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René Kolman
Secretary General, International Association of Dredging Companies
The world of dredging is an ever changing and endlessly fascinating niche of the global marine industry, an indispensable activity essential to keeping world commerce flowing. For insight on recent trends we visited last month with René Kolman, Secretary General, International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), for his take on a world of dredging challenges and opportunities.
Maritime Blogs
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Marine Safety: Unfinished (but everyone’s) Business
Contemplating Competence, Commerce, Collisions & Casualties.The dog days of summer are here. That means just about everyone (except, perhaps, yours truly) is on some sort of vacation or another. Many of these people are headed for the beach…
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The Panama Canal Expansion Proves Real and Dredging Must Continue
By Owen Braley and William P. DoyleOn June 26, 2017, Panama celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of the expanded Panama Canal. On the inaugural day, the first post-Panamax vessel to transit the expanded canal was the 9,400-plus TEU containership COSCO Shipping Panama.
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5 Types of Container Weighing Systems for Ports and Terminals
Every port and terminal facility needs weighing systems for containers. Weighing is critical in several processes in ports where accurate readings are paramount. To achieve this, the following weighing solutions can be incorporated. 1. WeighbridgesWeighbridges…
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An Inside Look at Ballast Water Testing
Seattle, Washington: Last week’s visit to the Pacific Northwest and its impressive waterfront maritime cluster was highlighted by a visit to the Golden Bear, the training ship of the California Maritime Academy. Now on its annual training cruise…
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Natural Gas as a Transportation Fuel and IMO - MARPOL’s Annex VI
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) will meet July 3-7, 2017, in London, where the January 1, 2020 implementation of the .50 percent m/m (mass by mass) global sulfur content limit for shipboard fuel oil will be discussed.
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Where Do Ports Fit in California's Environmental Regulatory Vision?
California is a state with a long history of dancing to its own tune.We are innovators in culture, fashion, entertainment, business, technology and government regulation.Today, California has an environmental regulatory vision. And at times…
Maritime Logistics News
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STX Bags Orders for Six Tankers
South Korea’s STX Offshore & Shipbuilding won contracts to build six tankers from…
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Standard Club Establishes New Offshore Advisory Committee
The Standard Club is driving developments in offshore P&I with the launch of the…
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First Ship with IMO Tier III EIAPP Engines Launched
The launch of the L’Astrolabe, a 72 metre polar logistics vessel fitted with a complete…
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VMAG Rolls Out its Marine Refit and New Build Department
Voyager Maritime Alliance Group (VMAG) , one of the leading marine technology providers…
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Tanker with Disputed Kurdish Oil Reappears off Malta
The Neverland tanker has reappeared off the coast of Malta after going off radar…
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Port Canaveral Reports RO/RO Imports Milestone
Port Canaveral staff recently boarded the MOL Mermaid Ace to welcome the captain…
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Liverpool2 Expansion Enters Phase 2
Port of Liverpool owner Peel Ports Group said it has commenced the second phase of…
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Intermodal Rail Service Returns to North Carolina Ports
The official return of intermodal rail to North Carolina Ports will begin July 28…
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Antwerp Port Container Freight Up by 2.5%
The port of Antwerp handled 111,385,518 tonnes of freight during the first six months of this year…
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Shipping Perks up at Port of Little Rock
June saw a return to strong activity at the Port of Little Rock. Logistic Services Inc.
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Russian Think Tank: Oil Exports to Decline in 2017
A think tank that advises the Russian government on taxes and energy-related issues…
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Qatar Seeks to Open New LNG Markets with Floating Terminals
Qatar Gas Transport Company and Norwegian shipping business Hoegh LNG have embarked…
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Boskalis Bags Stockholm Norvik Port Contract
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. said it has been awarded a contract by Ports of Stockholm…
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New Bulk Terminal Opens at Port of Indiana
Executives from the Ports of Indiana and Metro Ports celebrated the grand opening…
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Port and Environmental Regulations: Charting the Best Route
Trade, federal preemption and states’ rights have been the subject of debate, legal…
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