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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting
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Putin Rewards African Allies With Promise of Free Grain

(Bloomberg) — Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to send free grain to six African countries that have strong ties with Moscow. Putin made the

July 27, 2023
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Boat In the ocean
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Fremantle Highway Fire Continues to Burn Off Dutch Coast

The effort to save the “K” Line car carrier Fremantle Highway continues in the North Sea off the coast of the Netherlands. Boundary cooling has

July 27, 2023
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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Wind turbines off of Block Island
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Maine Lawmakers Approve Bill to Boost Offshore Wind Development

By Cailley LaPara (Bloomberg) — Maine moved a step closer to becoming the East Coast’s first floating offshore wind location after lawmakers

July 26, 2023
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Turkey-flagged bulk carrier Tq Samsun leaves the sea port of Odesa, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Ukraine
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NATO Stepping Up Black Sea Surveillance

BRUSSELS, July 26 (Reuters) – NATO said on Wednesday it was stepping up surveillance of the Black Sea region as it condemned Russia’s

July 26, 2023
Total Views: 929

Wake in the ocean
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Fincantieri and RINA Join Forces on Nuclear Power Study

As the shipping industry intensifies efforts to reduce its carbon footprint, an increasing number of industry participants are turning to small nuclear

July 26, 2023
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A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
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Port of Rotterdam, Vopak in Race for $2.8 Billion Hydrogen Port in South Africa

(Bloomberg) — Port of Rotterdam and Koninklijke Vopak NV have been asked to submit construction and funding plans for a 50 billion rand ($2.8 billion)

July 26, 2023
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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
ships at port of rotterdam
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European Council Adopts ‘FuelEU Maritime’ Regulation to Help Combat Ship Emissions

The European Council has adopted the so-called ‘FuelEU maritime’ regulation to help increase the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in the

July 25, 2023
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Drought hit Panama Canal further restricts maximum ship depth
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Severe Drought Forces Panama Canal to Restrict Number of Daily Vessel Transits

The Panama Canal Authority has announced plans to reduce daily vessel transits to help conserve water due to an ongoing drought. The new restrictions come as

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 5885

The Port of Brunswick
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Georgia Ports Set Ro/Ro Record as Container Volumes Slump

The Georgia Ports Authority reported a record Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro/Ro) volumes in FY2023 as container volumes slumped at of Port of Savannah, but are still

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 1788

A disabled tug and barge
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US Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer to Receive IMO Bravery at Sea Award

U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Caleb Halle has been chosen to receive the IMO 2023 Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea for his role in the rescue of seven

July 25, 2023
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The FSO Safer vessel pictured July 25, 2023, in the Red Sea off Yemen.
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Oil Transfer from Decaying FSO Safer Begins After Years-Long, UN-Led Effort

The UN-led project to prevent a catastrophic oil spill from the decaying FSO Safer supertanker off Yemen’s coast has begun with the transfer of over 1

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 3370

bulk ship in egypt
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New Zealand Fines Ship Captain Over Risky Maneuver to Avoid Cyclone

The captain of a bulk carrier has been fined over $1,000 for navigating his ship in a risky manner while avoiding a cyclone earlier this year in New Zealand.

July 25, 2023
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lng carrier
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Europe Gas Rises With Supply Risks as LNG Cargoes Idle at Sea

(Bloomberg) — Liquefied natural gas stored on ships jumped to its highest level since May in a sign that weak demand and high inventories in Europe are

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 1396

The Stena Immaculate and Stena Imperative, which have both been selected for the Tanker Security Program. Photo courtesy Crowley
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MARAD Enrolls First Nine Ships in New Tanker Security Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced the enrollment of the first nine ships in the 10-ship Tanker Security

July 25, 2023
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Monday, July 24, 2023
IMO MEPC
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UAE and DNV to Launch Middle East Maritime Decarbonization Center

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and DNV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new UAE Maritime Decarbonization Center, which

July 24, 2023
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UK and France Move to Protect the Rights and Welfare of Seafarers
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UK and France Move to Protect the Rights and Welfare of Seafarers

The UK government has launched a new seafarers’ charter to help guarantee fair wages, proper rest periods, and suitable training for thousands of

July 24, 2023
Total Views: 1762

A view of the cereal terminal with grain silo in the Black Sea port of Constanta, Romania
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Russian Attack Highlights Risk to Ukraine’s Last Grain Export Route

By Áine Quinn, Kateryna Choursina and Daryna Krasnolutska (Bloomberg) — Wheat and corn prices surged after Russia attacked one of Ukraine’s biggest

July 24, 2023
Total Views: 2110

Nearly 30 Ships Stop Around Ukraine’s Izmail Gateway After Russian Danube Strikes
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Nearly 30 Ships Stop Around Ukraine’s Izmail Gateway After Russian Danube Strikes

LONDON, July 24 (Reuters) – Almost 30 ships dropped anchor near Ukraine’s crucial Izmail port terminal after Russia destroyed grain

July 24, 2023
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ABS Wavesight CEO Paul Sells
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John McDonald Elected as President of ABS

John McDonald has been elected as President of international classification society the American Bureau of Shipping, while remaining the Chief Operating

July 24, 2023
Total Views: 1271

An illustration of the Rio Grande LNG’s 984-acre facility courtesy Port of Brownsville/NextDecade
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock to Proceed with Largest Project in its 133-Year History

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation (NASDAQ: GLDD) has received a Notice to Proceed for improvements to the Brownsville ship channel to enhance

July 24, 2023
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