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Maritime industry stakeholders urge governments to Invest in the safety and logistical resilience of the Canadian Arctic
The evolving supply needs of northern communities, the increasing natural resource extraction activities, the growing presence of foreign shipowners whose risk assessments related to the
Port of Montreal reports promising outlook for 2026 cruise season
The 2025 cruise season concluded on November 1 with the departure of the Seabourn Sojourn bound for Miami. Over the course of the season, the Montreal Port
U.S. Great Lakes iron ore and limestone trades down in October
Shipments of iron ore and limestone on the Great Lakes were down in October compared to a year earlier, reported the Cleveland-based Lake Carriers’ Association.
Grounded MSC Baltic III in deteriorating condition
In its latest report on the MSC Baltic III container vessel grounded since February off Newfoundland’s west coast, the Canadian Coast Guard indicated that extreme
Port of Quebec announces $1.7B infrastructure modernization plan
The Port of Québec has unveiled an ambitious infrastructure modernization plan that involves $1.7 billion in estimated investments over 10 years, heralding the beginning of
U.S. suspension of port fees takes effect today on China-linked vessels
Following last month’s trade deal between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the United States today officially suspended port fees targeting China’s maritime dominance
Anick Métivier appointed President and CEO of the Trois-Rivières Port Authority
The Trois-Rivières Port Authority (TRPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Anick Métivier as President and Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years
Import declines to accelerate in US container ports
With tariff uncertainty continuing but most holiday merchandise already in stores or warehouses, import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports should see its
ALMACO Group Expands in Quebec City to Support Davie and Canada’s Shipbuilding Future
Le Groupe ALMACO, part of the ALMACO Group, has officially inaugurated its head office in Quebec City, marking a long-term commitment to Canada’s shipbuilding sector
AAL performs heavy lift trans-Pacific voyage for LNG export facility in British Colombia
AAL Shipping (AAL) has successfully transported three heavy lift LNG plant modules from Hai Phong, Vietnam, to the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia,
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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
On our Forum: A literary look at plastic pollution and the issues it raises
Last September, UQAR researchers in creative writing ended their journey aboard the ship ÉcoMaris to document plastic pollution on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. A
On our Forum: Respecting the natural resources in ocean waters…
By Michael Grey It’s a new year and the world’s wildlife is clearly striking back, from the mayhem being caused by the excursions of a
Progress for seafarers as 2023 begins
By Michael Grey* There is not a great deal of reason to feel encouraged these days, after a 2022 which has seen so many things
On our Forum: The awesome challenge of improving life at sea
By Michael Grey* The old ideas are always the best, it is said, and if you are in the mood for cliches, you probably
On our Forum: Navigating in the new world of many nightmares
By Michael Grey* Decades ago – with the country suffering a government-appointed “wage freeze” and half the workforce out on strike – there was a
On our Forum: Solving the dilemma of shore-side post demands
By Michael Grey* It may offer less in the way of adventure, while an enthusiasm for foreign travel is universal these days, but
On our Forum: Measuring the local impact of giant cruise ships disgorging many people
By Michael Grey* As England battled Saharan temperatures, the depredations of climate activists and queues of multitudes trying to escape by air and sea, I
On our FORUM: Safety at stake on the world’s oceans
By Michael Grey* It’s those darned “stakeholders” who are the trouble once again. It is one of those words which was unknown in an earlier
On our FORUM: The index of happiness afloat
By Michael Grey* It was the annual “Day of the Seafarer” last week, not that anyone outside the maritime world actually noticed, although some
On our FORUM: The complex and fascinating world of modern weather routing: A deep dive into StormGeo’s advanced weather routing services
Do you know the name of the first navigator who used “weather routing” on his voyage from Europe to faraway lands and back? It wasn’t
On our FORUM: A mounting dilemma: burning boxes on the world’s containerships
*By Michael Grey There has been no end of sincere concern expressed about the frequency of fires inside containers, which are still running at
On Our FORUM: Uncontrollable monsters on the high seas
By Michael Grey* “She’s not answering her helm, Pilot!” It is not what anyone on the bridge of any ship wants to hear from the
On our Forum: The ‘disgraceful’ HR and PR behaviour of P&O Ferries
By Michael Grey* “In the shipping industry,” an old Greek shipowner once said to me, “we operate not with the help of the government, but
On our Forum: A new course for the Arctic after Russian invasion of Ukraine
By Evan T. Bloom* Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had tremendous impact on international relations globally. While the Arctic has generally been immune from external political pressures,
On our Forum: Memories of Odessa… as Russian attack nears
By Michael Grey “They are lovely people who are going through hell”. It was a surveyor from DNV, who we happened to meet at Odessa
On our Forum: It’s time for an Arctic Council 2.0
By Alice Rogoff* For eight years since anonymous “little green men” from Russia invaded Crimea, the Arctic Council has continued to operate under the
On our Forum: Beware of risks for ships carrying EV vehicles…
By Michael Grey Here is a useful motoring tip that you probably will not discover in your service manual, should your new, all-electric vehicle inadvertently
On our Forum: Questions aplenty about ship fuel problems and ‘green’ solutions
By Michael Grey* You would be, to say the least, extremely angry, if your car came to a grinding halt and the nice person
On our Forum: New Year thoughts on supporting seafarers and… handling fanatics
By Michael Grey* It’s New Year’s Eve, when people of kindly disposition wish each other the hope that the coming twelve months might be happy,