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A new article from the Institute of Development Studies tells the story of a group of women seafarers from the Philippines seeking to shed light on instances
The International Chamber of Shipping has released new health guidance to help the shipping industry combat the spread of COVID-19, now nine months into the
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The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a renewed advisory to the maritime industry about instances of GPS interference that have been reported worldwide
Press Release – The BREAKER II was recently delivered to the New York Power Authority (NYPA) in Buffalo, New York. Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) was
Leading global coatings manufacturer Hempel launches today an underwater Hull Inspection service using Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs), to provide complete
Press Release – Damen Shipyards Group and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have received the CIO Magazine Innovation Award 2020 from ICT media. The award
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