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Union: Workers Need Care as Renewables Replace Fossil Fuels

Jun 29, 2015

Coal, oil and gas workers need a secure future as the world moves away from fossil fuel use, and governments and companies must plan to ensure any new global climate change deal is fair for all those impacted, a top trade unionist said.So…

Wave Power Unit for Victorian Waters

Jun 29, 2015

BioPower Systems Pty Ltd (BioPower) has finished constructing its prototype wave power unit to be installed off the coast of Port Fairy, Victoria, later this year.ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht congratulated BioPower on the achievement,…

China's State Audit Uncovers Misdeeds in Cosco

Jun 29, 2015

Intensifying crackdown on corruption China’s National Audit Office released an audit report for state-run shipping conglomerate Cosco Group in which it has uncovered substantial financial irregularities. The report found that Cosco had…

Fight Over Port of Melbourne Sale

Jun 28, 2015

Victorian Labor is ramping up the pressure on Matthew Guy's Coalition over its decision to block the sale of the Port of Melbourne, reports The Age. Victoria’s plans to raise $6bn by selling the port of Melbourne are in jeopardy: the opposition refuses to support legislation for its sale…

Greece's Creditors Take Aim at Shipowners

Jun 27, 2015

Greece's international lenders are asking the debt-laden country to hike vessel tax, according to a report in the Financial Times. The shipping sector is a vital generator of income for Greece. According to an official document indicating steps Greece must take…

Robert Goodwill Hails Port of Tyne

Jun 27, 2015

UK's Ports and Shipping Minister Robert Goodwill said that the Port of Tyne is a model of innovation and a major contributor to both the local and national economy. During his first visit to the port yesterday (25 June), the MP for Scarborough…

Exxon, BP Defer Canadian Arctic Drilling

Jun 27, 2015

As Imperial Oil, as senior partner in the northern venture with ExxonMobil and BP, told Canada’s National Energy Board (NEB) that the exploration program has been deferred, the plan to revive arctic gas and oil drilling in deep Canadian waters of the Beaufort Sea ground to a halt…

Fed's Green Signal for Port Everglades Expansion

Jun 27, 2015

Port Everglades received key federal clearance to begin the next phase of deepening and widening its channels. The port now can seek Congressional funding for a project that would generate thousands of jobs and maintain the region's leading position in international trade…

Melbourne Fires Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles

Jun 26, 2015

The Royal Australian Navy Adelaide class frigate, HMAS Melbourne, has successfully fired two Evolved Sea Sparrow Missiles, reinforcing her war-fighting and mariner skills. The missile firings were conducted off the coast of New South…

Antwerp Port, Shanghai Maritime University Join forces

Jun 26, 2015

The port of Antwerp, the second-largest in Europe, is to collaborate with Shanghai Maritime University (SMU), a world-renowned centre of maritime know-how. As of next academic year four master’s students at SMU will receive a Port of Antwerp Maritime Award…

AAPA Praises Senate for Passing TPA - 2015

Jun 25, 2015

“The prosperity of the United States is inextricably entwined with that of the rest of the world and international trade agreements provide stability and equity enabling increased trade,” said American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA)…

AAPA Weclome New DRIVE Act Legislation

Jun 25, 2015

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) - the unified and recognized voice of seaports in the Americas – today applauded inclusion of several key seaport industry freight mobility priorities in new legislation that was approved this morning by the U…

China Wants Stronger Maritime Emissions Regulations

Jun 25, 2015

China's government is moving forward with plans to bring in legislation to control emissions from ships as the country looks to reduce air pollution, state media Xinhua said. According to a draft amendment to the Air Pollution Law, tabled…

VIKING Saatsea Courses Get Flag Approval

Jun 24, 2015

VIKING Saatsea has achieved flag state approval for its STCW on-board training solution with refresher modules according to new STCW 2010 Manila Amendments.The approval of the company’s 24/7, customizable certification management training…

Military2Maritime Career Fair Features 30 Exhibitors

Jun 23, 2015

San Diego Military2Maritime Career Fair with Rep. Hunter (R-CA) Connects California Veterans With Opportunity.  More than one hundred veterans attended a Military2Maritime career fair on Monday June 22, 2015 from 10:00am until 2:00pm at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier in San Diego…

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