China Builds 30,000-tonne Nuclear-Powered Ship
China is working to develop a 33,069-ton nuclear icebreaker, which would be even bigger than the epic nuclear-powered vessels built by Russia.South China MorningâŚ
Columbus Launches 80m Yacht Dragon
Italian yacht builder Columbus Yachts (part of Palumbo Superyachts) launched its current flagship Dragon - the new 80-meter Columbus Classic - in Ancona.Dragon isâŚ
Lürssen Launches 95m Superyacht Madsummer
The German shipyard Lürssen launched the 95-metre yacht Madsummer, previously known as project Fiji, from its yard in Rendsburg.The 311-footer superyacht hit theâŚ
CPA Selects GZA GeoEnvironmental for Work
Connecticut Port Authority announced that GZA GeoEnvironmental will provide design and engineering solutions for repairs and modifications of Pier 7 located atâŚ
Incat Crowther Ferry for Samso Rederi
The marine engineering design company Incat Crowther announced the construction of a 35m Catamaran Passenger Ferry for Samso Rederi in Denmark.The Incat CrowtherâŚ
Polish LNG Terminal Gets EU Grant
Polandâs LNG import terminal in ĹwinoujĹcie will receive a EUR128mln grant from from the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund to expand its regasificationâŚ
CN to Invest $345mln in British Columbia
Canadian National Railway (CN) said it plans to invest approximately $345 million across British Columbia in 2019 to expand and strengthen the Companyâs rail networkâŚ
Norway Cautious on Indian shipbreaking
The Council on Ethics of the Government Pension Fund Global (Oil Fund), Norway's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund (SWF), said that it will turn its attention towardsâŚ
ABS Explores Pathways to 2050 in Germany
ABS National Committee has met recently in Germany to explores pathways to 2050, automation and digital with German maritime leaders and offered insight on key challenges.Vessel automationâŚ
Project NEPTUNES: Noise Control in Port
Upcoming Project NEPTUNES is set to offer a best practices guide for ports on measuring, labelling and mitigating noise emissions of vessels at ports.Up until todayâŚ
Ekofisk Shut Down: North Sea Output to Drop
Oil production in the North Sea will drop by 330,000 barrels per day (bpd) month-on-month in June 2019 as Ekofisk closes for planned work, according to Rystad EnergyâsâŚ
Kalmar Eco Solutions to Dutch Terminals
Kalmar is helping the Dutch company Ter Haak Group to improve the sustainability of its operations with the delivery of three Kalmar Eco Reachstackers, one KalmarâŚ
Høglund to Supply FGSS for Hurtigruten
Høglund, the marine solutions and system integration company, has been awarded a contract to deliver biogas-ready fuel-gas supply systems (FGSS) for six HurtigrutenâŚ
New Director for Isle of Man Ship Registry
The Isle of Man Department for Enterprise has announced the appointment of Cameron Mitchell as the next Director of the Isle of Man Ship Registry. He will startâŚ
Uber Freight Expands into Europe
Uber has announced that its lesser-known service, Uber Freight, will be arriving in Europe helping independent trucking companies with logistics.Next month, UberâŚ
Wight Shipyard Installs BareFLEET for New CAT
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Reygar, a provider of innovative remote monitoring and reporting platforms to the marine industry, has announced that specialist high-speed ferry builder, Wight Shipyard, has installed its BareFLEET monitoring system on the new Catamaran Venus Clipper - the latest fast ferry built for MBNA Thames Clippers.BareFLEET is a cloud-based monitoring platform that will give Wight Shipyard an unprecedentedâŚ
Damen bags First Cruise Contract
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Damen Shipyards Group has announced the recent signing of a contract with Oslo, Norway-based SeaDream Yacht Club. The contract marks a historic moment, being Damenâs first for a cruise ship. SeaDream will operate the 155-m Mega Yacht on luxury voyages all over the world.The Mega Yacht, a purpose-built ship, will be prepared to operate in destinations, including polar and tropical, around the world.
ICS Updates Flag State Performance Table
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The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest update of its Flag State Performance Table, which can be downloaded free of charge via the ICS website.The annual update, which is also supported by the Asian Shipownersâ Association (ASA) and the European Community Shipownersâ Associations (ECSA), provides an indication of the performance of individual flag administrations, using information available in the public domain.
IAMPE's Newest Class Of Maritime Port Executives
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The International Association of Maritime and Port Executives (IAMPE) has announced the latest group of Maritime Port Executives who completed the accredited seminar the week of March 11th at DHS/USCG Headquarters in Washington, DC.The latest class of graduates include LCDR. William Albright, USCG-MPE; Mr. Zach Bonheim-MPE; Cdr. Charles Bright, USCG-MPE; CDR. Bradely Clare, USCG-MPE; LCDR. Dan Davis, USCG-MPE; LCDR. Leslie Downing, USCG-MPE; LCDR. Jamie Gatz, USCG-MPE; CDR.
Squid: The All-Electric Dolphin Watcher
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Deep in the blue waters of Key West, Honest Ecoâs founding captain, Billy Litmer, said its dolphin watching tours help their guests âunderstand and interact with wildlife from a curious yet courteous proximity.âIn creating his eco touring company, Litmer invested in everything he needed to guarantee an unforgettable experience for his guests--knowledge, custom boats, and quality gear.His boat is called Squid, and Billy built it from the hulls up.