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Seafarers still stranded at sea — and more test positive

Seafarers still stranded at sea — and more test positive

Shipping groups and seafarer unions are desperately trying to convince governments to allow crew the right to transit after work...
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Member States stalling on implementation of European plastic law while plastic littering surges

Member States stalling on implementation of European plastic law while plastic littering surges

Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans is an increasing threat for marine life. The adoption of the Single Use Plastic...
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June container ship demolitions increase year-to-date volumes by 100%

June container ship demolitions increase year-to-date volumes by 100%

June alone saw as many container ship demolitions as the first five months of 2020 combined, doubling year-to-date volumes. In...
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Chabahar Port, a Game Changer – gaining momentum

Chabahar Port, a Game Changer – gaining momentum

India Ports Global Ltd ( IPGL) had commenced its operations at Shahid Beheshti Port of Chabahar on 25th December 2018...
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As of 1 July, Norway permits bareboat registration in the Norwegian ship registers

As of 1 July, Norway permits bareboat registration in the Norwegian ship registers

The Norwegian Maritime Authority is pleased that ship registration in Norway is becoming more adaptive and internationally competitive. A regulatory...
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World’s first full scale ammonia engine test – an important step towards carbon free shipping

World’s first full scale ammonia engine test – an important step towards carbon free shipping

The technology group Wärtsilä, in close customer cooperation with Knutsen OAS Shipping AS and Repsol, as well as with the...
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Indian Ports to see 5-8% slump in cargo volumes in FY21

Indian Ports to see 5-8% slump in cargo volumes in FY21

As a fallout of the Covid pandemic and lockdown enforcement, cargo volumes at Indian ports are expected to moderate by...
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Monitoring, Reporting and Validating (MRV) maritime vessels’ CO2 emissions performance: A new era in the Shipping Industry

Monitoring, Reporting and Validating (MRV) maritime vessels’ CO2 emissions performance: A new era in the Shipping Industry

Maritime transport reportedly emits around 940 million tonnes of CO2 annually and is responsible for about 2.5% of global greenhouse...
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China’s Influence on Global Shipping Now More Important Than Ever

China’s Influence on Global Shipping Now More Important Than Ever

During the past two decades, China’s rise as an economic powerhouse has also triggered a massive expansion of the shipping...
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At Least 32 Dead in Dhaka Ferry Sinking

At Least 32 Dead in Dhaka Ferry Sinking

32 bodies have been recovered from the wreck of a ferry that sank Monday morning on the Buriganga River in...
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DFDS to Lay Off 10 Percent of its Workforce

DFDS to Lay Off 10 Percent of its Workforce

DFDS, the ferry and logistics company, announced a series of steps designed to improve operating efficiency in light of current...
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Mounting transport fuel stocks add new twist to VLSFO specs

Mounting transport fuel stocks add new twist to VLSFO specs

Shifting fundamentals in European transport fuel markets have affected operational requirements for shipowners using VLSFO, as blenders alter feedstocks to...
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Angré Port handles 1,38,000 metric tonnes of cargo amid lockdown

Angré Port handles 1,38,000 metric tonnes of cargo amid lockdown

Angré Port Private Limited, the most sheltered all-weather port in the Konkan region, has ensured continuity of essential supply chain...
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NSB committee on Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax seeks stakeholder views

NSB committee on Ro-Ro and Ro-Pax seeks stakeholder views

The National Shipping Board under the directions of its Chairperson, Dr. Malini Shankar has constituted various committees to look at specific issues...
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Shipping is Waiting for the Global Economy to Bounce Back

Shipping is Waiting for the Global Economy to Bounce Back

The recession currently underway globally is bound to have a negative impact on demand for ships. However, the scale of...
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New BIMCO Law & Arbitration clause will clarify arbitration processes

New BIMCO Law & Arbitration clause will clarify arbitration processes

If a contractual dispute escalates and one of the parties want to involve arbitrators, it is essential that notices of...
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India: Shipping Ministry says it has ‘no control or supervision’ over freight stations

India: Shipping Ministry says it has ‘no control or supervision’ over freight stations

The Shipping Ministry has said it has “no control or supervision” over privately-run container freight stations (CFS) located outside the...
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Second hand Ships A More Attractive Proposition for Ship Owners At Present

Second hand Ships A More Attractive Proposition for Ship Owners At Present

Ship owners are turning towards second hand ships in the post-pandemic era, at least for now, turning their backs on...
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Shipping Number of the Week: Chinese petroleum product exports drop 51% in May

Shipping Number of the Week: Chinese petroleum product exports drop 51% in May

Exports of refined petroleum products from China declined by 51% month-on-month in May as the COVID-19 pandemic kept oil demand...
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Panama Protects Seafarers During This World Health Crisis

Panama Protects Seafarers During This World Health Crisis

The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) wishes to highlight that the measures adopted through MMN-003-2020, on the extension of employment agreements...
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