Yearly Archives: 2024
Cargo Fire in Canary Islands: Two Days to Contain
A cargo fire aboard a freighter at a Canary Islands port was contained after two days of firefighting.
The fire started in the...
Thermal Imaging: A Key Tool in Maritime Fire Prevention
The American P&I Club stresses the importance of proactive maintenance and thermal imaging to prevent onboard fires.
Thermal imaging helps detect heat signatures...
Ocean Freight Rates Surge as Pre-Lunar New Year Demand Picks Up
Ocean freight rates from Asia to Europe and the Mediterranean increased to US$5,300/FEU, nearing pre-Lunar New Year (LNY) levels.
Asia-Europe demand is rising...
CMA CGM Pulls Out of Hamburg Terminal Project
A proposed partnership between CMA CGM and Eurogate to develop Hamburg's Westerweiterung terminal appears to have fallen through.
Hamburg City officials encouraged Eurogate...
South Korea’s $10 Billion Plan to Reinvent Busan Port
South Korea plans to invest $10 billion (14 trillion won) in upgrading Busan Port by 2045.
A new port in Changwon will integrate...
AD Ports Group Receives A1 Credit Rating from Moody’s
Moody’s Rating Reflects AD Ports Group’s Strong Financial Performance.
Strategic Importance of Khalifa Port and KEZAD Recognized in Credit Rating.
AD Ports Group...
MOL Names New LNG Carrier for QatarEnergy
QatarEnergy Expands LNG Fleet with Seven New Vessels.
Additional Orders Bring QatarEnergy’s LNG Fleet to 128 Ships.
North Field Expansion Drives QatarEnergy’s LNG...
Thordon Bearings Retrofit for McKeil Marine’s Northern Venture
McKeil Marine has operated a diverse fleet serving Canadian waters since 1956.
The retrofit prevents oil and grease discharge into the Great Lakes.
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Methane Emissions from Coal Cargoes from the East Coast of the USA
Accurate cargo declarations are required under the IMSBC Code.
Monitor and address excessive methane concentrations.
Ensure crew and vessel safety through prompt action.
The...
Returning Sick and Injured Seafarers Home
Medical repatriation involves returning an injured or ill seafarer to their home country for treatment, focusing on both the welfare of the crewmember...