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Shipbreaking Platform: fighting to stop boats being broken up on beaches

By Elliot Gardner

Shipbreaking is still a major problem, both due to unsafe working conditions and...

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Bibby WaveMaster 1 Service Operations Vessel

Bibby WaveMaster 1 is the first walk-to-work service operations vessel (SOV) built by Damen Shipyards Group. The custom-designed vessel was delivered to UK-based Bibby Marine Services in August 2017.

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Shipbreaking Platform: fighting to stop boats being broken up on beaches

Shipbreaking is still a major problem, both due to unsafe working conditions and damage caused to coastal ecosystems in countries such as Bangladesh. In this Q+A, NGO Shipbreaking Platform speaks about the impact of shipbreaking, the progress that has been made to change the landscape of this activity in recent years, and the steps it is taking in the future.

Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Facility

Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility is being developed by Shell for its Prelude and Concerto fields in the Browse Basin, offshore of Western Australia.

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The battle against drug use at sea

Long stints at sea can affect the mental health of seafarers and sometimes lead to substance abuse. The implications and consequences of this affect both the crew and the safety of the entire vessel. Following the release of a new paper on the matter by the Shipowners’ Club, employers are now looking into new ways of detecting and preventing drug use at sea.

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In February the Government of Djibouti reneged on its 30-year contract with DP World by seizing control of the port of Doraleh. Image: Skilla1st.

The fight for Doraleh: the legal battle over Djibouti’s port

A convoluted legal battle is taking place over the Port of Doraleh in Djibouti. The country has illegally seized control of the port from operator DP World and reneged on its contract. And now a special report on the arms trade in the Horn of Africa has warned that the port could potentially be used as an illegal weapons hub. Elliot Gardner untangles the story behind the fight for control over the disputed port.

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Simplifying maritime control room operations

MarTRX by Frequentis has been designed to simplify maritime control room operations by using one web-based platform, saving operators vital time in finding the data they need. Alexander Love speaks to Alexander Neuhaus, strategic product manager at Frequentis, to learn a bit more about the technology.

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Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier averts pirate attack off Somalia coast

Security guards on-board the Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier, MV KSL Sydney, foiled an attack by pirates when the ship was sailing off the east coast of Somalia, according to European Union Naval Force (EUNAVOR).

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Maersk introduces new rules on dangerous goods stowage

Maersk Line has issued new guidelines on the dangerous goods stowage in order to improve safety across its container vessel fleet.

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The state of affairs: is shipping still unprepared for cyberattacks?

Recently, a team of breakers at ethical hacking firm Pen Test Partners proved there are several ways to break into a ship’s navigation system and potentially cause a major incident. So, after all the warnings, where does shipping currently stand on cybersecurity?

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Nigerian pirates abduct 12 crew members from Swiss cargo ship

Pirates have abducted 12 crew members from a cargo vessel that was loaded with wheat off the coast of Nigeria.

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Bibby WaveMaster 1 Service Operations Vessel

Shipbreaking Platform: fighting to stop boats being broken up on beaches

Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Facility

The battle against drug use at sea

The fight for Doraleh: the legal battle over Djibouti’s port

Simplifying maritime control room operations

Hong Kong-flagged bulk carrier averts pirate attack off Somalia coast

Maersk introduces new rules on dangerous goods stowage

The state of affairs: is shipping still unprepared for cyberattacks?

Nigerian pirates abduct 12 crew members from Swiss cargo ship

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