The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has formally launched its into claims that Canada's pending ballast water regulations will unfairly hurt U.S.-flagged vessels. The launching of the investigation follows a petition filed in March by the U.S.-based Lake Carriers’ Association to look into the regulations. The Canadian Governments proposed ballast water regulations are … [Read more...]
Business of Shipping: Trade Dispute Helps Lift Volumes at Ontario’s Port of Thunder Bay
By Ira Breskin THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO-- The deepwater port here will modestly increase volume this year by offering shippers attractive transit options for international cargo displaced by trade disputes. “With disruptive trade patterns, we win because the lack of alternatives,” said Tim Heney, the port’s chief executive, during a recent interview. In 2019, Thunder Bay … [Read more...]
Canada’s First Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels Enters Service with Coast Guard
The Government of Canada has officially dedicated into service the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir John Franklin, the first large vessel built under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The vessel is the first of three Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV) to be built by Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards. new OFSVs will replace existing Coast Guard ships on the east and west … [Read more...]
Seaspan Joint Venture Awarded LNG Canada Tug contract
A joint venture involving partnership between Vancouver, Canada-based Seaspan and the Haisla First Nation has been awarded a contract to design, build and operate escort and harbor tugs for LNG Canada’s LNG export facility that is being constructed in Kitimat, British Columbia. The value of the contract, which spans a 12-year time period, is valued at approximately $500 … [Read more...]
Canadian Coast Guard Among Vessels Fined for Speeding in Gulf of St. Lawrence
The Government of Canada has issued fines against six vessels, including two Canadian Coast Guard ships, for breaking mandatory speed limits in the Gulf of St. Lawrence meant to protect endangered right whales. The fines were imposed against the commercial ships MSC Diego, Oslo Bulk and Isola Celeste, the private yacht Princess Ashita, and the CCGS Cape Edensaw and CCGS Cap … [Read more...]