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Pacific Island Shipping Crisis: Wind-Assisted Vessels Could Slash Fuel Use and Cut Emissions
Pacific shipping, the region’s lifeline for food, fuel and trade, is facing a deepening crisis. Experts say wind‑assisted, low‑carbon vessels could deliver quick fuel savings, but only… read more
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Drua Seek Home-Field Lift as Cyclone Disruption Hits Prep for Western Force Clash in Lautoka
After a trying week for the Fijian Drua, a home showdown in Lautoka could lift more than the scoreboard. Glen Jackson is calling for a big crowd… read more
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Wind-assisted ships could slash Pacific fuel use by 40% as regional governments tighten maritime rules
Across the Pacific, a new regional bulletin flags mounting pressure on shipping, security and public services. It highlights wind‑assisted propulsion as a practical path to decarbonise island… read more
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Wind-assisted propulsion could cut Pacific shipping fuel use by at least 40%
Remote island lifelines are hanging in the balance as Pacific shipping faces fuel-price pressure and aging fleets. Experts spotlight wind-assisted propulsion and other near-term, low-carbon options that… read more
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Pacific Islands Eye Wind-Assisted Propulsion as Near-Term Fix for Aging Fleet
Pacific island shipping is at a tipping point as aging fleets and soaring fuel costs threaten essential lifelines for remote communities. Wind-assisted propulsion is being touted as… read more
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Wind-Assisted Shipping Could Save the Pacific Up to 40% in Fuel, Majuro Forum Says
Pacific shipping—the lifeline for island communities—faces mounting pressure from aging fleets and rising fuel costs. Experts now point to wind-assisted propulsion and region-tailored low-carbon tech as a… read more
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Pacific Islands Urged to Invest in Wind‑Assisted Shipping to Slash Fuel Costs and Emissions
Rising fuel costs and aging fleets threaten the Pacific’s island lifeline. Researchers point to practical, low‑carbon options—like wind‑assisted propulsion—that could slash fuel use and strengthen regional connectivity,… read more
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Fiji Airways celebrates 10 years of Singapore–Nadi service, boosting Pacific-Asia connectivity via Changi
Fiji Airways marks a landmark decade for its Nadi–Singapore service, underscoring a growing bond between the South Pacific and Asia. The anniversary highlights the route’s pivotal role… read more
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Basiyalo to Make Super Rugby Debut for Fijian Drua in Lautoka Clash with Dylan Pietsch
Rising Nadroga speedster Isikeli Basiyalo makes his Super Rugby debut on the Drua’s right wing, set for a marquee duel with Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch. A… read more