EU Stakeholders Call for Tax Exception on Shore Power
The European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO) and The Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) has called for an EU wide mandatory tax exemption for shore power in the EU’s revised Energy Taxation Directive.The groups say they fully support the European Green Deal ambition and the polluter pays principle.However, considering the European Commission’s proposal and the compromise text on the table in the European Council…
Report: Shipping Unlikely to Meet 2030 Targets
The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030, according to a new report from the UCL Energy Institute, UN Climate Change High-Level Champions and the Getting to Zero Coalition.The third annual progress report, Progress Towards Shipping’s 2030 Breakthrough, warns that the next 12 months are critical to avoid shipping…
Gangs Unite and Attack Haiti Port
Land access to a vital supply port in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince is being closed off after attacks by armed gangs, operator Caribbean Port Services (CPS) said on Thursday."CPS will shut its barriers to all types of land-based traffic from Sept. 26 to Sept. 29," it said in a statement, saying that the suspension should allow the army and national police to secure the area.A shipping official told Reuters this week that ships were being shot at…
US Says New Chinese Submarine Sank Earlier This Year
China's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior U.S. defense official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities.China already has the largest navy in the world, with over 370 ships, and it has embarked on production of a new generation of nuclear-armed submarines.A senior U.S. defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity…
ABS OKs SHI's Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier Vessel Design
ABS issued general design approval (GDA) to Samsung Heavy Industries Co., LTD. (SHI) for its detailed design of a liquefied hydrogen carrier, a 20,000 cbm vessel with Type C tanks.“Hydrogen is a key enabler of the clean energy economy. In decarbonizing different industry sectors, hydrogen plays critical roles as a fuel, feedstock, energy storage and load balancing. As the demand for hydrogen grows…
ZF’s New Tech Meets Evolving Demands
ZF has long offered propulsion products for hybrid and electric marine applications. Now, as the demand for green technology grows across many vessel segments, the company has recently rolled out a pair of new transmissions optimized for hybrid and electric propulsion systems in high-speed vessels like pilot boats, ferries and water taxis.ZF’s 3000 NRD PTI has been unveiled as a space- and weight-saving solution for hybrid propulsion in waterjet vessels…
Why Compulsory Pilotage Is So Effective
When asked why pilots(1) are so effective, most say, “They know the local waters.” While true, there are other important factors that make pilotage so effective.Compulsory pilotage is navigation safety regulation, and by far the most effective mechanism available to governments to protect the marine environment while facilitating maritime commerce(2). Pilotage regulations are so effective because,…
Singapore Boosts Undersea Might with Two New Submarines
Singapore commissioned two new advanced submarines on Tuesday, vessels its navy says are meant to protect sea lines of communication, and which experts said would range beyond the waters of the tiny city-state to keep tabs on the region.The country's fifth and sixth submarines, the Invincible and the Impeccable, were ordered from Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems in 2013 in a 1-billion-euro deal…
LNG Cruise Vessel Star Princess Launched at Monfalcone Shipyard
Star Princess, the second liquefied natural gas (LNG) cruise ship that Fincantieri is building for Princess Cruises, was launched at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy.A long list of dignitaries were on hand for the festivities, inlcuding John Padgett, President of Princess CruisesCristiano Bazzara, Director of the Fincantieri shipyard in MonfalconeGodmothers of the ceremony: Chiara del Vecchio, 3rd Engineer aboard the “Sun Princess”…
Baltic Index Hovers Near Three-month High
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index rose to its highest in close to three months on Thursday, propelled by higher rates in the capesize vessel segment.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, rose 75 points to 2,091 points, hitting its highest since July 2.The capesize index jumped 265 points to 3,580 points, its highest since early July.Average daily earnings for capesize vessels, which typically transport 150,000-ton cargoes such a
Britain's New Shipping Sanctions Take Aim at Russian LNG Sector
Britain on Thursday sanctioned five vessels and two associated entities involved in the shipping of Russian LNG, with the government saying it was using new legal powers for the first time to target LNG vessels directly."Earlier this year, the UK sanctioned Arctic LNG 2, alongside our allies in the US and EU. Since then, the project has been forced to slash production," the government statement said."Today’s…
Damen Books Canadian Order for Two Fully Electric Ferries
Damen has signed a contract with the City of Toronto in Canada for the delivery of two fully electric ferries.The electric vessels will operate between the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal in downtown Toronto and the Toronto Islands, a major tourist destination, located in a high traffic area close to the shores of Lake Ontario.Damen is building the Toronto ferries at its Galati yard in Romania, to a design produced by Quebec-based Concept Naval.
Navigating a Safe Future for Us and Our Marine Environment
Navigating our oceans safely is always at the center of our maritime operations, whether it’s while deploying instrumented moorings, weighing up to tens of tons and measuring multiple kilometers in length, or working in remote, ice-packed regions.World Maritime Day 2024 (September 26) – 50 years since the SOLAS convention was adopted – is reflecting on how we continue to navigate a safe maritime future.
BMT, Strategic Marine Introduce New StratCat35 CTV
Working in partnership with Strategic Marine, BMT has introduced its latest addition to the offshore wind industry - the StratCat35 Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV).The vessel, which made its debut at WindEnergy Hamburg, is designed to meet a wider range of operator requirements while placing sustainability at the forefront of the offshore wind sector.As part of Strategic Marine’s range of CTV vessels, the 35-meter long StratCat35 offers an expansive deck area…
Wallenius Lines Acquires Pair of Vessels
Wallenius Lines has acquired the sister ships M/V Thuleland and M/V Tundraland from Baltic Container Shipping Ltd. The acquisitions are a continued part of the company's strategy to grow through new construction of vessels and acquisition of existing vessels.The vessels are already operated today in WALLENIUS SOL, which is owned by Wallenius Lines and Svenska Orient Linjen, with the aim of strengthening a sustainable infrastructure in the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea.
