Yearly Archives: 2024
Fire At Sea: Some Timely Reminders
The online safety magazine Safety4sea, which amongst other organisations, re-publishes IMCA safety flashes, has published an article entitled “Tackling fire onboard: Where we stand”....
Maersk & Hapag-Lloyd Enter Into An Operational Cooperation
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have signed an agreement for a new long-term operational collaboration called ”Gemini Cooperation”, which will start in February 2025.
The...
Hanwha Ocean Restarts Partially After Fatal Blast
South Korea’s third-largest shipbuilder, Hanwha Ocean resumed operations partially on 16 January.
The blast is believed to have resulted from a gas explosion...
Transport Ship ‘Canopée’ Sails Into The Maritime Future
The state-of-the-art transport ship ‘Canopée’ has been specially designed to transport rockets, components and satellites for the space agency ESA. In the future, it...
MAWANI Enjoys Soaring Volumes In 2023 Nearing 8.5 Million TEU
The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has announced a 12.07 per cent increase in container handling across the ports under its management in 2023.
According to...
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd Reveal Initial Service Network Plan For Gemini
The recently unveiled Gemini Cooperation between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd has sent ripples through the shipping industry, as it is expected to cause shifts in...
Winter Storms Uncover 112-Year-Old Shipwreck at Acadia National Park
Vicious winter storms have pummeled much of the US in recent days, bringing bitter cold and hazardous conditions. In Maine, where record-breaking storm surges...
Euronav Plans to Add 120 Zero-Carbon Vessels
The world’s largest independent oil tanker company, Euronav, says it plans to add 120 zero-carbon vessels to its fleet following its $1.15bn acquisition of...
Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 to Load First LNG Tanker for Asia Despite U.S. Sanctions
Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project is set to load its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker for Asia at the end of January, two...
BYD Reaches Milestone By Welcoming Dual-Fueled Car Carrier
BYD achieved a significant feat as the world's leading EV seller.
This car carrier is the first of its kind from a Chinese...