BW Group, Miros Enter JV Aimed at Fuel-Saving, Emission Reduction
BW Group and Miros are launching Miros Mocean, a joint venture to provide the shipping industry with a new standard in vessel performance optimization. Miros Mocean is aimed at filling the void identified by BW Group and Miros, aiming to provide "unprecedented data accuracy into the operating conditions of a vessel, a missing piece in vessel performance until now," per the press release announcing the JV.âDecarbonizing the shipping industry is the grand challenge of our timeâŠ
How Racing Tech Will Set Up US Offshore Vessel Operators for Success
Itâs no secret that the U.S. offshore wind sector is finally about to burst into action after years of behind-the-scenes movement. With a new administration set to bolster the favorable political headwinds for the sector, establishing a strong domestic supply chain will be critical as the industry scales up.Offshore wind farm operators will need high-quality vessels ready to go, and crew transfer vessels (CTV) are vital when constructing and servicing new assets.
OneWeb and The AST Group Partner to Broaden Access to Fast, Seamless Connectivity at Sea
Agreement marks next step in accelerating LEO connectivity for the global shipping and offshore industriesAs part of its mission to deliver low latency, âfiber-likeâ connectivity to the maritime and offshore industries, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband satellite communications company OneWeb, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The AST Group (AST), a global leader in satellite communications systems.By working togetherâŠ
Training Tips For Ships - Tip #23: Is Your Training Technology Disaster-Ready?
A customer once told me that they had just completed a business continuity analysis and had identified their LMS as their second most mission-critical technology - second only to payroll! Take a moment to consider how much you rely on training technologies to sustain your operations and compliance. How long could you comfortably go without your employees having access to training? How long could you go without access to your compliance records or your employeesâ certificates?
Finnish Patrol Boat to Test Bio LNG Fuel
The Finnish Border Guard is testing bio liquefied natural gas (LNG) as fuel for a coastguard patrol vessel in an effort to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, thereby lessening the impact on global warming.The 96 meter long vessel Turva is fitted with Wärtsilä dual-fuel engines and has been supported with a Wärtsilä maintenance agreement since its launch in 2014. The Bio LNG fuel is supplied by Gasum, a Finnish state-owned biogas refiner.
Piracy and Ship Attacks in the Gulf of Guinea
Incidents of piracy and attacks on merchant vessels in waters of the Gulf of Guinea are endemic. There are multiple factors at play, including but not limited to: poverty, limited government presence in coastal communities, minimal maritime law enforcement capability among coastal states, and corruption. Some foreign nations, primarily European, conduct patrols outside the 12 nautical mile territorial seasâŠ
Singapore Is the Global Cruise LeaderâFor Now
Singapore currently accounts for a third of the worldâs cruises its tourism body said on Wednesday, owing to the roaring success of its âcruises to nowhereâ at a time of crisis in the industry globally.Cruises have yet to restart in many parts of the world after taking a beating from the coronavirus pandemic, with some of the earliest big outbreaks found on cruise ships.The city-state launched what it called âround tripsâ on luxury liners in NovemberâŠ
US Warship Transits Taiwan Strait Amid China Tensions
The guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain conducted a âroutineâ transit of the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, the U.S. Navy said, as China sent more fighter jets into Taiwanâs air defense zone and a Chinese carrier group drilled near Taiwan.âThe shipâs transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The United States military will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows,â the U.S.
Chevron, Hokkaido Gas Ink LNG Supply Deal
U.S. oil and gas major Chevron has signed a deal with Japan's Hokkaido Gas Co., Ltd. for the delivery of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Chevronâs global LNG portfolio to Japan's Hokkaido area.Under the agreement, Chevron will supply Hokkaido Gas with about a half million tons of LNG over a period of five years starting April 2022.âWe are delighted to design and execute a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with our new partner Hokkaido Gas that will bring Chevron LNG directly to HokkaidoâŠ
EU Official Urges Turkey to Resolve issues with Greece, Cyprus over Offshore Gas Rights
European Council President Charles Michel called on Turkey to keep working to resolve disputes with Greece and Cyprus over gas rights in the Mediterranean as heâŠ
Damen Expands Hopper Dredger Portfolio
Shipbuilding group Damen said it has renewed and expanded its lineup of trailing suction hopper dredgers (TSHD), now offering a range covering hopper volumes from 650 m3 to 5,000 m3. The updated portfolio includes both hopper dredgers for port maintenance and multi-purpose dredgers.All designs have a number of core values in common. Damen said the starting point for the designs were that the dredger be both practical in operation and in maintenance, and have a sustainable future-proof design.
