Understanding The Reasons Behind the Whales Dying in the Beaches

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The examination of whales, dolphins and porpoises stranded on the beach can provide information on what might be happening in the world’s oceans.

The deceased is between one and four years old. He is lying on a metal table in a small polyvalent laboratory of white tiles at the London Zoo. It shows no signs of damage or physical trauma on the outside, suggesting that death was not caused by...

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Maersk implements new guidelines for dangerous goods stowage

Indian Coast Guard ship battles Maersk Honan fire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 — Following the tragic fire aboard the containership Maersk Honam in March this year, in which five crew members lost their lives (see earlier story), Maersk took measures and implemented additional preliminary guidelines for stowage of dangerous goods. The company has now completed implementation of new guidelines to improve safety across its container vessel fleet and has developed a new set of principles called Risk Based Dangerous Goods Stowage.

“All cargo aboard Maersk...

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Skangas joins SEALNG coalition

Kimmo Rahkamo, CEO of Skangas

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 — Nordic market LNG supplier Skangas has joined SEALNG, the multi-sector industry coalition aiming to accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel.

Norway based Skangas is a subsidiary of Finland’s Gasum (70%) and part owned by Norway’s Lyse (30%).

Skangas has extensive knowledge of LNG production and sourcing, and the construction of key LNG infrastructure for marine deliveries, from land-based infrastructure to LNG bunkering vessels...

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International Seaways to install scrubbers on seven VLCCs

International Seaways to install scrubbers on seven VLCCs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 — International Seaways, Inc. (NYSE: INSW) has signed contracts with Clean Marine AS of Norway and a qualified system installer covering the purchase and installation of exhaust gas cleaning systems on seven of its modern VLCCs, with an option for a further three systems covering the remaining three modern VLCCs in its fleet.

The seven scrubbers are all to be installed prior to January 1, 2020, when the 0.5% IMO sulfur emission cap goes into effect.

The seven scrubber units are...

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NIMASA Commences Rescue Mission Of Crew On Board Hijacked Vessel

NIMASA

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced search rescue operations for the abducted 12 crew members onboard MV GLARUS owned by ALLISON Shipping which was hijacked off Bonny Island in Rivers State to ensure that they are found and released unconditionally.

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Speaking in Lagos on Monday, the Director General of the Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside stated that NIMASA is working closely with the Forward Operation Base (FOB) and the Falcon Eye...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/nimasa-commences-rescue-mission-of-crew-on-board-hijacked-vessel/

iContainers Chosen As Finalist For Global Freight Awards 2018

Port cranes and stacks of shipping containers

iContainers has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Global Freight Awards organized by Maritime Intelligence, a group consisting of Lloyd’s List, which is one of the leading publications in the shipping and logistics industry.

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The online freight forwarder is one of just six finalists chosen by an acclaimed panel of judges for the Digital Transformation Award, a new category introduced this year to recognize the impact of digital processes on the...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/icontainers-chosen-as-finalist-for-global-freight-awards-2018/

Fraser Shipyards To Construct Passenger And Vehicle Ferry For Ohio’s Lake Erie

Miller-Boat-Line

Fraser Shipyards announced that it has been selected to build a new 26-car ferry for Miller Boat Line, which operates ferries that run from northern Ohio’s Catawba Island Township to South Bass Island and Middle Bass Island, two of Lake Erie’s most popular recreation destinations.

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The new all-steel ferry will be 140 feet long and 38.5 feet wide. It will be named the Mary Ann Market, in honor of the late matriarch of the family that owns Miller Boat Line. The...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/fraser-shipyards-to-construct-passenger-and-vehicle-ferry-for-ohios-lake-erie/