By Naureen S. Malik (Bloomberg) -- Two weeks after Hurricane Harvey flooded the U.S. Gulf Coast, brought shipping to a halt and knocked out power to millions, the only company sending U.S. shale gas overseas is back in business. In fact, Cheniere Energy Inc.’s flagship Sabine Pass terminal in Louisiana is liquefying more natural gas for export than ever. Cheniere fully … [Read more...]
Hong Kong Port Looks to Ride Out Container Shipping Turmoil
By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's port expects a slight rise in container shipping volumes this year despite continuing global turmoil in the sector. The global container industry, which transports everything from bananas to iPhones, is showing signs of better returns after a near-decade long slump. Nevertheless, worries over global retail … [Read more...]
CMA CGM Confirms Order for Nine Megaships as Improving Shipping Market Lifts Profits
PARIS, Sept 15 (Reuters) - CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping firm, said it expected operating profits to improve further in the second half as the market continues to recover, and confirmed an order for nine giant vessels. The announcements by French-based CMA CGM underlined a recovery in the industry this year after a prolonged downturn that sparked a … [Read more...]
Crowley: 18 Jones Act Tankers Sent to Refuel Florida
Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corporation says it has dispatched 18 company-owned or operated Jones Act tankers to discharge gasoline and diesel fuel into Florida ports in the coming days. The mobilization of tankers is in response to fuel shortages caused by the unprecedented evacuation of millions of Floridians ahead of Hurricane Irma. The vessels include … [Read more...]
New UK Code Requires Tighter Security Against Cyber Attacks on Ships
By Alexander Whiteman (The Loadstar) - In response to the growing threat of cybercrime to the shipping sector, the UK government has launched a new code of practice to help shipowners improve security. There are also concerns that vessels with insufficient protection against cyber-attacks could be arrested. Parliamentary undersecretary for aviation, international and … [Read more...]
Bulk Carrier Banned from Australia After Caught Underpaying Crew
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has banned the Panama-flagged bulk carrier DL Carnation from entering Australian ports for one year after the vessel was caught underpaying crew wages. The AMSA was first alerted to the offense on September 8 when it received a complaint via the International Transport Workers’ Federation alleging discrepancies in the payment … [Read more...]
Ball Diamond Ball – The U.S. Navy’s Failure To Reorient To Danger
By Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Collision avoidance requires all members of a bridge team to have certain traits. Observation skills, quick thinking, intuition, pattern recognition and the ability to make and act upon decisions quickly in a complex environment. A prudent watch officer must also be able to recognize when the only good option is to turn the ship around to cut … [Read more...]
