Maryland Unveils $1.7 Billion Design for Francis Scott Key Bridge Replacement
Maryland unveiled a $1.7 billion design for a taller, safer replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroyed last year when a container ship struck it, killing six. Construction is expected to be completed by 2028, with federal funding covering the cost.
Maryland Unveils $1.7 Billion Design for Francis Scott Key Bridge Replacement
Maryland unveiled a $1.7 billion design for a taller, safer replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroyed last year when a container ship struck it, killing six. Construction is expected to be completed by 2028, with federal funding covering the cost.
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36% Bias Score
USTR Finds China's Maritime Dominance Unreasonable, Actionable
The U.S. Trade Representative's office determined that China's dominance in shipbuilding, maritime, and logistics is unreasonable and actionable under U.S. trade law, citing China's state control and unfair practices that have significantly reduced U.S. shipbuilding from 70 ships in 1975 to fewer th...
USTR Finds China's Maritime Dominance Unreasonable, Actionable
The U.S. Trade Representative's office determined that China's dominance in shipbuilding, maritime, and logistics is unreasonable and actionable under U.S. trade law, citing China's state control and unfair practices that have significantly reduced U.S. shipbuilding from 70 ships in 1975 to fewer th...
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China Escalates South China Sea Tensions
China's publication of baselines around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea is escalating tensions with the Philippines, which has overlapping territorial claims.
China Escalates South China Sea Tensions
China's publication of baselines around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea is escalating tensions with the Philippines, which has overlapping territorial claims.
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Seaman Survives 20 Hours at Sea
A seaman survived nearly 20 hours at sea after falling from a cargo ship off Australia's coast and was rescued by a recreational angler.
Seaman Survives 20 Hours at Sea
A seaman survived nearly 20 hours at sea after falling from a cargo ship off Australia's coast and was rescued by a recreational angler.
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EU Maritime Sector Must Increase Sustainability Efforts
A new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reveals that while the European maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability, more efforts are needed to achieve EU climate and environmental goals; the sector currently cont...
EU Maritime Sector Must Increase Sustainability Efforts
A new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reveals that while the European maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability, more efforts are needed to achieve EU climate and environmental goals; the sector currently cont...
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China's Marine Economy Drives Energy Security and Global Leadership
China's marine economy is booming, with offshore oil production exceeding 60% of new crude oil output in 2023, offshore wind power surpassing 50% of global capacity, and the country remaining the world's largest marine fisheries producer for the 35th consecutive year.
China's Marine Economy Drives Energy Security and Global Leadership
China's marine economy is booming, with offshore oil production exceeding 60% of new crude oil output in 2023, offshore wind power surpassing 50% of global capacity, and the country remaining the world's largest marine fisheries producer for the 35th consecutive year.
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48% Bias Score
China-Philippines South China Sea Dispute Escalates
China asserts its claim to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions with the Philippines, which recently passed laws defining its maritime zones.
China-Philippines South China Sea Dispute Escalates
China asserts its claim to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating tensions with the Philippines, which recently passed laws defining its maritime zones.
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Surge in Migrant Arrivals in Balearic Islands
Over 180 migrants intercepted off Balearic Islands, marking a significant increase in illegal arrivals this year.
Surge in Migrant Arrivals in Balearic Islands
Over 180 migrants intercepted off Balearic Islands, marking a significant increase in illegal arrivals this year.
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