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Container shipping moves approximately 90% of global trade. But, who are the biggest players in this space?

The Brookes Bell team investigates: https://t.co/eH59R8mpd5

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International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Secretary-General, Arsenio Dominguez, has called for heightened vigilance and deeper international collaboration to counter rising threats to maritime security.

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Reports have confirmed that HD Hyundai is engaged in efforts to resume shipbuilding at the former Hanjin shipyard in the Philippines.

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The European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) have issued a joint statement warning that a series of barriers are undermining Europe’s capacity to repair damaged subsea cables.

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The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has entered a two-year coalition partnership with Intercargo, the dry cargo shipowners’ association, to tackle the challenges of decarbonising the world’s dry bulk fleet.

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China’s Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) has successfully completed eight days of conventional fuel sea trials for its newly built very large crude carrier (VLCC), the shipyard announced on Friday, 11th July.

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A new study by DNV for Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) reveals that only 20% of the shore-power infrastructure required under the EU Green Deal has been installed or commissioned in Europe’s major ports.

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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is considering a raft of new fire safety measures related to locating, containing and fighting fires on containerships.

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A coalition of tech companies - consisting of NEURA Robotics, HD Hyundai Robotics, and HD Hyundai Samho - is set to jointly develop and test specialised quadruped and humanoid robots for use in the shipbuilding industry.

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INTERCARGO - the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners - has reported encouraging progress in bulk carrier safety, with vessel losses and fatalities associated with the sector declining over the last decade.

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Major defence contractor Babcock has been awarded a three-year contract to prepare for the first nuclear defuelling of a decommissioned Trafalgar Class submarine in over 20 years.

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HGK Shipping has launched into operation the world’s first solar-hybrid inland shipping vessel - the Blue Marlin. Fitted with a novel ‘solar hatch’ the vessel is able to generate up to 37,500 kilowatt-hours per annum.

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New research from DNV has revealed that ordering of alternative-fuelled vessels is continuing to grow, with capital increasingly shifting to this segment away from traditional bunker-fuelled vessels.

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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has agreed to overhaul its regulations for nuclear-powered ships, following a decision at the 110th session of its Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110).

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Ship building giant HD Hyundai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tampa Ship (part of the Edison Chouest Offshore group) that will see the company building container ships in the US.

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The UK government has announced its intention to introduce a bill by the end of the year to enable ratification of the BBNJ Agreement.

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The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Samho have signed a memorandum of understanding to pursue technical collaboration on an artificial intelligence (AI)-based smart shipyard.

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The Wolf Rock Boat Company, based in Churchstow in the UK, has recently introduced a new series of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) designed to meet a broad spectrum of operational needs.

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A local diver has confirmed the discovery of the wreck of the steamship Nantes, a vessel that sank off the coast of England nearly 140 years ago following a tragic collision.

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Lloyd’s Register has awarded the world’s first Recognised Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval to Jotun for its SeaQuantum Skate antifouling coating, alongside type approval certification for Jotun’s HullSkater robotic hull cleaning equipment.

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