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Estamos buscando un/a Inspector/a de mantenimiento de buques para fortalecer nuestro equipo en Denia (Alicante)

Estamos buscando un/a Inspector/a de mantenimiento de buques para fortalecer nuestro equipo en Denia (Alicante) ¡Únete a Baleària y forma parte de nuestro equipo técnico! ¿Qué harás en esta posición? Serás responsable de inspeccionar y asegurar que nuestros buques cumplan con todas las normativas y estándares de seguridad y operatividad, realizando evaluaciones detalladas y colaborando …

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Baltic index falls for sixth straight session on softer capesize rates

The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, extended its losing streak to a sixth straight session on Friday, dragged down by declining rates for capesize shipping vessels. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, lost 26 points, or 1.4%, …

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Exercise caution with ammonia switch

A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has thrown a spanner into the plan to transition ships from diesel fuel to ammonia. While ammonia offers the alluring prospect of slashing greenhouse gas emissions, MIT researchers warn that without stricter regulations, the switch could come at a cost to human health. The problem …

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The options to solve the Red Sea crisis and mega-infrastructure projects in the Middle East

Mega-infrastructure projects: I am very sceptical about the mega-projects that are supposed to take place in the Middle East. I take this opportunity to invite you to connect with me on LinkedIn, as I have published long articles on the current geopolitics of the Red Sea. Today I will just say this: The Saudis are …

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Asia Fuel Oil-VLSFO firms; bunker premiums receive boost after more than four months

Asia’s market for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) logged a weekly climb, while downstream bunker premiums received an uplift after being trapped in a tight range for over four months. Singapore premiums for delivered VLSFO bunker fuel breached $16 per metric ton this week, with support coming from tighter supply for prompt delivery dates, …

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American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Approves the VIRSEC Maritime English Tests: Setting New Standards of Competency

In response to the growing number of maritime accidents attributed to communication errors, VIRSEC, an award-winning, e-Learning company based in Manchester, UK, proudly announces that the suite of seven Maritime English Tests (METs) have been approved by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The fully online tests are designed to officially assess and certify the …

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ClassNK releases ‘ClassNK Technical Journal’: Introducing initiatives for vehicle carrier fires

ClassNK has released the latest ‘ClassNK Technical Journal’, which has been published for contributing to the advancement of technology and society through the outcome of R&D and technical activities. The latest issue, ‘ClassNK Technical Journal No.9 2024 (I)’ features entitled ‘Initiatives for Vehicle Carrier Fires’, which introduces the guidance for the safe transportation of EVs …

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El CMMA y la Cámara de Comercio analizan las claves de futuro de la Economía Azul en la provincia de Málaga

Javier Noriega y José Carlos Escribano repasan la lista de infraestructuras singulares y proyectos que impulsarían el crecimiento azul en la provincia y en la comunidad autónoma El presidente del Clúster Marítimo-Marino de Andalucía (CMMA), Javier I. Noriega Hernández, y su homólogo en la Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria, Servicios y Navegación de Málaga, José …

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