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SAT Crewing Services PVT LTD - China
Negotiable
We are seeking an experienced Second Engineer (2/E) to join an Oil Tanker. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and supervision of the vessel’s engine department.
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Marine MAN Ltd - Container Ship
5100-5475 $
Electro-Technical Officer vacancy with Marine MAN Ltd on a Container Ship.
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Marine MAN Ltd - General Cargo
6100 €
Chief Officer vacancy with Marine MAN Ltd on a General Cargo.
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Media Holding LIK LLC - Oil tanker
$8600 / month
Chief Officer opening on a Oil tanker with Media Holding LIK LLC.
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Media Holding LIK LLC - General Cargo Vessel
$6000 - 6500 / month
Master opening on a General Cargo Vessel with Media Holding LIK LLC.
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Media Holding LIK LLC - Dry cargo vessel
$6500 - 7000 / month
Chief Engineer opening on a Dry cargo vessel with Media Holding LIK LLC.
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Commercial country guides comparing ports, vessel sectors, operators, suppliers, logistics and shipping regulation in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.
A commercial guide to Canadian shipping covering Great Lakes and St Lawrence trade, Arctic operations, coastal fleets, ports, suppliers and operator regulation.
A commercial guide to the UK shipping market covering ports, offshore wind vessels, ferries, cruise operations, ship services, suppliers and operator regulation.
A commercial guide to the U.S. shipping market covering Jones Act trade, offshore support, major ports, shipyards, suppliers, fleet sectors and operator regulation.

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What the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides working mariners: electronic charts, marine forecasts, tide data and real-time observations.
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How the Carbon Intensity Indicator works: which ships it covers, how A to E ratings are set, what a D or E rating triggers, and the operational levers.
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How to choose the best flag state for ship registration: port state control performance, treaty ratification, manning rules, cost and service quality.
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Hormuz maritime traffic collapses due to tensions.
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TOTE Services hosts Medium Landing Ship Industry Day
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Rubio signals progress in Hormuz talks.
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