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BIMCO calls for immediate end to attacks on international shipping
One month ago, a series of unprovoked attacks on merchant ships began in the Southern Red Sea, Bab El-Mandeb, Gulf of Aden and the

PortsToronto posts record cruise year
PortsToronto has capped off another record year at the Port of Toronto Cruise Ship Terminal, with 45 ships bringing nearly 18,000 passengers to Toronto in 2023,

Shipping lines pause transits of Red Sea in wake of attacks
Leading global shipping lines Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd today announced they are pausing all transits through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Manhab Strait while

Expanded role for Western Arctic Marine Training Consortium in Hay River
The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, has announced the expansion of the Marine Training Program to the Western Arctic Marine Training Consortium (WAMTC) in Hay River,

Sanmar Shipyards delivers Canada’s first LNG-powered tugboat to HaiSea Marine
Turkey’s Sanmar Shipyards has delivered the HAISEA KERMODE, the first of two highly powerful, environmentally-friendly escort tugs, to HaiSea Marine in Vancouver. The tugs

MSC Canada receives symbolic key to Port of Montreal for 25 years of service
The Montreal Port Authority recognized Mediterranean Shipping Company Canada’s (MSC Canada) 25 years in Canada with a symbolic silver key to the Port of

$8.4 billion in infrastructure investments committed to Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway shipping
A binational coalition of Great Lakes and St. Lawrence maritime organizations today released a new survey of infrastructure investments by both the public and private sector

World first hydrogen-powered tug launched
Port of Antwerp-Bruges and CMB.TECH have announced a world first: the Hydrotug 1, the first hydrogen-powered tugboat, is ready for operation in the Antwerp

Busy fall spurs record cargo trends at Thunder Bay
The Port of Thunder Bay has announced a strong fall, yielding excellent cargo results. Total cumulative volume to end November amounted to 8.1 million

Teck et Oldendorff annoncent un accord de propulsion éolienne
Vancouver – Teck Resources Limited et la société allemande Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG a annoncé un accord pour utiliser la propulsion éolienne afin
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On our forum: Regrettable inhospitable havens for seafarers
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On our forum: Alas, the “inconveniences” of digital technology…
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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
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On our forum: The growing risks of high deck loads
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