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BIMCO approves first management agreement for autonomous ships

BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has adopted the AUTOSHIPMAN agreement in response to a growing number of remotely controlled ships. The AUTOSHIPMAN agreement provides a standard contractual foundation for third-party ship managers to deliver services for the operation of remotely controlled or fully autonomous ships. Remotely controlled ships are currently used primarily in inland waterways and coastal […]

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LOGISTEC appoints Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as Chief Commercial Officer to expand operations in North America and internationally

LOGISTEC, a leading North American marine and environmental services provider, announces the appointment of Cleidy Liborio Fernandes as Chief Commercial Officer. Ms. Liborio Fernandes brings her leadership skills in international business and strategic development to drive growth for the company’s marine services sector throughout North America, Latin America and internationally. “As a transformational leader with in-depth supply chain knowledge and solid experience

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ICS welcomes progress on MARPOL amendments

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed further progress achieved last week on developing a base text for amendments to the MARPOL Convention, to help ensure delivery of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal for international shipping to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by or close to 2050. However, much more work still

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Decision by Canada Industrial Relations Board halts planned strike action today by BC ship and dock foremen

A strike slated to start today around 4.30 pm by some 600 ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has been averted as a result of a decision announced Sunday by the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Following a case management conference after the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association requested urgent CIRB intervention to stop the

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Strike looms Monday by ship and dock foremen in British Columbia

By Leo Ryan, Editor  Unless there is an urgent late-hour intervention by the Canada Industrial Relations Board requested by the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), a strike by more than 600 unionized ship and dock foremen is to begin on July 8 at or about 4.30 pm. Otherwise, the BCMEA has threatened “to take

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Norway launches process to become first country to allow deep sea mining of minerals

By Leo Ryan, Editor Norway’s Ministry of Energy has unveiled a proposal for the first licensing round for mining of seabed minerals on the Norwegian continental shelf for public consultation. The deadline for consultation is September 16, 2024. Licenses could be awarded by mid-2025. The controversial Norwegian government initiative comes as the hunt for critical

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QSL launches analysis for creating a green and better-integrated supply chain

Quebec City – In a globalized economy where the transport of goods is of paramount importance and at a time of climate change where the maritime route is proving to be the eco-responsible mode, QSL wants the province of Quebec and Quebec City to be part of the equation and the solution. In this context, QSL is initiating the

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CSL highlights major achievements in 2023 Sustainability Report

The CSL Group, a global leader in sustainable marine transportation solutions, today unveiled its 2023 Corporate Sustainability Report, reflecting its commitment to transparency and accountability in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. “Our achievements in 2023 demonstrate significant progress towards our environmental, social, and governance targets and mark a crucial step in the decarbonization of

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Clean Arctic Alliance deplores loopholes in July 1 Arctic heavy fuel ban

As an International Maritime Organization (IMO) ban on the use and carriage heavy fuel oil (HFO) by Arctic shipping came into force on July 1, the Clean Arctic Alliance called on IMO member states, particularly Arctic coastal countries, to implement the Arctic HFO ban and enforce it fully with immediate effect – without resorting to loopholes. The Alliance is also

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