Report Analyzes Decarbonization of US Inland Waterway Shipping
ABS and Vanderbilt University have published a landmark report analyzing decarbonization strategies for U.S. inland waterways.“Decarbonization of the Inland Waterway Sector in the United States” evaluates the potential for possible future propulsion technologies and alternative fuels to reduce carbon emissions. The report also demonstrates the feasibility of near-term electrification of smaller vessels…
Port of New Orleans Resumes Containership Operations After Hurricane Ida
Container vessel operations resumed at the Port of New Orleans on Tuesday, nine days after Hurricane Ida made landfall in southeast Louisiana as a category 4 storm.The first two ships worked at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal were the MSC Charleston at New Orleans Terminal and the Hapag Lloyd CSL Manhattan at Ports America. Seacor’s container on barge service will be worked tonight by Ports America.“Our wharves are busy today…
New Deputy Port Directors at Port of Brownsville
In August, the Port of Brownsville announced the appointment of two new deputy port directors effective August 9, 2021.Melinda Rodriguez is the deputy port director of administration and will oversee the port’s Human Resources, Real Estate Services, Finance, Communications and Administrative Services departments.Rodriguez has worked in a variety of leadership positions with organizations such as NextDecade…
GTT Wins Tank Design Orders for Two LNG Carriers
GTT announced it has received, at the end of July, an order from Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI) for the tank design of two new liquefied natural…
US National Towing Safety Advisory Committee Appoints New Members
The U.S. Coast Guard announced 18 individuals have been appointed to serve as members of the National Towing Safety Advisory Committee (N-TSAC).The National Towing Safety Advisory Committee was established in December 2018 to advise the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters relating to shallow-draft inland navigation, coastal waterway navigation and towing safety. This advice also assists the Coast Guard in formulating regulations and policies as well as the position of the U.S.
Young Children Among Migrants Rescued from English Channel
Two small children were among the dozens of migrants rescued from the English Channel on Tuesday after a summer that has seen record numbers attempt the dangerous journey from France.This year, hundreds of boats carrying migrants have attempted the dangerous crossing from France to England, often in small, inflatable dinghies that get into difficulties in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.On one day in August…
Teekay Scores Australian Government Contract
Teekay Corporation announced it has entered into a contract with the Australian Government Department of Defense to provide marine services for five Australian Government…
Canada's New Oil Spill Response Boats Powered by Scania
Engine manufacturer Scania said it has been selected by the Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) to power four 52-foot oil spill response landing crafts.Currently in production by family-owned Burlington, Wash welded aluminum boat manufacturer the William E. Munson Company, the vessels are powered by twin keel-cooled 750 HP Scania DI13-liter 088M engines with Twin Disc 5095 marine gearboxes, supplied by distributor Cascade Engine Center.
Lloyd’s Register Partners with Inmarsat for Remote Survey Solution
Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat announced they are partnering to provide a connectivity solution that will address challenges experienced during remote surveys.The new solution uses LR Remote, a specifically engineered application for remote inspection that enables crew members to livestream video, photos and audio from on board a ship…
ABS to Class Maersk's Methanol-fueled Containerships
A groundbreaking series of eight large container vessels capable of being operated on carbon-neutral methanol ordered by Maersk, along with an option for a further four vessels, are to be built to ABS Class, the classification society announced on Tuesday.Ordered in August, the vessels will be built by South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries and have a nominal capacity of approximately 16,000 containers.
