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Norway launches process to become first country to allow deep sea mining of minerals
By Leo Ryan, Editor Norway’s Ministry of Energy has unveiled a proposal for the first licensing round for mining of seabed minerals on the Norwegian
QSL launches analysis for creating a green and better-integrated supply chain
Quebec City – In a globalized economy where the transport of goods is of paramount importance and at a time of climate change where the
CSL highlights major achievements in 2023 Sustainability Report
The CSL Group, a global leader in sustainable marine transportation solutions, today unveiled its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, reflecting its commitment to transparency and accountability
MSC surges to 20% market share in global container capacity
According to the latest report from Alphaliner, MSC’s container fleet now represents 20% of global capacity at just under 6 million TEUs. MSC’s fleet stands
UNCTAD reports positive trend in global trade
Global trade trends turned positive in Q1 2024, with goods and services trade increasing by 1% and 1.5% respectively, driven by the US, China, and
Clean Arctic Alliance deplores loopholes in July 1 Arctic heavy fuel ban
As an International Maritime Organization (IMO) ban on the use and carriage heavy fuel oil (HFO) by Arctic shipping came into force on July 1, the Clean
Quebec government invests $245,000 in Ocean Group energy management pilot project
Geneviève Guilbault, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, and Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and
U.S. Customs approves sea cargo container terminal project on Lake Michigan
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has approved a proposal from Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor to establish the first international sea cargo container terminal on
Interdiction nationale d’utiliser le mazout lourd par les navires dans l’Arctique canadien
Le ministre des Transports, Pablo Rodriguez, a annoncé aujourd’hui que le gouvernement du Canada allait de l’avant avec une interdiction nationale visant l’utilisation et le transport
Transport Canada announces July 1 domestic ban on heavy fuel oil use for Arctic shipping
The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced today the Government of Canada is moving forward with a domestic ban on the use and carriage for use as fuel
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On our forum: Regrettable inhospitable havens for seafarers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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