Australian Senate Passes Live Sheep Export Ban
The Australian Parliament has now legislated an end date for live sheep export, with the Senate officially passing the Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024 on Monday evening.From 1 May 2028, sheep will no longer be sent on long-haul journeys. The government has committed $107 million over five years for sheep producers and the supply chain to plan for and adjust to the phase out.
Virtual Tours: World Marine Aids to Navigation Day 2024
July 1 is World Marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Day.Established by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) in 2019, this day highlights the vital role that AtoN play in ensuring safe navigation for mariners worldwide. This year, IALA has chosen Faro di Genova 'Lanterna' in ItalyāÆas lighthouse of the Year, with a virtual tour available here.The prestigiousā¦
ICS Launches Global Health Emergency Guide
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has launched the āGlobal Health Emergency Guide: Helping Shipping Companies Prepare, Act and Recover,ā a comprehensive resource designed to aid shipping companies and crew in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from global health emergencies.The guide draws on the critical lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic and other global health emergencies that have significantly impacted shipping operations.
IMRF Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), the worldās leading non-governmental organisation for the development and improvement of maritime search and rescue (SAR) capacity and operational effectiveness, is celebrating its 100th anniversary since its founding in July 1924.Founded as the International Lifeboat Federation at the first-ever International Lifeboat Conference in London in 1924ā¦
IACS Embedding Human Element into Work Streams
The IACSā Council, meeting last week in Rome for its 89th session (C89) under new Council Chair, Roberto Cazzulo, progressed a wide range of issues, foremost of which was the need for the human element to be considered at the earliest stage across all IACSā work streams. The requirement for increased awareness and focus on how a shipās crew can safely operate increasingly sophisticated vessels hasā¦
Paris MoU Detention Rate Dropped in 2023
The Paris MoU has published its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting that the overall detention rate for 2023 (3.81%) is lower than that for 2022 (4.25%).However, the detention rate has not returned to pre-pandemic levels of 2.98% during 2019.Analysis of the deficiencies indicates that, compared to previous years, there is no specific convention or part of a convention that is indicating more areas of non-compliance.
Red Sea Disruptions to Continue Into Q3, Maersk CEO Says
The coming months will be challenging for carriers and businesses, as disruptions to container shipping via the Red Sea continue into the third quarter, Danish shipping company Maersk said on Monday.Maersk and other shipping companies have diverted vessels around Africa's Cape of Good Hope since December to avoid attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi militants in the Red Sea, with the longer voyage times pushing freight rates higher."The longer that this lastsā¦
Houthis Say they Targeted Four Ships 'Linked to US, UK and Israel'
Yemen's Houthis said on Monday that they conducted four military operations targeting four ships in the Red, Arabian and Mediterranean Seas as well as the Indian Ocean "linked to the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel."In the first operation, "Israeli ship MSC Unific was targeted in the Arabian Sea," Yahya Sarea, the Yemeni group's spokesperson said."A U.S. oil tanker Delonix" was also targeted in a second operation that was carried out in the Red Sea "for the second time this weekā¦
Vita Delivers Another Electric RIB in California
Vita Power announced it has sold an all-electric Vita Seal RIB boat to Bill Foss, a sustainable seafood harvester and restaurateur. This purchase supports Billās commitment to eco-friendly business practices, aiding his company TwoXSea in sustainable seafood distribution.The Vita Seal will transport divers to harvest red sea urchins, whose exploding population in the San Francisco Bay has led to destruction of local kelp forests and marine habitats.
Elizabeth Bouchard Named SNAME Executive Director
The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME) announced it has appointed Elizabeth Bouchard as its next Executive Director. She will become the 15th person to serve in this capacity since the organizationās founding in 1893, and she will assume the helm at SNAME Headquarters on July 1, 2024, succeeding Valerie Hutnan.Bouchard comes to SNAME from International Registries, Inc. (IRI), where she served as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Administration.
