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Transport Canada revises measures for seafarer certificates amidst COVID pandemic

Transport Canada has announced revised temporary measures pertaining to marine personnel certificates, discharge books, marine medical certificates and general marine counter services implemented during the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security has determined, as specified below, that certain personnel certificates be granted an extension of validity to address challenges related […]

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Proof of seafarer vaccinations poses legal minefield for shipping companies

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London – The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has warned that lack of access to vaccinations for seafarers is placing shipping in a ‘legal minefield,’ while leaving global supply chains vulnerable. A legal document due to be circulated to the global shipping community later this week by ICS highlights concerns that vaccinations could soon

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Suez Canal Blocked by Evergreen Container Ship

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The spectacular photo taken by Julianne Cona aboard the Maersk Denver shows the disturbing position of the Ever Given One of the world’s most heavily used shipping routes, vital for transporting both oil and consumer goods, is blocked. A container ship is currently stranded in the Suez Canal. Freeing operations are underway, announced the

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Media report Ottawa prepared to intervene in Montreal waterfront conflict

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According to a report in La Presse newspaper today, the Trudeau government intends to intervene rapidly if the Port of Montreal dockers launch a strike after overwhelmingly rejecting on Sunday the latest offer by the Maritime Employers Association. And Quebec Premier Francois Legault also backs potential quick intervention by Ottawa. Legislation to force striking

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Shame on the Red Sea Port Authority of Egypt

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This story borrowed directly from The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) will shake your heart for sure. If it doesn’t, maybe you don’t have one. It is somewhat reminiscent of the tales from The Death Ship (Das Totenschiff), a novel by the pseudonymous author known as B.Traven. The Death Ship describes the predicament of

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Florida Governor proposes $258 million in relief for Florida ports

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Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis sent a proposal to the Florida Legislature for COVID-19 relief for the ports under the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. DeSantis proposed to the legislature that $1.4 billion be allocated for immediate use in the state and in total he outlined $4.1 billion for state programs for economic

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Vent optimiste prudent à l’ouverture de la Voie maritime du Saint-Laurent

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Saint-Lambert, QC – La Corporation de gestion de la voie maritime du Saint-Laurent annonce l’ouverture de la 63e saison de navigation dans un climat assez optimiste. C’est le Baie-St-Paul, un navire de classe Trillium de l’entreprise canadienne Groupe CSL qui a marqué le début de la saison en franchissant le premier l’écluse de Saint-Lambert

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Cautious optimism reigns at opening of St. Lawrence Seaway

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SAINT-LAMBERT, QC – The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) staged the opening of its 63rd navigation season today. The CSL Group’s Baie St. Paul, a Trilliumclass Laker, was the first ship through the St. Lambert Lock in a virtual opening ceremony attended by a number of dignitaries, including the Honourable Omar Alghabra, the Canadian Minister of

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IMO warns crew change crisis is far from over and issues around vaccination need to be resolved

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The crew change crisis caused by COVID-19 restrictions continues to cause challenges, despite some improvement in the numbers, the Secretary General of the International Maritime Organization has warned. In a statement, Secretary General Kitack Lim said that according to industry analysis, the numbers of seafarers requiring repatriation after finishing their contracts had declined from

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L’achat par CP Rail de Kansas City Southern crée un important chemin de fer continental

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Dans le cadre de l’une des plus importantes acquisitions étrangères jamais réalisées par une société canadienne, la société Canadian Pacific Railway Limited de Calgary et Kansas City Southern, ont annoncé aujourd’hui la conclusion d’un accord de fusion, en vertu duquel CP a accepté d’acquérir KCS pour 25 milliards de dollars américains. Après l’approbation finale

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