still lagging far behind what is needed to avoid…
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Breaking News : HaiSea Marine Goes Green with new LNG Canada Tugboat Fleet
HaiSea Marine Limited Partnership (HaiSea Marine LP), majority owned by the Haisla Nation in partnership with Seaspan ULC, have announced the start of an innovative and industry leading new battery-powered and low emissions tugboat build program. Once delivered, the new fleet will be among the greenest tugboat fleets in the…
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Shipbuilding : BC Ferries’ third Island Class ferry departs shipyard bound for B.C “Video”.
ΒC Ferries’ third Island Class ferry is now on its way to British Columbia, departing Damen Shipyards Galati in Romania in the early morning of May 1 The yet-to-be named ferry will make the transatlantic voyage under its own power in approximately 60 days, depending on weather. The approximately 10,700…
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IMO : Maritime legal courses for developing countries delivered online
Knowledge of maritime legal matters is crucial for development. To support ongoing education during the COVID-19 pandemic, 103 officials from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and from the seven IMO-established Women in Maritime Associations (WIMAs) were recently awarded fellowships to undertake short professional development courses organized by the…
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IMO : Maritime Safety Committee resolution calls for greater collaboration to tackle escalating attacks in Gulf of Guinea.
Member States, national authorities, the United Nations and other relevant organizations are urged to consider strengthening law enforcement to arrest and prosecute pirates in relevant jurisdictions in accordance with international law and national legal frameworks. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for increased collaboration and action to tackle an…
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