South Africa Halts Orange Exports Due to Fungus
South Africa, one of the world's biggest citrus exporters, will voluntarily stop shipments of valencia oranges to the European Union (EU) from areas affected by a fungal disease, the citrus growers' association said on Wednesday.The decision to halt exports to the EU comes after 10 incidents in which the fungal disease was detected on South African citrus, Citrus Growers' Association (CGA) Chief Executive…
Hyundai Mipo Building Hybrid RoRo Ships for CLdN
Wärtsilä and logistics provider CLdN have jointly developed an innovative hybrid design for two new RoRo vessels. The propulsion arrangement is such that the ships can operate as gas/diesel-mechanical vessel now, or in the future as gas/diesel-electric vessel. The vessels are being built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyards in Korea.The Wärtsilä hybrid system includes Energy Storage Systems, two large PTO/PTI generators and electric motors…
Stolt Tankers to Install Yara Marine's FuelOpt on Seven More Ships
Stolt Tankers and Yara Marine Technologies have signed an agreement to equip a further seven tankers with Yara Marine's FuelOpt propulsion optimization technology. The agreement was signed at SMM in Hamburg, Germany on Wednesday, 7 September 2022. This new order follows the installation and evaluation of FuelOpt on board the Stolt Breland in early 2022.Operating the largest fleet of chemical tankers in the world…
DNV, HHI, AVIKUS and LISCR to Develop Autonomous Ship Technology
DNV signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hyundi Heavy Industries (HHI), AVIKUS and Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR) to collaborate on autonomous ship technology developments.The Hyundai intelligent Navigation Assistant System (HiNAS 2.0) is an AI-based navigation solution that covers all steps for voyage from detection to situation analysis, planning and control.
Baltic Dry Index Up as Panamax Rates Climb
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index extended gains on Thursday as rates for the panamax vessel segment rose for the sixth straight session.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax, and supramax shipping vessels, was up 45 points, or about 4%, at 1,178, a two-week high.The capesize index fell for the third consecutive session, losing 4 points, or about 0.6%, to 652.Average daily earnings for capesizes, which typically transport 150,000-tonne cargoes such as coal an
Q&A: Growing Blue Economy Opportunities for US Exporters in Canada
Canada is one of 20 markets to be featured at the Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy export forum September 20-22, 2022The growing demand for marine technologies is generating new export possibilities for U.S. companies. To help American businesses pursue these opportunities, the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) is hosting Discover Global Markets: The Blue Economy, in Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 20-22, 2022. Based at the U.S.
Marlink and OneWeb to Trial of LEO Maritime Connectivity Service
Network solutions company Marlink and space-based communications company OneWeb announced plans to conduct the first at-sea trial of OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) maritime service.The initial integration and evaluation will take place at Marlink’s Eik teleport (Norway), with installation and on-vessel trial scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022. This represents the first at-sea maritime trial on…
Stiesdal, Maersk Offer Floating Wind Services
Denmark's Maersk Supply Service and renewable energy pioneer Stiesdal Offshore have entered into a strategic partnership to offer combined solutions to this fast…
MAN Unveils New Dual-fuel Four-stroke Engine
MAN Energy Solutions has announced the launch of its MAN 49/60DF engine type at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg. The latest addition to its four-stroke engine portfolio, the dual-fuel engine is capable of running on LNG, diesel and HFO as well as a number of more sustainable fuels including biofuel blends and synthetic natural gas. MAN Energy Solutions states that it sets a benchmark in terms of fuel…
New Maritime Simulator for Port Engineering Studies
FORCE Technology has expanded its engineering design and testing services portfolio to provide remote access to high fidelity maritime navigation simulation for the purpose of testing planned port and harbor construction projects. The new SimFlex Cloud for engineering studies unlocks time and cost savings during the planning and design phase of maritime infrastructure projects as proposed developments…
Danelec Unveils Synchronized VDR Data and CCTV Interface
Voyage data recorder (VDR) manufacturer and maritime internet of things (IoT) infrastructure provider Danelec has developed a unique, practically plug and play solution for the integration of onboard high-definition CCTV with data collected and stored by its DM100 VDRs. Called IP Video Interface (IPVI), Danelec’s new solution augments situational awareness for accident investigators and unlocks deeper operational insight for ship owner and operator management teams…
ABB and Wallenius Marine Launch Digital Fleet Support Center
ABB and shipping company Wallenius Marine today introduced OVERSEA, a digital fleet support center available as a service that aims to help shipowners, operators and managers enhance the efficiency and sustainability of vessel operations.Engineered to enable measurable performance improvements for vessels, leading to decreased fuel consumption and reduced emissions, OVERSEA helps address such aspects of vessel performance as hull and machinery…
Putin to Look at Revising 'Cheating' Ukrainian Grain Export Deal
President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia and the developing world had been "cheated" by a UN-brokered Ukrainian grain export deal, vowing to look to revise its terms to limit the countries that can receive shipments.Speaking at an economic forum in the city of Vladivostok in Russia's Far East, Putin took aim at the deal, brokered by Turkey and the United Nations, saying Ukrainian grain exports were not going to the world's poorest countries as originally intended.
