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Liners Set Out EU ETS Surcharges Ranging From €7 To €105 Per TEU
Indications of charges to be levied by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM to cover the costs of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) have been released this week, with estimates ranging from €7 to €105 per teu.
From January the EU ETS…
World Shippers Council Introduces Cargo Screening Programme To Prevent Container Fires
The World Shipping Council (WSC) is spearheading an initiative to develop a software tool to spot mis-declared container cargoes, which can lead to fatal shipboard fires.
The WSC noted that despite the efforts of the industry and…
World Maritime Day 2023: IMO Highlights Marine Environment Protection
The International Maritime Organisation IMO’s commitment to the preservation of the marine environment underlined on World Maritime Day 2023.
This year sees the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the International Convention for the…
MWUN Achievements Beyond Shores Of Nigeria – Egyptian Union
The Maritime Workers’ Union of Egypt has expressed satisfaction over the leadership style of Comrade Adewale Adeyanju management led team of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN) saying that cooperation from both countries could…
Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots At Turkish Bulk Carrier
A Russian warship fired warning shots and boarded a small bulk carrier in international water, claiming it was headed to Ukraine in the Black Sea on Sunday, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry.
Russia pulled out of a UN and…
Maersk , MSC Announce Recycling Of Older Container Vessels With India Firm
In a significant move towards sustainable ship recycling practices, global shipping giants Maersk and MSC have announced the retirement of older container ships, a decision that has been welcomed by Indian ship recyclers.
Maersk and MSC,…
ITF Seafarers’ Centre In Ukraine Hit By Russian Drones Attack
The Izmail Seafarers Centre in Ukraine has been hit in a Russian drone attack on the Port of Izmail on Wednesday.
The ITF Seafarers Trust, which previously funded the centre, said it had been by a drone attack in the early hours of 2…
CMA CGM Shipping Business Records $12 Billion In Q2
Despite difficult market conditions during the period, CMA CGM Group has reported a robust performance across its businesses during the second quarter of 2023, in line with its first-quarter guidance.
The Group’s revenue for the quarter…
Fire Continues To Rage On RORO Vessel With Hundreds Of Electric Vehicles Destroyed
More than three days after the fatal fire started on the Shoei Kisen Kaisha vessel it is still too dangerous for salvors to board the vessel.
As of Thursday evening the Dutch Coastguard the fire was still raging on the car carrier with a…
20 Seafarers’ Rescued , As Car Carrier Still On Fire Near Dutch Heritage Site
Around midnight on July 25, the Dutch coastguard received a report that a major fire broke out on the Shoei Kisen-owned car carrier.
The vessel, chartered by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line), was located some 27 km north of Ameland when it…