HII names Childs VP, Quality & Engineering at Ingalls Shipbuilding
HII announced that Jennifer Childs has been named vice president of quality and engineering of the companyâs Ingalls Shipbuilding division, effective Jan. 6, 2025.She succeeds Brian Blanchette, incoming vice president of HII and president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. Childs, a former Navy surface warfare officer (nuclear), has been with Ingalls for 17 years and previously served as director of technical & design engineering.
EIA: US Crude Imports to fall to lowest level since 1971
U.S. net crude oil imports are forecast to fall by 20% next year to 1.9 million barrels per day, their lowest since 1971, the Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday, pointing to higher U.S. production and lower refinery demand.The EIA expects the United States to produce 13.52 million bpd in 2025, up from 13.24 million bpd in 2024, it said in its December Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).
Lock Accident Closes Germany's Mosel River
The river Mosel in western Germany, an important route for grains and rapeseed shipments, has been closed to inland waterways shipping after an accident that damaged a lock, navigation authorities said.A lock at Mueden south of Koblenz has been damaged after a vessel collision and repairs are likely to last until spring 2025, possibly around late March, the WSA agency said. The river will be closedâŚ
DP World Launches Container Port Inset Program
DP World is trialing an innovative carbon reduction program at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, aimed at helping cargo importers cut their emissions.Starting on 1 January 2025 for an initial six-month trial, the Carbon Inset Program will reward importers with 50kg COâe of carbon credits for every loaded import container they move through DP Worldâs UK terminals. These independently certified creditsâŚ
Austal Philippines Delivers 32 Meter CAT Ferry to Rottnest
Austal Philippines has delivered a 32-meter catamaran to Rottnest Fast Ferries, less than twelve months after commencing construction in Balamban, Cebu.The vessel, named âOcean Masterâ, designed by Incat Crowther, was officially accepted by representatives from Rottnest Fast Ferries following the successful completion of sea trials in November 2024.President of Austal Asia, Wayne Murray said the deliveryâŚ
HII, Job Corps Partner to Build Shipbuilding Careers
HIIâs Ingalls Shipbuilding division and the U.S. Department of Laborâs Job Corps program, partnered to host a two-day recruiting event to offer students a direct career path to a job in the shipbuilding industry. The event attracted over 120 students from across 20 states who interviewed for positions in key trades, including welding, electrical, and machining. By the eventâs conclusion, 68 students received job offers to begin their careers at HII.The recruiting event began on Fri., Dec.
NRF: Imports to Soar on Tariff Threat, Potential Port Strike
With a strike possible again next month at East Coast and Gulf Coast container ports and President-elect Donald Trump planning to increase tariffs, the nationâs major container ports are expected to see a continued surge in imports through next spring, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.âEither a strike or new tariffsâŚ
JAXPORT Enhances Global Reach with New Partnerships
With the upcoming dissolution of the 2M Alliance in early 2025, JAXPORT is maintaining and growing its global container services through strategic partnerships with the world's top ocean carriers. New and modified service routes through JAXPORT will provide expanded global connectivity and access to new and emerging markets.Three primary changes are taking place beginning in February 2025.The Gemini Cooperation â an alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd â has added JAXPORT to a newâŚ
Crowley Honored by Women in Trucking Association
Crowley has been recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work For in Transportation by Women in Trucking Associationâs official magazine, Redefining the Road, for the fourth consecutive year.This recognition underscores Crowleyâs sustained commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that empowers team members by offering competitive compensation and benefits and emphasizing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Danfoss' Leichtfried Elected to NEMA Board
Danfoss Drivesâ Hannes Leichtfried has been elected to serve on the National Electrical Manufacturers Associationâs (NEMA) Board of Governors.NEMA announced the election of three new board members and three new officers on November 13, following its 2024 Annual Meeting. Leichtfried, an industry veteran and current vice president of sales and marketing for Danfoss Drives in North America, brings nearly 30 years of experience in electrification to the position.
