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Brookes Bell appoints its first female master mariner consultant

Liverpool, U.K., headquartered consultancy Brookes Bell has appointed Karley Smith as its first female master mariner consultant. The firm offers a range of master mariner services, employing a team of master mariners

Q&A: 10 minutes with OneOcean on its path to sustainability

OneOcean is a global supplier of voyage solutions for the maritime industry, used by over 15,000 vessels across the world. OneOcean’s solutions are focused on supporting and optimizing navigation and compliance while

Midshipman X

No longer anonymous, “Midshipman X” files suit against Maersk Line

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet formerly known only as “Midshipman X” has now revealed her identity. She is Hope Hicks and is one of two USMAA students who are filing related

SHIPS for America Act

Ocean Shipping Reform Act set for signature

After passing the House yesterday, S. 3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), is on its way to President Biden, who is no fan of the giant container alliances and

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Decarbonization: IMO’s MEPC 78 takes just “baby steps”

Nobody is that delighted with the outcome of last week’s meeting of IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 78). The Clean Shipping Coalition characterized its results as “baby steps” towards increasing IMO’s

Bishop in pre Silver Bell Award event

Seamen’s Church Institute hosts 44th annual Silver Bell Awards

On Thursday, June 9, the Seamen’s Church Institute gathered leaders in the shipping and maritime industry for its 44th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner (SBA) at Pier 60 in New York City.

FMC Chairman Maffei comments on FMC civil penalties

Hapag-Lloyd in $2 million settlement with FMC

The Federal Maritime Commission yesterday approved a settlement agreement reached between its Bureau of Enforcement (BoE) and Hapag-Lloyd AG. It will see the ocean carrier pay a $2 million civil penalty to

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MAN Energy Solutions and Anglo-Eastern agree on EEXI compliance measures

MAN Energy Solutions has signed a Letter of Commitment (LOC) to supply ship manager Anglo-Eastern with its overridable power limitation (OPL) solution, including service installation, to meet the impending IMO MARPOL IV

Inmarsat GMDSS analysis report

COVID led to spike in maritime distress calls

Maritime satcom giant Inmarsat has released a report analyzing data from Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) calls made from 2018 to 2021. Among the key findings from the Inmarsat data

SHIPS for America Act

House Seapower panel seeks U.S.-built sealift ships

There’s a reason why so many shipbuilders have Washington, D.C. offices. The House Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces today released its proposals for the FY 2023 National

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