GCMD and INTERCARGO Partner on Decarbonization
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) have signed a two-year partnership to accelerate decarbonization efforts in the dry bulk segment.Bulk carriers account for 42.7% of the worldâs oceangoing fleet by deadweight tonnage (dwt) and present unique decarbonization challenges, particularly for small and medium-sizedâŠ
Dominican Republic to Boost Cruise Tourism
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has strengthened its partnership with the Dominican Republic to enhance cruise tourism.During a series of high-level meetings between FCCA leadership and the Dominican Republicâs tourism and port authorities, both parties committed to a shared vision: to position the Dominican Republic as a premier cruise destination in the Caribbean by delivering exceptional guest experiencesâŠ
Coast Guard Assists Fishing Vessel off Oregon
U.S. Coast Guard crews from across two districts have worked together to assist three mariners aboard a disabled fishing vessel about 95 miles west of Newport, Oregon.The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alder, an Air Station Sacramento C-27 Spartan aircrew, an Air Station North Bend MH-65 Dolphin aircrew, and a Station Yaquina Bay 47-foot Motor Lifeboat (MLB) crew responded to the Defiant, a 97-foot fishing vessel, after it reported at 6:42 a.m.
Coast Guard Responds to Increased Chinese Research Vessel Activity in Arctic
The U.S. Coast Guard has detected two Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic and is currently monitoring five similar vessels in or near the U.S Arctic.On August 5, a C-130J Hercules fixed wing aircraft from Air Station Kodiak responded to the Chinese research vessels Ji Di and the Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di. Both vessels were transiting northeast in the Bering Sea.On August 6, the crew of U.S.
Iraq Navy Detains Oil Tanker in Smuggling Crackdown
Iraq's navy has detained a Liberian-flagged oil tanker in its territorial waters as part of a crackdown on fuel smuggling at sea, sources with the navy and oil and transport ministries said on Friday.Smuggling is common in Gulf waters, where heavily subsidised fuel from some countries is sold on the black market to buyers across the region, though it has been relatively rare until recently for IraqiâŠ
Colonnaâs Shipyard: Forged in Steel, Anchored in Legacy
Listen to the full Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast featuring Randall Crutchfield, Chairman & CEO, Colonnaâs Shipyard, the fifth-generation, family leader of this medium-sized shipbuilder. Founded in 1875 with a $2,000 loan from his brother, 26-year-old ship carpenter Charles J. Colonna, created a company that has not only withstood the test of time, but today stands ready as a multi-faceted âblue collar industrial complexâ to help in the effort to effectively rebuild the U.S.
Synera and Dong Fang Offshore Sign 15-Year Offshore Wind SOV Deal
Asia-Pacific region offshore wind developer Synera Renewable Energy (SRE) has awarded a 15-year service contract to Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) for the provision of a service operations vessel (SOV) to support the operations and maintenance (O&M) of SREâs offshore wind assets.Under the contract, DFO will provide a newly built, Taiwan-flagged SOV to support Formosa 4 offshore wind project from the construction phase onward.Custom-designed for Taiwanâs offshore conditionsâŠ
Grimaldi Takes Delivery of Second Ammonia-Ready Car Carrier
Italian shipping firm Grimaldi Group has welcomed the second ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), Grande Tianjin, from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC).The delivery of a 9,000-car capacity PTCT built for Grimaldi Group also marks SWS's 600th vessel or offshore platform since its inaugural delivery, the 150,000-ton Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit Hai Yang Shi You 111âŠ
ABS Certifies Electric Propulsion Solution from Korean Shipbuilders
ABS has issued a New Technology Qualification certificate to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) for their next-generation electric propulsion solution - the Medium Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) power system for ships.The Breakerless-MVDC Power System builds on HD Hyundaiâs modular propulsion drive system and is the first in the world to receive an ABS NTQ certificateâŠ
Algorithm Accountability
When the maritime trade union Nautilus International asked memberswhat they thought of AI at a forum in January, there was some positive sentiment:âWe shouldnât automatically assume there will be problems with AI, as weâve adopted other tech over the years without it being too intrusive for crew.âOthers were not so sure:âThere are worrying issues around liability and culpability if an incident happens involving a vessel operated using AI.
