Marine Link International News
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 19:45:06 Z
Beirut Blast Caused by Ammonium Nitrate Seized from Cargo Ship
Initial investigations into the Beirut port blast indicate years of inaction and negligence over the storage of highly explosive material caused the explosion that killed more than 100 people, an official source familiar with the findings said.The prime minister and presidency have said that 2…
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Ecochlor Receives IMO BWMS Code Type Approval
Ecochlor said it has received Type Approval from the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) for the IMO BWMS Code (MEPC.300(72) / revised 2016 G8) standards. The new certification applies to the entire range of Ecochlor ballast water management systems (BWMS), with flow rates of between 500 m3/hr.
Read MoreWed, 05 Aug 2020 15:37:48 Z
US Cruising Pause Extended through October
The cruise industry has voluntarily suspended U.S. cruises until at least October 31, a month beyond the no-sail order date set by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."We believe it is prudent at this time to voluntarily extend the suspension of U.S.
Read MoreWed, 05 Aug 2020 13:42:27 Z
Three Cranes Collapse at India's Largest Container Port
Three cranes collapsed at India's largest container port on the outskirts of Mumbai due to strong winds on Wednesday, police and port officials said.Heavy rainfall has hit India's west coast since Monday night, flooding parts of the financial capital.
Read MoreWed, 05 Aug 2020 13:31:44 Z
SCHOTTEL Supplies Propulsion for New Expedition Cruise Ship
Following the delivery of the expedition cruise vessel Hondius in 2019, Oceanwide Expeditions ordered a second vessel from Croatian shipyard Brodosplit, due for delivery by the end of 2021.Hondius and the new sister vessel Janssonius are said…
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Offshore Wind Could Bring In $1.7B to U.S. Treasury by 2022
The United States has an opportunity to accelerate offshore wind energy growth, and benefit from 28 new gigawatts of wind power and $1.7 billion in U.S. Treasury revenue by 2022, according to a study released by the energy intelligence group Wood Mackenzie.
Read MoreWed, 05 Aug 2020 08:52:26 Z
OLT Offshore's FSRU Toscana Receives 100th LNG Cargo
OLT Offshore LNG Toscana's floating regasification unit FSRU Toscana received its 100th LNG cargo via the ship-to-ship from the Bonito LNG carrier on July 31, 2020.Per the owner, OLT Terminal has, over the years, received LNG from the main exporting countries such as: Algeria…
Read MoreWed, 05 Aug 2020 03:21:37 Z
Peacekeepers on UNIFIL Ship Injured in Beirut Port Blast
A UNIFIL maritime task force ship that was docked in Beirut port was damaged and some UNIFIL naval peacekeepers were injured, some of them seriously, in a huge explosion in the Lebanese capital, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said in a statement on Tuesday.“UNIFIL is transporting the in
Read MoreWed, 05 Aug 2020 02:29:28 Z
North Arm Transport: Innovation in Towing
Founded in 1958 as an extension of the Stradiotti family businesses, North Arm Transportation has grown to be a significant fuel company on the BC coast. Over the years, the company fleet has expanded and evolved. With tugs in a range of size and power…
Read MoreWed, 05 Aug 2020 02:01:55 Z
Shipping's Share of Global Carbon Emissions Increases
Carbon emissions from shipping rose in the six-year period to 2018 and accounted for 2.89% of the world’s CO2, a study released on Tuesday showed, amid growing pressure on the industry to bring levels down.About 90% of world trade is transported by sea and UN shipping agency - the IMO - aims to redu
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