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World Maritime day 2022 – ‘New technologies for greener shipping’

The theme for this year’s World Maritime day organized by the International Maritime Organization is 'New technologies for greener shipping'. The 29th September 2022 will serve as an opportunity for the maritime industry to present emerging technologies, innovations, research and development towards sustainable future for...

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The visit of the Italian Navy sail training ship Amerigo Vespucci

O.F. Gollcher & Sons Ltd. are proud to be serving as the shipping agent responsible for the Italian Navy Ship Amerigo Vespucci's visit in Malta. In the fast-moving maritime world, most ships have limited lifespans owing to seaborne stress, material decay and ongoing technical innovation. Naval...

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Sea Cloud & Sea Cloud II In Malta

O.F. Gollcher & Sons Ltd. are proud to have served as the shipping agent responsible for the Maltese registered Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II into the Valletta Grand Harbour. Sea Cloud II is a baroque style cruise ship operated by Sea Cloud Cruises and flying...

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Day of the Seafarer 2022

Your voyage -then and now, share your journey The 25th of June marks the 12th year celebration of the Day of the Seafarers. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) came up with this year’s theme ‘Your voyage -then and now, share your journey’. The IMO are encouraging...

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INS Tarangini in Malta

O.F. Gollcher & Sons Ltd. were entrusted to serve as the Shipping Agent responsible for all the husbandry and logistical setup for this call. The INS Tarangini arrived in Malta on 29 May 2022 and berthed at Valletta Cruise Port – Pinto 3. This is Indian's first...

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Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) – Minimum Basic Wage

Photo: pixabay The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) aimed to achieve both favourable working conditions for seafarers and secure economic interests in fair competition for quality shipowners - known as the "fourth pillar" of the international regulatory regime for quality shipping, complementing the key Conventions of the...

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RORO Cargo Service 3 times a week connecting Italy, Sicily and Malta.

For enquiries kindly contact: gnvbooking@gollcher.com This is GNV: 7 countries, 19 destinations, 29 lines in the Mediterranean and a fleet of 25 ships. Follow the link below to learn more about GNV. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/grandi-navi-veloci-spa_gnv-mediterrano-flotta-activity-6929353372068118528-ihob?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web ...

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World Maritime Day 2021

The 30th of September commemorates the World Maritime Day. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), which is the organising body for such memorial entitled the 2021 year’s theme as ‘Seafarers: at the core of Shipping’s Future’. IMO Secretary-General, Kitack Lim, in fact emphasised that even though the...

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Day of the Seafarer

Day Of The Seafarer 2021

#FairFuture4Seafarers is the imperative concept for the ‘Day of the Seafarer’ in 2021. Following the hardships seafarers experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s campaign will focus on urging governments to recognise seafarers as key workers. The aim is to ease travel restrictions for seafarers...

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