EPS Extends eSAIL Installation on Newbuild Tanker
Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has strengthened its collaboration with bound4blue by contracting three 22-meter high eSAIL suction sails. The fully autonomous Wind Assisted Propulsion System (WAPS) will be installed on a newbuild MR Tanker from New Times Shipbuilding in Jiangsu Province, China in late 2025. This agreement follows EPSâs first project with bound4blue earlier this year, which involved retrofitting three eSAILs on Pacific Sentinel, a 50,000dwt vessel, in February.
Shipbuilder's Appeal in Mozambique Lawsuit Denied
Emirati-Lebanese shipbuilder Privinvest on Tuesday was refused permission to appeal against Mozambique's victory in a London lawsuit over the decade-old "tuna bond"âŚ
Fascinated by Shipwrecks? Hear what James Delgado has to say
âThe biggest museum we have sits at the bottom of the sea.â James P. DelgadoShipwreck discoveries often hit the news and can be captivating tales of exploration, trade, and war in times gone by.Behind these discoveries are the stories of the ships, their crews, and what life was like for them. But we may forget there are also intriguing tales of those who devote their lives to the work of finding, documentingâŚ
Tugdock, Sarens to Develop Heavy Lift O&M Hub at ABPâs Welsh Port
Tugdock and Sarens have secured funding from Crown Estateâs Supply Chain Accelerator for a joint project to develop a heavy lift operations and maintenance (O&M) hub at ABPâs port of Port Talbot in Wales to support floating wind projects in the region.With key support from major industry players such as ABP and RWE, and other partnerships, the vision for the facility is to provide support for heavyâŚ
California Box Terminal Orders Liebherr STS Cranes
TraPac Oakland, a container terminal operator in California, has selected Liebherr for the supply of two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, marking the companyâs first shipment to United Statesâ West Coast.The cranes boast a 66-meter (216-foot) outreach, a 53-meter (173.83-foot) lift height, and a span of 30.48 meters (100 feet).With a lifting capacity of 66 long tonnes in twin-lift mode, they have been designed for high-capacity handlingâŚ
Damen Adds Lloydâs Register to Colombiaâs New Frigate Delivery Team
Damen Naval has signed contract with classification society Lloydâs Register for the delivery of Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES) frigate for Colombia, which will be built by Colombian shipbuilder COTECMAR.Following a successful design study contract with COTECMAR, Damen Naval signed a contract for the delivery of engineering, technical support and the shipbuilding materials and equipmentâŚ
Maritime Vessel Decarbonization and the Human Element
The maritime industry is at a pivotal moment in its decarbonisation journey. Over the past decade, the sector has transitioned from focusing solely on air pollutants like sulphur oxides to adopting comprehensive strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This evolution presents both significant challenges and transformative opportunities for stakeholders across the globe.When the Energy EfficiencyâŚ
RWE, TotalEnergies Pick Buildout Base for Dutch Offshore Wind Farm
RWE and TotalEnergies have selected the port of Eemshaven in the northern Dutch province of Groningen as the base for turbine assembly and construction work for their joint offshore wind project OranjeWind in the Dutch North Sea.The OranjeWind joint venture has signed an agreement with Buss Terminal Eemshaven, with the pre-assembly and offshore construction of turbines to be carried out in 2027.Construction activities at the offshore wind site will start in early 2026.
Hanwha Ocean Gets Bureau Veritas Clearance for FPSO Design
Shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has secured an Approval in Principle (AiP) from certification body Bureau Veritas for its standard Floating Production Storage and Offloading Unit (FPSO) design, which includes the latest developments in advanced digital solutions to support more energy efficient operations.Standard FPSO design of Hanwha Ocean measures 340 meters in length and 62 meters in width, with a crude oil storage capacity of 2.38 million barrels and a production capacity of 190âŚ
Ecuadorâs Main Port Strengthens Trade Connection to Asia
Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), Ecuadorâs main port and subsidiary of ICTSI, has signed a new commercial agreement for the Asia-South America (ASA) service, further strengthening Contecon Guayaquilâs connectivity with the Asian market.The agreement brings back five shipping lines and their shippersâ customer base to the terminal: Wan Hai, Pacific International Lines, Cosco, Evergreen and Yang Ming.The ASA service used to call at Contecon Guayaquil until 2015.
