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Chinese Crew "Gravely Threatened" By Collision With Philippine Vessel

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Philadelphia Police Seek Burglars Who Boarded SS United States

Published Oct 15, 2024 2:53 AM by The Maritime Executive

  Several items are suspected to have been stolen from the famed ocean liner SS United States just days before it departs the Philadelphia pier where it has been docked for nearly 30 years to start a new chapter as an artificial reef. The Philadelphia Police Department said it is searching for suspects who were caught on camera trespassing and burglarizing the historic ship on October 2. The suspects are said to have gained access to its berth at Pier 82, Christopher...

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WISTA Celebrates its 50th Anniversary With New Expansion

Published Oct 14, 2024 10:32 PM by The Maritime Executive

  WISTA International, the world's largest professional association for women in maritime, has celebrated its 50th anniversary with the launch of a new equity fund and the addition of three new national organizations.   The association held its 50th anniversary conference in Cyprus, and the keynote was delivered by Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides - the first time that the annual event has featured a national leader. Cyprus' Shipping Deputy Minister Cyprus Marina Hadjimanolis, who was also among the speakers, called...

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New Zealand Releases First Video of Lost Survey Ship

Published Oct 14, 2024 9:41 PM by The Maritime Executive

  The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has released its first video of the wreck of the lost survey ship HMNZS Manawanui, along with images of the slight fuel sheen on the surface near the site. Encouragingly, the agency believes that the limited fuel leak seen at the site is not from the main fuel tanks, but from a much smaller source in the engine room. "HMNZS Manawanui's large fuel tanks almost certainly remain intact," said the NZDF in a...

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"Legal Finish" in Maritime Security is Too Often Lacking a Legal Start

Published Oct 14, 2024 8:53 PM by CIMSEC

  [By Dr. Ian Ralby] “Legal Finish” is a term that has become commonplace in maritime security circles around the world. It refers to the process of putting a maritime law enforcement action through a legal mechanism – whether a prosecution, administrative proceeding or other adjudication – that formally assesses offenses under national law and where appropriate, penalizes perpetrators. Legal finish has rightly been identified as crucial because merely disrupting illicit activities does little to deter future criminal conduct; only...

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Dongfang Unveils Record-Smashing 26 MW Offshore Wind Turbine

China Rolls Out World’s First 26MW Offshore Wind Turbine China has taken production of super-sized wind turbines a giant step further with a new 26-megawatt turbine. In a statement over the weekend, China’s Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) announced the rollout of the mega-turbine from the production line in Fuzhou. This giant turbine sets a new record for the world’s largest wind turbine by capacity and size, surpassing Dongfang’s previous world record of 18 MW by 31 percent. Just four months...

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Norway’s Kleven Returns to Shipbuilding Four Years After Bankruptcy

Norway’s Kleven shipyard (now known as Green Yard Kleven) reports it is returning to shipbuilding four years after its bankruptcy and sale to Green Yard, a Norwegian company focused on ship recycling, modifications, and lay-ups for ships and rigs. The company, which had a long history in shipbuilding including innovative offshore vessels, has been carrying out mostly retrofits since its bankruptcy in 2020 which came months after its sale to DIV Group, the owner...

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New Zealand Releases First Video of Lost Survey Ship

  The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has released its first video of the wreck of the lost survey ship HMNZS Manawanui, along with images of the slight fuel sheen on the surface near the site. Encouragingly, the agency believes that the limited fuel leak seen at the site is not from the main fuel tanks, but from a much smaller source in the engine room. "HMNZS Manawanui's large fuel tanks almost certainly remain intact," said the NZDF in a...

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Bulletproof Live 2: Navigating Security and Wealth for Maritime Leaders

  While conducting research for an upcoming article on maritime cybersecurity, The Maritime Executive had the opportunity to attend "Bulletproof Live 2," a unique event focused on security, wealth, and personal resilience. The featured speaker was Shawn Ryan, a former Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and action sequence consultant to Keanu Reeves for "John Wick: Parabellum." As the host of the #1 podcast on Spotify, The Shawn Ryan Show, Ryan’s expertise on cybersecurity, preparedness, and resilience offers applications for maritime leaders managing today’s operational and security challenges. Ryan’s two-hour...

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