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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) investigates and negotiates settlements and informal compromises of civil penalties in relation to potential violations of the Shipping Act and Commission regulations. Recently, the Commission…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/fmc-collects-penalty-payments-532613The recent rejection of around 2,900 dairy cattle on the Spiridon II raises animal welfare and pollution concerns when, after a long sea voyage, the laden vessel has again had to return to sea.The 52-year-old livestock carrier has left Turkey after its cargo was rejected by local authorities.
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/rejected-livestock-532616Leading shipping companies are joining forces to combat ocean plastic pollution through the launch of the Maritime Association for Clean Seas (MACS): a new industry alliance driving measurable reductions in plastic and operational waste at scale.Founded by Seven Clean Seas (SCS)…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/new-alliance-launched-tackle-ocean-532617NGO Shipbreaking Platform, in collaboration with Sandbag - Smarter Climate Policy and the University of Tuscia, publishes a report on the role of scrap steel from end-of-life ships in the decarbonization efforts of the European steel industry.Steel…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/report-ship-scrap-steel-decarbonize-532618Today, Tuesday, November 18 2025, the Baltic Dry Index climbed by 63 points, reaching 2216 points. Baltic Dry Index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange and covers prices for transported cargo such as coal, grain and iron ore. The index is based on a daily survey of agents all over the world. Baltic Dry ...
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https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/baltic-dry-index-climbs-to-2216-up-63-points/Amid rising pay and shrinking shore leave, industry leaders tell Splash what it really takes to keep crews loyal Retention has quietly become one of shipping’s biggest business headaches. Global pay packets may have risen across most ranks this year, but the data tells a starker story — only four in ten shipmanagers report any …
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https://splash247.com/how-to-crack-the-seafarer-retention-riddle/A new P&I club and some major changes to flag registration are among the main takeaways from the opening days of the ongoing Hong Kong Maritime Week. The China P&I Club (CPI) has launched the Hong Kong Shipowners Mutual Assurance Association Limited with the CPI saying the establishment of the Hong Kong P&I Club marks …
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https://splash247.com/hong-kong-pushes-back-with-new-pi-club-and-flag-flexibility/Dry bulk’s annual summit has recruited its best speaker line-up to date. Geneva Dry, set to return to the Hotel President Wilson on April 28 and 29 next year, has managed to attract a unique blend of charterers and shipowners for its highly anticipated third edition. Emily Koo, group managing director of Hong Kong bluechip …
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https://splash247.com/geneva-dry-locks-in-its-strongest-line-up-yet/The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works mission began in 1824 when our Nation’s fifth President, James Monroe, signed into law a bill to improve navigation on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. While Corps projects have always been large and complex…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/infrastructure-insights-executive-action-532557After sustaining extensive damage in a December 2024 fire, the tug Lucinda Smith has returned to the water with a fresh start powered by Mitsubishi S12R-Y3MPTAW-3 Tier 3 engines rated at 1260HP @1600RPM each. The repower was completed by Windward Power with support from Laborde Products…
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