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US Targets Iran’s Metals And Shipping Industries With New Sanctions

US Targets Iran’s Metals And Shipping Industries With New Sanctions

om an Iranian person, South Kaveh Steel Company and Arfa Iron and Steel Company, which is included on the Department...
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Maritime Academy Of Asia And The Pacific Adopts Kongsberg Digital’s Simulation-based eLearning Solutions

Maritime Academy Of Asia And The Pacific Adopts Kongsberg Digital’s Simulation-based eLearning Solutions

Kongsberg Digital reports that the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) has adopted its new K-Sim eLearning solution,...
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Strait Of Hormuz: The World’s Most Important Oil Artery

Strait Of Hormuz: The World’s Most Important Oil Artery

WHAT IS THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ? - The strait lies between Oman and Iran - It links the Gulf north...
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EC Needs to Act on Carriers’ Practices, Say European Shippers

EC Needs to Act on Carriers’ Practices, Say European Shippers

The European Freight Forwarders Association (CLECAT) and the European Shippers' Council (ESC) are calling on the European Commission to act...
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ClassNK Advises Existing Ships to Install Ballast Water Management Systems Early On (Updated in January 2021)

ClassNK Advises Existing Ships to Install Ballast Water Management Systems Early On (Updated in January 2021)

Tokyo –Leading Classification Society ClassNK has been analyzing the retrofitting status of ballast water management systems (BWMS) on its registered...
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What Will The African Continental Free Trade Area Mean For Shipping?

What Will The African Continental Free Trade Area Mean For Shipping?

The start of this year heralded the implementation of the AfCFTA (African Continental Free Trade Area), a flagship project of...
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Singapore Halts Crew Change For Those With Travel History To UK, South Africa

Singapore Halts Crew Change For Those With Travel History To UK, South Africa

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a circular that crew change will not be allowed in...
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Chinese Yard Launches JSD 6000 Vessel

Chinese Yard Launches JSD 6000 Vessel

The vessel construction activities will continue at ZPMC Changxing base for further challenges up to sea trials and delivery stage....
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MOL chief pledges to never allow another incident like Wakashio

MOL chief pledges to never allow another incident like Wakashio

“As we take to heart that safe operation is the fundamental value of our company and the foundation of our...
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ClassNK releases Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships

ClassNK releases Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships

Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships, which outline the additional safety...
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India: Government Floats PPP Model For Dredging Projects At Major Port Trusts

India: Government Floats PPP Model For Dredging Projects At Major Port Trusts

The Government has floated the concept of undertaking channel deepening and maintenance works at major port trusts through the public-private-partnership...
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Pending Subscription Dues Worth ₹65 Lakh Strains Shipping Corporation-INSA Ties

Pending Subscription Dues Worth ₹65 Lakh Strains Shipping Corporation-INSA Ties

SCI owes a total of about ₹65 lakh to INSA due in April last yearRelations between the Shipping Corporation of...
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Philippines In Temporary Crew Change Ban On Vessels Arriving From 20 Countries

Philippines In Temporary Crew Change Ban On Vessels Arriving From 20 Countries

The Philippines Port Authority (PPA) said in Facebook post that from 30 December 2020 to 15 January 2021 it would...
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Krishnapatnam Port Management Reach Pact With Workers Union To End Stand-off

Krishnapatnam Port Management Reach Pact With Workers Union To End Stand-off

The management of Krishnapatnam Port Co Ltd (KPCL) reached an agreement with Krishnapatnam Port Clearing and Forwarding Workers Union on...
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Great Eastern Becomes India’s Biggest Shipowner by Vessel Count

Great Eastern Becomes India’s Biggest Shipowner by Vessel Count

When it comes to shipowning nations, the likes of Greece, China, and the USA are the first countries that come...
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India Proposes Crew Change At Sea For Ships Stranded Off China

India Proposes Crew Change At Sea For Ships Stranded Off China

Indian authorities proposed to their Chinese counterparts facilitating a crew change at sea for the crew members stranded aboard the...
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Historic Great Lakes Ferry Acquired By Interlake

Historic Great Lakes Ferry Acquired By Interlake

The historic Great Lakes passenger-car ferry the S.S. Badger has been acquired by the Interlake Holding Company. Built in 1952, the ferry...
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STI To Extend Concession, Invest Over $44m In Port Of San Antonio

STI To Extend Concession, Invest Over $44m In Port Of San Antonio

As informed, the original concession expiring in 2025 will continue until 2030. Under the new plan, close to US$ 44.3...
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Brexit: What To Expect In The Port Of Rotterdam?

Brexit: What To Expect In The Port Of Rotterdam?

Midnight on 31 December will mark the end of the Brexit transition period in which no customs formalities are required...
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POSCO Moving to Expand Supply of Steel Products for LNG-fueled Vessels

POSCO Moving to Expand Supply of Steel Products for LNG-fueled Vessels

POSCO is focusing on liquid natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels as global demand for these eco-friendly ships is expected to grow...
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