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“They come over here, taking our jobs and stealing our women,” is a familiar refrain against foreigners all around the world, as likely to be uttered from Dublin to Durban, from Dusseldorf to Des Moines, and from Denpasar to Dubai (well, probably not the second part in the UAE, but we won’t dwell on that).
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OPINION | A code of conduct won’t solve the South China Sea crisis
Negotiations over a “code of conduct” (COC) in the South China Sea between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China waxed and waned for two decades.
OBITUARY | Dr John Rogers – board member, Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre
UK-based aquaculture research organisation the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has confirmed the tragic news of the recent passing of Dr John Rogers, a member of the SAIC academic board.
OPINION | The cause for China’s coercion in the skies may lay under the water
During the Cold War, it was not unheard of for Soviet ships to attempt to disrupt US naval operations by “shouldering” vessels, meaning coming abreast and colliding in a semi-controlled manner.
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COLUMN | Too sweet: Tidewater; Hayfin Capital; Taiwan CSOVs; Island Offshore [Offshore Accounts]
Irish singer-songwriter Hozier recently managed to top the singles charts in Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom with the indie hit “Too Sweet”, which also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Focus on Fishing and Aquaculture
Baird Maritime once more highlights the ever important fishing and aquaculture sector by reviewing newbuild vessels entering service around the world.
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May 20, 2024
VESSEL REVIEW | SD-3000 – US Navy to deploy wind- and solar-powered USV for ocean mapping missions
The US Navy recently took delivery of a new large unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed jointly by California-based maritime robotics company Saildrone and defence shipbuilder Austal USA.
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May 20, 2024
US Navy acquires coastal response boats for foreign military sales
Alabama boatbuilder Silver Ships has completed the construction and delivery of the first four coastal fast response boats (CFRB) under a contract award worth US$6.12 million from the US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
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May 17, 2024
Florida defence shipbuilder kicks off second phase of major infrastructure improvements
The Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has commenced phase two of a significant infrastructure improvement project at its Nelson Street government shipbuilding facility in Panama City, Florida.
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May 20, 2024
VESSEL REVIEW | SD-3000 – US Navy to deploy wind- and solar-powered USV for ocean mapping missions
The US Navy recently took delivery of a new large unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed jointly by California-based maritime robotics company Saildrone and defence shipbuilder Austal USA.
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May 20, 2024
US Navy acquires coastal response boats for foreign military sales
Alabama boatbuilder Silver Ships has completed the construction and delivery of the first four coastal fast response boats (CFRB) under a contract award worth US$6.12 million from the US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
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May 17, 2024
Florida defence shipbuilder kicks off second phase of major infrastructure improvements
The Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) has commenced phase two of a significant infrastructure improvement project at its Nelson Street government shipbuilding facility in Panama City, Florida.
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May 20, 2024
Port of Los Angeles to receive US$58 million funding for harbour maintenance
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has confirmed that the Port of Los Angeles will receive an estimated US$58 million in federal funding this year for maintaining its harbour channels and repairing its wharves.
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May 17, 2024
Shoreside charging for containerships now available at Port of Hamburg
The Port of Hamburg in Germany recently began operation of shoreside power charging facilities for use by visiting container vessels.
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May 15, 2024
Six arrested following failed ship hijacking off Somalia
Personnel of the European Union’s Operation Atalanta naval task force have arrested six people in connection with a failed attempt to hijack a commercial vessel in the waters off Somalia late last week.
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May 17, 2024
Norway’s FSV takes delivery of fish farm workboat
Norwegian aquaculture support specialist the FSV Group has taken delivery of a new workboat built by compatriot Sletta Verft.
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May 10, 2024
UK firm proposes hydrogen as fuel for fishing vessels
UK-based fisheries technology company Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability (FIS) has released a report on the possibility of utilising hydrogen as fuel for fishing vessels in the UK.
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April 26, 2024
REMINISCENCES | Frank Goto and the United Fishing Agency
The United Fishing Agency is one of the best things that has ever happened to Hawaii’s seafood industry. It is also one of the best things that ever happened to me.
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May 7, 2024
GEAR | Over 70 floating exhibits to be featured at Seawork 2024
The 2024 edition of Seawork, the commercial marine exhibition focusing on Europe, is set to officially open on June 11.
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April 2, 2024
GEAR | Capital Link concludes 18th annual International Shipping Forum in New York
Capital Link’s 18th Annual International Shipping Forum took place March 11, 2024, at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. The event was held in partnership with Citi and in cooperation with NYSE and Nasdaq.
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February 28, 2024
GEAR | Humphree expands operations in Philippines
Humphree has entered into an agreement with Gendiesel Philippines wherein the latter will promote and sell Humphree products.
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VESSEL REVIEW | SD-3000 – US Navy to deploy wind- and solar-powered USV for ocean mapping missions
The US Navy recently took delivery of a new large unmanned surface vehicle (USV) developed jointly by California-based maritime robotics company Saildrone and defence shipbuilder Austal USA.
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COLUMN | What could possibly go wrong? Local content in Nigeria, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Qatar [Offshore Accounts]
“They come over here, taking our jobs and stealing our women,” is a familiar refrain against foreigners all around the world, as likely to be uttered from Dublin to Durban, from Dusseldorf to Des Moines, and from Denpasar to Dubai (well, probably not the second part in the UAE, but we won’t dwell on that).
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