Thursday, October 28, 2021
Port of Long Beach Lands New Space Tech Tenant
Ports

Port of Long Beach Lands New Space Tech Tenant

Move over SpaceX, there’s a new rocket launch company coming to the Port of Long Beach. The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on Thursday approved

October 28, 2021
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Ecochlor Appoints Andrew Marshall as CEO
Press Releases

Ecochlor Appoints Andrew Marshall as CEO

Press Release – Ecochlor, Inc. has announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (BOD) has appointed Andrew Marshall as its Chief Executive Officer

October 28, 2021
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Report: Bulk Carrier Collision Highlights the Importance of Keeping a Proper Lookout
Accidents

Report: Bulk Carrier Collision Highlights the Importance of Keeping a Proper Lookout

A collision between a bulk carrier and a fishing vessel off Australia’s Port Adelaide highlights the importance of watchkeepers utilizing all available

October 28, 2021
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seacor power capsized
Accidents

US Coast Guard Reminds Mariners of Dangers From Unexpected Heavy Weather

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Inspections and Compliance Directorate has issued a marine safety alert reminding mariners of the dangers of unexpected heavy

October 28, 2021
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offshore wind farm
Offshore

Supply Chain Woes Threaten to Drive Up Clean-Power Costs

By Naureen S. Malik (Bloomberg) — Bottlenecks in the global supply chain threaten to drive up renewable-power costs, reversing a decade-long trend that

October 28, 2021
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container terminal at port
Shipping

DP World: COVID-19, Supply Chain Disruptions and Geopolitical Uncertainty Continue to Threaten Global Economic Recovery

Dubai-based ports operator DP World says COVID-19, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty could continue to hinder global economic recovery. DP

October 28, 2021
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Danish Frigate Deploys on Anti-Piracy Operation in Gulf of Guinea
Piracy

Danish Frigate Deploys on Anti-Piracy Operation in Gulf of Guinea

The Danish frigate Esbern Snare is en route to the Gulf of Guinea to join the international fight against piracy. The frigate departed Naval Base Frederikshavn

October 28, 2021
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FILE PHOTO: Ships and shipping containers are pictured at the port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, U.S., January 30, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Shipping

White House Says Federal Vaccine Mandate Won’t Strain Supply Chains

By Josh Wingrove and Lillianna Byington (Bloomberg) — A requirement for federal workers and contractors to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 —

October 28, 2021
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Singapore Court Dismisses Oil Tycoon Family’s Appeal Against Ocean Tanker Suit
Shipping

Singapore Court Dismisses Oil Tycoon Family’s Appeal Against Ocean Tanker Suit

By Jessica Jaganathan and Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Singapore’s highest court has dismissed an appeal by oil tycoon Lim Oon Kuin

October 28, 2021
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Industry Looks to U.N. Climate Talks to Steer Cleaner Shipping
Shipping

Industry Looks to U.N. Climate Talks to Steer Cleaner Shipping

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – World leaders attending COP26 climate talks from the end of the month must ratchet up pressure to

October 28, 2021
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ADMIRALTY Small Craft Charts service launched by UKHO
Press Releases

ADMIRALTY Small Craft Charts service launched by UKHO

The UK Hydrographic Office enhances its world-leading chart service to maintain safety of life at sea for all Small Craft Chart users The UK Hydrographic

October 28, 2021
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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Trade Group Tells FMC to Start Enforcement Action Against Carriers
Shipping

Trade Group Tells FMC to Start Enforcement Action Against Carriers

WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) – A U.S. trade group representing companies selling luggage, backpacks and other travel products has written President Joe

October 27, 2021
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Holiday Spending Could Shatter Records Despite Supply Chain Disruptions
Shipping

Holiday Spending Could Shatter Records Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

American consumers are expected to spend up to $859 billion on holiday shopping this season, possibly shattering previous records, the National Retail

October 27, 2021
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Number of Boxes Lost from ZIM Kingston Increases to Over 100 as Fire Reported Under Control
Accidents

Number of Boxes Lost from ZIM Kingston Increases to Over 100 as Fire Reported Under Control

The number of boxes reported missing from ZIM Kingston increased to more than 100 as officials report the fire is under control. The Canadian Coast Guard

October 27, 2021
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Port of Seattle Becomes Latest Casualty of Congestion with 2M Omission
Shipping

Port of Seattle Becomes Latest Casualty of Congestion with 2M Omission

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – The 2M carriers, Maersk and MSC, with VSA partner Zim, will drop Seattle from the schedule of their TP9/Eagle/ZP9

October 27, 2021
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port of los angeles-long beach. photo REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Shipping

US Likely to Experience Longer Supply Chain Delays Than Other Economies

By Ben Holland (Bloomberg) — The U.S. is suffering longer delivery delays than other economies because of stronger demand from American consumers, a

October 27, 2021
Total Views: 1645

Women in Maritime: Expect Equality and Fear Nothing
Shipping

Women in Maritime: Expect Equality and Fear Nothing

Women aiming for successful careers in maritime should be more courageous, not worry about failure and expect to be seen as equals, a senior shipping executive

October 27, 2021
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blue lng carrier at sea
Shipping

Asia Rushes to Snap Up American Gas to Keep Boilers, Furnaces Lit

By Stephen Stapczynski (Bloomberg) — Asian liquefied natural gas traders are rushing to secure shipments from the U.S., where prices are among the

October 27, 2021
Total Views: 1577

ABB launches C-CAMs automation solution for merchant marine vessels
Press Releases

ABB launches C-CAMs automation solution for merchant marine vessels

C-CAMs is a user-friendly solution that automates and integrates control, alarm and monitoring of critical systems on board  Designed for merchant marine

October 27, 2021
Total Views: 348

Seafarer Happiness Increases To Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Highlights The Risks Of An Exodus From The Industry
Press Releases

Seafarer Happiness Increases To Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Highlights The Risks Of An Exodus From The Industry

Press Release – The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report from The Mission to Seafarers has been published for the third quarter of 2021. The report

October 27, 2021
Total Views: 674