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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is set to make history as the first political party in the country to...

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Batam sets course for the revival of its maritime industry – Inforial

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Inforial (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta ● Fri, August 5, 2022 2022-08-05 09:20 0 b2587592dd54281f57bdb7dba9099135 4 Tooltip Free The three-day Indonesian...

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Companies hope to attract Singapore students to careers in maritime industry

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SINGAPORE - Young talent sought. That was the call from five major shipping companies here at lunchtime on Thursday (August...

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Singapore’s maritime industry sees through AR glasses in 5G boost

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Smart glasses powered by augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies are being used to aid site inspection and remote monitoring...

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Call for entries ahead of the 27th Australian Shipping and Maritime Industry Awards

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The call for entries goes out ahead of the 27th Annual Australian Shipping & Maritime Industry Awards on November 10....

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Top Occupational Safety Violations in Louisiana’s Maritime Industry

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Maritime workers ply their trade in extraordinary places, whether on the deck of a ship, at the helm of a...

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Old Dominion University opens school dedicated to supply chain and maritime industry

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Ryan Murphy/WHRO Freight and material haulage activity around the world is huge with a massive presence in Hampton Roads. After...

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Award Funds to Accelerate Massachusetts Maritime Industry | Massachusetts

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(The Center Square) – Coastal communities in Massachusetts are getting an infusion of public funds.The Seaport Economic Council will distribute...

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Award Funds to Accelerate Massachusetts Maritime Industry | national news

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(The Center Square) – Coastal communities in Massachusetts are getting an infusion of public funds.The Seaport Economic Council will distribute...

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What about the maritime industry, Mr. President?

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PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivered a moving 114-minute State of the Nation (SONA) address on Monday (July 25), which...

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Climate change challenges facing the maritime industry

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Photo: MMF - BOV SeminarTista' taqra bil- Malta.The maritime industry faces unprecedented challenges posed by climate change as it considers...

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Marine Industry Filing Buzz: 88% Increase in Cloud Computing Mentions in Q1 2022

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Mentions of cloud computing in maritime company filings increased by 88% between the last quarter of 2021 and the first...

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Rep. O’Malley’s plan to bolster the state’s maritime commerce is now law

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Rep. O'Malley's plan to bolster the state's maritime commerce is now law State Representative Jack O'Malley's framework to strengthen Michigan's...

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Technological disruption opens up opportunities for women in the maritime industry – WISTA – The Sun Nigeria

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Ms. Despina Theodosiou, President of the Women's International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA), says technological disruption has opened up opportunities...

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Hybridization: Shaping Decarbonization in the Maritime Industry

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Additionally, the use of hybrid systems will ensure that ships are able to adapt to green fuels and larger batteries....

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Sisi continues its cooperation in the maritime industry with the German company “Lürssen”

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President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi received Peter Lürssen, CEO of the German company Lürssen for Maritime Industries in Berlin on Sunday. This...

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Customizable BASSnet Services for the Marine Industry

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BASS Software offers a range of different maritime services and software solutions for ship managers and owners, platform operators and...

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Changing the Game for the Nigerian Maritime Industry

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Penultimate Friday, the Lekki Deep Seaport in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos received the first vessel to dock at the port carrying operating...

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The maritime industry in the North of the Netherlands becomes a global player in “green” ships

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The maritime industry in the North of the Netherlands is pooling all its knowledge and capabilities to meet technological challenges...

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KDI to Provide Simulation Suite to Maritime Industry Authority in the Philippines – Digital Ship

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The Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will deploy Kongsberg Digital (KDI) simulation technology for research, operations and training to increase...

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McLeod Brock offers personalized and professional maritime law services in Florida and throughout the United States

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McLeod Brock provides personalized maritime law services in Florida and throughout the United States. They have a team of licensed...

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Marine Filing Buzz: 25% Increase in Mentions of Digitization in Q2 2022

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Mentions of digitization in maritime company filings increased by 25% between the first and second quarters of 2022. In total,...

