In the realm of maritime affairs, Panama has found itself under scrutiny. The Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) made public its resolution to cleanse its fleet in a bid to evade future detentions of Panama-flagged vessels in international ports. This comes as a response following the country’s addition to a global watch list, just a week […]
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China Amplifies Domestic Coal Production In recent times, China has astutely navigated its coal production strategy toward enhancing outputs from the domestic market. Interestingly, as per the analysis by Niels Rasmussen, BIMCO’s Chief Shipping Analyst, this move has resulted in a 5.8% increase from last year’s production statistics. The Chinese government has raised the bar
The world’s campaign for sustainable energy is progressively taking shape, significantly impacting wind farm developments across the globe. Alex Fyfe, the managing director of the UK-based firm, Heavy Lift Projects (HLP), envisions a new strategy involving a blend of a flat deck barge with HLP’s advanced ring crane concept, aiming to drive down both the
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Breaking Boundaries in Green Hydrogen Production The first steps in offshore green hydrogen production have been successfully taken by French renewable energy pioneers, Lhyfe. Their experimental project christened ‘Sealhyfe’, recently yielded the initial kilos of green hydrogen from a recently established offshore hydrogen production platform. Situated a little over 12 miles offshore of Le Croisic
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The Emergence of the Sailet In an innovative move, Japan’s Eco Marine Power has unveiled a novel sail gadget—the Sailet. With claims of amplifying the propulsive energy of stiff sails and offering protection during storms or cargo activities, this development marks a significant leap in the maritime industry. Unlike typical stiff sail designs which are
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Pioneering the Maritime Industry With a remarkable 21% year-on-year increase in the value of their ship exports to $8.86 billion from January to May, China is riding the waves of global demand. According to the China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry, orders surged by 50% over the period, giving the country a dominating 67% world
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A Sustainable Voyage for Canadian Shores A significant change in Canada’s maritime regulations may have a ripple effect on the cruise ship industry. On Friday, Canada imposed a mandatory ban on cruise ships releasing sewage and contaminated water near its shores. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced in a statement that a series of voluntary anti-pollution
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A Sliver of Hope for Oil Prices In a tug-of-war between political instability in Russia and lingering worries about global demand growth, oil prices for two primary benchmarks experienced a slight increase on Monday. Following the rebels belonging to the Wagner Group’s decision to cease their rapid approach to Moscow and return to their bases,
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Honoring Seafarers: Unsung Heroes of Global Trade Every year, the maritime community worldwide pays tribute to the relentless efforts of seafarers, who strive day and night to provide for 90 percent of global trade. Seafaring individuals endure grueling physical conditions, extended work hours, and limited amenities, all while separated from their families. On June 25,
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The Digital Revolution in Maritime Traffic Control Valenciaport is on the cutting edge of maritime traffic management, joining forces with AI specialist Nextport to create an innovative artificial intelligence tool. Designed to optimize cargo vehicle traffic in Valencian ports, the system is currently in its pilot phase. The tool draws from Valenciaport’s vast data resources
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