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MARITIME ACCIDENT: Russian trawler ARCTIC LION suffers water ingress in Norway

Crew evacuated as Cargo ship loaded with fertilizers sinks in Gresik

The crew of General cargo ship CANTIKA PERSADA loaded with 1600 tons of fertilizers and anchored in Gresik Petrokimia Port waters, Gresik, Indonesia, has been rescued. According to FleetMon, “General cargo ship CANTIKA PERSADA loaded with 1600 tons of fertilizers and anchored in Gresik Petrokimia Port waters, Gresik, Indonesia, dragged her anchor and drifted onto […]

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CHINA: Bulk carrier BUNUN GLORY placed under quarantine on arrival

Bulk carrier Captain medevaced in adverse weather conditions

Captain of bulk carrier MAPLE GLORY was medevaced by helicopter in the afternoon Jan 30 off Ferrol, Spain, Atlantic, and transferred to hospital, according to FleetMon. It stated: “The ship which was en route from S-Petersburg Russia to Santos Brazil, requested medical assistance for sick Captain with “coronavirus symptoms”, whatever this may mean.” It added:

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MARITIME: Global accident rises by 2.7% to 76

MARITIME ACCIDENT: 12,400 TEU MSC container ship disabled in Dardanelles

New-Panamax container ship MSC MARIA SAVERIA has suffered a mechanical failure while entering Dardanelles from Aegean sea in the morning of Jan 31, 2021, according to FleetMon. It stated: “New-Panamax container ship MSC MARIA SAVERIA suffered mechanical failure while entering Dardanelles from Aegean sea in the morning Jan 31, being en route from Saudi Arabia

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Biden’s EV Revolution: A boom for Electric Trucks and the Tesla Semi, says IDTechEx

Biden’s EV Revolution: A boom for Electric Trucks and the Tesla Semi, says IDTechEx The electric truck market in the US is primed for huge growth. Having largely lagged behind China and Europe in electric commercial vehicle deployment, the transition to zero-emission vehicles in this sector now seems set to begin in earnest. The IDTechEx

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Jeff Bezos names rocket landing ship after his mother

Jeff Bezos names rocket landing ship after his mother Rechristening the ro-ro ferry Stena Freighter, Amazon kingpin Jeff Bezos named the newly refurbished rocket landing platform after his mother, Jacklyn Bezos, according to FleetMon. It stated: “Just like its rival company, SpaceX, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin plans to land rockets on drone ships, with the

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Biden’s Administration will usher in a new dispensation global economy from trade, investment, foreign policy, international cooperation, environmental protection, and security --- LCCI

Biden’s Administration will usher in a new dispensation global economy from trade, investment, foreign policy, international cooperation, environmental protection, and security — LCCI

Biden’s Administration will usher in a new dispensation global economy from trade, investment, foreign policy, international cooperation, environmental protection, and security — LCCI   By Eyo Nsima The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI, has expressed hope on the ability and capacity of the United States Biden’s Administration to usher in a new dispensation for the global economy from

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How the year 2020 impacted Nigeria and what 2021 holds for the nation’s economy

How the year 2020 impacted Nigeria and what 2021 holds for the nation’s economy

How the year 2020 impacted Nigeria and what 2021 holds for the nation’s economy By Mrs. Toki Mabogunje     The year 2020 was characterized by economic disruptions, shifting consumer preferences, business model re-evaluations, changing operating models, technological innovations, institutional weaknesses, structural constraints, heightened security challenges, among others. All of these were amidst a ravaging COVID-19

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FOR RECORD: Full text of Trump’s farewell speech after exit as 45th President of America

FOR RECORD: Full text of Trump’s farewell speech after exit as 45th President of America   My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to

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