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World’s first methanol-powered container ship begins maiden voyage
World News

World’s first methanol-powered container ship begins maide...

A.P. Moller – Maersk announced that the world’s first green methanol container vessel left from Ulsan, South Korea, on ...

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Denmark Allocates $3.9B to Carbon Capture/Storage as it Accelerates Timing
World News

Denmark Allocates $3.9B to Carbon Capture/Storage as it Acce...

Denmark has unveiled an extensive carbon capture and storage plan, backed by substantial government support, as part of an accelerated ...

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Governments Adopt Initiative To Scale Low-Carbon Fuel Production
Regional

Governments Adopt Initiative To Scale Low-Carbon Fuel Produc...

In light of recent developments, countries like India and China are investing in expanding their submarine fleets, while major naval ...

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NEW INITIATIVE TO SCALE LOW-CARBON BUNKER FUEL PRODUCTION ADOPTED BY MINISTERS AT SUMMIT
Regional

NEW INITIATIVE TO SCALE LOW-CARBON BUNKER FUEL PRODUCTION AD...

The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has recently approved the Clean Energy Marine Hubs initiative (CEM-Hubs) during a global energy summit ...

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Global Shipping Agrees to 2050 net-zero deadline
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Global Shipping Agrees to 2050 net-zero deadline

Delegates at the opening of a session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee at the International Maritime Organisation's headquarters in ...

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PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA AND PORT NOLA TO HELP UKRAINE REBUILD
Regional

PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA AND PORT NOLA TO HELP UKRAINE REBUIL...

Ukraine's major seaports face significant challenges in rebuilding after a series of missile and drone attacks by Russia. The attacked ...

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PBBM to PMMA Madasiklan Class 2023: Help PH maintain its name as global figure in maritime industry, int`l asset
Regional

PBBM to PMMA Madasiklan Class 2023: Help PH maintain its nam...

PMMA GRADUATION. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (3rd from left) leads the 200th commencement exercises of the Philippine Merchant Marine ...

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You`re gonna need a bigger crane…”
Offshore

You`re gonna need a bigger crane…”

Offshore wind turbines are reaching new heights both literally (meters), and figuratively (megawatts). As the demand for larger turbines surges, ...

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Philippine Coast Guard Enhances Ties with Indian Coast Guard, Navy Amid SCS Tensions
Naval Defense & Maritime Security

Philippine Coast Guard Enhances Ties with Indian Coast Guard...

BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), INS Ranvijay (D55), and INS Kora (P61) maneuver during a PASSEX in the South China Sea ...

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Multinational defense leaders meet in Manila, talk ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific
Naval Defense & Maritime Security

Multinational defense leaders meet in Manila, talk ‘free, ...

Military leaders from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States convened in Manila on August 26-27 to strengthen their ...

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A Call for the Development of Ship Superintendency Course – Part 2
Regional

A Call for the Development of Ship Superintendency Course ...

by Marine and Technical Superintendent Association of the Philippines Inc. (MTSAP) and Ship Managers Association of the Philippines Inc. (SMAP). ...

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Philippine Navy contingent participated in the MNEK 2023 event
Regional

Philippine Navy contingent participated in the MNEK 2023 eve...

The Philippine Navy (PN) through Naval Task Group 80.5 (NTG 80.5) participated in the scheduled occasions in connection with the Multilateral Naval ...

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MARINA Steers the Ship: Championing the Maritime Industry with MIDP 2028
Regional

MARINA Steers the Ship: Championing the Maritime Industry wi...

MANILA — The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has embarked on a transformative journey to elevate the Philippine maritime sector with an ...

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SUPPORTING VIETNAM`S ACCESSION TO OIL SPILL PREPAREDNESS CONVENTION
International

SUPPORTING VIETNAM`S ACCESSION TO OIL SPILL PREPAREDNESS CON...

A National Workshop held in Hanoi from August 22 to 25 had the objective of developing a roadmap for Viet Nam's accession ...

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NOAA Calls Out Seven Nations for IUU Fishing
International

NOAA Calls Out Seven Nations for IUU Fishing

NOAA Fisheries recently published its routine report on international fisheries management, which evaluates several nations for engaging in IUU (Illegal, ...

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AUTONOMOUS SHIPPING
Tech And Innovation

AUTONOMOUS SHIPPING

The maritime industry is undergoing significant technological advancements, paving the way for the commercial utilization of autonomous ships, whether operated ...

