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By Vel Moonien in Mauritius Mauritius’ Supreme Court rejected a appeal for the release on bail of the captain of the ill-fated Wakashio, siding instead with prosecutors that the captain...

The new 90-ton Rachael Allen tugboat features the lowest emission engines and most advanced safety features in the world. Press Release – Foss Maritime delivered the Rachael Allen, the fourth of four new ASD-90 tugs...

Press Release – Wärtsilä Voyage has this month completed an extensive upgrade of the Croatian National Vessel Traffic Management & Information System (VTMIS) with new Sea Traffic Management (STM) functionality. ...

Press Release – As Azipod® propulsion enters its fourth decade of production, the latest episode of the ABB DECODED podcast explores the technology that is revolutionizing the maritime industry beneath the waves,...

Press Release – ABB to equip MBARI’s new flagship vessel with leading-edge solutions for sustainable yet maximum performance for decades to come. Located in Moss Landing, California, the MBARI (Monterey...

Press Release – Leading resin applications specialist Bolidt has launched its first ever Design Challenge, inviting established and student designers to submit concepts for innovative cruise ship interior solutions.  The...

The International Transport Workers’ Federation said today it helped seafarers recover nearly $45 million in owed wages last year while cases of ship abandonments nearly doubled to a record high....

NOAA scientists are forecasting this summer’s Gulf of Mexico hypoxic area or “dead zone” — an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and other marine life — to be approximately...

With the mission of preserving and revitalising forests in Europe, Samskip is partnering with Ecobal, an organisation that helps companies to offset their carbon footprint and contribute towards a healthier...

Press Release – The technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply another of its successful Gas Cargo Handling Systems, emphasizing once again the efficiency and reliability of the system. This...

By Vel Moonien in Mauritius, A Mauritius Coast Guard watch officer has come under fire in the investigation into last year’s grounding of the Wakashio ore carrier at Pointe-d’Esny, resulting...

Press Release – Optimarin is eyeing a Spanish market fiesta for its leading ballast water treatment system (BWTS) after bringing onboard Madrid-based Llalco Fluid Technology to boost regional sales. Llalco...

Press Release – Wärtsilä is part of an international alliance, headed by the Port of Rotterdam Authority, which has this month been awarded nearly € 25 million in EU funding...

Press Release – In support of its strong commitment to a decarbonised future for shipping, engine developer WinGD has outlined the extensive investments it has made in recent years to...

Press Release – Dutch performance monitoring company We4Sea and Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, have signed an agreement for We4Sea to join the fast-growing group of...

Press Release – AkzoNobel continues its commitment to harnessing technical innovation to drive down costs for operators of ocean-going vessels with the introduction of its latest high-performance, Intersmooth® anti-fouling hull...

Press Release – AkzoNobel continues its commitment to harnessing technical innovation to drive down costs for operators of ocean-going vessels and to set improved sustainability standards with the introduction of...

Press Release – The Liberian Registry, fresh off the announcement that it has attained a historic milestone of reaching a fleet size of 200 million gross tons, is pleased to...

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board is crediting a heads-up crew and early communication with the Coast Guard for saving lives during last year’s sinking of the fishing vessel Rebecca...

Contains case studies based on risk evaluation of CBM implementation Press Release – Leading Classification Society ClassNK released its CBM Guidelines (Edition 2.0) that explain the revised rules for using...