China's August Exports Surprisingly Strong
China’s exports unexpectedly grew at a faster pace in August thanks to solid global demand, helping take some of the pressure off the world’s second-biggest economy as it navigates its way through headwinds from several fronts.The Asian giant staged an impressive recovery from a coronavirus-battered slump, but economic momentum has weakened recently due to the Delta variant-driven COVID-19 outbreaks…
Baltic Dry Index Slides to Three-week Low
The Baltic Exchange's main dry bulk sea freight index dropped on Tuesday to its lowest since mid-August, as demand eased across all vessel segments.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax, supramax and handysize vessels, fell for a sixth straight session by 115 points, or 3%, to 3,707, its lowest since Aug. 17.The capesize index declined 271 points, or 5.1%, to 5,091, its lowest in three weeks.Average daily earnings for capesizes…
Exploring All Too Real Maritime Risks
The 11th Annual Maritime Risk Symposium: A Virtual Event Exploring All Too Real RisksThe past year has been as impactful for the world’s maritime transportation xystem as it has been for the rest of society. From the Suez Canal to the Arctic and beyond, human, technology and environmental events disrupted maritime activity. And the pandemic highlighted supply chain vulnerabilities in many ways, from mariners quarantined aboard vessels to port congestion due to COVID-driven surges in e-commerce.
New Maritime Equipment Supplier Nordic Fender Opens for Business
Norwegian company Fonna Vekst announced it has formed a new maritime equipment supplier called Nordic Fender.The Husnes-headquartered firm offers products in ship and port fendering as well as equipment for transferring liquid cargo between ships, including hoses, couplings, ropes and chains to customers worldwide.Åsmund Lilleaas has been hired as sales director to run the business.Nordic Fenders main product line, the pneumatic fender series, is in full compliance with the ISO 17357-1:2014 stan
ADQ Plans to List Abu Dhabi Ports on the Stock Exchange
State-backed holding company ADQ said on Tuesday it plans to list Abu Dhabi Ports Co on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) before the end of the year.The proposed listing of a portion of existing shares is expected before the end of 2021, it said in a statement, subject to market conditions and obtaining regulatory approval.Established in 2006, Abu Dhabi Ports has 11 ports and terminals, and more than 550 square km ($334 miles) of industrial zones within Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (K
Ørsted, ATP Picks Leading Contractors for Danish Energy Island Bid
Denmark-based offshore wind developer Ørsted and ATP, Denmark’s largest institutional investor, have teamed up to bring leading offshore construction specialists to Denmark to support their bid for the North Sea energy island.Back in February, Denmark approved the construction of the first of its kind wind energy hub in the North Sea that promises to produce yet unseen amounts of green electricity…
SFL Buys Three Suezmax Tankers. Long Term Charters Secured
Shipowner SFL Corporation has agreed to buy three Suezmax tankers in combination with long-term time charters with what SFL said was "a world-leading commodity trading and logistics company." "The vessels are built in 2019 and have the latest eco-design features, including exhaust gas cleaning systems. The company expects to take delivery of the vessels in the fourth quarter," SFL, formerly known as Ship Finance International, said.
Fincantieri Cuts First Steel for Princess Cruises New LNG-powered Ship
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has cut first steel for the first of two LNG-powered cruise ships being built for Princess Cruises, a Carnival Corporation brand.The steel cutting ceremony took place last week in San Giorgio di Nogaro (Udine) at Centro Servizi Navali, a company that specialized in logistics and production of sheet metal for the Fincantieri yards located in northeastern Italy. The ship will be built in the Monfalcone yard.At 175…
Final Section of Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Welded into Place
The last section of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has been welded into place, its operator said on Monday, meaning the two long stretches of the pipe can now be joined to complete the Baltic subsea link.The $11 billion pipeline, which will double Russian gas exporter Gazprom's (GAZP.MM) capacity via the Baltic Sea, has drawn opposition from the United States, Ukraine and others opposed to Europe increasing…
Over 80% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico Oil Output Still Offline
More than 80% of oil production in the Gulf of Mexico remains shut in after Hurricane Ida, a U.S. regulator said on Monday, more than a week after the storm made landfall and hit critical infrastructure in the region.Energy companies have been struggling to resume production after Ida damaged platforms and caused onshore power outages. About 1.5 million barrels per day of oil production, or 84%, remains shut…