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Orca AI to Participate in Second Phase of Autonomous Ship Project
Tech And Innovation

Orca AI to Participate in Second Phase of Autonomous Ship Pr...

Orca AI, a maritime technology company based in Tel Aviv, is continuing its collaboration with NYK Group's subsidiary MTI and ...

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GREEN SEAS: Wind-propelled shipping meets spaceport supply chain
Going Green

GREEN SEAS: Wind-propelled shipping meets spaceport supply c...

Unique vessel will use wingsails to reduce emissions to move launcher parts to French Guiana Wind propulsion is poised to ...

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Kirby Christens The Us’ First Plug-in Hydrib Electric Inland Towboat
Did You Know?

Kirby Christens The Us’ First Plug-in Hydrib Electric Inla...

Kirby Inland Marine's Green Diamond—the United States' first plug-in hybrid electric inland towboat—was christened on August 25, 2023 in Houston. (...

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ASEAN Fleet Review Highlights PH Commitment to Maritime Security
Cover Story

ASEAN Fleet Review Highlights PH Commitment to Maritime Secu...

The recent Association of Southeast Asian Nations Fleet Review (AFR) held in Subic Bay, Zambales, underscores the unwavering commitment of ...

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Maritime Sector
World News

Maritime Sector

The maritime sector is of crucial importance to modern societies. Nevertheless, general public have a limited perception and appreciation of ...

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Jet Fuel Comes into Contention for the Product Tanker Market
World News

Jet Fuel Comes into Contention for the Product Tanker Market

Jet fuel is being imported in larger quantities in Europe, which could help the product tanker market in the next ...

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World Maritime Theme 2022
Regional

World Maritime Theme 2022

New technologies for greener shipping' is the World Maritime theme for 2022, reflecting the need to support a green transition of ...

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Keppel O&M wins $2.9bn Petrobras FPSO contract
Regional

Keppel O&M wins $2.9bn Petrobras FPSO contract

Keppel Shipyard Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine has bagged a $2.9bn FPSO contract with Petrobras in Brazil. The Singapore ...

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Indonesia has Potential to Lead in Shipping’s Energy Transition
Regional

Indonesia has Potential to Lead in Shipping’s Energy Trans...

The Maritime Executive As the shipping industry looks for future sources of alternative fuels and emerging nations look to the ...

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Data Standard Brings Enhanced Safety and Commercial Opportunities
Regional

Data Standard Brings Enhanced Safety and Commercial Opportun...

By: Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher Rear Admiral Rhett Hatcher As many will already know, S-100 is the new International Hydrographic ...

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Bracing for the rising tide of cyber threats against the maritime industry
Regional

Bracing for the rising tide of cyber threats against the mar...

Accelerated digitalisation in the shipping industry is opening it to a sharp rise in cyber threats, Teo Xiang Zheng, Head ...

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Offshore oil and gas and renewables
Offshore

Offshore oil and gas and renewables

Offshore oil and gas The oil and gas industry provides energy for industry, fuel for transport and raw materials ...

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Indo-Pacific Maritime Forces Kick off 21st SEACAT Exercise
Naval Defense & Maritime Security

Indo-Pacific Maritime Forces Kick off 21st SEACAT Exercise

By Lt.j.g. Mohammad Issa Destroyer Squadron 7 Public Affairs SINGAPORE -- Maritime forces from 21 Indo-Pacific partner nations, including the ...

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THIRD PARTY SHIP MANAGEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES
Regional

THIRD PARTY SHIP MANAGEMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES

Third party ship management has been an international trend in the shipping industry in four decades (Mitroussi, 2004). This business approach ...

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AN ANALYSIS FOR PILIPINO SUPERINTENDENTS
Regional

AN ANALYSIS FOR PILIPINO SUPERINTENDENTS

BACKGROUND Superintendents play a critical role in shipping management. Ships are increasing in sophistication and the operations of ships growing ...

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MARINA'S MOU
Regional

MARINA'S MOU

PASAY CITY - The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has formalized its partnership with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) ...

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New maritime security strategy to target latest physical and cyber threats
International

New maritime security strategy to target latest physical and...

5-year strategy launched to enhance maritime technology, innovation and security and reduce environmental damage. Seabed mapping – “hydrography, building a more ...

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The Changing Role of Ship Agents and Shipbrokers in a Digital World
Tech And Innovation

The Changing Role of Ship Agents and Shipbrokers in a Digita...

