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Tech Focus: Thrusters Aid the Advance of Autonomous Nav Systems

The demand for “thrusters” on recreational and commercial vessels has increased rapidly in recent years, providing vessels with enhanced capabilities.Increasing a vessel’s manoeuvrability, making its steering more precise, to accurately control course

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American Waterways, Global Volatility: Making the Right Policy Choices

Today’s headlines bring constant news of international shipping hubs across the global supply chain experiencing major volatility and disruption – from Iran sending shockwaves through global energy markets by forcefully obstructing vessel

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Oil Prices Rise As US-Iran Fighting Continues

Brent crude futures jumped as much as 3% on Friday, a day after the U.S. and Iran traded air strikes, with traders fretting over the future of the cease-fire and shipping in the Strait

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Suspected Oil Spill Visible on Satellite Images Near Kharg Island Export Hub

A suspected oil spill covering dozens of square kilometres of sea near Iran's main oil hub of Kharg Island has been seen on satellite imagery this week.The likely spill - appearing on

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Fishermen Find Ukrainian-Made Naval Drone in Greek Island Cave

Greek authorities are investigating a drone boat found by fishermen in a cave on the Ionian island of Lefkada, police and coast guard sources said on Friday.It was not clear how the

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Hantavirus-Infected Cruise Ship Part of Antarctic Tourism Trend

Tourism in the Antarctic Peninsula is a niche but booming industry powered by deep-pocketed adventure-seekers travelling thousands of miles to marvel at penguin colonies and take "polar plunges" in sight of icebergs.But growing numbers

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First Person: Exploring the Nile River

The guidebooks and river cruise itinerary for the Nile River cruise were studied and neatly packed for my trip, but nothing really preparedme for what surely is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to savor

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MOL Maintains No-Fee Stance on Hormuz Transit

Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) said on Friday three of its vessels that transited the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Gulf in April did not pay transit fees, sticking to a

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MEPC 84 Advances Underwater Radiated Noise Advice

Last week at MEPC 84, the Committee approved a technical guidance circular on co-optimizing propulsion equipment for energy efficiency and underwater radiated noise at the design and retrofit stage.The circular seeks to