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Dutch Barge Transformed into High-Efficiency Dredger for Nigeria

Credit: Concordia Damen

Concordia Damen achieves a remarkable feat by converting a Dutch inland shipping barge into a highly efficient Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) for a Nigerian dredging company, offering cost-effective and rapid solutions for the industry. The maritimejournal source.

  • Concordia Damen successfully converts a Dutch inland shipping barge into a Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) for a Nigerian dredging company, offering cost-efficiency and rapid delivery.
  • The complex...

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Latest Updates On Coronavirus Across The World

Updates on the surge of coronavirus across different countries of the world have been reported, says an article in Reuters.

Indian state prepares for lockdown

The new corona infection across India has reached its highest as crowds of pilgrims gathered for a religious festival despite oxygen shortages at some hospitals and strict curbs in other areas. 

India reported 184,372 cases in the last 24 hours, taking total infections to 13.9 million. Deaths rose by 1,027, for a toll of 172,085.

India’s...

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[Watch] OPEC+ Cuts Strike as Season Begins for European Oil and Gas Majors

According to a podcast published by Platts and presented by Kira Savcenko, highlights this week’s highlights.

Key highlights
  • OPEC+ cuts are to start on Friday;
  • Oil and gas company results begin to stream in;
  • The butadiene contract price’s fall spells trouble for olefins;
  • A Dutch wind auction closes; and
  • A German hydrogen strategy emerges.

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Methanol as an Alternative Fuel for Different Ships Types

Nine ships are to participate in a methanol as bunker fuel project which has the backing of the Dutch government, says an article published in Ship & Bunker.

Green Maritime Methanol project

Green Maritime Methanol is a consortium of Dutch shipping players and professional bodies. The study will cover both existing ships and newly built cargo vessels, ranging in size from 300 deadweight tonne (dwt) to 23,000 dwt.

The project hopes to provide insight into the feasibility of converting each profile...

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Drunken Sailors from Dutch Cargo Ship Rescued from a Deserted Island!

According to Boston News, Three sailors from a Dutch cargo ship were rescued from a deserted island hours after getting lost in foggy conditions after going out for a night of drinking.

What happened?

The men left their ship, the Alana Evita, moored about 2 miles from shore, and headed to the coastal town of Barry in a rigid inflatable boat.

On March 20, they left a bar around 3:45 a.m to return to their ship and got lost in dense fog blanketing the Bristol Channel.

Reported missing

An “extensive”...

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