The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has joined the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in launching the ATLAS initiative, a new international platform focused on the safe, secure and safeguarded use of nuclear technologies at sea.
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The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) is urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to protect traditional commercial fishing grounds as the agency prepares for the next round of Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOAs) in U.S. waters
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Cruise Plus, the cruise-and-stay brand of Gold Medal Travel Group, has launched its new “Sail into Discovery” campaign, featuring ocean cruises, luxury cruise holidays and tailor-made cruise-and-stay packages for the autumn booking season.
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The European Commission has proposed extending the Bay of Biscay fishing closure into winter 2027 as part of broader EU fishing regulations and marine conservation measures aimed at protecting common dolphins and other small cetaceans.
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East Asia’s 2026 typhoon season is disrupting shipping logistics, port operations and vessel schedules across the region, with above-normal activity bringing severe flooding, congestion and delays to vessel operations.
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Turkey has detained nine crew members of the tanker Alsu after the vessel collided with the Turkish cargo ship Tugberk Imamoglu in the Sea of Marmara, as authorities continue a major maritime safety and search-and-rescue operation for the missing crew of the sunken vessel.
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BMT has launched a new Maritime Autonomous Systems e-learning course as autonomous technologies continue to advance across the maritime sector, while the skills and knowledge needed to understand their use are struggling to keep pace.
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Suez Canal Egypt is set to explore expanded cooperation with the United States in the maritime sector, with discussions focusing on shipyards, maritime services and digital transformation.
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Italy’s invasive species crisis in the Adriatic Sea is forcing fishermen to rethink their livelihoods as the rapidly expanding Atlantic blue crab threatens the country’s valuable clam and mussel industries.
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A worker has died following an incident at Wellington’s CentrePort on 1 September, prompting an investigation into maritime safety and workplace safety at one of New Zealand’s major commercial ports.
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Inmarsat Maritime, now a Viasat company, has launched a new Maritime Safety Data Hub designed to provide deeper insights into the risks affecting the global shipping industry, while giving maritime operators direct access to comprehensive safety analysis.
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A Turkish cargo ship carrying 10 crew members sank in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul after colliding with an empty oil tanker, triggering a major maritime search and rescue operation, Turkish authorities said Wednesday.
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The shrimp fishing season has officially opened in Saudi Arabia’s Jazan Region, marking the return of one of the Red Sea’s most important marine seasons.
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China, Russia and Kazakhstan are exploring a major cross-border trade route that could connect Chinese goods with Russian Arctic ports
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TKMS and Fincantieri have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their long-standing cooperation in the submarine, underwater technology and naval defense sectors.
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