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Marine Filing Buzz: 25% Increase in Digitization Mentions in Q2 2022

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Mentions of digitization in maritime company filings increased by 25% between the first and second quarters of 2022. In total,...

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How Marine Industry Recovery Is Key to Growth for Marine Well Power Meter Manufacturers – Fact.MR Exclusive Report – Designer Women

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The latest industry analysis by Fact MR predicts sales of analog marine power meters to grow at propelled CAGR through...

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Shipping industry filing buzz: Future of work mentions down 58% since Q1 2021

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Mentions of the future of work in maritime industry company filings were 58% lower in the first quarter of 2022...

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Mainstay Core Product Launched to Support Marine Industry

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Thursday July 7 – Birmingham, UK: MIS Marine, the marine industry's leading marine insurance technology company, has launched its new...

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What is the end of maritime finance?

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A high barrier to entry for investors is often associated with the presence of considerable profits. John M. Hadjipateras, CEO...

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The new generation of graduates specializing in maritime law

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IMO's International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) held its 33rd graduation ceremony, marking the success of 56 specialists in international law...

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AD Ports to Acquire Majority Stake in Egyptian Shipping Companies

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Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 70% stake in International Associated...

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Building maritime law through an international seminar for judges – Businessamlive

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BY MARTINS UBA NWAMADI In 1995, the Nigerian Shippers Council in pursuit of knowledge and excellence, in conjunction with the...

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South Africa’s declining shipping industry needs urgent interventions to support ESD

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While the global maritime industry generally presents huge opportunities to develop supplier development programs, the South African maritime sector is...

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Abu Dhabi acquires Egyptian shipping companies for $140 million

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Abu Dhabi Ports Group has agreed a 70% stake in the $140 million associated international cargo carrier, which wholly owns...

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Portrait of the Aurora Class: Designing the Future of the Maritime Industry

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The Aurora class will be the largest and most environmentally friendly car carrier ever built. Designed to carry up to...

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Opinion piece: South Africa’s declining shipping industry needs urgent interventions to support ESD

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Eva Moloi, HR and Transformation Manager at Damen Shipyards Cape Town. While the global maritime industry generally presents huge opportunities...

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Marine Industry Filing Buzz: 24% Drop in Robotics Mentions in Q1 2022

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Mentions of robotics in maritime company filings fell 24% between the last quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of...

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US Coast Guard Says Cyberpiracy Threatens Supply Chains and Maritime Industry

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The US Coast Guard was surprised when a massive container ship bound for New York in February 2019 discovered a...

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Australia and Japan should lead the way in maritime law enforcement training

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During Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles' recent visit to Japan, nations pledged to enhance interoperability of their armed forces amid...

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Digital transformation in the maritime industry

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A new report from Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, says seafarers largely support greater digitalization, but...

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DBP allocates P50-B loan facility to maritime industry

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The government financial institution (GFI), Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has allocated a fund of 50 billion pesos to...

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Global Sonobuoy Market to Be Driven by Growth in Maritime Industry During Forecast Period 2021-2026

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Expert Market Research’s new report titled “Sonobuoy Market Report and Forecast 2021-2026”, gives an in-depth analysis of the global Sonobuoy...

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NAPA Urges Maritime Industry to Be Proactive in Building Cyber ​​Resilience – Digital Ship

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NAPA CEO Mikko Kuosa called on all shipping stakeholders to join NAPA in taking concrete and proactive steps together to...

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Global Sonobuoy Market to Be Driven by Growth in Marine Industry During Forecast Period 2021-2026 – Designer Women

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Expert Market Research’s new report titled “Sonobuoy Market Report and Forecast 2021-2026”, gives an in-depth analysis of the global Sonobuoy...

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New CompEx qualification to support maritime industry now available – FE News

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Certification body, CompEx has worked with Southampton-based training provider, the Southampton Engineering Training Association (SETA), and a major local cruise...

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High Seas and High-Stakes Communications: Securing the Maritime Industry

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Think back to the last time you stood on the shore, enjoying the brackish breeze gently caressing your skin, and...

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High Seas and High Stakes Communications: Securing the Maritime Industry

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Think back to the last time you stood on the shore, enjoying the brackish breeze gently caressing your skin, and...

