Now, more than ever, businesses are looking to secure their global supply chains and logistics operations. Maine Maritime Academy’s (MMA) online master’s program in International Logistics Management (ILM) will position you for leadership in international business and logistics. Being part of this growing industry can take your career to the next level. Why International … [Read more...]
Fifteen global shipping companies slowed cargo ships off California coast to protect blue whales and blue skies
Program continues to expand and achieve greater environmental benefits John Calambokidis/Cascadia Research Collective) The partners in an initiative to cut air pollution and protect endangered whales announced results from the 2019 program and recognized the 15 shipping companies that participated, reducing speeds to 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the … [Read more...]
Cenac Marine Services and the Tugboat: Essential Work During COVID-19
Cenac Marine Services specializes in construction, repair, repowering and maintenance of the newest and most innovative push boat and tank barges. As COVID-19 continues to sweep the nation, Americans across industries are hard at work doing all they can to slow the spread and protect the sick. The USNS Comfort, a Navy hospital ship, … [Read more...]
Determining Value in Energy Storage
Comparing total cost of ownership against bare cost of batteries Written by Brent Perry, CEO, Sterling PBES Introduction In the 10 years since I started the first company dedicated to producing specialist lithium ion batteries for the marine industry, there has been a huge uptake from the market. In the very early days, I would tell people that their vessels … [Read more...]
UKHO continues rollout of ADMIRALTY Vector Chart Service (AVCS) Online
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has announced that ADMIRALTY Distributors, Bogerd Martin and Global Navigation Solutions (GNS), are now approved providers of AVCS Online, the shore-based version of the world’s leading maritime chart service. These are the first ADMIRALTY Distributors to have been authorised to provide AVCS Online to their customers. The service … [Read more...]