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Halifax, NS and Bamfield, BC – The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) and the Pacific Marine Science Alliance Society (PMSA) have announced a three-year collaboration to expand ocean research capacity along Canada’s Pacific and Western Arctic coasts.  The $300,000 initiative brings together national and regional expertise to address globally significant research challenges, […]

The World Shipping Council (WSC) today voiced serious concerns regarding the port fee regime announced by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), cautioning that the measures targeting Chinese maritime dominance could undermine American trade, hurt U.S. producers, and weaken efforts to strengthen the nation’s maritime industry. The measures “Revitalizing America’s maritime sector is an important and

A new report published by Lloyd’s Register Foundation highlights opportunities to make the number of seafarers more sustainable by investing in Africa’s emerging talent and supporting women in maritime roles.  Deep dive on seafarer sustainability: Supporting the opportunity for Africa and women to create a sustainable supply of seafarers for the future, was carried out

Prince Rupert – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) reached financial close on a $60.7 million loan to help the Metlakatla Development Corporation (MDC) and the Prince Rupert Port Authority develop the Indigenous-led South Kaien Import Logistics Park, in British Columbia. Funding comes from the CIB’s Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII) and will be used for site infrastructure needed