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MOWCA hails Sierra Leone’s booming maritime industry

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The Secretary General of the Maritime Organization for West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr. Paul Adalikwu, has commended the government...

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Shipping Industry Begins Preparations for Future Launch of Ship-Based Container Service to the Midwest | Company

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The collaborative effort to launch the first patented container-on-vessel (COV) service in the Midwest continues to make great strides, with...

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“Liberia will not remain on the periphery of maritime industry decision-making” – Nagbe pleads for Liberia’s readmission to IALA

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(COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - June 1, 2022) Maritime Commissioner Lenn Eugene Nagbe said Liberia will not remain on the periphery of...

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INMEX SMM India sets the landscape for shipping and maritime industry

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Informa Markets in India, together with Hamburg Messe und Congress, today inaugurated the industry's most prestigious event for the...

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Singapore and UAE to Collaborate on Digitalization and Decarbonization in Maritime Industry

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ABU DHABI: Singapore is keen to collaborate with the UAE on digitizing and decarbonizing the maritime industry, a senior executive...

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Shipping industry filing buzz: Future of work mentions down 38% in Q4 2021

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Mentions of the future of work within maritime company filings fell 38% between the third and fourth quarters of 2021....

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Maritime Industry Filing Buzz: 33% Increase in Artificial Intelligence Mentions in Q4 2021

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Mentions of artificial intelligence in company filings in the maritime industry increased by 33% between the third and fourth quarters...

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The global sonobuoy market will be driven by the growth of the maritime industry during the forecast period 2021-2026

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Expert Market Research's new report titled 'Sonobuoy Market Report and Forecast 2021-2026', gives an in-depth analysis of the global market...

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UK envoy says maritime law and UNCLOS needed against Chinese militarism in South China Sea │ GMA News Online

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British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils said on Monday that the UK will continue to uphold international maritime law...

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Digitization creates value in the maritime industry

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution is expected to influence the maritime industry and introduce technologies such as artificial intelligence, IoT and...

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Current challenges in the maritime industry: how can Windward AI strengthen your organization?

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ORIANI HELLAS is the proud representative office of Windward AI in Greece and Cyprus. Following the start of our collaboration...

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Maritime industry encouraged to come together in support of MCTC Cooks Day initiative

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International leader and catering management provider MCTC is encouraging the industry to join them in recognizing the crucial role of...

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Iran calls piracy oil seizures demanding Greece respect maritime law

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Iran protests saying Greece is not respecting international maritime law (file photo) Posted on May 26,...

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Maritime industry’s Teresa Lloyd joins Carnival Australia

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Carnival Australia has announced that one of the most highly regarded members of the maritime industry, Teresa Lloyd, will join...

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Marina is committed to supporting women in the maritime industry

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Marina Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad (centre), poses for a photo opportunity with strong women in the maritime sector...

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Marine Industry Filing Buzz: 17% Decrease in Big Data Mentions in Q4 2021

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Mentions of big data in maritime company filings fell 17% between the third and fourth quarters of 2021. In total,...

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Carbon capture could be of interest to the maritime industry

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JThe nascent carbon storage and use industry could be of interest to shipping, in terms of its decarbonization efforts. In...

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How is maritime law applied in the Emirates? – Maritime/Shipping

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Commercial maritime law in the United Arab Emirates is regulated and enforced by Federal Law No. 26 of 1981 (Shipping...

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Interview: Mitigating Cyber ​​Threats in the Maritime Industry

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Like many industries, the maritime sector is undergoing significant technological transformation aimed at increasing productivity and efficiency. This unfortunately provides...

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Women in the maritime industry celebrated

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Share the post "Women in the maritime sector celebrated" What do a Rear Admiral, a Maritime Lawyer and the Royal...

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First international day honoring women working in the maritime industry

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“When war breaks out, people go hungry,” Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council on Thursday during a debate on...

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How is maritime law applied in the UAE?

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Commercial maritime law in the United Arab Emirates is regulated and enforced by Federal Law No. 26 of 1981 (Maritime...

