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OPINION | Don’t overestimate China’s ambitions in the Arctic
Western analysts risk overestimating China’s emergence as an Arctic power, spurred by fears that they initially neglected the reappearance of the Arctic as a theatre for strategic competition.
OPINION | The cable shortage: plugging in offshore wind farms
Australia’s late entry into the offshore wind market is a welcome development for clean energy advocates.
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.
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 9, 2024
VESSEL REVIEW | Haifeng 5201 & Haifeng 5202 – Catamaran crewboats to support Chinese offshore wind farm maintenance
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), through its CCCC Haifeng Wind Power business unit, recently added two new crewboats in a series to its fleet of windfarm operation and maintenance vessels.
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May 9, 2024
US Navy takes delivery of fleet oiler Earl Warren
The US Navy took delivery of a new John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler (T-AO) on Tuesday, May 7.
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May 8, 2024
Trade union federation accuses UAE vessel operator of seafarer abandonment
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) recently issued a statement condemning UAE-based towage company Middle East Marine for what it claims are, “systematic abuse and neglect of over 100 seafarers.”
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May 9, 2024
VESSEL REVIEW | Haifeng 5201 & Haifeng 5202 – Catamaran crewboats to support Chinese offshore wind farm maintenance
China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), through its CCCC Haifeng Wind Power business unit, recently added two new crewboats in a series to its fleet of windfarm operation and maintenance vessels.
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May 9, 2024
US Navy takes delivery of fleet oiler Earl Warren
The US Navy took delivery of a new John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler (T-AO) on Tuesday, May 7.
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May 8, 2024
Trade union federation accuses UAE vessel operator of seafarer abandonment
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) recently issued a statement condemning UAE-based towage company Middle East Marine for what it claims are, “systematic abuse and neglect of over 100 seafarers.”
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May 9, 2024
Precision cutting to be used as part of response effort for Dali removal
The Key Bridge Response Unified Command is scheduled to use precision cuts made with small charges to remove a large section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage from on top of the containership Dali.
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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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May 8, 2024
Fisheries Development Oman’s newest seiner completes sea trials
Spain’s Zamakona Yards has completed conducting sea trials of a new tuna purse seining vessel ordered by Fisheries Development Oman (FDO).
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April 25, 2024
VESSEL REVIEW | Caijin Haishang Liangcang Yi Hao-1 – Large, submersible salmon pen to be deployed in China’s offshore waters
Chinese company Shandong Caijin Wanzefeng Marine Technology has completed construction of a submersible fish pen for harvesting salmon in offshore waters.
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April 16, 2024
Norway’s Lovundlaks selects local builder for new feed barge
Norwegian aquaculture technology company the AKVA Group has been selected to build a new feed barge for compatriot fish farm operator Lovundlaks.
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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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Australia’s Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services recently took delivery of a new fast patrol boat built by Western Australia-based Dongara Marine.
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