BC Shipping News - Volume 8, Issue 8
Focus on Ferries
Summary
Industry Insight: Setting the course for the next generation…Mark Collins, President & CEO, BC Ferries…With many vessels nearing end of life, Collins has a strategy that will set the path of B.C.’s coastal ferry network for the next generation.
Seafarer Training: Providing accessible and diverse learning opportunities for mariners...By Amanda Schuldt…As Canada’s largest private marine training college, Western Maritime Institute proves to be responsive to the needs of the industry…
Sustainable Shipping: Changing the face of shipping? How climate change is posing dramatic challenges to the maritime industry...By Michele Acciaro, Trevor Heaver and Jane Lister…
Cargo Logistics: Export compliance risks in the supply chain…By Darryl Anderson…Depending on the misbehaviour, exporters can be subject to fines, audits, seizures, inspections, investigations, loss of market access and even imprisonment…
Blockchain: Blockchain and the maritime industry…By Georges LaRoche…Blockchain technology is promising to revolutionize and elevate data recording and sharing to a whole new level, decreasing operating costs by eliminating time-wasting issues…
Shipping and Finance: Insights into commercial banking…VP, Commercial National Accounts, TD Bank, Steven Mo, provides advice and insight into creating the best relationship with your financial institution…
Shipping: Vancouver welcomes China Navigation Co...In choosing Vancouver as the location to expand their North American presence, CNCo has highlighted the growing awareness of this city as an international shipping hub.
Bunkering: Suncor introduces ship-to-ship fuelling to the Port of Vancouver…Suncor and Canship Ugland respond to industry demands by offering another bunkering option.
Plus:
- History Lesson: A car that swims! Amphibious cars throughout history…By Lea Edgar, Vancouver Maritime Museum
- Legal Affairs: Nobody on deck: The possible future of autonomous ferries...By Glen Krueger, Bernard LLP
And much, much more!
