WRECK OF THE SAVANNAH, FIRST ATLANTIC STEAMSHIP, MAY HAVE BEEN FOUND
The U.S.’s National Park Service and local historians on New York’s Fire Island believe they may found the wreckage from one of the most historic vessels, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic more...
CANADA’S FIRST LARGE-SCALE EXPORT PROJECT SENDS OFF ANOTHER LNG CARGO
With another liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo out of the way, LNG Canada, a joint venture company encompassing Shell, Petronas, PetroChina, KOGAS, and Mitsubishi, has reached a new milestone at its giant LNG export...
UKRAINIAN DRONES HIT OIL TERMINAL IN ST. PETERSBURG’S HARBOR
On Wednesday morning, a flotilla of slow-moving Ukrainian drones penetrated Russian air defenses to attack the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, a petroleum transshipment pier about five miles from the city center.
Ukraine's ability to operate...
EDDA WIND ACCELERATES GROWTH ORDERING CSOVS FROM VARD
Norwegian offshore wind service vessel company Edda Wind is making an aggressive move ordering new ships to fill a perceived gap in the market for wind commission services. Edda entered into a contract with...
NUCLEAR-POWERED CONTAINERSHIPS COULD UNLOCK $68 MILLION IN ANNUAL SAVINGS AND ELIMINATE GHG EMISSIONS
A new industry report reveals how nuclear propulsion creates competitive advantage for both operators and charterers through superior economics and performance.
Nuclear-powered containerships have the potential to eliminate bunker costs, cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
HAPAG-LLOYD’S FUTURE-PROOF 16,800 TEU BOXSHIPS TO FEATURE TMC TECHNOLOGY
Norway’s TMC Compressors has been selected to supply a complete compressed air system for a dozen alternative fuel-ready containerships being constructed for German shipping titan Hapag-Lloyd in China.
As disclosed, China’s Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding...
FINLAND PROVIDES GRANT TO DEVELOP WIND FARM IN FREEZING SEA CONDITIONS
Finland is working to develop its capacity for building offshore wind farms despite the challenges created by the unique sea conditions including water depths and freezing seas.
The Ministry of Labor and Economic Affairs granted...
ABS SUPPORTS AMMONIA SAFETY THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH
Understanding and learning ammonia’s behavior through advanced simulation is key to enhancing safety and building the confidence needed to support broader adoption, writes Gu Hai, VP, Technology (Pacific), ABS
The maritime industry is seeking to...
INDONESIA BACKS AWAY AFTER FINANCE MINISTER PROPOSES MALACCA TOLLS
Possibly emboldened by Iran’s assertion that it is entitled to tolls to maintain order and security in the Strait of Hormuz, Indonesia’s Finance Minister stirred up a controversy by suggesting fees for the Malacca...
HURTIGRUTEN NORWAY NETS GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR ZERO-EMISSION SHIP PROJECT
Cruise company Hurtigruten Norway has received over NOK 67 million ($6.7 million) for its first zero-emission ship project.
As disclosed, the main objective of the project is to enable sustainable passenger and freight transport along...