SUMMARY OF THE BOOK “MARITIME DIGITALIZATION AND DECARBONIZATION: A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE” This book is a compilation of papers and research presented during the 2024 World Maritime University (WMU) Maritime Week. It focuses on two key transformational trends shaping the future of the global maritime sector: digitalization and decarbonization, with the goal of achieving a sustainable […]
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IMO REGULATORY UPDATE: IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF THE PFOS BAN IN SHIPBOARD FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS EFFECTIVE FROM 01 JANUARY 2026
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IMO REGULATORY UPDATE: IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF THE PFOS BAN IN SHIPBOARD FIRE-FIGHTING SYSTEMS EFFECTIVE FROM 01 JANUARY 2026 I. Introduction: IMO Directive on Phasing Out PFOS in Maritime Fire-Fighting Systems Amid growing global concern over the environmental and health impacts of persistent organic pollutants (POPs), the international maritime community is taking decisive steps to mitigate […]
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR CALLING AT U.S. PORTS Understand Clearly – Act Precisely – Minimize Risks Preparing for a U.S. port call? It’s more than just setting a course—it’s a process that demands precision, compliance, and full awareness. Did you know: ✅ A single-minute delay in filing a declaration could hold your vessel for up […]
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VIETNAMESE SEAFARERS & MARITIME ENGLISH ⚓ ✅ Do you ever feel anxious about speaking English on an international vessel?✅ Are you confident in handling emergencies or working with foreign colleagues without language barriers?✅ Still struggling to pass English proficiency tests? While seafarers from the Philippines and India adapt quickly thanks to strong English foundations, many […]
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TANKERS: VLCCS SLIGHTLY HIGHER LAST WEEK Clean LR2 MEG LR2’s have been in notable demand this week, as a result freight levels have spiked. The TC1 75kt MEG/Japan index jumped up 21.67 points to WS151.67 and TC20 90kt MEG/UK-Continent assessment climbed $512,500 to $3.89m with $3.9m reported on subjects twice at time of writing. West […]
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SECRETS TO SELF-MOTIVATION Hey everyone!Have you ever felt lazy or unmotivated about what you’re doing? Don’t worry—we’ve all been there! But how do we reignite that spark and break through our own limits?Let’s discover the secret sauce together at the upcoming talk:“How to Stay Motivated and Unlock Your Potential” What’s in store for you? ✅ […]
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RUSSIAN OIL DELIVERY TAKES SEVEN TIMES LONGER AFTER SANCTIONS The delivery of a two-million-barrel cargo of Russian oil to China took seven times longer than it would have done prior to a round of US sanctions imposed on Moscow back in January. The drawn out delivery of Sokol crude from Russia’s Sakhalin 1 project into Chinese storage […]
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TANKER MARKET ON THE RISE DURING FEBRUARY The tanker market rose during the month of February, OPEC said in its latest monthly report. Dirty spot freight rates showed gains across almost all monitored routes in February. VLCC rates in particular rose as a fresh round of sanctions resulted in efforts to bring in alternative supplies. […]
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TANKERS: SAILING THE SEA OF SANCTIONS The tanker market has been facing a flurry of sanctions of late, with Russian and Iran oil trades in the forefront. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Gibson said that “just before the end of his presidency, the Biden administration gave a parting gift to the tanker markets as […]
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DNV WHITE PAPER ON SAFE AND SCALABLE ADOPTION OF AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN FUELS As the shipping industry continues its transition to carbon-neutral fuels, ammonia and hydrogen are emerging as possible fuel options, however mandatory regulations governing their use are not yet in place. DNV’s latest white paper, Safe introduction of alternative fuels – Focus on […]