Caterpillar Marine Launches Gen II Displays
Caterpillar Marine has unveiled its second-generation Cat Marine Displays (CMD) used for monitoring all engine platforms, supporting different vessel applications for professional maritime use.The three CMD variantsâCat CMD5 (5â display), CMD8 (8â display), and CMD13 (13.3â display)âdesigned to provide operators easy access to current operating data and alarms for engines. The new displays are type-approved and environmentally sealed to be waterproof for a wide range of temperature operations.
Greenpeace Stages Pacific Ocean Protest Against Deep-sea Mining
Greenpeace protested against deep-sea mining in the Pacific on Monday, with the environmental organizationâs Rainbow Warrior boat trailing a ship doing research for DeepGreen, a company which plans to mine the seabed for battery metals.Greenpeace activists were pictured in rubber dinghies holding banners reading âStop Deep Sea Mining!â, with the Maersk Launcher, a ship chartered by DeepGreen, in the background.The protest took place 900 nautical miles (1âŠ
Bad Fuel Causes Engine Trouble on MSC Containership
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said one of its containerships has had to pause its China-U.S. voyage after a fuel problem gave rise to engine problems on boardâŠ
Iranian Cargo Ship Attacked in the Red Sea
An Iranian cargo ship has come under attack in the Red Sea, Al Arabiya TV reported on Tuesday, quoting unnamed sources, and semi-official Iranian news agency TasnimâŠ
Crowleyâs Skoglund to Lead Mergers and Acquisitions Team
Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Trish Skoglund as corporate director of mergers and acquisitions, guiding strategic investments that create sustainable growth and accelerate the companyâs competitive advantages.In her newly created role, Skoglund will contribute to all aspects of strategic acquisitions, and she will collaborate with Crowleyâs business units to identify growth opportunities that best maximize the companyâs diverse capabilities and offerings, the company said.
Fact Check: EverâŻGivenâŻis Not Loaded with Nuclear Weapons
A social media post hasâŻfalselyâŻclaimed theâŻEver GivenâŻshipâŻthatâŻblockedâŻthe Suez CanalâŻisâŻcarrying nuclear weapons. There is no evidence to support this â and Evergreen Line, the company leasing the vessel, told Reuters the allegation is false. The original post has now been removed from Facebook; however,âŻotherâŻaccountsâŻhaveâŻsharedâŻa screenshot. It claims information has been leaked in the Netherlands that the âEVERGREEN was loaded with WEAPONS and NUKESâ.
Inmarsat Inks Satcom Deal with Clearwater Seafood
Mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat said it as secured an an agreement with Clearwater Seafood that commits Canadaâs largest vessel-operating seafood company to Fleet Xpress high-speed maritime broadband services.Clearwater Seafood chose to install the Fleet Xpress combination of high speed Ka-band and continuous FleetBroadband backup on board seven vessels replacing Ku-band services on each vessel.
Suez Canal Traffic Not Affected by Tanker's Engine Failure
Traffic in the Suez canal was not affected by an oil tankerâs sudden engine failure on Tuesday, the canal authority said, adding that the vessel had been fixed and started up again.Shipping websites MarineTraffic and TankerTrackers said earlier that marine traffic had slowed in canal as oil tanker M/T Rumford appeared to face difficulties in the southern part.âThe authority dealt quickly with a sudden failure in the engine of one of the ships crossing the canal, the oil tanker Rumford, with a pa
GTT Unveils Digital Solution for LNG Membrane Tank Maintenance
Engineering firm GTT said it has obtained approval in principle (AIP) from testing, inspection and certification group Bureau Veritas for the use of a digital solution for sloshing activity assessment in the Framework of Class Survey in order to optimize the liquefied natural gas (LNG) membrane tank maintenance frequency.GTT said the digital solution is based on its âSloshing Virtual Sensorâ technologyâŠ
