Shipping industry articles
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The vast new whaling ‘mother ship’ that Japan hopes will revive a shrinking industry
A new $47m vessel is preparing for its maiden voyage in coastal waters, but there are fears the Kangei Maru could one day mean a return to hunting in the Southern OceanThe dish of the day has the appearance and consistency of steak. But the item on the menu at Nisshin Maru in Shimonoseki isn’t brisket or rib-eye – it is a prime cut of the restaurant’s speciality: whale meat.Every few minutes, chefs in the open kitchen produce another plate of cetacean delicacies – raw sashimi marbled with fat,...
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Mercy Ships to Build New Hospital Ship
MSC Group, MSC Foundation, and Mercy Ships International have agreed to construct a new hospital ship to provide free surgery and training to thousands in Africa annually. The project, backed
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A vegan cheese was selected to win an industry award. Then the industry found out.
A vegan cheese was selected to be a finalist in the Good Food Awards, and, it turns out, was going to win in its cheesey category. But when the business got wind of it, it was suddenly disqualified without explanation. The reasons ultimately squeezed from it were desperate: first, the presence of a banned ingredient that wasn't even present, on the basis of a rule they added to the rulebook after the finalists were announced, then a claim that all entries must be ready for retail—which, it turns...