NOIA Ready to Drive Offshore Energy with Trump Administration
National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito issued the following statement regarding the inauguration of President Donald Trump:"American offshore energy stands as a cornerstone of our nation's greatness. We are committed to working alongside the new administration and Congress to advance all facets of American offshore energy. Our focus is clear: achieving American energy dominance…
SLSMC announces 2025 Increase of Seaway Tariffs
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) announces a 3.5% increase of Tolls and Wharfage & Storage Charges for the upcoming navigation season.The Schedules of Tolls and Wharfage & Storage Charges are available on our web site: Seaway Handbook – Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System (greatlakes-seaway.com)
The Nuclear Submarine NR-1; Life is Actually Like This.
Nuclear energy, and, particularly for me, nuclear ship propulsion, continues to be a tantalizing solution to CO2 reduction.We know nuclear energy works, but from that point on there appear to be more questions than answers. The questions range from economic viability to waste disposal concerns. I am not a nuclear engineer, but in general engineering systems terms, I have followed nuclear power for decades.
U.S. Participates in South China Sea Maritime Exercise
It is no secret that today's focus of the U.S. Navy is preparing for the possibility of conflict in the Pacific by 2027, and a recent maritime exercise with the U.S. and the Philippines in the South China Sea - the fifth such publicized exercise - is a move that will likely irk China.The Philippine military said in a statement it held a "maritime cooperative activity" with the U.S. on Friday and Saturday…
Chemical Bunkering Tanker Ordered
Fratelli Cosulich Group placed an order for another 7,999 dwt IMO2 chemical bunkering tanker at Taizhou Maple Leaf Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., which when delivered in…
CMT Gets Joint Managing Director as Founder Heads for Retirement
Germany-based maritime condition monitoring equipment supplier CM Technologies (CMT) has appointed David Fuhlbruegge and Jens Uwe Krueger as joint Managing Director.The appointments, effective immediately, come as the company's current Managing Director and founder, Matthias Winkler, begins the transition to semi-retirement after leading the company since its formation in 2003.David and Uwe have been with CMT for 20 and 10 years respectively.
AIP: KSOE Earns Nod for Liquefied Hydrogen Tank Tech
DNV awarded an AiP to HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its innovative vacuum-insulated large-scale liquefied hydrogen tank, another advancement in providing practical storage solutions for liquefied hydrogen (LH2).Developing cost-effective and flexible large-scale liquid hydrogen storage with higher safety, and lower operational and capital cost is essential if LH2 is to realize its promise for decarbonizing industries such as transportation…
China's Low-Sulfur Marine Fuel Exports Down 1.6%
2024 LSFO exports 18.33 mln tons, -1.6% vs 20232024 fuel oil imports +7.4% at record 24.1 mln tonsFuel oil imports to trend down in 2025 on new tariffs, tax policy China's exports of low-sulfur marine fuels dipped 1.6% in 2024 from the previous year, data from the General Administration of Customs showed. The decline in exports emerged despite an uptick in refuelling demand at key bunker ports globally…
Ship Conversion: USS Zumwalt Modified for Hypersonic Missiles
What has been described as the most transformational warship in the U.S. Navy has been transformed again. USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) recently completed modifications to remove her main guns and replace them with a hypersonic missile capability. The work to have her guns removed to make space for new weapons was conducted at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Miss. With the modifications, Zumwalt now…
Marine Batteries: Sunlight Acquires Lehmann Marine
Germany-based Lehmann Marine, a leader in maritime lithium ferrophosphate (LFP) battery systems, signed an agreement with the Greek Sunlight Group, a member of the Olympia Group, which has more than 30 years experience in the production of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. Under the agreement, Sunlight will acquire a 51% stake in Lehmann Marine.“This partnership is a transformational step for both companies,” said Alexander Lehmann, Managing Director of Lehmann Marine.
