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Port security spending soars as shipping booms
With the shipping industry is responsible for about 90% of global trade by volume, governments are prioritizing the safe and secure transportation of goods to ensure economic stability and growth, stresses a large California-based information and growth consulting enterprise. A Frost & Sullivan analysis on the global maritime port security market finds the sector
Theodore get’s a break from the weather
In the end, our dear Theodore decided to catch his breath at the great little fishing port of Mont-Louis before reaching Sainte-Anne-des-Monts late on the evening of June 24th. Currently located near Matane, Theodore TOO is sailing at a more satisfactory speed of 7.6 knots, the head winds having diminished considerably. Not knowing his
‘Half-baked’ ballast water regulations hand U.S. a victory
New ballast water regulations released by Transport Canada on Wednesday unfairly target Canadian ship operators — who have spent billions of dollars on new fuel-efficient, eco-ships — while giving an extra six years for compliance to owners of older vessels, including those of virtually all U.S. ships operating in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence inland
Canada implements new ballast water regulations to prevent spread of aquatic species
OTTAWA – To further protect Canadian waters, the Government of Canada is taking action to limit the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species in ballast water. Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, announced the coming into force of the new Ballast Water Regulations to strengthen existing rules for vessels on international voyages and the introduction
Theodore fighting his way up the mighty St-Lawrence!
After spending the night in Rivière-aux-Renards, Theodore TOO was about fifty miles from Sainte-Anne-des-Monts at 2p.m. today. With strong southwesterly winds and the Gaspé Current on the nose, our valiant little tug is moving at 4.2 knots, which brings back many memories to this author who repeatedly took this route at the helm of
Vancouver hosting marine conservation congress next June
VANCOUVER, BC – One year from today, Canada will welcome the world’s marine conservation leaders to Vancouver to chart a course towards protecting 30 per cent of the global ocean by 2030, Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada announced. From June 23-30, 2022, the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5) will be held under the auspices of the International
Swedish shipowner Furetank sets the pace reaching 2050 emission targets now
Yesterday, Fure Viten, a 17,999 dwt tanker with a cargo capacity of 20,300 cubic metres, left the Yangzhou shipyard, setting a milestone for Swedish Furetank Rederi AB, becoming an international flagship as for environment and climate concerns. It is best in class globally when it comes to the UN climate goals for shipping. Thanks to gas propulsion and a unique
Canada and Quebec jointly invest in conservation of St. Lawrence
The governments of Canada and Quebec are determined to protect the St. Lawrence River through joint scientific research, conservation, restoration, and collaborative projects, with the support of their partners. From a desire to continue this collaboration, which has existed for more than thirty years, the governments have jointly committed to making the St. Lawrence a healthy and