New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: ‘Day of the Seafarer-2021’ was celebrated virtually on 25 June 2021 in the presence of a huge number of Maritime personalities, Seafarers and families in India and abroad by remembering the great efforts made by the seafarers to the civil society, giving thanks to …
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New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Union Minister of State (I/C) for Port, Shipping and Waterways Shri Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 18th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) through a video conference organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, on 24 June 2021. Addressing the council, …
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Chennai, 23 June 2021: The shipping industry has welcomed the growing momentum for a $5 billion R&D Fund for shipping, but is calling upon governments to act in line with their climate commitments and not waste more time in moving forward with decisive action to support the decarbonisation of the …
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New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Indian Railways’ PSU, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) has completed work of dismantling and reconstruction (after making way for DFC tracks) of Valsad Road Over Bridge (ROB) on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in the state of Gujarat in a record 20 …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: DNV, the world’s leading classification society, has completed a concept verification review of Odfjell Oceanwind’s WindGrid™ (WindGrid) system for Mobile Offshore Wind Units (MOWUs). DNV’s review confirms the technical feasibility of the WindGrid system, and that expected reductions in CO2-emissions for North Sea applications are …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: International seafarer welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers has today announced the launch of its new On Board Mental Health Champions webinars and podcast series, as part of its WeCare programme. Created specifically for seafarers, the Mission believes this really does address the unique challenges …
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New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: India’s quest for expanding the footprint of cereals exports through exploring new opportunities in countries or markets has started to yield results. The sharp spike in exports of mainly rice (basmati and non-basmati), wheat and other cereals in 2020-21 is attributed to synergy and …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Air One Aviation has increased its service portfolio for aviation industry clients with the acquisition of UK-based pilot training business, Quadrant Systems Limited (QSL). Formed in 1994, Quadrant Systems operates a purpose-built flight simulation and training facility at Burgess Hill, West Sussex, providing UK Civil …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: On 18 June, the first cruise ship of the season will berth at the Port of Gothenburg. And for the first time this year some 700 passengers will actually go ashore at Arendal in Gothenburg, albeit under strictly controlled conditions. “Even when the passengers go …
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Port Wings, 16 June 2021: The Group of Seven (G7) richest democracies sought to counter China’s growing influence by offering developing nations an infrastructure plan that could rival President Xi Jinping’s multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road initiative. The G7, whose leaders are meeting in southwestern England, has been searching for a …
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New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $484 million loan to improve transport connectivity and facilitate industrial development in the Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) in the state of Tamil Nadu. CKIC is part of India’s East Coast Economic Corridor …
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New Delhi: Port Wings News Network: Delhi CM Mr. Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated 22 PSA plants for hospitals spread across Delhi on 12 June in a virtual meet. The plants have been installed by Uttam Group of Companies who have been working on this project with the Delhi Govt. for ease …
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Chennai: Port Wings News Network: Global logistics company DP World welcomes a new weekly India South Gulf (ISG) Service at its Port Terminals in Chennai and Cochin. The new service is jointly operated by a global shipping line – Evergreen Line, and feeder operators – Feedertech and Express Feeders. The …
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