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US Navy Names Future Warship USS Helmand Province
A future America-class amphibious assault ship will be named USS Helmand Province (LHA 10), Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced this week during the Modern Day Marine 2024 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.The future USS Helmand Province commemorates the multiple U.S. Marine Corps operations that took place in Afghanistanâs Helmand Province as part of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).
Amogy Presented with New Technology Qualification Letter by ABS
Ammonia-to-power solutions company Amogy has been issued a new technology qualification (NTQ) letter for concept design verification by classification society the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).Amogy has developed an innovative ammonia-to-electrical power system that splits, or âcracks,â liquid ammonia into its base elements of hydrogen and nitrogen, which then funnels the hydrogen into a fuel cellâŠ
Charting the Future: Hiroaki Sakashita President & CEO, ClassNK
![Decarbonization will [most dramatically] change the structure of seaborne trade, shipsâ specification and design, shipsâ operation, and the economic mechanism of maritime transportation.
â Hiroaki Sakashita, President & CEO, ClassNK
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ClassNK is one of the worldâs leading maritime classification societies with more than 9,200 ships totaling more than 273 million gross tons under class at the end of 2023, and a global service network of more than 120 survey offices. Last month while in Tokyo we had the opportunity to sit with Hiroaki Sakashita, President & CEO, ClassNK, a marine industry veteran for his insights on the trends drivingâŠ
Shaping a Safer and Sustainable Future for Shipping
Sunil Krishnakumar, Senior Technical Manager at the International Chamber of Shipping, provides his key insights on the newly released Engine Room Procedures Guide, Second Edition, by ICS.The shipping industry has embarked on a transformative journey, actively working towards a sustainable future and a safer environment. With a strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the industry isâŠ
Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck: MSC Needs More Mariners, New Ships
Founded as the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) and renamed Military Sealift Command in 1970, MSC today not only support the Navy, but we are the Department of Defense's provider of all sealift. Maritime Reporter & Engineering News recently interviewed Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, U.S. Navy, for insights on the service today and itâs needs to grow in the future.What makes MSC so vital to theâŠ
US Releases Offshore Wind Liftoff Report and Promises Funding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released its latest report in the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff series, describing how the U.S. offshore wind sector is adapting to challenges and poised for continued progress, with a path to deploying over 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2050.The Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Offshore Wind report finds that the sector today is poised for liftoff, enabled by continued efforts to adapt to recent market challenges.
BMT Partners with DNV to Accelerate Australian Landing Craft Design
BMT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DNV that will accelerate BMTâs development of an Australian version of our CAIMEN® Large Design for the future Landing Craft â Heavy (LC-H) program for the Australian Army.Under this MoU, DNV will work with BMT throughout the process of tailoring the CAIMEN Large, to meet the Australian Armyâs future requirements. DNVâs insights will ensure that BMT are able to identify and manage technical riskâŠ
ICS Publishes New Edition of Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance
International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has launched the fifth edition of Shipping and the Environment: A Guide to Environmental Compliance.This latest edition offers comprehensive updates and expanded insights into the intricate relationship between shipping operations and environmental protection.The fifth edition is a definitive guide, providing a holistic introduction to companies and crew members navigating this complex subject matter.
Navigation and Wind Farms: Competing Ocean Uses Raise Existential Questions
âWind Turbines: The Bigger, the Betterâ -USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, August 24, 2023Last December the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a proposed sale notice regarding new development areas for utility scale wind projects in the central Atlantic Ocean. The notice includes an upfront issue: the need to mitigate conflicts with U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) activities.
Maritime Risk Symposium 2024 â Great Power Competition and Gray Zone Engagement
For 15 years the Maritime Risk Symposium (MRS), an annual three-day event, has brought together government and maritime industry leaders, port representatives, international and domestic researchers and solution providers to examine current and emerging threats to maritime security. World events highlight that maritime security is increasingly at risk during the current period of great-power competition and ongoing conflicts.
