March 8, 2018 / by admin / Technology / 0 comments
Companies in maritime operations need to up their game and move to the same high standards as other transport modes, where an incident can lead to a loss of life or an ecological disaster, Frank J. Coles, Transas CEO, said. “In other words, they need to become High Reliability Organisations (HROs),” Coles pointed out while […]
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World’s Ports Commit to Sustainable Growth and Development
March 23, 2018 / by admin / Law and Policy / 0 comments
Nearly 1,000 ports and port-related companies committed themselves in Antwerp to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. On March 22, a two-day event held under the auspices of the World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP) was opened in Antwerp. Specifically, ports and companies intend to focus on five practical areas […]
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Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative Lunched
March 9, 2018 / by admin / Environment / 0 comments
Shipowners, banks and charity organizations including the Sustainable Shipping Initiative and non-profit Forum for the Future launched the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative on March 7, in Hamburg. The initiative comes as a response to the lack of transparency across ship recycling policies that leads to bad practices and related health, safety and environmental hazards. Namely, […]
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STX France Unveils New Sailing Ship Concept
March 9, 2018 / by admin / Technology / 0 comments
French shipbuilder STX France has unveiled a new sailing ship concept which would reduce environmental impact and save energy. Presented at the Seatrade Cruise Global exhibition in Fort Lauderdale, the company’s SILENSEAS concept would feature a length of 190 meters, 150 passenger cabins, and offer an eco-friendly cruise experience. Following the launch of its cruise […]
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Transas CEO: We Have All Been Block-Chained
March 8, 2018 / by admin / Technology / 0 comments
Companies in maritime operations need to up their game and move to the same high standards as other transport modes, where an incident can lead to a loss of life or an ecological disaster, Frank J. Coles, Transas CEO, said. “In other words, they need to become High Reliability Organisations (HROs),” Coles pointed out while […]
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