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WISTA UK Celebrates 50 Years of Championing Diversity and Inclusion in the Maritime Industry

Cleaner Seas July 19, 2024 0

London, 19 July 2024 – The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association UK (WISTA UK) marked its 50th anniversary with a celebratory event highlighting five decades of progress and ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within the maritime industry. The

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KR Hosts 19th European Committee Meeting in London, Highlighting Decarbonization and Digitalization Advances

Cleaner Seas July 15, 2024 0

KR held the 19th KR European Committee (KREC) meeting in London, UK, on July 1st. The KREC, established in 2004, includes members from major international maritime organizations and key European KR customers as follows: Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) International Chamber of Shipping

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Indian Register of Shipping announces the superannuation of its Managing Director Mr. Vijay Arora

Cleaner Seas July 12, 2024 0

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) announces the superannuation of Mr. Vijay Arora, Managing Director, after completing 34 years of dedicated service. Mr. Arora retired from his position on June 30, 2024. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Arora has made invaluable contributions to the organization, leading with vision and commitment. He has been instrumental in ensuring that […]

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B.C. conservation organizations welcome Ocean Wise decision to pull its recommendation of sustainability for southeast Alaska salmon fisheries

Cleaner Seas July 11, 2024 0

Watershed Watch Salmon Society, SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, and Raincoast Conservation Foundation are very pleased that Vancouver-based eco-label Ocean Wise has removed salmon harvested in southeast Alaska from its list of recommended sustainable seafood products. Salmon from the purse seine, drift gill net, and troll fisheries in southeast Alaska sold in grocery stores

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KR Conducts Risk Assessment on Korea’s First Onboard Carbon Capture System

Cleaner Seas July 10, 2024 0

KR has announced the successful installation of an onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) with purely domestic technology, and it will soon undergo internal verification testing. The project began in April 2023 as a collaborative effort with HMM, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), and PANASIA. As a result of this collaboration, the system was installed on the […]

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Sustainable Fishing Practices: A Strategic Imperative for the Seafood Industry

Cleaner Seas July 8, 2024 0

The global seafood industry is at a pivotal crossroads. Overfishing, environmental degradation, and changing consumer preferences are reshaping the landscape of this vital sector. Sustainable fishing practices are no longer just a “nice-to-have,” but a strategic imperative for businesses seeking long-term profitability, brand reputation, and resilience in a

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Can Autonomous Vessels Increase Maritime Safety?

Cleaner Seas July 6, 2024 0

The Future of Safe Sailing: Can Autonomous Vessels Really Cut Risks at Sea? Have you ever heard of a ship that sails itself? No, this isn’t a pirate ghost story. We’re talking about autonomous vessels, the maritime world’s high-tech answer to safer seas. But can these robotic sailors really outsmart Mother Nature and human error? […]

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PortXchange Showcased on Flagship Founders’ Global Maritime Tech Startup Map 2024

Cleaner Seas July 5, 2024 0

[Rotterdam, 05 July 2024] – PortXchange, a leading innovator in port call optimization and maritime decarbonization digital AI solutions, is honoured to be included in the prestigious Global Maritime Tech Startup Map 2024, published annually by Flagship Founders. Recognized in the Ports and Docks category, PortXchange’s inclusion highlights its cutting-edge

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Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Contracts Strategic Marine For An Additional Pair Of New CTVs, Expanding Their Fleet

Cleaner Seas July 4, 2024 0

Strategic Marine announced today that Louis Dreyfus Armateurs has placed an order for an additional pair of newly built 27M Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs), expanding its fleet from five to seven high-specification vessels. These additional new units, sister ships to Acti’Vent and Esti’Vent, will be constructed by Singapore based Strategic Marine, reinforcing the strong

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Marine Ecology News Digest – June 2024

Cleaner Seas June 28, 2024 0

June 2024: Ocean Antics, Tech Triumphs, and a Turtle Twist June was a scorcher, even for the ocean, but thankfully, the news wasn’t all doom and gloom. From coral reefs making a comeback to sea turtle detectives on the case, here’s your dose of marine marvels, tech breakthroughs, and a few “huh, who knew?” moments. […]