In recent years, the shipping and logistics industry has experienced massive technological changes. These developments have transformed a traditional industry ...

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5 TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE SHAPING THE FUTUREB OF SHIPPING
Tech And Innovation

5 TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE SHAPING THE FUTUREB OF SHIPPING

The world’s enormous shipping industry moves the global economy and maritime companies are investing heavily in technology and innovation ...

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How green is green ammonia?
Going Green

How green is green ammonia?

Japan recently announced ambitious plans to import 3m tons of green ammonia by 2025 and 30 million tons by 2030 for power generation. ...

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The World Biggest Museum Ship
Did You Know?

The World Biggest Museum Ship

The cap San Diego is the world’s largest museum ship that still sets out to see that’s in ...

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Maritime groups sign manifesto of support for Marcos,  laud creation of DMW
Cover Story

Maritime groups sign manifesto of support for Marcos, laud ...

THE heads of the biggest manning group in the country recently signed a manifesto of support for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" ...

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THE MARITIME LEAGUE
Regional

THE MARITIME LEAGUE

The Maritime League is an apolitical, non-government agency, and non-profit entity that aims to bring together people with an interest ...

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DOST-MIRDC Turns Over Project BUHAWI to PN during the 124th PN Anniversary
Regional

DOST-MIRDC Turns Over Project BUHAWI to PN during the 124th ...

DOST-MIRDC turned over the Project BUHAWI to PN during the 124th PN Anniversary held last May 20, 2022. The turn-over of the ...

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MIDP – THE MARINA’s PRIDE AND GLORY FOR PHL MARITIME INDUSTRY
Regional

MIDP – THE MARINA’s PRIDE AND GLORY FOR PHL MARITIME IND...

A nationally-integrated and globally-competitive Philippine maritime industry by 2028? That's what the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)'s aspiration since then. As ...

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500 seafarers stuck in Ukraine
World News

500 seafarers stuck in Ukraine

500 seafarers remain trapped on vessels stuck in Ukrainian ports, 1,500 evacuated since March. MARPRO   May 11, 2022 500 seafarers remain onboard 109 vessels ...

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Strategic Marine places milestone order for 50 caterpillar engines
Regional

Strategic Marine places milestone order for 50 caterpillar e...

Xinde Marine News 2022-05-17 13:47 Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd has signed a deal with PT Trakindo Utama Singapore ...

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MMA Offshore Sells its Batam Shipyard
International

MMA Offshore Sells its Batam Shipyard

File image courtesy MMA Offshore PUBLISHED MAY 6, 2022 10:37 PM BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE Australian company MMA Offshore has agreed to ...

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Are you planning a new ferry build?
Insights

Are you planning a new ferry build?

Focusing on total cost of ownership brings substantial savings to ferry owners MARPRO May 11, 2022 Are you planning a new ferry ...

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Industry spends $ 931 million on AI
Tech And Innovation

Industry spends $ 931 million on AI

LR launches landmark maritime AI report and readiness assessment tool. Maritime Performance Services business committed to supporting shipping navigate major ...

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PCG deploys newest vessel to Indonesia for marine pollution response
Cover Story

PCG deploys newest vessel to Indonesia for marine pollution ...

By MEL MATTHEW DOCTOR, GMA News Published May 16, 2022 7:06pm The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday deployed its newest ...

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Yara Debuts World's First Autonomous Electric Container Ship
International

Yara Debuts World's First Autonomous Electric Container Ship

OSLO : The world's first fully electric and self-steering container ship, owned by fertiliser maker Yara, is preparing to navigate Norway's ...

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How Will The Taliban Takeover Influence On Shipping?
International

How Will The Taliban Takeover Influence On Shipping?

The eyes of the world continue to be focused on the current situation in Afghanistan and the Taliban takeover of ...

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UK Designed Frigates to be built in Surabaya next year as UK Seeks Closer Ties with Indonesia on Investment, Maritime Security
Regional

UK Designed Frigates to be built in Surabaya next year as UK...

UK Designed Frigates to be built in Surabaya next year as UK Seeks Closer Ties with Indonesia on Investment, Maritime ...

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Malaysian Shipbuilder Eyes More Barge Contracts From Indonesia
Regional

Malaysian Shipbuilder Eyes More Barge Contracts From Indones...

TAS Offshore Bhd, a massive shipbuilder based n Sibu, Sarawak  Shipbuilder TAS Offshore Bhd is eyeing to secure more ...