IMO's Facilitation Committee Revised MASS Roadmap
The IMO's Facilitation Committee held its 48th session (FAL 48) from April 8 to 12, in person at IMO Headquarters in London.The Facilitation Committee (FAL) meets annually to deal with matters related to the facilitation of international maritime traffic, including the arrival, stay and departure of ships, persons and cargo from ports. The Committee also addresses electronic business and aims to ensureâŠ
Due Diligence Needed for Maritime Tech Adoption to Minimize Risk with Digital Transformation, Says OrbitMI
Rapid technological change, complex regulation and competitive pressures are driving digital transformation in the shipping industry. But navigating a confusing software landscape can be difficult, and sound decision-making is essential to minimize innovation risk, according to OrbitMI.Industry spending has soared in recent years on intelligent process automation solutions geared to boosting efficiencyâŠ
Insights: Jennifer Carpenter, President & CEO, American Waterways Operators
Jennifer Carpenter joined The American Waterways Operators (AWO), the national trade association representing the inland and coastal tugboat, towboat and barge industry, in August 1990 and became its president and CEO in January 2020. She highlights some of the greatest focus areas for the 80-year-old trade groupâsimultaneously looking at both the present day and the road ahead.The towboat, tug and barge industry is in a period of rapid evolution.
Accelleron and BEMAC Partner on Digital Solutions for Engines and Turbochargers
Data gathering and transmission for Accelleronâs digital optimization solutions and service agreements will be automated under a new agreement signed by BEMAC and Accelleronâs Japanese joint venture company Turbo Systems United.The MaSSA-One platform has become a core part of BEMACâs portfolio of ship technologies alongside its power distribution and control systems. The advanced platform collects and stores a wide array of dataâŠ
Groke Technologies Unveils Situation Awareness Tool for Fleet Managers
Groke Technologies, the Finnish technology company behind the Groke Pro Situational Awareness System, has introduced a new solution designed to give ship managers shoreside an unparalleled view of the surrounding area of all the vessels in their fleet.Groke Fleet gives ship management teams more detailed information on which to better evaluate, enhance and control the navigational safety and efficiency of their vessels.Unlike traditional fleet awareness solutionsâŠ
Insights: Cherrie Felder, VP, Channel Shipyard Companies
For Cheryl âCherrieâ Felder, the path to the maritime industry was both untraditional and seemingly meant to be. After studying African art, she began her career working in a museum in New Orleans before landing a role directing professional rodeo in the Big Easy.âIt was a lot of fun, and I learned a whole lot,â Felder said. âBut as you may imagine, New Orleans is not a rodeo town. After the third year, the board of directors decided, okay, that's it.
Pilot Called for Tugboat Help Before Baltimore Bridge Disaster
The pilot of the container ship that knocked down a highway bridge into Baltimore Harbor had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes earlier, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship's "black box" data recorder.The head of the National Transportation Safety Board also said that Francis Scott Key Bridge, a traffic artery over the harbor built in 1976âŠ
US Dredging: Plenty of Issues, New WRDA on the Way
2024 marks another year for development of a biennial WRDA billâWater Resources Development Act, critical legislation for the Nationâs waterways, ports and harbors. WRDA encompasses a range of issues, from environmental regs to energy use to agriculture and, of course, a focus on projects critical for economic growth.Because these are dynamic and timely issues, Congress and the maritime sector like to keep WRDA on a two-year reauthorization timeline.
Weathernews Launches "Berth Waiting Forecast" Service
Weathernews Inc. has launched its Berth Waiting Forecast which seamlessly integrates business data from shipping companies with precise weather insights to enable users to accurately predict the status of delayed ships at ports.In maritime operations, adverse weather conditions such as strong winds, high waves, and tropical cyclones frequently disrupt cargo handling operations at ports, leading to operational adjustments and increased fuel consumption.
Report: Sustainable Shipping Fuels Can Reach Cost Parity by 2035
Sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels as early as 2035 with the help of decisive emissions policy such as carbon taxes and emissions limits, according to a new report launched by Wärtsilä.The report, titled âSustainable fuels for shipping by 2050 â the 3 key elements of successâ, states that the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and FuelEU Maritime Initiative will see the cost of using fossil fuels more than double by 2030.
SMM 2018: Insights from the Director
Seakeeper: Insights on the Product, Market and Future
Marine Power R&D Insights: Matt Hart, Wabtec
Insights on Modern Ferry Design
Vessel Stabilization Insights from Quantum Marine Stabilizers
Inside IMCAâs new Recommended Code of Practice on Environmental Sustainability
New Carbon Footprint Dashboard for Deeper Decarbonization Insights
LNG Investment Set to Grow
Strong Offshore Wind Lifts U.S. Maritime, Port and Logistics Companies
Webinar: Offshore Wind: North American Opportunities and Challenges
