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Stranded Freighter Rhodanus Refloated in Strait of Bonifacio
The 1998-built ship grounded in a marine reserve after missing a turning point.
Spotted: Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze Cut in Half for Stretch Treatment
The cruise ship is being lengthened by 25.6 meters.
Total Launches Its 1st Boxship Giant-Ready LNG Bunker Vessel
Total’s first large LNG bunker vessel has been launched in China, the French energy major said.
Port of Virginia: Ship Channel Deepening to Begin in January 2020
The works to make the US Port of Virginia the deepest port on the US East Coast are set to begin in January 2020.
IUMI: It’s Time to Tackle Containership Fire Issue
IUMI is calling for urgent improvement of firefighting systems onboard boxships.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/284983/iumi-its-time-to-tackle-containership-fire-issue/
Antwerp, Zeebrugge Ports Kick Off Merger Talks
Belgian Port of Antwerp and Port of Zeebrugge give the green light for starting merger negotiations.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/284986/antwerp-zeebrugge-ports-kick-off-merger-talks/
Erma First Acquires Maritime-Focused Tech Firm
Erma First has acquired a controlling interest in Metis Cyberspace Technology.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/284954/erma-first-acquires-maritime-focused-tech-firm/
Castor Maritime Buys Third Panamax Bulker
This is the company’s second vessel purchase since it listed on NASDAQ in February this year.
https://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/284963/castor-maritime-buys-third-panamax-bulker/
MSC Joins CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd in Discarding Northern Sea Route
A surge in container shipping traffic in the Arctic could cause environmental damage, the company said.