First LNG – Fueled Cruise Ship Start Maiden Voyage
Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras, the first LNG-fueled cruise ship in the Americas, has departed on its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral, says an article published in Fox News 10.
Voyage started
The 180, 000 gross...
First Hudong Zhonghua LNG Project Ship Completes Trail
The first ship built by Hudong Zhonghua for CSSC Shipping's LNG project overcame the influence of super typhoon In-fa, completed the gas trial 14 days ahead of schedule, says an article published in Xinde...
MoU Signed To Study Commercial – Scale Hydrogen Imports
Port of Rotterdam Authority, Koole Terminals, Chiyoda Corporation, and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed an agreement to jointly study the feasibility of a commercial-scale import of hydrogen from overseas sources, says a press release published...
Arctic Environment Need Updated Technologies, Says Expert Panel
Changing Arctic Environment Could Also Change Technologies Needed to Protect It, Experts Say, according to Sea Power news source.
Arctic nations and technologies
Arctic nations need to consider what technologies will still be needed when there’s...
Wärtsilä Signs Seven-year Long-term Optimised Maintenance Agreement
The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a seven-year long-term Optimised Maintenance Agreement to support the operations of two river pusher tugs operating in Northern Brazil.
The vessels are owned by Hidrovias do Brasil, a leader...
IMO Criticized, Stakeholders Need Clear Understanding
In recent months there has been an ever-increasing and broad range of criticism directed towards the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Much of which range from being mildly critical to downright brutal.
Often though,...
McDermott Aims for Zero Office Waste-to-landfill Target by 2025
U.S. offshore engineering and construction services firm McDermott International has set up emission reduction targets, outlined in its recent sustainability report.
McDermott’s aim is to reach a 50% reduction in scope 1 and...
New ITF Web Tool Aims To Help Seafarers Avoid Slippery Manning Agents
ITFShipBeSure.org launches today to give those looking for work on cargo or cruise ships the kind of insight they need to negotiate sound contracts and avoid the perils of shady manning agents, says an...
Korea Develops First Automatic Container Seal Dispenser
After a year and a half of study, HMM PSA New-port Terminal (HPNT) and LeTech, the manufacturer of automatic dispensers, have produced Korea's first automatic container seal dispenser, reports ContainerNews.
The seal dispenser automatically closes...
BDI Hits Recent High, Rising for 4 Straight Days
Analysts have forecast that future available capacity will be constricted, resulting in chartering ships early, raising Capesize freight prices, says an article published in Xinde Marine News.
BDI rates hits the record
The Baltic Dry Index...