All American Marine to Build Hybrid Ocean Sampling Vessel
All American Marine (AAM) has secured a contract to build a 63-foot hybrid catamaran for the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San).The Teknicraft Designed vessel, designed to support ocean sampling and scientific research, will feature a hybrid propulsion system powered by Cummins QSB 6.7 engines paired with ABBâs Series Hybrid technology.The vessel is designed to meet Californiaâs zero-emissions standardsâŠ
Odfjell Pairs Weather Routing with Suction Sails
Odfjell has initiated a deployment of Syrocoâs weather routing platform on two of its vessels, the Bow Olympus and Bow Optima.The two vessels are part of Odfjellâs Hudong-class chemical tankers, flying the Norwegian flag. Both built in 2019, the 183 meter vessels are each equipped with 33 stainless steel tanks and operate primarily on trans-Pacific routes.In early 2025, the Bow Olympus will be fitted with four eSAILs, bound4blueâs suction sails.
Denmark Still Deciding on Paul Watsonâs Fate
Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson will remain in detention in Greenland while Denmark decides whether to extradite him to Japan, police in the autonomous Danish territory said on Wednesday.The 73-year-old U.S.-Canadian, founder of the Sea Shepherd conservationist group and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, was taken into custody by police when his ship docked at the port of Nuuk on July 21.Watson will remain in detention until Dec.
China, Philippines Spar Over South China Sea Laws
The Philippines' foreign ministry said on Wednesday it summoned China's ambassador to protest Beijing's drawing of baselines around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea."The said baselines infringe upon Philippine sovereignty and contravene international law," the ministry said in a statement.The move follows China's definition on Sunday of the baseline for "territorial waters" around the shoal, which Beijing claims as Huangyan Island.
Amazon, IKEA Push for Green Fuels
Amazon.com and IKEA, in alliance with about three dozen other companies that depend on ocean freight, will invite shipping firms for the first time to bid on a contract in January to move their cargo on vessels powered by near-zero emissions e-fuels like e-methanol.The group known as the Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance wants to use the combined clout of its members, who have their own climate goals to meet, to create demand for e-fuels made with renewable electricity and carbon dioxide.
ACBL Christens âMost Powerfulâ Towboat Ever to Sail on Mississippi River
American Commercial Barge Line (ACBL) and C&C Marine and Repair have christened the M/V ACBL Mariner, said to be the most powerful and capable towboat ever built for operations on the Mississippi River.The christening ceremony took place in New Orleans in the presence of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.The ACBL Mariner boasts 11,000 horsepower, and can push up to 64 barges up the river at one time.
Industry Partnership to Develop Safety Guidelines for Ship-to-Ship Ammonia Bunkering
A landmark partnership to develop the safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering has been established through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between KR (Korean Register), HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), KSS Line, and the Liberian Registry.As the demand for ammonia-fueled vessels rises, this partnership aims to establish robust safety standards for STS ammonia bunkeringâŠ
Managing Cyber Risk Pivotal for Safe Maritime Digitalization Push, DNV Finds
A new report published by DNV has revealed that the majority (61%) of maritime professionals believe the industry should accept increased cyber risk from digitalization if it enables innovation and new technologies.The sectorâs appetite to take on emerging risks arising from digital transformation is notably higher than other critical infrastructure industries including energy, manufacturing and healthcareâŠ
Global OTEC Presents OTEC Power Module for Remote Offshore Platforms
Ocean energy company Global OTEC unveiled the OTEC Power Module concept, a system that employs ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) technology to provide clean power for remote offshore platforms and wells.Designed as an alternative to traditional long subsea tiebacks, the OTEC Power Module could provide clean baseload electricity and flow assurance services without the need for cables and hydraulicsâŠ
Bourbon to Support Oil and Gas Majorâs Drilling Campaign Off Namibia
Bourbon Logistics has secured a new fully integrated logistics contract by an unnamed oil and gas major to support its exploration campaign and the drilling of its first well in the waters of southern Namibia.The campaign, estimated to last about six months, marks a significant step forward in the clientâs strategy, particularly in terms logistics strategy with the first integrated logistics contract.For Bourbon LogisticsâŠ
