Cuxhaven – MV BBC LEER, the first newbuilding of the “LakerMax”-series of fifteen DWT 13,000 multipurpose triple deckers, has made its first call at a German port, discharging a full load of windmill blades from Mexico. After its delivery from Taizhou Sanfu Heavy Industry, China the vessel had sailed on its maiden voyage from Nantong […]
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Reserve, LA. – Woodland Biofuels a annoncé un investissement de 1,35 milliard de dollars au port de South Louisiana pour établir la plus grande usine de gaz naturel renouvelable carbone négatif/installation d’hydrogène ultra-vert du monde. La phase 1 de ce projet est la plus grande installation de gaz naturel renouvelable à carbone négatif au monde. Phase
Reserve, LA. – Woodland Biofuels has announced a planned $1.35 billion investment at the Port of South Louisiana to establish the world’s largest carbon negative renewable natural gas plant / ultra-green hydrogen facility. Phase 1 of this project is the largest carbon negative renewable natural gas facility globally. Phase 2 is the world’s largest carbon
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In the wake of the newly signed partnership agreement between the Montreal Port Authority and Vietnam Maritime Administration, the Port of Montreal recently welcomed its first direct ocean freight from Vietnam. On August 25, the Azoresborg docked at the Port of Montreal’s Viau Terminal from the Port of Haiphong, carrying 198 containers of high-value energy storage units.
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The International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meets in-person for its 82nd session at IMO Headquarters in London (with hybrid participation) from 30 September to 4 October, 2024. MEPC 82 will discuss a range of environmental matters, including proposed mid-term measures for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships, enhancing energy
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In the largest expenditure of its history, BC Ferries announced a major step forward in its New Major Vessels (NMV) project. To address projected population growth, replace aging vessels, and meet customer expectations, BC Ferries is now continuing the procurement process for the first five of seven new vessels needed for its busiest routes, with
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Salvagers have successfully towed the Sounion, a Greek-flagged oil tanker that had been burning in the Red Sea since being hit on August 21 by projectiles from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, thereby preventing any disastrous oil spill. The European Union naval mission did not specify the final destination, merely referring to a “safe location.” The Houthi
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Lévis, QC- Davie has announced the appointment of Ms. Maxie Lafleur as President of Chantier Davie Canada Inc. Ms. Lafleur is widely recognized as a leading Canadian business executive. She brings to Davie a track record of success supported by a wealth of experience in growth strategies, change management, digital transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational
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The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that Peter Lantin has been unanimously appointed as Chair by its Board of Directors for a two-year term, effective July 1st, 2024. Initially appointed to the PRPA Board of Directors by the Government of British Columbia in 2019, Mr. Lantin is currently in his second term as the
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Quebec – Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Minister Duclos today announced that Canada has awarded a second NSS contract, valued at $16.47 million (including taxes), to Chantier Davie of Lévis, Québec, to advance work on a Polar-class icebreaker for the CCG. He made the announcement while attending attended Naval Quebec’s Annual Conference, an annual
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