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Algoma vessel launched at Croatian shipyard
A 225-metre-long ship for the transport of bulk cargo, commissioned by Canada’s Algoma Central Corporation, was launched on Feb. 17 at Rijeka’s 3.maj shipyard,
Chamber of Shipping White Paper on Canada’s Need for a Maritime Single Window
The Chamber of Shipping in Vancouver has released a White Paper underlining the importance and challenges for Canada to join other nations in implementing
Study stresses significant impact of severe weather on container stack collapses
In a comprehensive new study, Norwegian marine insurance group Gard has measured the impact of weather on container stack collapses. Its findings show the
CMA CGM unveils new generation of unique containerships
The CMA CGM Group, a global player in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, has taken delivery of the CMA CGM MERMAID, the first
Canada invests in ongoing prevention of invasive aquatic species on West Coast
Vancouver – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to preventing the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga
Quebec becomes the first port in America to obtain Biosphere certification
Surrounded by its primary partner, Destination Quebec City, the Port of Quebec announces the obtaining of Biosphere certification and thus becomes the first port
St. Lawrence Seaway 2024 season opens March 22
The Canadian and U.S. St. Lawrence Seaway agencies announced that the opening of the 2024 navigation season has been scheduled to take place on
BOEM Finalizes Wind Energy Areas in Oregon
Washington – In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goals for deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and 15 GW
Construction work starts on future multimodal port in Paris area
Construction work for the PSMO (Port Seine Métropole Ouest / Western Metropolitan Seine Port) is now beginning in the Yvelines département 60km from Paris. Located at the confluence of the Seine and
Nova Scotia cruise ports continuing strong growth in 2024
The 2024 tourist season is set to be another landmark year for cruise ship visits in Nova Scotia. The cruise season is scheduled to
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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
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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
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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
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On our Forum: The mounting ‘co-habitation’ challenges of cruise ship visits
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On our Forum: The risks of transporting vehicles en masse…
By Michael Grey* You might think that insurers would have been more vocal about the risks they are taking on with bigger car carriers carrying
On our Forum: Something ghoulish about tours of Titanic wreckage
By Michael Grey* I had just finished re-reading an old biography of Edward Wilson; doctor, scientist, naturalist, artist and Antarctic explorer, who died with Captain
Launch of the RESPIRE fundraising campaign by Ocean
Québec City – Ocean Group, a well-established player in the Quebec and Canadian marine industry, officially launches its RESPIRE fundraising campaign. Funds raised will be
On our Forum: The IMO must take the bull by the horns
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On our Forum: Taking the pulse of the Seafarers’ Happiness Index
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On our Forum: Beating up ship operators…
By Michael Grey* We need the shipping industry more than ever – it’s essential to modern life, so why do so many different interests spend
On our Forum: Beware of non-compliant marine fuels…
By Michael Grey* You would almost think that it is a seasonal phenomenon, these regular warnings about ships’ machinery grinding to a standstill on account