Qatar Bolsters Safety of Offshore Assets with Vissim’s Monitoring System
Norwegian technology company Vissim has been hired to deliver a Centralized Vessel Monitoring and Alerting System (CVMAS) to Qatar.The system is designed to enhance safety and security for offshore assets, improve efficiency in vessel logistics, and contribute towards reduced CO₂ emissions and increased maritime situational awareness.CVMAS will provide comprehensive monitoring and alerting capabilities…
Houthis to Limit Red Sea Attacks Only to Israel-Linked Vessels
Yemen's Houthis will limit their attacks on commercial vessels to Israel-linked ships after the Gaza ceasefire came into effect, the Yemen-based Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC), said.The HOCC, which liaises between Houthi forces and commercial shipping operators, also said in an email dated Jan.
Six US LNG Cargoes Diverted from Asia to Europe
Traders diverted at least six cargoes of liquefied natural gas that were on course for Asia to Europe earlier this month, drawn by higher European prices and amid weak Asian demand, according to analysts and shipping data.The diverted cargoes could help meet additional European demand as countries seek to replace piped Russian gas after the Ukraine transit deal expired on Jan. 1, while weather forecasts point to lower temperatures in northwest Europe.The vessels had loaded in the U.S.
Recyclers See Jump in Aging Bulkers
Nearly all recycling nation currencies reported dips this week, reports cash buyer GMS, with the Bangladeshi Taka taking the largest slice of the week’s depreciation pie.Even the Baltic Shipping Index has been reporting an overall downward trend in nearly all sectors, which has caused dry bulk markets to close another week with a near 6% decline.“As forecasted in weeks prior and based on the trajectory of charter rates through the tail end of 2024 and even thus far in 2025…
China Adds Green Shipbuilding to its Booming Industry Record
COSCO Shipping Specialized Carriers has taken delivery of the Green Rizhao, a 77,000dwt general cargo ship which was certified as being built with zero carbon emissions by China Classification Society (CCS).The vessel’s maiden voyage will involve transporting machinery and containers from Chinese Ports to Brazil.The news comes as China's shipbuilding boom saw the nation account for 55.7% of deliveries and 74.1% of orders in 2024.
IHO Member States Adopt S-100 Operational Standards
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) member states have adopted the first set of operational standards within the S-100 framework.The S-100 framework enables the integration of diverse datasets within a single Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). Mariners will now be able to combine various data layers such as Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs), detailed depth information…
The Five Greatest Risks Facing the World in 2025
The Global Risks Report 2025, produced by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Marsh McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group, finds that nearly two-thirds of over 900 surveyed experts anticipate a turbulent decade ahead.The top five risks identified are:State-based armed conflict: Wars in Ukraine, the Middle East and Sudan have brought unprecedented instability, propelling armed conflict to the top of the global risk list.
US Coast Guard Publishes Final Rule on Cybersecurity
The US Coast Guard has published a final rule in the Federal Register to update cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels, outer continental shelf facilities and facilities subject to Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA).The rule addresses current and emerging cybersecurity threats in the marine transportation system by adding minimum cybersecurity requirements to help detect risks and respond to and recover from cybersecurity incidents.
Nordic Countries Boost Transport Crisis Preparedness
The Nordic countries are strengthening their transport preparedness with a new cooperation agreement signed January 16, 2025.The Nordic Transport Preparedness Cooperation aims to ensure that land, sea and air transport can better manage crisis situations such as natural disasters, major accidents and other societal crises.The collaboration involves sharing resources, knowledge, and experiences, as well as developing joint models and practices for transport systems.
Charcoal to be Treated as Dangerous Cargo
In response to a series of devastating fires caused by improperly handled charcoal, shippers should be ready to see carriers phase in new tighter regulations this year, says the World Shipping Council, ahead of mandatory IMO regulations in 2026. The new regulations require all charcoal shipments to be declared as dangerous goods under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. There are also new treatment, packing and stowage requirements for shipments of charcoal.
