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DNV jettisons GL branding
Norwegian class society DNV GL is finally simplifying its branding. Just over seven years on from the merger between Det…
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Urgent advice as cases of suicide at sea continue to climb
Suicide among today’s seafarers is on the increase and is being fuelled as much by the negative aftermath of the…
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All 22 crew rescued as bulk carrier sinks in the Philippine Sea
A Taiwanese fishing vessel rescued all 22 crew from a Panama-flagged bulk carrier which sank this morning in the Philippine…
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LNG as a fuel through to 2050
Peter Keller, SEA-LNG chairman, writes for Splash today 2020 was a year of tough choices for everyone in shipping. But…
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Maritme tech 2021: How to future-proof investments
Has it ever been harder for shipowners to know what assets to buy? Splash seeks out some investment advice. With…
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Virtual interactions are testing our Sitzfleisch
Banu Kannu, co-founder of uncommon conferences, on how to make for meaningful gatherings in 2021. It’s fair to say most…
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Maritime tech 2021: Optimisation still leads the agenda
What will be the biggest influences on maritime technology in year two of the pandemic? Splash investigates. Operational optimisation is…
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Seafarer jumps ship, charged with breaking Covid-19 protocols in Western Australia
A Vietnamese seafarer who jumped ship in Albany and swam to shore over the weekend created headlines and a Covid-19…
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Shipmanagement 2021: What clients want
What’s the most important things shipping companies are asking third party managers today? Splash investigates. Yesterday our shipmanagement 2021 preview…
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LNG carriers embark on historic Arctic voyage
Early next week an historic moment in Arctic navigation will take place when two LNG carriers cross paths near the…
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Australia bans Drako Shipping livestock carrier for two years
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the 1993-built livestock carrier from entering Australian waters for 24 months, the…
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Shipmanagement 2021: Covid and the lost generation of quality crew
In the first of a two-part preview of shipmanagement priorities in 2021, the world’s top shipmanagers discuss crew welfare and…
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Building a future with autonomous shipping
Alexander Pinskiy, head of industry association MARINET, explains the long-term vision of the a-Navigation (autonomous navigation) project, its use in…
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen takes car carriers out of cold layup
Oslo-listed Wallenius Wilhelmsen has decided to reactivate up to nine of its 16 vessels that are currently in cold layup.…
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IRISL hit by further US sanctions
The United States has blacklisted 17 companies and one individual in connection with Iran’s metals industry in the latest round…
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My vow to help the lives of seafarers
Manish Singh, CEO of Ocean Technologies Group, outlines his new year’s resolutions to help improve the lot of seafarers, urging…
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Yang Ming sets up in France
Taiwanese shipping line Yang Ming Marine Transport has set up a new subsidiary with integrated shipping and logistics provider NAXCO Group in…
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Maritime Expert Ireland: Survey specialists
2020 was a challenging year for many in the maritime industry with shipping firms across a range of sectors facing…
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Korean naval forces arrive as tanker shipping faces up to the threat of more Iranian seizures
Korean naval forces have arrived near the Strait of Hormuz as dialogue gets underway to free the and its 20…
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Maritime UK appoints Sarah Kenny as its new chair
Maritime UK has announced the appointment of Sarah Kenny as its new chair, replacing Harry Theochari. Kenny, who is CEO of BMT…
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