Wednesday, October 21, 2020
port of long beach
Interesting

Trade is “Humming” at United States’ Second-Busiest Port

The Port of Long Beach has reported its busiest month ever in September as retailers rush to restock ahead of the holiday season. The port on Wednesday said

October 21, 2020
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containership underway
Shipping

Seaspan Secures Industry-First Sustainability Linked Loan

Seaspan Corporation, a leading containership owner and operator, says it has secured a $1.8 billion sustainability-linked loan, marking a first of its kind in

October 21, 2020
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Dramatic Heavy Seas Rescue Off Southeastern Ireland
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Dramatic Heavy Seas Rescue Off Southeastern Ireland

Three rescue boats with Royal National Lifeboat Institution came to the rescue of a cargo ship that had lost power and was in danger of hitting rocks in

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 264

Deep Trekker Launching Multi Language Controllers on Latest Firmware Update
Press Releases

Deep Trekker Launching Multi Language Controllers on Latest Firmware Update

Canadian robotics company Deep Trekker launched new firmware allowing users to choose the language they want to use on their controller. Now available in both

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 133

MOL Testing Autonomous Collision Avoidance Tech
Shipping News

MOL Testing Autonomous Collision Avoidance Tech

Japanese shipping Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is studying autonomous collision avoidance technology in Tokyo Bay. The goal of the study will be to develop an advanced

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 121

Polar Research Vessel ‘Sir David Attenborough’ Heads for Sea Trials
Interesting

Polar Research Vessel ‘Sir David Attenborough’ Heads for Sea Trials

BIRKENHEAD, England, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Britain’s new polar ship, the Sir David Attenborough, will leave for sea trials on Wednesday to be put

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 363

North Covid-19 Tracking Tool wins 2020 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award
Press Releases

North Covid-19 Tracking Tool wins 2020 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award

Press Release – Leading global marine insurer North P&I Club has won the 2020 SAFETY4SEA Technology Award for its Digital Covid-19 Tracking Tool,

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 58

Royston Wins New Royal Navy Diesel Engine Work
Press Releases

Royston Wins New Royal Navy Diesel Engine Work

Press Release – Marine engineering and propulsion specialist Royston has won a multi-million pound contract to support and maintain small diesel

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 240

Female leadership can be maritime industry game changer
Press Releases

Female leadership can be maritime industry game changer

Female leadership should be a priority for maritime businesses – particularly in the bunker industry – where women make up just nine per cent of

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 120

Gassnova Norway Longship CO2 Project
Uncategorized

Ocean CO2 Storage Could Be A Hot ESG Investment For Banks & Oil Majors

by George Hay (Reuters) – If offshore wind and solar power are zero-carbon energy’s ESG golden boys, carbon capture is its problem child. Climate

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 393

ABB delivers sustainable shore connection technology for Viking Line’s high-speed ferry
Press Releases

ABB delivers sustainable shore connection technology for Viking Line’s high-speed ferry

Press Release – ABB Marine & Ports latest shore connection technology is ensuring that calls by the passenger ferry Viking XPRS at Estonia’s Port

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 90

ship crew-change covid19 pandemic
News

Thailand Eases Ship And Yacht Crew Travel Restrictions

by Orathai Sriring (Reuters) – Thailand on Wednesday further eased coronavirus restrictions and plans to shorten a quarantine period to (assist seafarers

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 483

Cameron Gulf Of Mexico LNG ship facility
Ports

Louisiana Cameron LNG Terminal Reopens After Hurricane Delta

by Scott DiSavino (Reuters) – The first liquefied natural gas tanker to go to Cameron LNG’s export plant in Louisiana since Hurricane Delta was set to

October 21, 2020
Total Views: 223

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
PDVSA to Offload Crude from Listing Oil Facility Off Venezuela
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PDVSA to Offload Crude from Listing Oil Facility Off Venezuela

CARACAS, Oct 20 (Reuters) – An oil tanker operated by Venezuelan state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela on Tuesday approached a floating oil facility

October 20, 2020
Total Views: 316

The commercial dive boat Conception at sunrise prior to sinking, September 2, 2019. (Source: Ventura County Fire Department)
Accidents

Conception Dive Boat Fire: NTSB Says Major Safety Improvements to Small Passenger Vessels Needed

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is calling for major safety improvements to small passenger vessels after its investigation into the 2019

October 20, 2020
Total Views: 753

Maersk Honam Fire
Accidents

Maersk Honam Final Report Inconclusive on Fire’s Source

A.P. Moller – Maersk, parent company to the world’s leading shipping line, has responded to the final investigation report into the fatal March

October 20, 2020
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maersk ship
Interesting

U.S. Charges Russian Military Officers Behind ‘NotPetya’ Cyber Attack

The U.S. Department of Justice has handed out criminal charges against six Russian military intelligence officers allegedly responsible for the 2017

October 20, 2020
Total Views: 273

Leadership: It Will End Your Career – Opinion
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Leadership: It Will End Your Career – Opinion

LTC Colonel Alexander Vindman has demonstrated exemplary leadership, as have Navy Captains Brett Crozier and Charles McVay, but all three were fired. Summarily

October 20, 2020
Total Views: 360

Derecktor’s Plans for Megayacht Shipyard in Florida Approved
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Derecktor’s Plans for Megayacht Shipyard in Florida Approved

Derecktor Shipyards’ plan to built a world-class, full-service repair and refit facility for megayachts at Florida’s Port of Ft. Pierce has taken a

October 20, 2020
Total Views: 543

Plan for LNG Bunkering Terminal in Galveston Bay Taking Shape
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Plan for LNG Bunkering Terminal in Galveston Bay Taking Shape

Texas-based LNG supplier Pilot LNG has announced a partnership with GAC Bunker Fuels to potentially bring a dedicated LNG bunker terminal to Galveston Bay in

October 20, 2020
Total Views: 238