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Contract awarded to Chantier Davie Canada for construction of new polar icebreaker
LÉVIS, Québec – The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced this past Saturday, that the Government of Canada
Algoma takes delivery of three vessels within one week
Algoma Central Corporation has achieved a significant milestone, taking delivery of three new ships, from three different countries, within one week for the first time
CMA CGM investing $20 billion in U.S. maritime and logistics sectors
France’s CMA CGM Group, a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, and owner of the U.S. flag carrier American President Lines (APL),
Arctic Gateway Group and Genesis Fertilizers partnering to develop shipments via Port of Churchill
Winnipeg – Agricultural producers on the Canadian Prairies stand to benefit from a collaboration between Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) and Genesis Fertilizers Limited Partnership (Genesis
Lauritzen Bulkers acquires Canada’s Alexander & Blake
Denmark’s Lauritzen Bulkers, founded nearly 140 years ago, has acquired Canadian breakbulk and parcel shipping company, Alexander & Blake, based in Burlington, Ontario. Transaction details
First CMA CGM dual-fuel methanol vessel calls at Singapore
Representing a significant milestone in maritime decarbonization, the CMA CGM IRON, the first dual-fuel methanol vessel of the big French shipping line, has made its
Canadian government takes action to protect aquatic species in British Columbia
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Diane Lebouthillier, today announced $4.79 million in funding for ten projects as part of the Canada Nature
St Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry tackles dangers to pilots
The St Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKAN) has underlined its commitment to safety onboard ship by ensuring that all its flagged vessels adhere
Trump announces creation of White House Office of Shipbuilding
In his speech to Congress yesterday night, US President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a White House Office of Shipbuilding – an initiative welcomed
Canadian Chamber of Commerce assails Trump tariffs
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce today deplored the “reckless decision” of the Trump administration to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, qualifying it as
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On our Forum: The art of devolving responsibility
By Michael Grey* When something goes badly wrong, it is human nature to attempt to deflect the blame and to cite extenuating circumstances to explain
On our Forum: Thoughts on wartime wrecks, salvors and a cruise ship lasting nearly eight decades
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On our forum: The real dangers of dozing in a ship wheelhouse
By Michael Grey* As a story in May in the general press, it all seemed a bit of a laugh. The deep-sleeping Norwegian in his
On our forum: The indispensable role of watchkeeping
By Michael Grey* “She’s not answering the helm!” It was a call to chill the heart of any watchkeeping officer, at least in the days
On our forum: Trump port fees even more detrimental than tariffs…
By Louis Martel* The United States has a long history of implementing protectionist trade policies, often realizing in hindsight that such measures ultimately hurt Americans.
On our forum: Regrettable inhospitable havens for seafarers
By Michael Grey* “Unfriendly natives” – it said, recalling a previous visit, but the Old Man, worrying about the reaction of the pilot, demanded that
On our forum: Human rights of seafarers need to be reinforced
By Michael Grey* Do seafarers have any human rights, in an era where worthy folk are always shouting about this supposed entitlement for those who
On our forum: The dangers for seafarers of unlashing containers
By Michael Grey* With everyone slowing down to save both the planet and fuel we should not be surprised that the expeditors among us are
On our forum: Anarchy the new normal
By Michael Grey* You have to hand it to the Houthis, for their ability, with limited resources, to cause an extraordinary amount of trouble in
On our forum: Canada insufficiently prepared to respond to marine emergencies
By Yoan Marier* The consequences of a marine accident are not just felt in the moment that the disaster strikes or the harrowing ones that
On our forum: Alas, the “inconveniences” of digital technology…
Michael Grey* It was years ago that an old friend, who was a shipbroker, told me proudly that using his new mobile telephone, then something
On our forum: Decarbonisation and “technostress”
Michael Grey* Are you suffering from “technostress?” It is an interesting term, which perfectly encapsulates the mentality of modern mankind, with manifold anxieties which were
On our forum: Ship designs without compromise…
By Michael Grey* The design of a ship was once a delicate balance in which an endless series of compromises were necessary to end up
On our forum: Too many mooring incidents in faulty-designed operations
Michael Grey* P&I club Gard came up with some disturbing figures the other day, in a thought provoking note on mooring operations. Using statistics garnered
On our forum: Various questions raised by the Baltimore bridge disaster
Michael Grey* A modern ship is a complex creature, packed with different systems, machinery and equipment and at any one time it is inconceivable that
On our forum: The evolution of ‘acceptable’ risk in shipping
Michael Grey* One of the advantages (or perhaps disadvantages) of age is an ability to look back and see how custom and practice, behaviour and
On our forum: The growing risks of high deck loads
By Michael Grey* He intended to pass. Probably, he won’t make that mistake again We all hope for the best, but it is slightly concerning
On our forum: Seafarers deserve special new year wishes amid ship attacks…
by Michael Grey* We are terribly worried about our supply chains these days, now that we realise they stretch rather further than the delivery van.
On our forum: On the dark side of Flags of Convenience
By Michael Grey* There probably will not be that many people around who can recall the summer of 1984, when there was an important conference
On our forum: Disappearing speeds on the high seas!
By Michael Grey* Strategies that contribute to the saving of the planet ought to be cheered to the rafters, but I confess that when I
On our forum: Persistent navigation adventures in the poorly-charted Arctic
By Michael Grey* There were some exciting times in the Far North in September. For a start, the passengers aboard the small expedition cruise ship Ocean