Maritime Transportation And Shipping Talk

A question that has been asked me many times by local and people abroad is why the Seaway shuts down in end of December for 2-3 months? In this article we will try to answer and lay out some of the reasons for the shut-down. When the cold period come in Canada, the Rivers and [...]

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We here at ShippingTalk have decided to re-activate our sister site Maritimecommunity.com and write about the shore based Maritime Community, especially about the procurement side of the Maritime Industry. Technical Procurement can be very difficult as so many factors are involved. Amongst who is the ever so important Logistic factor – How to get the [...]

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North Atlantic Ocean can be an unforgiving place to be in the winter. Any seafarer that works in this area knows that firsthand. More than likely they have seen how ruffs this area can be. Nerves are stretched and senses are on high alert. Leaving port, a last check on all lashing, weather-doors and hatches. [...]

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