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We're excited to see that @Seaspan Energy has successfully completed Canada’s first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering for a containership in the Port of Vancouver. This milestone marks a significant step forward in advancing cleaner fueling solutions, reducing air emissions from port-related traffic and activities in support of national and global decarbonization efforts. Learn more: bit.ly/41rsbwA 📸 : Seaspan ULC
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#OnThisDay in 1946, American cargo ship SS Byron Darnton ran aground at Sanda Island, breaking in two. The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society provided financial support to 19 survivors. Find out about their journey: hubs.ly/Q03bX1G40
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Victoria of Wight seen yesterday at the Hulk prior to post maintenance trials in the Solent @wightlinkferry @seawaves_mag @ShippingMag @ShipsMonthly
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Not my usual turf - paid a visit to the QE2 during a recent visit to Dubai @seawaves_mag @ShippingMag @ShipsMonthly @oceanliners @_oceanliners_
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Russia launched a ballistic missile attack on the Port of Odessa yesterday, impacting ongoing peace negotiations. The Barbados-flagged bulk carrier MJ Pinar sustained significant damage, resulting in the deaths of four crew members.
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Orbit Clipper - London’s first fully-electric ferry has arrived! ⛴️ Later this Spring, Orbit Clipper will begin a cross-river service offering eco-friendly transport to pedestrians & cyclists Credit: Paul Rickner & Nick Duggan @thamesclippers #DestinationThames #PortOfLondon
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Food and supplies have reached the crew of H&S Wisdom, which ran aground in the Humber estuary on 2 March. Four refloating attempts have failed, and further efforts may be delayed until April. The vessel was en route to Gunness Wharf Port near Scunthorpe when it became stuck.
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HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl making her way into the Breakwater yesterday evening at Sunset. Spring has sprung in Plymouth over the last few days and with the clear skies I was able to take a photo I’ve wanted for a while with the setting Sun, Warship and Rame Head. @Forsvaret_no
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The first cruise ship of the season, the Disney Wonder, docked at our Canada Place cruise terminal early this morning—kicking off what is expected to be another strong season this year! Check out the cruise ship’s arrival here ⬇️ Learn more about this upcoming cruise season: bit.ly/4ksBV2c
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70 years of #Maersk blue💙On this day in 1955, Regina Mærsk became the first vessel to wear our signature blue, personally approved by founder A.P. Møller. As we grew, so did our iconic blue, now seen all the way across the world on Maersk vessels, planes, trucks and trains🚊✈🚛
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A right royal occasion for the crew of HMS Prince of Wales (@HMSPWLS ).👑 For the first time in nearly 40 years, a reigning monarch has joined a @RoyalNavy warship at sea. Watch the visit here📺👇
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The long, sad last major voyage of the SS UNITED STATES has ended with her docking in Mobile, Alabama at midday 3 March. That magnificent profile now will be destroyed with the removal of her funnels and mast as she's prepped for reefing. Images via Fox10 youtube.com/watch?v=keHU41Hj…
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The beautiful SS Leonardo da Vinci was the last Italian Line passenger liner to run the Tansatlantic route before converting to a cruise ship in 1977. -Steve Walker Color-
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The @FortescueNews Green Pioneer, the world's first dual-fuelled, ammonia-powered vessel arriving in UK waters.
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Will be 27 years ago this April that the 1st @WarshipsIFR was unleashed. Boy has the world changed! Edition we are currently preparing has a section of commentaries led by a leader commentary from Odin, touching on implications of the decisive US pivot away from Europe.
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Cunard's RMS Queen Mary arrives in New York, June 1, 1936 on her maiden voyage with a huge audience welcoming her.
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SS United States looking like a ghost ship at night. You can track the SS United States progress here: share.garmin.com/SSUNITEDSTA… Photo credit: Captain Mike Vinik
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The BOKA Vanguard, the world’s largest semi-submersible heavy transport vessel, just got even bigger. With a 10-meter widening, it can now carry cargo over 75 meters wide.
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