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Maritime Sector is Steering Toward Tougher Climate Regulations

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As the IMO Green Summit approaches, the global shipping industry faces scrutiny over greenhouse gas emissions. Advocates call for binding measures, including global fuel standards and a GHG levy. The proposed Net-Zero Framework aims for mandatory emission limits and a pricing mechanism, targeting vessels over 5,000 gross tonnage for significant reductions.

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Steering Failures Caused Vessel Collision with Navigation Beacon: ATSB Report

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The ATSB report on the CMA CGM Puccini incident in Melbourne revealed crew’s lack of proficiency in steering gear operation caused the ship to hit a navigation beacon. Inadequate training and unclear procedures led to a hydraulic malfunction, resulting in the collision. The importance of clear instructions and proper training was emphasized to prevent future accidents.

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