Maritime Partners Acquires e1 Marine
Louisiana-based maritime financing company Maritime Partners on Monday announced it has completed its acquisition of e1 Marine, a company that produces hydrogen generation technology for the marine sector.Originally formed as a partnership between Maritime Partners, Element 1 and Ardmore Shipping, e1 Marine provides clean energy technologies, including advanced methanol-to-hydrogen generation products, which provide an alternative, cleaner fuel source for marine vessels.
US Supreme Court Curbs Federal Agency Powers, Overturning Chevron Deference
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to federal regulatory power on Friday by overturning a 1984 precedent that had given deference to government agencies in interpreting laws they administer, handing a defeat to President Joe Biden's administration.The justices ruled 6-3 to set aside lower court decisions against fishing companies that challenged a government-run program partly funded by industry that monitored overfishing of herring off New England's coast.
Centurion Bulk Acquires Integrity Bulk
Singapore headquartered dry bulk shipping company Centurion Bulk announce it has acquired Danish handysize operator Integrity Bulk.The takeover will be effective from July 31, 2024, subject to the finalization of the transaction, Centurion Bulk said.Centurion Bulk charters and operates more than 80 vessels worldwide, spanning the handysize to ultramax markets.The Integrity Bulk website currently lists a fleet of 12 vessels built from 2012 through this year, ranging from 28,227 dwt to 39,970 dwt.
Wilson Orders Eight More Vessels
European short-sea shipping company Wilson ASA announced it has ordered eight 6,300 dwt general cargo vessels, extending its newbuild program to 14. The ships will be built by Indian shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard.The 14 new ships, including the six 3,800 dwt vessels ordered in June 2023, will be delivered from the first half of 2025 until 2028.The new, modern vessels will contribute to both growth and fleet renewal of the existing Wilson fleet, the company said.
Keel Laid for Stena Line's First NewMax Ship
A keel laying ceremony was held on Friday for the first of two all-new NewMax hybrid RoPax vessels being built for Stena Line at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in WeiHai, China. At the same time, the ferryās name was disclosed: Stena Futura.These newbuilds will enhance capacity on the Belfast-Heysham route on the Irish Sea. Besides being able to run on methanol, a priority during constructionā¦
Hanwha Ocean Names New Head of Offshore Engineering
Hanwha Ocean announced it has hired Bram Van Cann as its new head of engineering for its offshore business.Bram brings to the role extensive expertise in the offshore and renewable energy sectors, with more than two decades of experience at SBM Offshore, ENGIE and Ocean Winds.
Manta Marine Technologies Launches TrimSense
Manta Marine Technologies (MMT) said its FuelOpt system is poised to unlock further fuel and emissions savings with the addition of the newly launched trim optimization advisory system TrimSense.Available as an added feature to existing FuelOpt installations, TrimSense integrates easily and assists with fuel and emissions reporting, and can be utilized alongside AI technologies for calculating operational voyage parametersā¦
Kongsberg Debuts Underwater Mountable Thruster with PM Motor
Kongsberg Maritime has introduced a new size of underwater mountable azimuth thruster with a 3.7 meter propeller and 4.2-megawatt power output model joining the range. Suited to a range of vessels including drill ships, windfarm vessels and production vessels, the UUC PM 355 features a permanent magnet (PM) motor, delivering 81 tons of bollard pull.The UUC PM 355, has a compact design with less space required in the machine room thanks to the integrated PM motor.
New Fuel Restrictions for Ships in Arctic Fall Short, Green Groups Say
Ships sailing through Arctic waters will no longer be able to use or carry heavy bunker fuel oil under a United Nations shipping agency regulation which took effect on Monday.Yet environmental groups say the ban does not go far enough in geographic scope or addressing dirty black carbon emissions from ships, which can darken white ice and speed up the melting wrought by climate change. The ban, adopted in 2021 by the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO)ā¦
Equinor Extends Eidesvikās PSV Engagement
Equinor has declared options to extend the contract with Eidesvik Offshore, a Norwegian offshore vessel owner, for its supply platform supply vessel (PSV) Viking Energy.The contract extension runs from April 2025, extending the firm period to April 2030. The contract also includes options for further extensions.āViking Energy has been in continuous operation for Equinor since its launch in 2003. Thisā¦
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