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Chevron Charters First Hybrid Electric Bunker Tanker In Singapore

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Chevron has chartered its first hybrid electric bunker tanker in Singapore, marking a significant advancement in the maritime industry. The Marine Dynamo ship greatly enhances the company’s efforts to reduce emissions and investigate cutting-edge technologies. Chevron, a major player in the energy sector, has chartered the hybrid electric bunker tanker Marine Dynamo to serve the …

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In A First, UK Royal Navy Sends 2 Auxiliary Vessels To India For Essential Maintenance

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In a significant development emphasising the relationship between the United Kingdom and India, Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) vessels RFA Argus and Lyme Bay arrived at L&T Shipbuilding’s Kattupalli Shipyard in Chennai for the Assisted Maintenance Period (AMP) and Self Maintenance Period (SMP), respectively. The collaboration marks a watershed moment in India and the United Kingdom’s …

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UK MCA releases updated Code of Safe Working Practices

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Following industry and stakeholder feedback, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) amended the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (COSWP). While continuing to provide crucial information to the seafaring community, the code’s language, design, and structure have been modernised, making the code’s contents useful while remaining simple and obvious. The Code of Safe …

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Indian Navy Rescues 23 Pakistani Seafarers From Iranian Fishing Vessel Targeted by Pirates

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The Indian Navy rescued 23 Pakistani sailors and their Iranian fishing vessel, which had been targeted by pirates in the Arabian Sea. The anti-piracy operation lasted more than 12 hours and was ultimately successful. The Indian Navy issued a statement stating that they received information about a piracy attack on a fishing vessel named Al-Kambar …

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Cargo Ship that Struck Baltimore Bridge Carried Tonnes of Hazardous Materials, Investigation Reveals

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A recent examination of the tragedy in which the cargo ship MV Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore revealed unexpected discoveries. According to Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the NTSB, the ship MV Dali was transporting huge volumes of hazardous commodities, primarily corrosives, flammables, and class 9 hazardous items, including lithium-ion batteries, …

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Indian Navy Has Protected 3,440 Ships And 25,000 Seafarers From Pirates At Sea Since 2008

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The regular deployment of the Indian Navy’s marine assets has contributed to the secure passage of fishing and cargo vessels facing piracy concerns. On Tuesday, Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Defence, reminded the Lok Sabha that India’s Navy has deployed multiple units in the Gulf of Aden and Africa’s east coast for anti-piracy operations …

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IMO progresses toward ship emissions reduction measures

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The IMO is progressing on legally binding ‘ mid-term’ measures to assist the maritime industry in achieving net zero shipping, as outlined in the 2023 IMO Strategy on the Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. The measures are set to take effect in late 2025. The topic is on the agenda for the IMO’s Maritime …

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IMO advances new guidelines for safe transport of plastic pellets on ships

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The IMO is working to ensure the safe transit of plastic pellets carried on ships, which can harm the marine ecosystem if spilt into the water. IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 11) met from February 19 to 23 at IMO Headquarters in London and agreed on draft recommendations regarding the carriage of …

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Hitachi Zosen Corporation and NYK Selected For Next-Generation Ship Development Project By NEDO

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A Japanese cooperation between Hitachi Zosen Corporation and NYK has won a new research challenge to develop the equipment needed to eliminate nitric oxide (N2O) emissions when ammonia is heated and burned. As the industry anxiously awaits the introduction of ammonia as an alternative fuel to address decarbonization issues, NYK emphasizes the critical need to …

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South Korea Launches 1st Container Ship Built for Autonomous Operations

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South Korea has launched a container ship to boost autonomous maritime operations. According to the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the ship is the first oceangoing vessel for Level Three autonomous shipping. The first autonomous shipping test with this ship is planned for later this year. On Friday, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. hosted the vessel’s …

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