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Kathy Metcalf, President and Chief Executive of the Chamber of Shipping of America, has been selected by Lloyd’s List’s awards judges for the Lifetime
Press Release – Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) was contracted by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to provide naval architecture and marine
The August 2017 collision between the USS John S McCain and a commercial tanker was caused by insufficient training, inadequate bridge operating procedures and
The Panama Canal has implemented a 10 knot speed limit aimed at protecting whales, dolphins and other large marine mammals against ship strikes. The speed
A ship’s wake sent beachgoers scrambling in this caught on tape moment in the Netherlands. According to the uploader, the incident took place June
Samsung Heavy Industries has unveiled a marine lithium ion battery system intended to reduce fuel consumption, thereby reducing emissions and operating costs.
The Port of Savannah moved a record 4.5 million TEU in its fiscal year ending June 30, an increase of more than 305,000 TEUs or 7.3 percent compared to
French offshore services company Bourbon has requested for reorganization proceedings of approximately 900 million euros in liabilities after a Chinese leasing
Boston-based Sea Machines Robotics says it has entered into cooperative agreement with the U.S. Maritime Administration to test the use of autonomous
With just five months to go until the IMO 2020 sulphur cap, the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners has expressed its concern over the
Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA.) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS.) have introduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to boost the nation’s shipbuilding and
Russian gas produce Novatek has closed its search for partners for its proposed Arctic LNG-2 project, adding a subsidiary of China National Petroleum
By Jaquelyn Burton, Sheila Maude LaFleur, and Ally Cedeno. For the second time, women who work in the Maritime and Offshore Energy industries, along with
Press Release – Incat Crowther is pleased to announce the delivery of Spirit of Migaloo II, a 24m Catamaran Whale Watch vessel, built by Aluminium Marine
Press Release – Decatur Marine – In an effort to provide maritime towing vessels the latest software designed to comply with Coast Guard subchapter
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has executed the United States’ largest offshore wind agreement, announcing the winning bidders in the state’s
Press Release – Foss Maritime Company – Cook Inlet Tug & Barge (CITB), an independently managed subsidiary of Foss Maritime Company,
A large crane collapsed suddenly after it was struck by a ship at the Port of Tanjung Emas in Indonesia on Sunday. According to reports, the Panama-flagged
The South Carolina Ports Authority says its terminals handled record cargo volumes in its 2019 fiscal year with 8.8 percent in annual TEU container
Press Release – The world’s most powerful 36 metre hybrid icebreaker tug Vilja was delivered to her Owner, Port of Luleå, on June 26th, 2019
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