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EDITORIAL | Cook Strait checkmate: new Solutions for safer New Zealand ferries
Nearly 900 people were on KiwiRail Interislander’s 29-year-old ferry Kaitaki when it lost power in a storm in January 2023 whilst entering Wellington Harbour en route from Picton on the South Island.
AWARDS 2023 | Best Medium Ro-Pax – Insula Oya III – Piriou
Best Medium Ro-Pax – Insula Oya III – Piriou Constructed for a regional government in western France, this very versatile new steel and aluminium Ro-Pax ferry benefits considerably from having two sturdy loading ramps on its port-side. Designed and built to operate safely and reliably in the often rough and rugged Bay ..
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COLUMN | Big is better? Big finds in Namibia; big losses at Gazprom; big sale at Edda Wind; big problems at Petrofac [Offshore Accounts]
Every day, the world uses around one hundred million barrels of oil. The term “big oil” is used pejoratively to describe the industry’s lobbying power.
OPINION | Mitigating the imminent fall in the navy’s surface fleet
We’ve had plenty of defence announcements so far this year. Many have rightly focused on Australia’s situation and vulnerabilities as an island trading nation, one whose daily survival depends on the fuel, fertiliser, pharmaceuticals, and other essentials imported by sea.
OPINION | Between them, Australia, France and India can watch the Indian Ocean
Australia, France, and India ought to be cooperating more closely in the surveillance of the Indian Ocean through their valuably located islands, enhancing the awareness of each of country without additional cost.
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COLUMN | The reality of changing risk [Grey Power]
It was a remark by an insurer, commenting on the probable of level of claims after the Baltimore bridge strike incident, that took my attention the other day.
Focus on Fishing and Aquaculture
Baird Maritime once more highlights the ever important fishing and aquaculture sector by reviewing newbuild vessels entering service around the world.
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May 8, 2024
EDITORIAL | Cook Strait checkmate: new Solutions for safer New Zealand ferries
Nearly 900 people were on KiwiRail Interislander’s 29-year-old ferry Kaitaki when it lost power in a storm in January 2023 whilst entering Wellington Harbour en route from Picton on the South Island.
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May 6, 2024
Mexican IMR specialist orders work-class ROV
AQUA Exploracion, a subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) operator based in Mexico, has placed an order for a new work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from unmanned systems specialist Forum Energy Technologies.
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May 3, 2024
Chouest Group acquires UK ROV operator
US-based the Chouest Group has acquired ROVOP, a UK company specialising in the provision of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services to customers in the energy sector.
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May 8, 2024
EDITORIAL | Cook Strait checkmate: new Solutions for safer New Zealand ferries
Nearly 900 people were on KiwiRail Interislander’s 29-year-old ferry Kaitaki when it lost power in a storm in January 2023 whilst entering Wellington Harbour en route from Picton on the South Island.
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May 6, 2024
Mexican IMR specialist orders work-class ROV
AQUA Exploracion, a subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) operator based in Mexico, has placed an order for a new work-class remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from unmanned systems specialist Forum Energy Technologies.
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May 3, 2024
Chouest Group acquires UK ROV operator
US-based the Chouest Group has acquired ROVOP, a UK company specialising in the provision of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) services to customers in the energy sector.
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May 7, 2024
VESSEL REVIEW | Haiyang Shiyou 302 – Chinese LNG bunkering vessel for inland and coastal waters
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has taken delivery of a new LNG bunkering and supply vessel built by compatriot shipyard Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore and Engineering (CIMC SOE).
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May 1, 2024
TOWT orders six additional cargo sailships from French builder
French transport company TOWT has awarded a contract for the construction of six additional wind-powered cargo vessels from compatriot shipbuilder Piriou, bringing the total number of ordered ships to eight.
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April 26, 2024
New container barge terminal opens in Cavite, Philippines
UAE-based port operator DP World and Philippine counterpart Asian Terminals (ATI) have opened a new barge terminal in the municipality of Tanza in the Philippines’ Cavite province.
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May 1, 2024
European Commission report outlines 2020-2023 achievements against illegal fishing
The European Commission has just published the 2020-2023 report on its activities to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing), in accordance with the IUU Regulation.
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April 25, 2024
US Coast Guard completes investigation into loss of crab boat near Newport, Oregon
The US Coast Guard has completed its investigation into the January 8, 2019, loss of the commercial fishing vessel Mary B II and three crewmembers on the Yaquina Bay Bar near Newport, Oregon.
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April 16, 2024
Research and patrol catamaran delivered to Thai Department of Marine and Coastal Resources
Thailand’s Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has taken delivery of a new catamaran research vessel built by compatriot shipyard Seacrest Marine.
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May 7, 2024
GEAR | Over 70 floating exhibits to be featured at Seawork 2024
The 2024 edition of Seawork, the commercial marine exhibition focusing on Europe, is set to officially open on June 11.
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April 2, 2024
GEAR | Capital Link concludes 18th annual International Shipping Forum in New York
Capital Link’s 18th Annual International Shipping Forum took place March 11, 2024, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. The event was held in partnership with Citi and in cooperation with NYSE and Nasdaq.
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February 28, 2024
GEAR | Humphree expands operations in Philippines
Humphree has entered into an agreement with Gendiesel Philippines wherein the latter will promote and sell Humphree products.
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EDITORIAL | Cook Strait checkmate: new Solutions for safer New Zealand ferries
Nearly 900 people were on KiwiRail Interislander’s 29-year-old ferry Kaitaki when it lost power in a storm in January 2023 whilst entering Wellington Harbour en route from Picton on the South Island.
GEAR | Over 70 floating exhibits to be featured at Seawork 2024
The 2024 edition of Seawork, the commercial marine exhibition focusing on Europe, is set to officially open on June 11.
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