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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Press Releases

ClassNK issues approval in principle (AiP) for ammonia-fueled tugboat (A-Tug) jointly developed by NYK Line and IHI Power Systems

ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fueled tugboat (A-Tug) jointly developed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and IHI

July 13, 2022
Total Views: 272

Press Releases

North joins Maritime Anti-Corruption Network

North’s membership of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network emphasises the Club’s commitment to a fairer and more sustainable shipping community. In the

July 13, 2022
Total Views: 417

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Press Releases

KPI OceanConnect announces solid 2021/22 financial results

Performance demonstrates financial strength and a commitment to innovation and inclusivity in the transitioning shipping industry. Following its successful

July 12, 2022
Total Views: 266

Monday, July 11, 2022
Video

WATCH Russia’s Secret Logistics Network To Steal Ukrainian Grain

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday that Moscow is ready to negotiate with Ukraine and Turkey about grain exports but it is unclear when these

July 11, 2022
Total Views: 3214

US Navy 3D Metal Printer
Navy

US Navy Tests New 3D Parts Printer

A new 3D parts printer is being tested by the US Navy. A 3D aluminum printer was installed last week on the USS Essex, an amphibious assault ship based

July 11, 2022
Total Views: 3811

Sunday, July 10, 2022
Finance

Audit Finds $224 Million In Underreported Costs In NYC Ferry System 

New York, NY – New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released an audit showing NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) underreported nearly a quarter

July 10, 2022
Total Views: 4053

USCG

USCG Cutter Races To Bring Water To Drought-Stricken Pacific Island

On Friday U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry crew provided assistance to Kiritimati Island, Kiribati, following their extreme drought. The U.S. Coast Guard

July 10, 2022
Total Views: 10091

Saturday, July 9, 2022
Ports

Port of Long Beach Begins Demolition Of Gerald Desmond Bridge

The process of lowering the Gerald Desmond Bridge’s center span began Saturday, marking the first step toward demolishing a one-time critical traffic link

July 9, 2022
Total Views: 6297

British Navy Seized Smuggled Iranian Missiles
Maritime Security Incidents

British Navy Seized Smuggled Iranian Missiles

In early 2022, whilst on routine maritime security operations, Royal Navy ship HMS Montrose seized Iranian weapons from speedboats being operated by smugglers

July 9, 2022
Total Views: 6725

Friday, July 8, 2022
Press Releases

ClassNK releases “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edition2.0)”

ClassNK has released the “Guidelines for Ships Using Alternative Fuels (Edtion 2.0),” which sets forth safety requirements for ships fueled by

July 8, 2022
Total Views: 541

Thursday, July 7, 2022
Press Releases

North Member Decarbonisation Journey signals multiple routes to sustainability  

Launch of a North P&I Club’s Member Decarbonisation Journey Series on strategies for more sustainable shipping sees the first two plans confirm that no

July 7, 2022
Total Views: 362

Press Releases

Ascot launches new U.S. Marine Insurance Structure

Ascot today announces the launch of a new U.S. Marine Insurance structure under the leadership of Tom Nasso, Executive Vice President. The new

July 7, 2022
Total Views: 634

Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Press Releases

EBDG-Designed Ferry Enters Construction

 Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) announces their design of a hybrid-electric passenger vehicle ferry for Casco Bay Lines of Portland, Maine will enter the

July 6, 2022
Total Views: 827

Press Releases

UK Hydrographic Office calls for UK government organisations involved in seabed mapping to join newly unveiled UK Centre for Seabed Mapping

Initiative aims to increase the global coverage, quality, and accessibility of seabed mapping data through collaboration and the creation of a more integrated

July 6, 2022
Total Views: 415

Saturday, July 2, 2022
US Navy Huckster Fat Leonard Gets A TV Show
Navy

US Navy Huckster Fat Leonard Gets A TV Show

Project Brazen today announced they have entered a deal with Peter Chiarelli (Crazy Rich Asians) to write a television adaptation chronicling the decades-long

July 2, 2022
Total Views: 3773

Thursday, June 30, 2022
Press Releases

Maggie Cat Joins Coolgaree Cat in Sealink Townsville Fleet

Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the launch of Maggie Cat, an Incat Crowther 31 that will partner Coolgaree Cat in a refreshed Sealink line-up operating

June 30, 2022
Total Views: 1109

Press Releases

ABB to power Japan’s first electric tugboat for efficient and sustainable operations

The electric tugboat Taiga is the result of a collaboration between Tokyo Kisen Co., Ltd. and e5 Lab Inc., a Japanese consortium with the purpose of

June 30, 2022
Total Views: 780

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Press Releases

StormGeo Partners with DNV to Offer Anti-Roll Assistance and Seakeeping Services

Synchronous and parametric rolling can appear suddenly and cause dangerous vessel movements and, in worst-case scenarios, loss of containers. With StormGeo’s

June 29, 2022
Total Views: 652

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Shipping

UNCTAD Says War in Ukraine is Stifling Trade and Raising Shipping Costs Globally

The war in the Ukraine is stifling trade and logistics in Ukraine and the Black Sea region, increasing global demand for vessel capacity and raising cost of

June 28, 2022
Total Views: 1457

Press Releases

Cook Inlet Tug & Barge welcomes the Dr. Hank Kaplan to its fleet

The Dr Hank Kaplan, an immensely versatile and powerful harbor tug, has joined the Cook Inlet Tug & Barge fleet. The tug entered service in Alaska earlier

June 28, 2022
Total Views: 1582