Panama Canal: Rain May Lift Restrictions
Cat Vitale writes for Ship Technology on Panama Canal: expected rain could stop restrictions.
A state of environmental emergency
Following a state of environmental emergency, the...
How Could Russia’s Early Defeat Affect Shipping?
How could sooner-than-expected Russian defeat impact shipping?, writes Greg Miller for Freight Waves.
Post-Ukraine war
Speculation grows on post-Ukraine war scenarios for ocean shipping.
The situation in...
Canals Dry Up, Carbon Shipping Levy Discussion, and Ukraine Grain Instability
An Institute of Export and International Trade deals with Shipping round-up: Canals dry up, debate on carbon shipping levy and Ukraine grain uncertainty.
Panama Canal
Transit...
Ocean’s Dazzling Northern Lights: Bioluminescent Plankton
Emma Tumulty finally witnesses a mesmerizing natural phenomenon on the Welsh coasts—the ethereal blue glow of bioluminescent plankton, as published on BBC.
A dream becomes...
Empowering Women in Marine Trades
The article highlights the experiences of female students and recent graduates of ABYC Accredited or Affiliated Marine Service programs. Many of these women transitioned...
Low-Emissions And Dual-Fueled Tugboat Engines Unveiled
Manufacturers have developed diesel and dual-fuel engines to exceed IMO Tier III and EU Stage V requirements.
These engines produce 99.8% less carbon...
SUMED Pipeline Service Boats Opt Thordon Bearings
Egypt’s SUMED pipeline operator Arab Petroleum Pipeline Company (SUMED) has completed the tailshaft conversion to Thordon’s SXL seawater-lubricated bearing system for seven special purpose...
New Multipurpose Vessel Gets Ready To Haul Wind Blades
A month after its launch, the second Ecobox XL multipurpose vessel has left the Ferus Smit Shipyard in Leer and arrived at Delfzij. The...
Nuclear Power in Shipping Decarbonization: Where We Stand
Alternative fuels, such as hydrogen and methanol, are a promising path for emissions-free shipping. However, there are challenges in the production of alternative fuels...
It Is Achievable To Reduce Shipping Emissions To 47% By 2030!
About half of the emission reductions result from lower speeds and other operational measures, a quarter from wind-assisted propulsion and from using zero...