Torqeedo Sets Up Direct Distribution in Norway
Electric propulsion and hybrid drives manufacturer Torqeedo said it ha established direct distribution in Norway to address the growing market for its systems in the region.Norway has a long tradition of seafaring and is a world maritime center for shipping, shipyards and maritime infrastructure, commercial fishing, offshore oil/gas, ferries, pleasure boats and a rapidly growing offshore wind industry.âNorwayâŠ
Bulk Carrier Caught Dumping Garbage in Great Barrier Reef
A shipping company and chief officer have been convicted in Australia for dumping garbage near the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system.FollowingâŠ
Another Vessel Joining Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Construction
The consortium behind the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline said on Thursday a second Russian pipe-laying vessel is undergoing sea trials ahead of joining the project, as it presses on with construction despite growing political pressure.The vessel, the Akademik Cherskiy, left the German port of Wismar on Thursday with the intention of later joining the project in Danish waters, the consortium told Reuters.The United States has criticized the plan to build the pipeline from Russia to GermanyâŠ
Eastern Pacific Shipping to Operate Methanol- and Ammonia-powered Vessels
Singapore-headquartered shipping company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) said on Friday that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with OCI N.V. (OCI) andâŠ
St. Johns to Construct Unique Tankship for IMF
Palatka, Fla. based St. Johns Ship Building is constructing a self-propelled, 10,000 gallon, USCG Inspected, double-hull tankship for Intracoastal Marine Fuel (IMF) of Jupiter, Fla. Designed by JMS Naval Architects, the 53- by 18-foot tankship design is unique for its compact size and diesel outboard propulsion.The innovative design is the smallest vessel to receive U.S. Coast Guard plan approval as a Subchapter D tankship.IMF will use the vessel to deliver marine diesel to mega-yachtsâŠ
China Pledges to Build 'Polar Silk Road' Over 2021-2025
China will construct a âPolar Silk Roadâ and actively participate in the development of Arctic and Antarctic regions, it said in its new 2021-2025 âfive-year planâ published on Friday.The plan said China would âparticipate in pragmatic cooperation in the North Poleâ and âraise its ability to participate in the protection and utilization of the South Poleâ.China has been eyeing lucrative mineral resources as well as potential new shipping routes in Arctic regionsâŠ
India Gearing Up to Start Full Operations at Iran's Chabahar Port
India expects to start full-scale operations at Iranâs Chabahar general cargo port it has built by the end of May, the countryâs shipping minister said in a boost for regional trade.India has been developing a part of the port on Iranâs south-eastern coast along the Gulf of Oman as a way to transport goods to Iran, but also Afghanistan and central Asian countries, and avoiding rival Pakistan.But U.S.
Bulk Carrier Reports Attempted Attack off the Philippines
A Bangladeshi flagged bulk carrier was approached by suspected attackers off the coast of the Philippines on Wednesday.The ReCAAP ISC said it received information from the Philippine Coast Guard about the incident involving Akij Pearl off Sibutu Island, Tawi-Tawi, Philippines.While the bulk carrier was underway, an unidentified speed boat with three perpetrators on board attempted to board the ship at about 10:45 a.m. local time on Wednesday.
Valaris Set to Emerge from Bankruptcy as Reorganization Plan Approved
Offshore drilling company Valaris, the world's largest by fleet size, has received approval from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District ofâŠ
IMO-led Meeting Addresses Dumping at Sea
Preventing pollution from dumping of wastes at sea relies on global frameworks, regional conventions and protocols and national regulations, the UN's shipping agency, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said. To be effective, these need to be aligned and implemented effectively. This was the subject of a March 2 meeting organized by IMO's Office of the London Protocol and Ocean Affairs (OLCP&OA) and UNEP/MAP.The meeting was attended by Barcelona Convention Contracting PartiesâŠ
Kari Wilkinson Named President of Ingalls Shipbuilding
America's largest military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced Friday that its board of directors has elected Kari Wilkinson to serve as executive vice president of HII and president of HIIâs Ingalls Shipbuilding division, effective April 1. She will succeed Brian Cuccias, who announced that he will retire April 1.Kari Wilkinson, who will report to HII executive vice president and COO Chris KastnerâŠ
LNG Shipping Market Primed for Growth
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships are set to receive an earnings boost from restocking demand after colder conditions drove a scramble for supplies and record high freight rates, a top LNG tanker player said.A cold snap in Europe and Asia in January and in North America last month increased heating demand, prompting prices to jump in several markets, while inventories fell."You need to replenish stocks because of the cold northern hemisphere winter in both Asia and in Europe.
