Thursday, April 8, 2021
Accidents

NTSB: Erratic Steering (But Not Alcohol) Led to 2019 Sabine Pass Collision

The erratic steering of a supply vessel led to a 2019 collision resulting in more than 6,000 gallons of diesel oil being dumped into Sabine Pass, a busy

April 8, 2021
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Offshore

China Drills for Core Samples in Dispute South China Sea

BEIJING, April 8 (Reuters) – China has drilled deep in the South China Sea to retrieve sediment core from the seabed, state media reported on Thursday,

April 8, 2021
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Press Releases

With the latest generation engines designed for use with renewable fuels, how will lube oil manufacturers adapt?

Jean-Philippe Roman, Project Manager at Total Lubmarine, shares his insight and explains how the energy major is ahead of the curve with its recently

April 8, 2021
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Accidents

Bulker and Tanker Damaged in Manila Bay Collision

A tanker and a bulk carrier collided in Manila Bay, Philippines on Wednesday causing significant damage to both vessels. The accident occurred at approximately

April 8, 2021
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Ports

Port of Long Beach Had Busiest Month on Record in March

The Port of Long Beach reported its busiest month ever in March as imports continue to pour into U.S. seaports. The Port of Long Beach says the new record

April 8, 2021
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Accidents

Support Vessel to Join Australian Antarctic Resupply Vessel Hit By Fire in Southern Ocean

Australia will send a support vessel to assist the Antarctic resupply vessel MPV Everest in the Southern Ocean with 109 people on board after the ship suffered

April 8, 2021
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Environment

CMA CGM to Purchase Biomethane Fuel to Help Reduce Well-to-Wake CO2 Emissions

French shipping line CMA CGM says it will purchase 12,000 tonnes of biomethane fuel as part of the company’s plan of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

April 8, 2021
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Cruise Ships

Fed Up Cruise Lines Ditching U.S. Threatens to Divert Some $56 Billion in Economic Impact

By Fran Golden (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offered a rare glimmer of hope for the cruise industry this week,

April 8, 2021
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Ports

Global Supply Lines Struggle to Clear Container Backlog After Suez Chaos

By Jonathan Saul and Timothy Aeppel LONDON/LOS ANGELES, April 8 (Reuters) – A backlog of container ships carrying consumer goods has grown in some key

April 8, 2021
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Press Releases

Nor-Shipping gathers hydrogen leaders to map out fuel of the future at Ocean Now

Press Release – Nor-Shipping’s newly announced Ocean Now initiative aims to set the stage for maritime’s energy transition with the announcement of a

April 8, 2021
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Press Releases

World’s first hydrogen cargo vessel set for Paris debut

Press Release – The European innovation project Flagships will deploy the world’s first commercial cargo transport vessel operating on hydrogen,

April 8, 2021
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Press Releases

WISTA Norway appoints new President and board members

The Norwegian branch of Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) has strengthened their media, communication, and tech presence this

April 8, 2021
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Press Releases

Nautilus Labs recognized as a Bloomberg New Energy Finance Pioneer 2021

Press Release – Nautilus Labs, the technology firm advancing the efficiency of ocean commerce through artificial intelligence, has been recognized as a

April 8, 2021
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Environment

Can Seagrass Help Prevent Climate Change?

By Alessandra Prentice and Christophe Van Der Perre (Reuters) – Hundreds of miles from the nearest shore, ribbon-like fronds flutter in

April 7, 2021
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Shipping

Federal Maritime Commission Holds Closed-Door Meeting on Ongoing Ocean Supply Chain Investigation

Federal Maritime Commission held a virtual meeting Wednesday discuss developments in the ongoing fact finding investigation into challenges facing the ocean

April 7, 2021
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Offshore

High Stakes at Sea in Global Rush for Offshore Wind Power

By Susanna Twidale and Nora Buli LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) – Global competition for offshore wind power is so hot that license auctions now

April 7, 2021
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Accidents

Salvors Rescue Eemslift Hendrika in Last-Ditch Effort Off Norway

A salvage team was successful in securing a tow line to the Eemslift Hendrika and the vessel is now under tow to Ålesund, the Norwegian Coastal Administration

April 7, 2021
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Accidents

Australian Antarctic Resupply Ship Suffers Engine Room Fire Over 1,400 Miles from Home

An Antarctic resupply vessel chartered by the Australian government suffered a fire in one of its two engine rooms while returning from a mission to the frozen

April 7, 2021
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Shipping

Container Shipping Had Its Best Quarter in History Last Year. 2021 Could Be Even Better

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – Ocean carriers enjoyed their best quarter in container shipping history in the final three months of 2020, but

April 7, 2021
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Shipping

Dry Bulk Shipping Rates Are Surging and the Rally Isn’t Over

By Isis Almeida, Rachel Graham and Annie Lee (Bloomberg) — For a glimpse of how quickly and unevenly economies are recovering from the pandemic, look no

April 7, 2021
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