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CSL delivers world-first battery-powered self-unloader bulk carrier for Adbri operations
CSL and Adbri announce the delivery of MVYampu, the world’s first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier. The vessel was officially delivered at Jiangjiang Nanyang Shipyard on
Global shipping industry welcomes U.S.-Iran peace deal but remains wary of security issues
A U.S.-Iran agreement jointly announced Sunday to end months of conflict in the Persian Gulf has been welcomed by maritime organizations, though they cautioned that
Keel laid for first Canadian River-Class destroyer
Halifax – Irving Shipbuilding laid the keel last Friday for the first River-class destroyer (RCD), the future HMCS Fraser, and recognized significant milestones from this past
Enstructure to acquire LOGISTEC Marine Terminal Division
WELLESLEY, MA, NEW YORK, and MONTRÉAL- Enstructure, one of North America’s leading terminal and logistics companies, today announced that it has entered into an agreement
Unifor slams Senate report backing binding arbitration in transportation labour contracts
Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the federally regulated private sector (FRPS), is appalled by the recommendations issued in a recent report by the Senate Committee on
UNCTAD report underlines shifting dynamics of critical minerals trade
In its latest Global Trade Update, an UNCTAD report shows how rising demand for critical energy transition minerals is reshaping global trade. These minerals, including
Greentech 2026 wraps up with steadfast resolve to maintain sustainability investments amidst geopolitical headwinds
Green Marine concluded its annual GreenTech conference in Quebec City on June 11th after two-and-a-half days of keenly discussing everything from expanding decarbonization to leveraging
On our Forum: Don’t try to fix mechanical failures yourself…
When things break on board ships, the natural inclination of seafarers is to “work around” the problem, seek alternatives and use their training and initiative
The Desgagnés fleet continues to expand
Quebec City – Desgagnés today announced the addition of another vessel to its fleet. Acquired from its long-standing German business partner, Briese Schiffahrts–also known for
Alcoa and the Port of Trois Rivières inaugurate new facilities dedicated to unloading raw materials for the Deschambault Smelter
Alcoa and the Trois Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) officially inaugurated Alcoa’s new facilities at Wharf 17, marking an important milestone in the long-standing collaboration between
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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
By Michael Grey* It must be summer, when there is the annual alarm in the UK about the potential catastrophe from the detonation of 1400
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