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Zero carbon shipping entity creates green corridor serving Northern Europe and Baltic
Copenhagen – The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping announced the establishment of the European Green Corridors Network, kickstarting the initiative in close
Canadian pilots and Viking Ocean Cruises masters prepare at MSRC facilities for first season of the Viking Octantis
Quebec City — Following the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority (GLPA) initiative and with Viking Ocean Cruise’s participation, the Maritime Simulation and Resource Centre (MSRC) has been
Michipicoten first vessel at Thunder Bay for 2022 navigation season
Two domestic “Lakers” arrived in the early morning hours Wednesday, March 30, marking the official opening of the navigation season in the Port of Thunder
Report reveals biggest barriers to Canadian marine sector recruiting
Ottawa – A new survey of Canadian youth confirms that the biggest barrier to recruit new candidates is a lack of knowledge of the diversity
IMF underscores impact of soaring shipping costs and Ukraine war on inflation
The latest blog post of the International Monetary Fund indicates that the cost of shipping a container on the world’s transoceanic trade routes has increased
U.S. taking hard look at future of Arctic diplomacy after Russia attack of Ukraine
In an exclusive interview with the ArcticToday news platform, the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat for the Arctic said it remains unclear how the U.S. will continue
UNCTAD downgrades global growth forecasts due to Ukraine conflict
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) warned today that global economic growth will fall to 2.6% from 3.6% for 2022 due to the
Coast Guard icebreaker leaves Davie drydock
Lévis, QC – Davie Shipbuilding announced that CCGS Vincent Massey has floated out of the Champlain drydock, representing another major milestone towards the commissioning of this medium class
V. Group and marine transport unions coordinate evacuation of seafarers from Odessa
A number of maritime industry players have come together to coordinate the evacuation from Odessa of Ukrainian seafarers and their families. The biggest Ukrainian port/city
Port of Vancouver posts 2021 record container, foreign bulk cargo
Despite the ongoing pandemic and global supply chain challenges, as well as extreme weather events in B.C., 2021 cargo volumes through the Port of Vancouver
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On our forum: Alas, the “inconveniences” of digital technology…
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On our Forum: Something ghoulish about tours of Titanic wreckage
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