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UN marks first-ever international day highlighting women in maritime industry

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LONDON — The first-ever International Women in Maritime Day kicked off its inaugural celebration on Wednesday with a seminar to...

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UN marks first-ever international day highlighting women working in the maritime industry

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“Women make up only 20% of the workforce in maritime authorities in member states and 29%…in all sub-sectors of the...

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A race against time: the maritime industry and the climate objective

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Once again, SMM will be held in person from September 6-9, 2022. Scheduled around four months before the first global...

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Britishvolt secures investment with Scorpio Group as part of plans to power maritime industry

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The company behind plans to create a £1.6billion gigaplant in Northumberland has secured investment that heralds plans to power marine...

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Marine Industry Filing Buzz: 23% Drop in Industrial Automation Mentions in Q4 2021

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Mentions of industrial automation in maritime company filings fell 23% between the third and fourth quarters of 2021. In total,...

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ioCurrents and Rose Point Partnership Benefits the U.S. Maritime Industry

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Posted on May 16, 2022 2:56 PM by The Maritime Executive ...

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PortXL, accelerating sustainability and digitalization in the maritime industry

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Rotterdam is the largest and busiest port in Europe, but it is also a shining beacon of innovation. The port...

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Alewijnse will showcase future technology at Maritime Industry 2022

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(Courtesy of: Alewijnse Marine) System integrator Alewijnse will present the technology of the future in a changing maritime world at...

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Alewijnse presents the technology of the future at Maritime Industry 2022

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System integrator Alewijnse will present the technology of the future in a changing maritime world at the Maritime Industry fair,...

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Bureau Veritas approves EODev’s electro-hydrogen energy solutions for the maritime industry

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Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, recently approved the second generation of the REXH2® developed...

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Decarbonisation of the Australian maritime industry

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The Australian maritime industry came together at the inaugural Maritime Decarbonisation Summit to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with...

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U.S., Japan, and PH Hold Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Training

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U.S. and Japanese Coast Guard instructors share detainee handling techniques with Philippine Coast Guard students during training April 4-9, 2022...

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Maritime Industry Filing Buzz: 32% Drop in Cloud Computing Mentions in Q4 2021

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Mentions of cloud computing in maritime company filings fell 32% between the third and fourth quarters of 2021. In total,...

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U.S., Japan, Philippines Hold Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Training

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US and Japanese Coast Guard instructors share detainee handling techniques with Philippine Coast Guard students. Manila, May 6, 2022— From...

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MARAD tackles culture change in the maritime industry

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Lucinda Lessley, Acting Administrator of the US Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) hosted a virtual panel discussion titled "Creating...

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PCG Receives Maritime Law Enforcement Training With Japan, U.S. Coast Guards – Manila Bulletin

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently conducted a capacity building activity with the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and United States...

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GMU, Ocean Law and Policy, Maritime Law, International Trade Law

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Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is an enterprise of the Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB), the state regulatory body for ports and...

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Maritime Industry Filing Buzz: 23% Decline in Cybersecurity Mentions in Q4 2021

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Mentions of cybersecurity in maritime industry company filings fell 23% between the third and fourth quarters of 2021. In total,...

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Spire adds new weather information for the maritime industry

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Photo: Spire Global. Spire Global is deploying new weather solutions for the maritime industry which the company says can analyze...

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Spire Global Introduces New Weather Information Solutions for the Marine Industry

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VIENNA, Virginia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) ("the Company" or "Spire"), a leading global provider of spatial data, analytics and...

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UAE contributes to IMO legal system to strengthen maritime industry

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The UAE recently participated in the 109th Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Legal Committee Meetings to discuss key...

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Shipping industry ‘shaken’ after second port death in a week

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The shipping industry has been 'shaken' after two port workers died in separate incidents less than a week apart. This...

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Maritime law from an environmental perspective | Opinion

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Environmental standards in maritime law Michel Tsimplis £100, Edward Elgar Publishing ★★★✩✩ Professor Michael Tsimplis, maritime law specialist and oceanographer,...

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