14 JUNE 2020 Ship owners need to place a greater emphasis on addressing the exhaust emissions from existing ships if they are going to meet the industry’s goals to reduce CO2 emissions, according to a new study conducted by the University of Manchester and published in the journal BMC Energy. …
Read More »CREW TRANSFERS: PANAMA ASSISTS CARNIVAL; NEW ZEALAND’S NEW RULES
13 JUNE 2020 The Republic of Panama provided unique support to Carnival Cruise Line as part of its ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian support to the shipping industry during the global pandemic. Panama is supporting the shipping industry both by maintaining smooth operations at the Panama Canal and assisting with crew …
Read More »MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES MAY ACQUIRE MITSUI E&S’ SHIPBUILDING UNIT
12 JUNE 2020 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is in talks to acquire Mitsui E&S’ shipbuilding unit, MHI said in a statement this week. The goal is to reach agreement by the end of 2020 and to complete the acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to Reuters. Mitsui and Mitsubishi …
Read More »PROJECT FUNDED TO DEVELOP AND VERIFY UNMANNED SHIP NAVIGATION SYSTEM
11 june 2020 A new project is getting underway in Japan to develop and demonstrate the technology and systems require to enable unmanned ship navigation. As part of the effort, the prototype system will also undergo verification via demonstration testing in Japanese coastal waters. Funded by a grant from the Joint …
Read More »WEIGHT LOSS: WHY THOSE LAST FEW POUNDS ARE THE HARDEST TO LOSE, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE
10 JUNE 2020 So you’ve done everything you’re supposed to. You’re eating in a calorie deficit, are exercising a few times a week, and are getting close to your weight loss goal. And then you hit a plateau with only a few pounds to lose – and they just won’t …
Read More »CANADA CREATES NEW VISA PROCEDURES TO FACILITATE CREW CHANGES
10 JUNE 2020 Canada is joining the list of nations responding to the growing calls to address the challenges in completing crew changes due to the restrictions designed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. A broad collation of shipping organizations, maritime associations, ship owners, and labor are all calling …
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