IOPC Funds Not Relevant to Stena Immaculate Collision
The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) has offered its view on the collision between the Solong and Stena Immaculate off the north-east coast of the UK on March 10, saying:“Whilst the United Kingdom is a 1992 Fund Member State and the Stena Immaculate appears to be a ship, as defined in the 1992 Civil Liability and Fund Conventions, according to reports, the tanker was carrying jet fuel, which is a non-persistent oil.
European Hydrogen Bank Auction Receives Bids for Eight Maritime Projects
The European Hydrogen Bank’s second auction for the production of renewable hydrogen has attracted 61 bids from projects in 11 countries with the European Economic Area (EEA). Eight of the bids were submitted under the dedicated maritime topic by hydrogen producers with off-takers in the maritime sector. The total grant support requested is more than €4.8 billion ($5.2 billion), four times the available budget of €1.2 billion provided by the Innovation Fund.
US Secretary of Energy Outlines Priorities at CERAWeek 2025
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright delivered a keynote address at CERAWeek 2025, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to expanding American energy production while ensuring affordability, reliability, and security.Wright criticized previous energy policies for focusing too narrowly on climate concerns, arguing that they led to higher costs and economic instability. He reaffirmed the administration’s support for natural gas…
Container Volume Spikes Higher in Advance of Tariffs
U.S. container import volumes increased 4.7% year-on-year in February, but could cool in coming months as the U.S. trade war with China and other key trading partners takes hold, supply chain technology provider Descartes said on Monday.U.S. seaports handled more than 2.2 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs), the second highest February volume on record, fueled by a 7.9% rise in volume from China…
Singapore Sets New Standard for Methanol Bunkering
Singapore, the world’s largest bunker hub for ships, has launched a new standard for methanol bunkering, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said on Monday.The move is aimed at helping to facilitate methanol bunkering at scale as the shipping industry continues to explore alternative fuels for dirty conventional fuel.A new technical reference (TR129) on methanol bunkering has been published to provide a framework for safe and efficient use of methanol as an alternative in bunkerin
Update: Stena Immaculate, U.S. Military Jet Fuel Cargo Continues to Burn
A tanker carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military was hit by a container ship off northeast England on Monday, with the collision igniting a blaze on both vessels, causing multiple explosions and forcing both crews to abandon ship.The tanker, which can carry tens of thousands of tons of jet fuel, was at anchor when the smaller container ship struck it, rupturing its cargo tank and releasing fuel into the sea, its operator said.
USCG Safety Alert: Recalled Defective Heat Detectors
The Coast Guard recently investigated an engine room fire on board an inspected towing vessel which led to the discovery of issues with the maintenance and installation of fire detection systems on board multiple towing vessels. During the investigation, several towing vessels were discovered to have defective heat detectors installed in their engine rooms. These detectors had been recalled by the manufacturer in 2019 for failure to activate within their listed temperature range.
Update: Casualties Brought Ashore After Cargo Ship, Oil Tanker Collide Off UK
Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong Tanker, cargo ship collide off UK coast causing blaze and casualties.A chemical tanker and container ship collided off the northeastern coast of England on Monday causing a huge fire on at least one of the vessels and leading to numerous casualties.Authorities mounted an emergency response, and the coastguard agency said a helicopter…
Keppel Buys Global Marine Group
J.F. Lehman & Company (JFLCO), a middle-market private equity, has through its investment affiliates sold Global Marine Group (GMG) to Keppel Infrastructure Fund (KIF).With a legacy dating to 1850, GMG is one of the leading providers of subsea telecom maintenance and installation services, supporting mission-critical global communications infrastructure.Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company…
Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas
February, Brighton - Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Americas (CSI Americas) sets the stage for a transformative year for the cruise ship interiors industry. Registration is now open for the upcoming edition of CSI Americas, which will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 3 - 4 June. With the newbuild horizon now stretching the order book to 2036, the entire cruise ship interiors supply…
AET, Fleetzero Team Up for ‘World’s Longest-Range’ Hybrid-Electric Vessel
AET, a member of the MISC Group and owner and operator of maritime transportation assets, has signed an agreement with Fleetzero, a supplier of modular marine batteries for hybrid and electric ships, for the development of the world’s longest-range plug-in hybrid-electric vessel.Under the agreement, one of AET's Lightering Support Vessels (LSV) will be retrofitted with a plug-in hybrid-electric system.The vessel will operate primarily on battery power…
Off the Beaten Path with Joe Keefe: On the Water in Patagonia
Torres del Paine National Park, Chile: MarineNews' Joe Keefe is on holiday in Patagonia this month. Off the grid; way off the grid. “I keep trying to escape the waterfront, but they keep dragging me back in,” Keefe writes, and today was no different.The 9-mile trek through the Patagonia forests and Rocky Mountains almost took Keefe out. But, before that could happen, a 30-minute boat ride took him and his beautiful wife, Debbie, to the trailhead.
New Report Set to Tackle Critical Issue for EV Transportation via PCTC Vessels
The Maritime Technologies Forum (MTF) has published a comprehensive report, aimed at addressing the critical issue of transporting electric vehicles (EVs) on Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) vessels.The report, titled Safe Carriage of Electric Vehicles, offers detailed insights into the characteristics of EV fires and provides a framework for considerations necessary to supplement the safe carriage of EVs.The report further highlights the necessity of measures such as early detection…
Breaking: Fire Breaks Out as Oil Tanker and Cargo Vessel Ship in North Sea
An oil tanker and a cargo ship a collided off the northeastern coast of England on Monday causing a huge fire, with authorities mounting an emergency response involving aircraft and lifeboats.Shipping industry sources told Reuters the two vessels involved were the chemical tanker Stena Immaculate and container ship Solong.Television images from the BBC showed at least one vessel ablaze with clouds of black smoke billowing into the air.The coastguard agency said a helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft,
Intellian Launches First Manufacturing Line in US
Intellian Technologies, a provider of global satellite communication (SATCOM) antennas and ground gateway solutions, has open its first manufacturing line in the United States, to produce ARC-M4 Block 1 (AN/USC-75) terminals.Intellian’s has established its U.S. headquarters is in Irvine, California, as part of the company’s commitment to the U.S. Government’s mission-critical objectives and supply chain resiliency.According to the company…
MOL Acquires LBC Tank Terminals
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has acquired 100% of the membership rights of LBC Tank Terminals Group Holding Netherlands Coöperatief (LBC), one of the world’s largest independent tank terminal operators primarily handling and storing chemicals in Europe and the United States.With the acquisition, MOL aims to strengthen its chemical logistics business.The sale and purchase agreement was signed on March 7…
Palfinger Marine to Equip DOF’s New OSV
Palfinger Marine has secured a contract by CRIST S.A. in Poland to supply a comprehensive equipment package for a next-generation Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) under construction for DOF Group.As part of the comprehensive equipment package, Palfinger Marine will supply a fully electric, frequency-controlled winch system. The advanced solution enables safe and efficient anchoring, mooring, deck handling…
