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MHSS OFFERS FREE SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF MARINE DISASTERS
The recent fire on board a cargo vessel carrying just under 3,000 vehicles including 350 electric cars is a timely reminder that the dangers faced by seafarers are not always caused by external factors but can frequently come from the cargo in the hold.
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August 2023
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ONE Hosts 2nd Container Shipping Summit: Charting A Sustainable Future For Container Shipping
Ocean Network Express (ONE), a world leader in container shipping, successfully hosted the 2nd Container Shipping Summit in Singapore on 3 August 2023, in collaboration with Anchor Ship Partners Co.,Ltd., and KOZO KEIKAKU ENGINEERING INC.
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August 2023
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Founder's Background and Vision - AlphaMERS
WE DECIDED TO DO WHAT WE DO BEST WITH OUR TIME INVENTING NEW TECHNOLOGIES
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August 2023
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In a first by any logistics enabler, Roadcast lists nearby washrooms for the convenience of its riders on its app
Roadcast, India's leading innovator in automotive technology and a pioneer in the logistics industry has launched a humanitarian, first-of-its-kind feature on its app.
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July 2023
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The Future is Human at Wallem's Fleet Officers celebration.
The latest Wallem Fleet Officers Meeting in Kochi, organised to coincide with the opening of its new office in the city, offered employees the opportunity to commemorate the company's 120th anniversary and look towards a future in which the human element will play a greater role than ever.
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July 2023
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Capt Pradeep Chawla and MarinePALS: Revolutionizing Maritime Training
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July 2023
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TOUCHING THE PINNACLE OF SUCCESS
A career in merchant navy is a unique blend of variety encompassed in a single domain. By opting for a merchant navy career, individuals can combine a lot of different facets and gain a lot of exposure in terms of professionalism, adaptability and travel.
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July 2023
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Jamaica salutes seafarers' role in environmental protection on Day of the Seafarer
As it saluted seafarers on the annual international Day of the Seafarer, Jamaica has praised the role mariners across the globe play in protecting the marine environment.
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June 2023
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CSM SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH OCEANLY
Columbia Shipmanagement has agreed to install Oceanly Performance solution on board of its ships.
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June 2023
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Seafarers Club inaugurated at JNPA on International Seafarers Day
Navi Mumbai, June 25, 2023: Shri Shripad Naik, Honourable Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways & Tourism inaugurated the Seafarers Club at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), on Sunday on the occasion of the International Seafarers Day.
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June 2023
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Chartered Engineer
KARIMI NAYAB, Trading Manager at Chevron PSAT, Asia Pacific, discussed the developments in the biofuel market.
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June 2023
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Chevron Marine Lubricants and IMarEST UAE Host Successful Technical Seminar on Advancements in Marine Fuels and Lubricants
Chevron Marine Lubricants, in collaboration with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) UAE branch, recently organized a successful technical seminar.
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June 2023
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From "Rights of Man" to "Rights of Seaman" ....An Odyssey
Thomas Paine, in his influential work \"Rights of Man,\" advocated for the recognition and protection of fundamental rights for all individuals. While Paine did not specifically address seafarers' rights in his writings, the principles he espoused align with the core values underlying the rights of seafarers.