Taiwan: Keel Laying Ceremony Held for Offshore Wind Installation Vessel Green Jade
An official keel-laying ceremony for the offshore wind installation vessel âGreen Jadeâ was held Friday at CSBCâs shipyard in Kaohsiung, marking an important moment in Taiwanâs maritime and offshore wind history.âGreen Jadeâ is owned by CDWE, a joint venture between CSBC, the largest shipbuilder in Taiwan and DEME Offshore.The vessel is the first floating, DP3 heavy lift and installation vessel to be built in Taiwan.
Logimatic Inks Fleet Management Deal with Hapag-Lloyd
Logimatic said it has signed a contract with Hapag-Lloyd that will see the German shipping company replace several existing fleet management systems with SERTICA.As part of its digital transformation and centralization efforts, Hapag-Lloyd will implement SERTICA on more than 70 containerships, creating a common Technical Fleet Management System for its fleets both in Hamburg and Dubai.Jan Rüsch, Business Project Manager at Hapag-LloydâŠ
Video: Thirty-one Rescued from Sinking Vessel off Eastern Canada
Thirty-one fisherman have been rescued from a fishing vessel that caught fire and began to sink off the coast of Eastern Canada.At 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Halifax notified watchstanders at the U.S. Coast Guard First District Command Center that the 143-foot Atlantic Destiny was disabled with a fire on board, and was taking on water in 26-foot seas and 35-mile-per-hour winds.A U.S.
Philly Shipyard Cuts Steel for Second NSMV
Philly Shipyard on Wednesday marked the start of fabrication for the second of five planned National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV). The purpose-built, state-of-the-art training ships will be used by Americaâs state maritime academies.The first steel plates cut by the yardâs state-of-the-art plasma cutting machine will be later joined into a double bottom, mid-ship section.The occasion was marked by a brief steel cutting ceremony attended by representatives from Philly ShipyardâŠ
New Bill Aims to Boost Great Lakes Icebreaking
Lawmakers in the U.S. are reintroducing legislation aiming codify the U.S. Coast Guardâs icebreaking mission on the Great Lakes and increase the icebreaking capacity of the Great Lakes fleet.âInadequate icebreaking capacity in the Great Lakes is costing us thousands of American jobs and millions in business revenue. We must boost our icebreaking capacity in the Great Lakes to keep our maritime commerce movingâŠ
Hybrid Accommodation Vessel MWV Falgout Delivered
The Chinese-built hybrid accommodation vessel MWV Falgout has been delivered to end client Brunei Shell Petroleum.The 80-meter vessel, a new purchase for Bruneian owners JISCO Marine Sdn Bhd, will be employed on long-term charter for the Bruneian oil and gas company. The ship was officially accepted into charter on February 17.Vroon Offshore Services (VOS) Singapore secured a two-year ship management contract for the vessel at the end of 2020âŠ
French Vessel Hauls Luxury Cargoes Across Atlantic with Sail Power
In a return to the age of the clipper, a French company is using a sailing boat to ply the trade routes that pre-dated steam powerâand delivering wine and chocolate to environmentally conscious customers on either side of the Atlantic.Sleek and light like its larger predecessors, the aluminum-hulled âGrain de Sailâ was custom built in a French shipyard and combines the technology used in modern yachts with a hold that can accommodate up to 50 tonnes of cargo.It docked at Saint-Nazaire, in France
Seaspan Orders Eight More Containerships
Seaspan Corporation continues its vessel ordering spree with a deal announced Thursday for eight additional containerships for delivery from the second half of 2022 and through the third quarter of 2023.Seaspan, a subsidiary of New York-listed Atlas Corp., said its contract with an unnamed shipyard includes firm orders for four 12,000 TEU and four 15,000 TEU vessels, plus an option for four additional 15âŠ
