Industry News – Page 45
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NewsUnions unite to condemn P&O sackings
Three major unions have condemned DP World-owned P&O Ferries for its shock sackings last week
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NewsRelief fund calls for Ukraine seafarers support
Set up to help those affected by Covid-19, the SIRF is now calling on the maritime industry to support seafarers in Ukraine.
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NewsP&O sacks 800 crew and cancels all sailings
DP World-owned P&O Ferries has made a shock decision to sack all 800 UK crew members.
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NewsGlobal marine insurance merger talks
Two parties have entered into talks to create a new global marine insurance force
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NewsECSA backs lifting ‘Basel Ban’ on EU shipments
A controversial proposal to open Asian ship breaker yards to EU-flagged ships has gathered momentum with the ECSA’s support.
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NewsIMO calls for safe maritime corridor in Black Sea
The IMO has spoken in strong terms about the ongoing situation in Ukraine, urging the safe evacuation of seafarers and ships from high-risk areas.
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NewsCSM Monaco expands operations to form new JV
Merger will bring integrated maritime services to clients in France, Italy and Monaco
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NewsProgramme calls for more women in maritime
A programme has been launched by maritime associations to encourage women
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NewsHill Dickinson adds master mariner to legal team
International marine law firm Hill Dickinson has added Helene Peter-Davies to its team of master mariners.
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NewsSpeed key to BWTS race
Fast track delivery is vital in meeting the IMO deadline for ballast water treatment system (BWTS) retrofits
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NewsInfrastructure fund buys 65% stake in Jifmar
French offshore services firm Jifmar is now 65% owned by infrastructure fund Marguerite II.
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NewsLuxury cars sink onboard fire-struck Felicity Ace
Up to 4,000 top-end cars have gone down with the car carrier, which caught fire in the Atlantic Ocean
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NewsNorth Star wins support vessel contract
North Star wins £100 million contract to enhance its fast-response emergency fleet for oil and gas workers in the UK Continental Shelf
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NewsNew partnership stresses need for seafarer wellbeing
Medical specialist teams up with Global Maritime Forum for seafarer wellbeing.
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NewsSmart carbon indicator gives CO2 rankings
A new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) will provide ship operators with a digital tool for reporting and monitoring carbon rankings
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NewsRussia and Ukraine close ports as war escalates
Ports on the Sea of Azov have been closed while the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.
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NewsBG Freight Line installs carbon capture
One European freight line operator is using carbon capture to reduce emissions and gain competitive edge
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NewsDP World finalises legal requirements to buy Imperial
A deal to bring Imperial Logistics under DP World’s roof is finalised.
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NewsBlueStor project trials battery tech for port
A project using flow battery technology to power port and vessel operations has won UK government backing to trial its commercial feasibility.
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NewsVicente Boluda Fos wins France’s highest medal
Vicente Boluda Fos, chairman of Spain’s 185-year-old maritime firm Boluda Corporación Maritima, has been awarded France’s most prestigious medal.
