All Shipping articles – Page 34
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NewsSeafarer happiness rises from lowest ebb
The latest Seafarers Happiness Index report, published on August 1 by the Mission to Seafarers, reveals that seafarer happiness levels are recovering, after reaching a record low last quarter. Overall happiness has increased from 5.85 to 7.21 out of 10, with levels rising across all categories.
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NewsGrimaldi opens Vigo project cargo service
Italy-headquartered Grimaldi has opened a project cargo service linking Vigo, Spain, with Latin America and Africa.
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NewsBEIC established to enforce US Shipping Act
The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has created the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations and Compliance (BEIC), which has been tasked with investigative and prosecution responsibilities.
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NewsBBC Chartering adds handysize newbuilds to roster
Three 40,000 dwt handysize bulk carriers have joined the BBC Chartering fleet in recent months.
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NewsWind energy projects for COSCO
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has handled cargoes for two wind energy projects on behalf of PowerChina Chengdu Engineering Corporation.
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NewsBigLift keeps busy with various large-scale deliveries
The Netherlands-headquartered BigLift Shipping has been involved with some large-scale wind energy cargo deliveries for leading OEMs over the past few months. Newbuilds scheduled for delivery later in the year are tailored to the demand of renewable energy shippers.
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NewsJumbo-SAL-Alliance moves for Gorgon 2
Jumbo-SAL-Alliance mobilised two of its heavy lift vessels – Fairpartner and Hairline - to support the Gorgon Stage 2 project in Western Australia.
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NewsMaersk outlines ETS compliance costs
Container shipping group Maersk has outlined the price of compliance with the proposed European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
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NewsEuropean organisations call for container shipping review
Ten European trade organisations, representing the owners and forwarders of cargo, port terminal operators and other parts of the supply chain, are demanding an immediate start to the review of European Union’s Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for the container shipping industry.
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NewsSeaway 7 takes semi-sub delivery
Seaway 7 has taken delivery of a semi-submersible heavy transport vessel.
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NewsNeptune Lines expands fleet
Neptune Lines has acquired the ro-ro vessel Höegh Maputo, which has been renamed Neptune Tharros.
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NewsBigLift supports GTA project
The Netherlands-headquartered heavy lift carrier BigLift Shipping is supporting the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project on the maritime border of Mauritania and Senegal.
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NewsAAL supports Mackay redevelopment
Heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping has handled a series of five project cargo shipments from China to eastern Australia for a major brownfield coal project in Mackay, Queensland.
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NewsEU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for shipping – what we know so far
The European Commission’s Fit for 55 package aims to reduce CO2 emissions in the bloc by 55 percent over 1990 levels by 2030. For the first time, shipping will be included as part of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), and the cost for clients looks set to be significant per freight equivalent unit (feu).
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NewsRisks may lie in existing shipping contracts
“The conflict in Ukraine saw businesses scramble to understand and navigate the rafts of new international sanctions which were rapidly introduced by individual states and international bodies,” said Hyun Woo Kang, a transportation lawyer with global firm Reed Smith.
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NewsSAL Heavy Lift orders newbuilds
German project shipping specialist SAL Heavy Lift has placed an order for up to six 14,600 dwt multipurpose heavy lift vessels with China’s Wuhu Shipyard.
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NewsInTank: A BWTS solution for semi-submersibles
Earlier this year, Vallianz Holdings contracted Scienco/FAST for the supply of its InTank ballast water treatment systems for two semi-submersible vessels. Demand for the InTank solution is on the up, owing to its particular benefits for semi-submersible operations.
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NewsReported piracy incidents decline in first half of 2022
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) received the lowest number of reported piracy incidents for the first half of any year since 1994.
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NewsAGL presses ahead
Alexander Global Logistics (AGL) has transported an automotive press consisting of three parts plus accessories.
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NewsTschudi supports PBT development
The Tschudi Logistics team in Mozambique was appointed as ship agent by Renco for the Rencraft barge and the Seacontractors’ tug Atlantis.