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Shipowners Make Payoffs To Free Vessels Held By Indonesian Navy Near Singapore
Regional

Shipowners Make Payoffs To Free Vessels Held By Indonesian N...

A bird's-eye view of ships along the coast in Singapore SINGAPORE - More than a dozen shipowners have made payments ...

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Malaysian Government Urged To Impose Cabotage Strictly, Protect Local Maritime Industry
Regional

Malaysian Government Urged To Impose Cabotage Strictly, Prot...

SAMIN is the Sarawak Association Of Marine IndustriesDr Renco Yong, President of SAMIN   SIBU: The Sarawak Association of Marine ...

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Indonesian Shipyard Cuts Steel On New OPVs For TNI AL
Regional

Indonesian Shipyard Cuts Steel On New OPVs For TNI AL

Indonesian shipbuilder DRU Shipyards (PT Daya Radar Utama DRU) cut steel for two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) for the ...

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Singapore Developing Improved System To Detect Maritime Threats 'As Early And As Far Away' As Possible
Regional

Singapore Developing Improved System To Detect Maritime Thre...

SINGAPORE: In the waters off the south-eastern tip of Singapore, “trouble” was brewing. The Singapore Maritime Crisis Centre (SMCC), made ...

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Singapore Police Coast Guard Using New Simulator To Let Officers Better Handle Boat Capsize Situations
Naval Defense & Maritime Security

Singapore Police Coast Guard Using New Simulator To Let Offi...

SINGAPORE: Three men were sitting side by side in a boat-like structure when the creaking sound of a motor rang ...

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Shipyards Navigate the Pandemic Economy
Regional

Shipyards Navigate the Pandemic Economy

In the midst of a global pandemic, regional economic contractions, and supply chain disruptions, shipyards soldier on.  While ship ...

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THE MARITIME LEAGUE at PHILMARINE SMX
Regional

THE MARITIME LEAGUE at PHILMARINE SMX

THE MARITIME LEAGUE at PHILMARINE SMXby ML Editorial TeamThe Maritime League has participated the PHILMARINE conferences and exhibitions organized by ...

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Remaining in Full Throttle: The MARINA’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Regional

Remaining in Full Throttle: The MARINA’s COVID-19 Pandemic...

How does the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) fight against the current challenging economic crisis, confinement decreed in the face of ...

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Developments in Philippines Boating Industry
Regional

Developments in Philippines Boating Industry

January 12, 2022Developments in Philippines Boating IndustryEngr. Eugene T. Supangan, President of the Boating Industries Association of the Philippines (BIAP) open ...

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The Importance Of Cybersecurity In The Maritime Industry
International

The Importance Of Cybersecurity In The Maritime Industry

Cybersecurity in maritime has a huge potential to affect the safety of the crew, vessel, cargo and even ports. Cybersecurity ...

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In The Shadow Of A Pandemic
Insights

In The Shadow Of A Pandemic

The latest Seafarers Happiness Index from The Mission to Seafarers highlights long term repercussions if welfare standards don’t change.&...

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Two Indonesian Ports Opt For AI-Driven Tech
Tech And Innovation

Two Indonesian Ports Opt For AI-Driven Tech

Indonesian state-owned port services company Pelindo has chosen maritime software provider Innovez One to supply its marineM digital platform for ...

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Kadin Urges Govt To Develop Digitalization In Maritime Industries
Tech And Innovation

Kadin Urges Govt To Develop Digitalization In Maritime Indus...

Jakarta - Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Arsjad Rasjid opined that Indonesia needs to develop ...

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Prioritise Hull Performance
Going Green

Prioritise Hull Performance

Fuel consumption delta between a clean, smooth hull and a one with significant degradation can be as high as 8% – making ...

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The World’s Largest Hospital Ship
Did You Know?

The World’s Largest Hospital Ship

With the 174-metre, 37,000-ton addition to its fleet, Mercy Ships faces a challenge to recruit marine crew (the ship will ...

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Indonesia Ready For Decarbonization Measures In Maritime Activities
Cover Story

Indonesia Ready For Decarbonization Measures In Maritime Act...

Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs's Maritime and Energy Sovereignty Coordination Department Deputy Head Basilio Dias Araujo at the ...

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Global shipbuilding orders sink to 20-year low as industry grapples with new environmental rules, Covid-19 crisis
International

Global shipbuilding orders sink to 20-year low as industry g...

