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At least six people died when a migrant boat bound for Spain's Canary Islands capsized off the island of El Hierro as rescuers were escorting it to port, regional emergency services said on Wednesday.The open-topped boat, which according to state broadcaster TVE was laden with around 180 people, wen
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/boat-capsizes-near-canary-islandsport-six-526222The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA), the national association representing the U.S. shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair industry, announced its annual member safety awards for the 2024 calendar year. This year, 14 shipyards are receiving awards for their achievements in safety.
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/shipbuilders-council-america-announces-526226Satellite imagery shows China landed two of its most advanced bombers in the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea this month - a gesture that some analysts described as Beijing's latest signalling of its growing military capabilities…
https://www.marinelink.com/news/chinese-bombers-seen-disputed-south-china-526229
https://www.marinelink.com/news/chinese-bombers-seen-disputed-south-china-526229In a first-of-its-kind intercontinental journey, a crew has piloted the Candela C-8 “flying” electric boat across the Strait of Gibraltar.The Candela C-8 completed the 24-nautical mile trip from Sotogrande, Spain, to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa…
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/hydrofoil-electric-boat-crosses-gibraltar-526230The European Union on Wednesday proposed creating a hub to boost security in the Black Sea by gathering information from multiple countries to monitor the strategically important region more closely.The move comes as European officials warn about a continued threat from Russia and as concerns deepen
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https://www.marinelink.com/news/eu-proposes-maritime-security-hub-black-526231Australian wheat inventories will likely be much higher than last year at the end of the season, pressuring prices, because of a drop in Chinese imports and competition from ample supplies out of rival exporter Russia, analysts and traders said. A fire sale of stored grain may be necessary to clear space before the new ...
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/weak-chinese-demand-leaves-australia-with-too-much-wheat/
https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/weak-chinese-demand-leaves-australia-with-too-much-wheat/Brazil’s state-controlled oil firm Petrobras plans to commission 48 new support vessels, expanding its original target of 44, CEO Magda Chambriard announced. The initiative is part of a BRL118bn ($21bn) investment focused on strengthening Brazil’s maritime and offshore sectors. The project is expected to create around 180,000 jobs and includes a mix of platform supply …
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https://splash247.com/petrobras-to-add-48-new-ships/South Korea has officially launched a long-anticipated renewable energy tender, which includes about 1.25 GW of offshore wind capacity, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy announced. The offshore wind auction, set for the first half of 2025, will maintain the ceiling bid price from last year at 176,565 KRW per megawatt-hour (MWh), equivalent to …
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https://splash247.com/south-korea-reveals-1-25-gw-offshore-wind-tender/Offshore support vessel (OSV) owner Britoil Offshore Services has announced a major fleet expansion plan, placing an order for up to eight new anchor handling tug vessels (AHTs) to be built in China. The Singapore-based company has signed a contract with Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard for six firm AHT newbuilds, with options for two additional vessels. …
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https://splash247.com/britoil-orders-up-to-eight-anchor-handlers/René Kofod-Olsen, the CEO of V., writes for Splash today. Everything everywhere all at once. It’s not just the name of an Oscar-winning film but it’s also a fitting way to describe the state of the shipping industry today. On one hand, we’re grappling with unprecedented complexity, from geopolitical uncertainty and tightening regulations to market …
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