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Singapore is the top maritime centre for 10 consecutive years
Singapore has once again secured the top spot in the Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) Report, for the 10th consecutive year.
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Life Onboard
Mental Health Focus: How to deal with Impostor Syndrome
Has it crossed your mind that your success is just a matter of luck and that sooner or later, people will find out you are not as competent as they thought you were? If you answered yes to these questions, then you may have experienced Impostor Syndrome.
Contemplation: Directing the mind towards what’s important
Contemplation is a profound and relaxing cognitive process that is beneficial to the spirit. Through this technique, a person can connect with their innermost thoughts and develop a deeper awareness of themselves.
Focus on nutrition: 7 healthy snack ideas
Snacking can be challenging when trying to follow a specific diet, because it can be tough to determine which foods are appropriate and which are definitely better to avoid.
Interviews
Regulatory Update
ESPO: ETS implementation must safeguard the competitiveness of European ports
In its reply to the public consultation held by the EU, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) reiterates its support for an emission trading scheme, but expresses its serious concern about first signs of carbon and business leakage due to the limited scope of the current legislation.
USCG: When pilot cards need update
USCG highlights that vessels that have installed power limiting devices (EPLs or permanent governors) should ensure that Pilot Cards are updated with the maximum available power as allowed by the EPL or governor installed.
EU AFIR: Ports must provide shore-side electricity by 2030
The European Union Council today adopted the alternative fuels infrastructure regulation (AFIR) which establishes, among other things, that maritime ports must provide shore-side electricity for vessels by 2030.
T&E: EU regulation is not enough to decarbonize shipping by 2050
According to a new report by Transport & Environment (T&E), EU’s landmark green shipping law will still leave the bloc dependent on fossil fuels beyond 2050.
BIC, ICS and WSC update Unified Container Inspection & Repair Criteria
The revised Unified Container Inspection & Repair Criteria (UCIRC) includes inspection criteria for container depots and other container handover facilities to address pest contamination on and in containers.
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Maripedia
Do you know what makes a maritime center?
What makes a maritime center and which criteria rank one maritime center higher than the other?
Do you know what biofouling is?
In June 2022, new requirements on biofouling management entered into force for ships in Australia, reminding us that the problem is yet to reach its peak, amid a continuous increase in seaborne trade.
Maripedia
Do you know what makes a maritime center?
What makes a maritime center and which criteria rank one maritime center higher than the other?
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Royal Caribbean Group conducts 12 weeks of biofuel testing
The Royal Caribbean's cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, successfully tested and used a biofuel blend in Barcelona, Spain for 12 weeks.
California launches international methane-reduction initiative
California announced the launch of a new climate initiative that will recruit subnational governments worldwide to commit to mitigating and reducing methane, with founding signatories from Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, Nigeria, and India.
China makes major move to establish green methanol industrial chain
China COSCO Shipping, SPIC, SIPG, and CCIC have signed a "Memorandum of Cooperation on the Construction of a Green Methanol Industrial Chain" online.
Elyse Energy signs e-fuels financing deal with Hy24 and Mirova
Elyse Energy announced a financing operation with Hy24 and Mirova to support the development of its e-methanol and energy fuels projects sustainable aviation (SAF) in France and Spain.
Lessons Learned
Lessons learned: Severe injury during routine task
The Nautical Institute presents an incident where, a tanker was under way at sea in fair weather conditions, to provide lessons learned.
