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Legal issues and regulatory developments
This chapter provides an overview of important international legal issues and regulatory developments affecting maritime transport and trade. Part A...
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Iowa teen killed in hunting accident after being mistaken for a squirrel
A hunting trip in rural Iowa turned fatal after a 17-year-old boy was mistakenly shot by a fellow hunter who...
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Panama Canal Extends Service Hours and Updates Transit Reservation System
The Panama Canal announces enhancements to its Transit Reservation System aimed at providing a faster and more accessible service for...
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NYK and Stolt Tankers to Build Two Additional Chemical Tankers Building a Total of Eight Vessels to Capture Growing Demand for Chemical Tankers
NYK Stolt Tankers, S.A., a joint venture between NYK and Stolt Tankers Limited (“Stolt Tankers”), has signed a contract with...
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ABS Launches Pioneering Technology Center in Saudi Arabia to Shape the Future of Global Maritime Innovation
ABS has launched the Saudi Arabia Technology Center dedicated to industry-leading work on smart systems, robotics, AI and advanced digital...
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PowerCell secures breakthrough contract to equip world’s first hydrogen-powered bulk carriers
PowerCell, the world’s leading supplier of fuel cells for the marine market, has secured a contract worth just over SEK...
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Phlair and NSB GROUP Partner to Bring Carbon Removal to Shipping
NSB GROUP, one of Germany’s leading ship managers, has entered into a partnership with Phlair GmbH, a German direct air...
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123Carbon and ZERO44 join forces to unite mandatory and voluntary carbon markets
123Carbon, the leading independent platform for carbon insetting, and ZERO44, an innovative SaaS startup for CO2 management of merchant ships,...
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LNG tankers diverted from Belgian terminal amid Greenpeace blockade
At least three LNG-laden tankers appear to have diverted away from the Zeebrugge LNG terminal in Belgium, LSEG data showed...
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Falling Rates Across Vessel Segments Drag Baltic Index To Over One-Month Low
The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index, which monitors rates for vessels moving dry bulk commodities, extended losses on...
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Maersk rolls out efficiency programme for its time-chartered fleet
In a large-scale programme involving 50 different shipowners, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) is – in close collaboration with the...
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IBIA and BIMCO Launch Follow-Up Survey on Bunker Licensing and Mass Flow Metering Adoption
The International Bunker Industry Association, with support from BIMCO, has announced the launch of a follow-up survey designed to assess...
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Marine Medical Solutions Calls for Mandatory Safeguarding Declarations from Seafarers with HIV or Hepatitis
Marine Medical Solutions, a member of OneCare Group, is calling for stronger safeguarding measures to protect seafarers, including the introduction...
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Complete Everllence Propulsion Package Set for Newbuild Container Series
An undisclosed Asian shipbuilder has ordered Everllence propulsion packages in connection with the building of 5 × 8,400 teu container...
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Kongsberg Maritime Wins Tender to Deliver Advanced Engine Room Simulator to Aboa Mare Maritime Academy and Training Center, Finland
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded the official tender to deliver a state-of-the-art K-Sim Engine Full Mission and Desktop Simulator system...
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WinGD to introduce first ethanol-fueled marine two-stroke engine in 2026
Swiss marine power company WinGD will offer the first ethanol-fueled two-stroke marine engine next year, with deliveries for newbuild and...
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First Dual-Fuel LNG Tankers with WindWings Secure SOLAS Approval from the Marshall Islands Flag
Union Maritime’s newbuild tankers achieve regulatory milestone, building on Brands Hatch’s proven performance and paving the way for wider adoption...
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VLSFO cracks trade higher but spot recovery capped
Cracks for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) traded higher in Asia on Tuesday in volatile trading, though ample prompt...
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New vessel to protect critical subsea infrastructure
There is a growing global demand for the protection of subsea infrastructure that supports the production and transmission of energy...
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Nova Marine Carriers lands at the other end of the world with a coastal shipping line in New Zealand
A new vessel for Nova Marine — a truly multipurpose ship capable of transporting containers, fuel, vehicles, and livestock. All...
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