Yearly Archives: 2024
Exploring The Antarctic Wilderness: A Journey With HX Expeditions
Experience the untouched beauty of Antarctica on an expedition cruise with HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions).
Sail from Ushuaia, Argentina, crossing the Drake Passage to...
Marine Industry Progress Toward Emission Targets
In 2023, the maritime industry made significant strides in decarbonization, with increased vessel orders, retrofit conversions, and growing readiness for alternative fuels, backed...
A Class Notation For Safe Shore Power Use
DNV's updated Shore Power class notation addresses safety needs for tankers amid global legislation to reduce emissions.
Collaboration and industry-standard guidelines ensure safe...
Red Sea Crisis Spurs Global Freight Rate Surge, Aiding Shipping Industry
Ongoing attacks by Yemen-based Houthis on vessels transiting the Red Sea have triggered a surge in ocean freight rates, prompting shipping companies to...
Basel IV Reshaping Shipping Industry Dynamics
The imminent implementation of the Basel IV framework in 2024 is ushering in significant changes across capital-intensive industries, particularly in the shipping sector.
...
Beyond Suez: Global Choke Point Risks And Military Initiatives
The article highlight global choke point vulnerabilities beyond the Suez Canal, discussing disruptions at the Panama Canal.
The military mission, "Operation Prosperity Guardian,"...
Shipmaster Arrested Over Excess Alcohol Consumption While In-charge
Container Ship master arrested due to alcohol consumption while in-charge of vessel.
Master was arrested after suspicions raised by a pilot.
Drunken Shipmaster Arrested...
WHO: More COVID Deaths After Holidays As JN.1 Variant Spread
The World Health Organization (WHO) says holiday gatherings and the spread of a new COVID-19 variant led to increased hospitalizations and deaths last...
ONE Makes ‘First’ Methanol Order
ONE has signed ship building contracts with Jiangnan Shipyard and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for the construction of twelve 13,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessels.
...
Lessons Learned: Lithium Battery Fire
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has published Safety Alert 01-22 relating to a Lithium battery fire in a freight container whilst en route...