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White House · White HouseThe White House plans to install a floating pier off the coast of Gaza for food shipments. Republican senators say the risk to American servicemembers is too high. Aid groups have panned the maritime pier as an insufficient response to the growing famine in Gaza. About half of Gaza's 2.2 million people face catastrophic food insecurity.See the Story
Republican Senators Question Biden's Maritime Aid Plan for Gaza
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Japan · JapanCorporate venture fund MOL PLUS, the investment arm of Japan's Mitsui O.K. Lines is making its latest investment in marine energy company Fleetzero. Fleetzero is an early-stage U.S.-based technology company focusing on long-range electric cargo shipping. MOL reports that through its investment in the company, it will work to promote the installation of battery systems on MOL Group ships.See the Story
MOL’s VC Invests in Developer of Energy-Dense Marine Batteries Fleetzero
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Chevron · SingaporeChevron is testing a hybrid electric bunker tanker as it explores expanding the use of the technology. The fueling giant looks at the vessel, the Marine Dynamo, which is on charter from V-Bunkers, as a demonstration and proof of concept. The vessel is expected to consume approximately 20 percent less fuel compared to a conventional tanker.See the Story
Chevron Tests Hybrid Electric Fueling Barge Chartered in Singapore
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Unions · FinlandThe trade union federation is conducting the strike which began on March 11 and was initially scheduled to run for two weeks. The strike had been scheduled to end on Monday, April 1, but the unions announced they are now extending it till 0600 on April 8. Despite the strike dragging on, SAK reports 51 percent of Finns approve of its strike while only 42 percent do not agree with the strike.See the Story
Strikes Stopping Finland’s Cargo Port Operations Extended for Fourth Week
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Ron DeSantis · Key WestGovernor Ron DeSantis approved a new long-term lease for a pier in Key West making it possible for larger cruise ships to call at the popular port. It is the latest step in a multi-year battle between environmental groups supported by local residents and the state government. The fight began in 2020 when a local referendum called for capping the number of people (passengers and crew) that could come ashore to 1,500 people a day.See the Story
Florida Permits Larger Cruise Ships in Key West Over Local Objections
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Gaza · GazaThe Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels RFA Argus and RFA Lyme Bay arrived in India at the L&T Shipbuilding (Larsen & Toubro) Kattupalli shipyard near Chennai, India. The Royal Navy did not provide details on the nature of the work being performed on the two ships, but the yard has comprehensive facilities including a ship lift, multiple dry and wet berths, and is equipped to undertake a full range of maintenance tasks. It follows a similar move by the U.S. Navy in 2022.See the Story
UK for First Time Sends Auxiliary Ships to India for Maintenance
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Baltimore, MD · BaltimoreFuel problems are well known issue for seafarers with several recent high-profile incidents of fuel contamination. There were more than 120 power or propulsion losses at sea attributed to fuel issues in 2023. FuelTrust believes the Dali bunkered in Shanghai and Korea and they report the ship was using Marine Gas Oil, a common but more expensive form of diesel.See the Story
Investigators Check Dali’s Fuel with Speculation of Possible Contamination
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Marine Medical Solutions Raises Awareness Over Improper Use of Antibiotics
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