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Work progresses on wreck removal off Gibraltar
Salvors are finally getting to work to remove the wreck of the , a bulk carrier involved in a collision…
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Residual value of nuclear fuel to be an economic disruptor of shipping
Tomorrow’s challenges for shipping are not just about the environment, but also about the economics of our industry. Shipping is…
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Shipmanagement software vendors targeted by hackers
Shipmanagement software vendors have been warned to be on their guard with experts suggesting this maritime niche is becoming the…
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Shipmanagers actively seeking further consolidation opportunities
With the merger news between OSM Maritime and Thome being among the biggest shipping news stories of the year to…
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CMA CGM-backed French sailing cargo ship pushes ahead
CMA CGM-backed Neoline Armateur has launched the long-awaited construction of its first sail-powered cargo vessel at the Turkish shipyard RMK…
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P&O Maritime vessel exits offshore sector for UK subsea protection role
The UK government has acquired P&O Maritime Logistics’ subsea construction vessel which will become the first of Britain’s two ships…
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Greece’s Neptune Lines expands with new logistics arm
Greek vehicle carrier owner and operator Neptune Lines is branching out into land-based logistics with a new business unit. The…
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OSM Maritime and Thome to merge
OSM Maritime Group and Thome Group have agreed to a merger which will create a shipmanagement powerhouse called OSM Thome.…
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Longship books four eco newbuilds in Turkey
Dutch shortsea operator Longship has ordered four “ultra-low-emission” 8,600 dwt general cargo vessels at Atlas Shipyard in Turkey. The Groningen-based…
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Denmark rolls out digital ship register
In a move to get rid of troublesome paperwork and increase security related to ship registration and ship trading, Denmark…
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Clearbot wins the Captain’s Table
Clearbot, a Hong Kong-based developer of autonomous boats, won yesterday’s Captain’s Table finals. Clearbot’s innovative vessels can be used for…
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The Captain’s Table finals broadcast live on Splash
The Captain’s Table finals, shipping’s preeminent pitch competition, return today, with the whole show being broadcast live from Hong Kong…
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China’s top vehicle manufacturer orders seven car carriers
SAIC Anji, the fast growing logistics subsidiary of China’s giant car manufacturer SAIC, has confirmed its latest round of fleet…
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At least one dead in Thai tanker blast
One person was killed and at least another ten injured in a massive explosion on a Thai tanker at a…
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Shipping launches advisory body to tackle Filipino seafarer issues
Global organisations representing seafarers, shipowners and other maritime employers have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Philippines’ Department of…
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Up to $3bn to be spent on new anchor handlers to meet floating wind demand
Billions of dollars are likely to be spent on new anchor handlers to meet floating wind farm installation vessel demand…
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Wilhelmsen takes over tank and cargo hold cleaning specialist Navadan
Norwegian maritime group Wilhelmsen is taking over Danish tank and cargo hold cleaning specialist Navadan. Navadan was established in 1995.…
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Grimaldi adds to ammonia-ready car carrier orderbook in China
Italian shipowner Grimaldi Group has signed an order for the construction of up to seven ammonia-ready pure car and truck…
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Unionised North Sea Petrofac workers win pay rise
Over 200 offshore workers employed by energy services company Petrofac on Repsol Sinopec’s assets have accepted an improved wage offer…
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Up to 1,000 ships affected by DNV ransomware attack
DNV confirmed that around 1,000 vessels have been affected by a recent cybersecurity incident on its ShipManager software which proved…
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