Standards
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Marine World
Ensuring Safer Seas: Marine Surveyors Gather to Set New Standards in Vessel Inspection
The National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) recently concluded its 62nd national conference in Biloxi, Mississippi, marking another milestone in…
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Marine World
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Fails to Meet Modern Vessel Collision Standards, Risk Assessment Shows
In response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has revealed that the…
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Maritime News
ASRY Hosts Workshop for Industry Standards
The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company (ASRY), a maritime repair and fabrication facility in the Arabian Gulf, organized an…
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Marine World
Shipping Industry Adopts Tougher Safety Standards to Snuff Out Charcoal Fires on Ships
The shipping industry is implementing enhanced safety protocols for charcoal transportation ahead of mandatory International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations set…
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Maritime News
Dutch Advertising Standards Reprimands MSC Cruises for Environmental Claims
Environmental groups are continuing their efforts to limit the claims of the shipping industry and specifically cruise ships for…
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Port News
New safety standards to handle rising EV shipments
VIRSEC, who have developed the course Lithium-Ion Battery Safety on Ships for Seafarers in partnership with Mariner House, provide advice…
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Maritime News
Hurtigruten’s Claim of Sustainability Runs Afoul of UK Advertising Standard
With sustainability becoming a buzzword and drawing increasing interest from consumers, the level of scrutiny over claims is also…
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Maritime News
GAO: U.S. Navy Could Learn From Commercial Shipbuilders’ Standards
The U.S. Navy is struggling to get its next generation of surface combatants and submarines built on time and on…
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Maritime News
Let’s Set Some Standards for Micro Cargo
As zero carbon cargo efforts are progressing, it is becoming more apparent that the lowest hanging fruit is in the…
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Marine World
Singapore Tightens Bunker Fuel Quality Standards After Contamination Incident
Singapore has announced stringent new regulations for bunker fuel quality as it seeks to safeguard its reputation as a world-leading…
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