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French Chocolate Maker Charts Course for 200-TEU Sailing Cargo Ship, Launching in 2027
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October 24, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain

French Chocolate Maker Charts Course for 200-TEU Sailing Cargo Ship, Launching in 2027

Grain de Sail, a French company renowned for its commitment to sustainable shipping and organic food production, has unveiled plans for its third modern sailing cargo ship—the Grain de Sail...
The Forgotten Barge Superhighway: Why the Mississippi River Still Matters
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October 24, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

The Forgotten Barge Superhighway: Why the Mississippi River Still Matters

by John Konrad (gCaptain) There is perhaps no single geographic feature that has done more for the American economy than the Mississippi River. Unlike any other river system on Earth,...
Why Carbon Capture Could Be Shipping’s Best Bet for Cutting Emissions—Without Ditching Fossil Fuels
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October 23, 2024
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GCaptain
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gCaptain

Why Carbon Capture Could Be Shipping’s Best Bet for Cutting Emissions—Without Ditching Fossil Fuels

By Paul Morgan — As the maritime industry grapples with the dual challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining economic viability, the extensive use of carbon capture technology (CCT)...
Why Ammonia Could Be the Key to Net-Zero Shipping—And What’s Holding It Back
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October 23, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Why Ammonia Could Be the Key to Net-Zero Shipping—And What’s Holding It Back

A recent survey conducted by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has revealed widespread acceptance of ammonia as a marine fuel, albeit with important caveats. The...
Watch: How U.S. Inland Waterways Quietly Keep the Economy Afloat
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October 23, 2024
From 
Alex Bering
 via 
gCaptain

Watch: How U.S. Inland Waterways Quietly Keep the Economy Afloat

Wendover Production’s latest video, “How Inland Waterways Work,” the spotlight is on the often-overlooked yet vital network of U.S. inland waterways that power much of the economy. These rivers and...
Inside the Shadowy Insurance Market Covering Russia’s Oil Tankers
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October 22, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Inside the Shadowy Insurance Market Covering Russia’s Oil Tankers

By Alex Longley, Patrick Sykes and Alberto Nardelli (Bloomberg) — One of the energy market’s open questions since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been who’s insuring the tankers moving Moscow’s petroleum...
Teen Kayaker’s Miraculous Rescue: 10-Hour Ordeal off Honolulu Ends Safely
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October 21, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Teen Kayaker’s Miraculous Rescue: 10-Hour Ordeal off Honolulu Ends Safely

A 17-year-old kayaker was rescued after spending nearly 10 harrowing hours adrift in the Pacific Ocean off Honolulu last week. The incident, which began as a routine high school paddling...
Germany Opens New NATO Naval HQ in the Baltic Sea Amid Rising Tensions with Russia
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October 21, 2024
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Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Germany Opens New NATO Naval HQ in the Baltic Sea Amid Rising Tensions with Russia

BERLIN, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Germany inaugurated on Monday a new multinational naval headquarters for the Baltic Sea capable of leading operations for NATO during a conflict, as the military alliance increases focus on the area amid rising...
Canadian Navy Provokes China with Small Warship in Taiwan Strait
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October 21, 2024
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Reuters
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gCaptain

Canadian Navy Provokes China with Small Warship in Taiwan Strait

by Ben Blanchard (Reuters) – A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait together again on Sunday less than a week after China conducted a new round of war...
Harrowing Tug Rescue Nearly Ends in Disaster Off Washington’s Coast
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October 20, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Harrowing Tug Rescue Nearly Ends in Disaster Off Washington’s Coast

A dramatic rescue unfolded off the coast of La Push, Washington, on Friday as the Coast Guard and commercial tug crews raced against time to save the 130-foot tug Luther from running...
US Navy Pays Nearly Double to Charter Oil Tankers
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October 20, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

US Navy Pays Nearly Double to Charter Oil Tankers

by John Konrad (gCaptain) The U.S. Navy has inked a deal to charter a U.S.-flagged tanker from US Marine Management at nearly double the average market rate, underscoring the premium...
Maersk Defies Russian Port Attacks, Resumes Regular Service to Ukraine
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October 20, 2024
From 
John Konrad
 via 
gCaptain

Maersk Defies Russian Port Attacks, Resumes Regular Service to Ukraine

In a bold move amidst Russia’s intensified rocket attacks on civilian ships and Ukrainian ports, Maersk has launched a new weekly container service into Ukraine, signaling resilience in the country’s...