Ordering new ships is now the lowest priority for shipping companies as the pandemic has hit economic activity and supply ...

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Total Shipping Losses Are Declining, But Challenges Persist -Report
International

Total Shipping Losses Are Declining, But Challenges Persist ...

The record low 41 large shipping losses worldwide in 2019 represents a 20% improvement year-on-year and almost 70% over a decade, but the coronavirus ...

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Qatar Petroleum's US$19b LNG vessel order a boon for South Korean shipbuilders
Regional

Qatar Petroleum's US$19b LNG vessel order a boon for South K...

SEOUL: South Korea's ailing shipbuilders have been thrown a lifeline in an increasingly tough market with a US$19 billion order ...

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Kaguya Conducts Japan's First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering
Regional

Kaguya Conducts Japan's First Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering

On October 20, the LNG bunkering vessel (LBV) Kaguya supplied LNG fuel to an NYK pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) ...

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EPI' STS Power Service Expected to Support Green Port, Create Fuel Efficiency
Regional

EPI' STS Power Service Expected to Support Green Port, Creat...

The service of shore to ship (STS) power (electricity) distribution of Eco Power PT Energi Pelabuhan Indonesia (EPI) is expected ...

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Ships Carrying Stored Gasoline to Discharge Cargoes in Indonesia
Regional

Ships Carrying Stored Gasoline to Discharge Cargoes in Indon...

Two of six tankers used to store gasoline in Asia have arrived in Indonesia, with shipments into Asia's largest petrol ...

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Philippines Ports Authority (ppa) To Waive Some Port Fees For Shipping Companies And Provide Returning Seafarers With Free Covid-19 Testing
Port

Philippines Ports Authority (ppa) To Waive Some Port Fees Fo...

Department of Transportation (DOTr) through The Philippine Ports Authority is going to waive collection of some port fees for shipping ...

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Heralding Deal with China
Offshore

Heralding Deal with China

Heralding Deal with China, Philippines Restarts Offshore Oil-Gas Exploration in Disputed SeaTAIPEI, TAIWAN - The Philippine government’s lifting of ...

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Karpowership kicks off first floating LNG-to-power project in Indonesia
Offshore

Karpowership kicks off first floating LNG-to-power project i...

Turkey’s floating power plant company Karpower International (Karpowership) has begun operation on its first LNG-to-Power project offshore Indonesia.Karpowership ...

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Singapore’s First Floating Energy Storage System
Offshore

Singapore’s First Floating Energy Storage System

The Energy Market Authority (EMA) and Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) have jointly awarded a research grant ...

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Philippine Navy Received The (UAS) ScanEagle
Naval Defense & Maritime Security

Philippine Navy Received The (UAS) ScanEagle

According to a press release published by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines on November 25, 2020, the Philippine Navy receives ...

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Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines With Submarine Deal In Sight
Naval Defense & Maritime Security

Naval Group Opens Office In Philippines With Submarine Deal ...

Naval Group announced the upcoming opening of an office in Manila in the Philippines. The opening which is set for ...

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3 Start-ups to Look Out For In The Maritime Industry!
Tech And Innovation

3 Start-ups to Look Out For In The Maritime Industry!

MAINDECK Ship repair and maintenance is a very costly and complex business for ship owners. The outdated solutions that have ...

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History Of Ships
Did You Know?

History Of Ships

Surviving clay tablets and containers record the use of waterborne vessels as early as 4000 BCE. Boats are still vital aids ...

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Exclusive Insights: The Impact of The Pandemic on The Philippines Shipbuilding Industry
Cover Story

Exclusive Insights: The Impact of The Pandemic on The Philip...

Could you share with us a bit about your experience in the maritime industry and a simple background of the ...

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Singapore ports and ships are turning the tide on climate change
Commentary

Singapore ports and ships are turning the tide on climate ch...

The lull in shipping activity, triggered by the COVID-19 crisis, presents an opportunity for the maritime industry to double down ...

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First wave of ships explore green hydrogen as route to net zero
Cover Story

First wave of ships explore green hydrogen as route to net z...

Developers across the world are for the first time testing the use of hydrogen to power ships as the maritime ...

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APM Terminals Introduces APIs
Tech And Innovation

APM Terminals Introduces APIs

APM Terminals Introduces APIs to Transform The Next Generation of Terminal DataAPM Terminals (APMT) has introduced application programming interface (API) ...

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