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Dynamic separation occurs during a voyage where the moisture in the cargo rises to the surface of a stow as the cargo consolidates due to vibration and vessel motion. This is caused by a mechanism similar to liquefaction, but the cargo contains enough fine particles such that the void spaces between particles are very small and impede the moisture flowing through the cargo. As the water becomes pressurized and begins to flow, fine particles are carried with it and create a slurry.

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It is common for the parties to agree on terms in time charters which allow a charterer to place a vessel off-hire for a specific period of time as a result of a failed hold inspection on delivery or prior to loading the first cargo.

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RINA classification society discuss the report “From Today until 2050: Challenges and Opportunities for the Maritime Industry”.

In 2023, with the revision to the IMO’s Greenhouse Gas Strategy, the shipping industry made significant progress towards confronting the need to reduce, and ultimately remove, its reliance on fossil fuels.

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Recently, the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah has been hit by air strikes.

The attacks have hit the port's oil facilities with no damages to any vessels or the berths having been reported. However, port operations have been suspended until further notice.

We recommend that Ownerships take note of this information and be guided accordingly.