Port leaders and shipping executives gathering at the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Energy & Environment seminar set for Sept 11 and 12 will pause for a moment to remember those who tragically lost their lives in the terrorist attacks 17 years ago. A short prayer will be delivered by Deacon Paul Rosenblum, from…
World’s First Ocean Cleanup System Launched From San Francisco The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the oceans of plastic, today launched the world’s first ocean cleanup system from the San Francisco Bay. The cleanup system (“System 001”) is heading to a location 240 nautical miles offshore for a two-week…
The leading international maritime trade fair taking place 4-7 September in Hamburg, Germany – LR announced a co-operation project with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), to explore the value of blockchain when applied to shipbuilding. Following the announcement of the IMO’s SOx emission limitations from 2020 and increased developments in the global supply of gas, there…
Leading Classification Society ClassNK granted an Approval in Principle (AIP) based on its Rule Part GF which adopts IGF Code (regulation for ships using low-flashpoint fuels) to NYK Line and Japan Marine United (JMU) for their joint project on the concept design of an LNG-fueled 200K DWT bulk carrier. The design is based on a…
American shipping company, TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, has returned very positive reports on its LNG-powered containerships, ‘Isla Bella’ and ‘Perla del Caribe’ as they approach the third anniversary of commencing operations. The 3,100-teu sister ships serve the route between Jacksonville, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico and are notable for being propelled by the first…
The Major ports in India have recorded a growth of 5.13% and together handled 288.38 Million Tonnes of cargo during the period April to August, 2018 as against 274.32 Million Tonnes handled during the corresponding period of previous year. For the period from April-August 2018, nine Ports Kolkata (incl. Haldia), Paradip, Visakhapatnam, Kamarajar, Chennai, Cochin,…
Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. has developed “Neo 87BC”, an 87,000 DWT Post Panamax bulk carrier of next generation eco ship, and has received an order of 3 units. Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding has developed “Neo series” vessels which is a line-up of next generation eco-friendly ships until. “Neo 87BC” is the first “Neo series” vessel…
SOx compliance and the approaching 2020 Sulphur Cap: MSC Introduces New Bunker Charge Mechanism For 2019 are among the marine industry’s most pressing concerns. Alfa Laval is not only working to meet today’s scrubber demand, but also securing long-term peace of mind for those who invest in Alfa Laval PureSOx systems. “Alfa Laval’s focus is…
Following Merchant Navy Day this Monday (3 September), mental health minister Jackie Doyle-Price has expressed her appreciation for modern-day merchant seafarers and the impact weeks away from their homes and families can often have on their well-being. A recent study published by the maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society and Yale University found that 26% of…
Navarino, the maritime industry’s leading communications and technology company, announced today that it will be offering SES Networks’ global managed mobility service, based in Ku-band, to support its delivery of high quality connectivity to global shipping companies. “Navarino has a wide customer base with a broad range of diverse requirements that demand reliable and consistent…
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