Helicopter Crash Shuts Mississippi River, Two Dead
Two people died on Thursday after a helicopter they were on board crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River, shutting the waterway to traffic near Alton, Illinois, the U.S. Coast Guard said.Preliminary information indicated the MD 369 helicopter hit power lines before the crash, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.The Federal Aviation Administration said there were two people on board when the helicopter crashed and the NTSB would lead the investigation.
Chevron-Chartered Oil Tankers Return to Venezuela After New US License
At least three vessels that oil major Chevron had used to transport Venezuelan crude to the U.S. were navigating toward the South American country's waters on Thursday, with exports expected to resume later this month following a new U.S. license, according to shipping data and sources.The U.S. Treasury Department late last month authorized Chevron to operate in the sanctioned OPEC nation again, exportâŠ
Ampereship Converts Passenger Ship to Fully Electric Propulsion
Ampereship, a shipbuilding company based in Stralsund that specializes in the construction of new electric solar-powered ships and ferries for inland waters, has completed its first conversion of a diesel-powered passenger ship to fully electric propulsion. The converted passenger ship âUetlibergâ recently completed its first emission-free voyage on Lake Zurich in Switzerland. Built in 1999 and now classified as an electric shipâŠ
Advancing Hydrography in the Great Lakes
In this live webinar, youâll discover how our latest hydrographic survey innovations, developed and refined across multiple years of Great Lakes operations, can support your infrastructure, energy, and environmental initiatives.Hydrospatial experts from NV5, NOAA, and Exail will be presenting.Weâll highlight:- Survey efficiencies that cut timelines without compromising quality- Integration of hydrographicâŠ
Tough Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately Despite US Tariffs
Tougher U.S. trade penalties on goods originating in one country being re-shipped from another are not expected to immediately follow new U.S. tariffs, three people in Southeast Asia with knowledge of the matter said, easing a major cause of concern.Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam and Thailand have been explicitly targeted by White House officials for their alleged role in facilitating the so-called transshipment to America of Chinese goodsâŠ
Sallaum Lines Celebrates Delivery of First in Series of Six Green PCTCs
Sallaum Lines announced the successful early delivery of the MV Ocean Breeze, a next-generation LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China. The vessel was delivered on July 18, four months ahead of schedule.This delivery marks a significant deepening of the partnership between Europeâs leading automotive RORO carrier and Chinaâs advanced maritime manufacturing sector.
DNV, RSI Complete Study on Decarbonizing the Short Sea Dry Bulk Fleet
Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonization targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study finds that while Swedish cargo owners and charterers are committed to greener practices, a lack of regulatory and economic incentivesâŠ
Geo Sessions 2025
Last year, Geo Sessions brought together over 5,300 registrants from 159 countries, with attendees representing education, government agencies, consulting, and top geospatial companies like Esri, NOAA, Airbus, Planet, and USGS. At this year's Geo Sessions, NV5 is raising the bar with a focus on artificial intelligence, thermal imaging, and hyperspectral capabilities, technologies that are transforming how organizations seeâŠ
Golar Secures FLNG Charter Deal for Argentinaâs LNG Scheme
Southern Energy S.A. (SESA), a company formed to enable LNG exports from Argentina, has reached final investment decision (FID) for the charter of 3.5MTPA MK II floating LNG (FLNG) from Golar LNG.The key commercial terms for the 20-year charter agreement include net charter hire to Golar of $400 million per year, plus a commodity linked tariff component of 25% of FOB prices in excess of $8/mmbtu.The FLNGâŠ
Worldâs First Green Ammonia Bunkering Operation Completed in Dalian
Sinobunker, one of COSCO Shippingâs subsidiaries, has completed the worldâs first green ammonia bunkering operation at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industryâs Dalian terminal.The ammonia was sourced from the worldâs largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant established by Envision in Chifeng and powered entirely by the worldâs largest independent renewable energy system.The plant integrates wind, solar and energy storage with proprietary hydrogen and ammonia production technologies.