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June 2023
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Hanzevast Shipping contracts Castor Marine for complete renewal of fleet IT-communications infrastructure
Bulk carrier operator and investor Hanzevast Shipping BV and Dutch maritime IT and SatCom infrastructure provider Castor Marine have completed the renewal of all onboard IT communications systems on Hanzevast's Hanze Gdansk, Hanze Gendt, Hanze Genua and Hanze Göteborg. All four ships are now fully up to par, with the crew being supported by Castor Marine's Service Desk
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May 2023
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OCTOPUS HIGH ENERGY BATTERY SYSTEM ON BOARD E-CAT FOR AG REEDEREI NORDEN-FRISIA
Badhoevedorp, 15 may 2023 - The recently launched Octopus Series battery system will be installed onboard the new Damen Electric Fast Ferry for AG Reederei Norden-Frisia
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May 2023
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Stream Marine Group celebrates importance of diversity and equality on IMO's International Day for Women in Maritime
Leading safety training provider Stream Marine Group (SMG) will be shining a spotlight on encouraging females into the shipping industry with a special networking lunch to celebrate the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) International Day for Women in Maritime
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May 2023
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The largest ship management merger ever: OSM Thome gets green light from authorities
Competition authorities have now approved the merger of OSM Maritime Group and Thome Group
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May 2023
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While kidnap will always be traumatic, action can be taken to mitigate the impacts on crews according to Mental Health Support Solutions
Although shipmanagers and owners are taking ever greater steps to protect their crews, the fact is that piracy is rife throughout parts of Asia, Africa and the Americas and it is likely that on any day of the year, a vessel will have been boarded by pirates and the crew subjected to a nightmare experience
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May 2023
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INTERMANAGER URGES EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO EMPLOY 'POLLUTER PAYS' PRINCIPLE TO ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY HITS ITS MARK
Ship managers are urging the European Commission to follow the 'polluter pays' approach when finalising legislation intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping in European waters
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May 2023
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CLIMBING THE GANGWAY OF OPPORTUNITIES
CAPT ASHWANI NAYAR, Deputy CEO at Hind Terminals Pvt Ltd.
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May 2023
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MCTC launches new Galley Inspection Course to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness onboard vessels
International catering management specialist MCTC has underlined its commitment to maintaining high standards of food preparation and quality onboard by launching its brand new Galley Inspection Course.
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April 2023
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Mental Health Support Solutions offers free support to seafarers affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Although news teams might have moved on to other locations and different crises, for those Turks and Syrians who have been caught up in the recent earthquakes the situation continues to be critical.
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April 2023
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ICS publishes new landmark practical medical guide which can deliver a remarkable difference in seafarers' and fishers' lives on board vessels
Given the remote nature of shipping, seafarers know that their life may sometimes depend on athand practical information readily available during the first crucial moments after an on board medical emergency arises.
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April 2023
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CORPORATE WELL-BEING PROVIDER ONECARE SOLUTIONS CALLS FOR SERIOUS ATTENTION TO ISSUES SURROUNDING MENOPAUSE AT WORK
During a series of workshops and Q&A sessions, recently hosted by leading wellbeing provider OneCare Solutions, under their corporate wellness programme, one clear theme emerged: Menopause at work must be taken more seriously in the corporate environment.
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April 2023
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Leading maritime sustainability specialists Grow Sustainability Consulting welcome EU's Fit for 55 initiative to ensure shipping meets decarbonisation targets
Leading maritime sustainability specialist Grow Sustainability Consulting has welcomed the new EU 'Fit for 55' initiative which has been developed to ensure shipping meets the industry's decarbonisation targets.
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April 2023
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Important news for all DP Operators and DPVMs
The requirements for revalidation changing in 2024 of certificates are
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April 2023
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APM TERMINALS PIPAVAV FACILITATES MAERSK'S FIRST IMPORT DEDICATED 48-WAGON RAKE
APM Terminals Pipavav, one of the leading gateway ports in Western India, facilitated the country's first import dedicated BLSS 48wagon rake for Maersk, providing a customised and sustainable solution.
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April 2023
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CMA CGM announces the creation of the Asia Pacific Hub of ZEBOX, a Global Accelerator of Startups
A founding partner of ZEBOX, CMA CGM continually innovates for excellence and sustainability in supply chain, logistics, transport and energy. Singapore-based accelerator sets to fuel co-innovations for smart shipping, logistics and supply chains. ZEBOX Asia Pacific launches with three new pioneering partners.
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April 2023
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HEMPEL'S SEAMFLOW REDUCES EMISSIONS AND COSTS WITH MINIMAL VESSEL DOWNTIME
Hempel's solution for underwater hulls can achieve up to 2.5% in fuel savings and can be applied during routine dry-docks
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April 2023
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DP WORLD LAUNCHES DOUBLE-STACK TRAIN SERVICES FROM MUNDRA PORT TO ITS AHMEDABAD INLAND TERMINAL
DP WORLD DOUBLE STACK TRAIN SERVICE
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