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...
SOUTH KOREA SEEKS ARREST OF MASTER AS PROBE INTO FERRY GROUNDING WIDENS
South Korea’s Coast Guard is moving aggressively with its investigation into the grounding last week of the ferry Queen Jenuvia II with 246 passengers and 21 crewmembers aboard. The Mokpo Coast Guard has sought...
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...
TSB HIGHLIGHTS FREE-FALL LIFEBOAT RISK AS ACCIDENTAL RELEASE INJURES CREW
Maritime investigators are yet again highlighting the dangers associated with free-fall lifeboats on commercial vessels after an inadvertent release sent a lifeboat flying into the water and caused serious injuries to a crewmember. The...
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...
COSCO SHIPPING BULK TO EXPAND ROSTER WITH AMMONIA/METHANOL-READY QUARTET
COSCO Shipping Bulk, a subsidiary of China’s state-owned maritime transport giant COSCO Shipping, has tapped compatriot Dalian Shipbuilding Industry (DSIC), an arm of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), for the construction of at least...
PASSENGERS BEING EVACUATED AFTER KOREAN FERRY RUNS AGROUND
A large rescue operation is underway along the South Korean coast south of Seoul after a larger passenger-car ferry grounded while approaching the port at Mokpo on Wednesday evening, November 19. Coming 11 years...
GREENPEACE FRANCE PHOTOGRAPHS URANIUM LOADED ON SHIP FOR EXPORT TO RUSSIA
Greenpeace is calling for an end to the uranium trade between France and Russia after reporting that it has resumed after a nearly three-year hiatus. The group released pictures of containers with spent uranium...
EVERLLENCE: TWO-STROKE AMMONIA ENGINE POISED FOR MARITIME DEBUT
A two-stroke ammonia engine manufactured by German marine engine producer Everllence (formerly known as MAN Energy Solutions) is all but ready to hit the maritime industry market.
As disclosed on November 13, Everllence’s dual-fuel ME-LGIA...
24/2025 Upcoming amendments to IAMSAR Manual
Under SOLAS regulation V/21, all ships are required to carry an up-to-date copy of the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) Manual Volume III. As stated in MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.2, the IAMSAR Manual Volume...