Ukraine Sailor Permits Crucial for Grain Exports, Global Shipping
Ukraine's decision to allow its seafarers to leave the country despite wartime restrictions will free up vital manpower for both Ukrainian grain exports and the wider global shipping industry, industry figures told Reuters.The move, officially confirmed this week, is part of efforts by Ukraine to maximize its grain shipments via a UN-brokered corridor through the Black Sea, which lifted a Russian blockade…
Lebanon Seeks to Name Second Investigator to Stalled Beirut Blast Probe
Lebanon's judiciary is seeking to appoint a second judge to a stalled investigation into the Beirut port blast, sources said, highlighting deep divisions over efforts to hold officials to account over a tragedy that killed more than 220 people.Judge Tarek Bitar's investigation into the 2020 explosion, which flattened swathes of the city when hundreds of tonnes of stored ammonium nitrate detonated,…
DCA Elects Paup as President, Tobin as Senior VP
U.S. dredging and marine construction industry trade group the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA) said Frederick Paup has been elected as the organization's next president.Paup, who currently serves as chairman of the board at Manson Construction, join DCA's leadership team with Stephen Tobin, newly elected senior vice president. Tobin is chief operating officer at Cashman Dredging.
Orion Group Names Thanisch Executive VP & CFO
Specialty construction company Orion Group Holdings, Inc., announced that Scott Thanisch has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and will assume his new duties on September 12, 2022.Thanisch comes to Orion after serving as the Chief Financial Officer of a Texas commercial construction services company and a transport services, maintenance, and repair company, having previously held various related positions in other industries.
LR Awards AIP for Value Maritime’s CCS System
Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted approval in principle (AIP) for Value Maritime’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) system. The Filtree System – a prefabricated gas cleaning system that filters sulphur and 99% of particulate matter – will be fitted on two Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) MR tankers, significantly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.The CCS system includes a carbon capture module that captures the CO2 in a special chemical.
Putin Casts Doubt Over Ukraine Grain Deal and Gas Supplies to Europe
President Vladimir Putin mooted on Wednesday reopening a U.N.-brokered deal for Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea and threatened to halt all energy supplies to Europe if Brussels caps the price of Russian gas.In a combative speech to an economic forum in Russia's Far East region, Putin made little reference to his invasion of Ukraine, but said in answer to a question that Russia would not lose the war and had strengthened its sovereignty.On the ground…
China's Trade with Russia Picks Up Speed in August
Chinese shipments to and from Russia accelerated in August compared with a month earlier, contrasting with slower flows elsewhere amid weak global demand.Chinese shipments to Russia, which has been hit by Western sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, rose 26.5% from a year earlier in dollar terms, up from a 22.2% gain in July, Reuters calculations based on Chinese customs data on Wednesday showed.Imports from Russia jumped 59.3% versus a 49.3% increase in July.Russia is a major source of oil…
