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  Maritime leaders unite to tackle ocean plastic with launch of new alliance: the Maritime Association for Clean Seas

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  The Compliance Crunch – Preparing Mariners for New Waves of Reporting

  By Heather Combs, CEO, Ripple Operations

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  6 Common Mistakes in Marine Sensor Installation (and How to Avoid Them)

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  Crewed Up, Not Crew Cut: How ARC Is Rethinking Retention at Sea

  By Chris Heibel, COO, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC)

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  EBDG Expands into the Research Vessel Sector

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  U.S. Energy Innovation: Closing the Loop on the Carbon Lifecycle with LCO2 Transport

  BS offers Approval in Principle and first look at Aptamus's LCO₂ vessel design

  By Keegan Plaskon, ABS

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  MSC’s Decarbonization at Scale

  How the World’s Largest Boxship Fleet Is Squeezing More Miles from Every Molecule

  By Greg Trauthwein

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  Saronic Technologies: Building the Autonomous Fleets of the Future

  In a shipbuilding industry defined by tradition, one new entrant is seeking to rewrite the rules of how naval vessels are designed, built and delivered. Saronic Technologies, founded just three years ago, is racing to create what CEO Dino Mavrookas calls “a next-generation shipbuilding ecosystem” — one capable of delivering unmanned surface vessels (USVs) at the speed and scale the U.S. and its allies will need to compete on tomorrow’s seas.

  By Greg Trauthwein

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  WAPS: Making the Wind Blow for Shipping’s Decarbonization

  In the evolving landscape of maritime decarbonization, few subjects are as timely or arguably as misunderstood as wind-assisted propulsion.

  By Dr. Lee Kindberg, Board Member, OceanWings

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  Army Beats Navy – the Hegseth Way!

  Sticking to legacy tactics won't beat China — adopt Secretary Hegseth's and the Army initiatives or surrender the edge.

  By Colonel Rachael Hoagland

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  The Future of Alternative Fuels: The Fortescue Green Pioneer

  Proving that ammonia is suitable as maritime fuel.

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  Ship of the Year: R/V David Packard

  In 2010, the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) began the process of replacing its research vessel, R/V Western Flyer. With Glosten at their side as vessel designer, MBARI considered three types of ships for their new project. The Western Flyer was a small waterplane area twin hull (SWATH), but the parties agreed on a monohull design for the new vessel. In 2021, Freire Shipyard won the bid to build the vessel, and R/V David Packard came to life.

  By Celia Konowe

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  Great Ships of 2025: BYD Shenzhen

  LNG Dual-Fuel, World’s Largest Auto Carrier

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  Great Ships of 2025: Frederick Paup

  I15,000 cu. yd. Hopper Dredge = “the Cookie Monster” of Beach Replenishment

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  Great Ships of 2025: Van Oord Boreas

  Dual Fuel Methanol WTIV is the Largest Investment in Van Oord history

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  Great Ships of 2025: Wind Ally

  First-in-Class WTIV

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  Great Ships of 2025: GLDD Hopper Dredge Amelia Island

  Wabtec Power for the Ship and Dredge Pumps

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  Crewed Up, Not Crew Cut: How ARC Is Rethinking Retention at Sea

  By Kelly Wilson Clark, SVP & General Counsel & Chris Heibel, COO, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC)

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  Sunken Cargo Ship in the Pacific Highlights Need for Reliable Marine Insurance

  By Joshua Gold and Dennis J. Nolan, Co-chairs of Anderson Kill P.C.'s Marine Insurance Group

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  Wallem builds momentum on future-proof ship management strategy

  Hong Kong based group’s readiness to manage shipping’s transition to new fuels is integral to the growing number of ships it has under management.

  By Luis Benito, Business Development & Marketing Director, Wallem Group

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  Thordon Bearings & the Evolution of Water-Lubricated Bearing Systems

  Thordon Bearings has steadily carved out a niche in the global marine industry with its eco-friendly water-lubricated bearings, helping shipowners to effectively eliminate the risk of harmful pollution in marine environments.

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  IMO: Stick to Your [Sustainability] Guns

  IMO has kicked the can of sustainability down the road by delaying the Net Zero Framework. It was a strange retreat.

  By Rik van Hemmen, CEO, Martin & Ottaway