Coast Guard, Partners Target Containers at Port of New York and New Jersey
Coast Guard Sector New York personnel conducted three warehouse spot checks at the Port of New York and New Jersey this week, uncovering a 60% deficiency rate in hazardous material compliance. The targeted inspections, driven by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) container screening data, are part of an expanded effort to detect undeclared hazardous cargo before it can pose a threat to port safety or vessel crews.
Parkburn, Scantrol Collaborate for Offshore Support Vessel Performance in Ultra-Deep Waters
In the demanding environment of ultra-deep waters, where reliability is paramount, Parkburn Precision Handling Systems and Scantrol AS have joined forces to deliver an impactful solution. This collaboration has enabled Stabbert Maritime Group's Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) Ocean Guardian to achieve successful operations since delivery over two years ago.Parkburn, an innovator in winching technologies and cable handling systems across the marine…
d’Amico International Shipping Announces New Time Charter Contracts
d’Amico International Shipping S.A., an international marine transportation company operating in the product tanker market, announced that its operating subsidiary, d’Amico Tankers D.A.C. (Ireland), has recently signed new 12-month time charter agreements for two of its Eco-MR2 vessels and one of itsEco-LR1 ships, all with reputable counterparties and at very profitable daily hire rates.
Wärtsilä Expands Introduces NextDF Technology for Third Engine
Technology group Wärtsilä has introduced its NextDF technology for a third engine, the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF dual-fuel engine. While operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Wärtsilä 46TS-DF engine with NextDF feature reduces methane emissions to less than 1.4 percent of fuel use across all load points, achieving as low as 1.1 percent in a wide load range. This is nearly three times lower than the default methane slip factor of 3.1 percent…
BIMCO: Dry Bulk Market Supply and Demand Balance Will Weaken in Coming Years
The tariff increases by the US and China in effect as of April 25 are estimated to directly affect 4% of dry bulk ton mile demand. They are expected to impact the growth of minor bulk cargo volumes, as shipments to the US may stagnate or decrease. On the other hand, China is expected to increase purchases of dry bulk cargoes from other countries, leading the US to seek alternative markets.“We expect that the dry bulk market’s supply/demand balance will weaken in both 2025 and 2026.
Wattlab SolarDeck: Solar Power for Ships at Sea
Wattlab introduced its SolarDeck - a modular and scalable system of deck-mounted solar panels that is designed to yield "significant reductions" in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions - for the seagoing shipping industry, with an expected ROI of 3-5 years.Established in 2017, Wattlab has spent its first years of operations focusing on the inland shipping sector with its Solar Flatrack, a modular solar energy system consisting of movable and stackable integrated solar panels and inverters.
Kongsberg to Supply Stabilizers for Chesapeake’s Cruise Ship Newbuilds
Kongsberg Maritime has strengthened its 15-year partnership with Chesapeake Shipbuilding in the United, through the supply of its Aquarius retractable stabilizers that will be installed on the latest newbuild cruise ships for American Cruise Lines (ACL).The Aquarius retractable stabilizers offer high-performance roll damping, compact and lightweight design, and advanced control systems.They are specifically engineered for smaller vessels…
INEOS, Covestro Agree Eight-Year LNG Gas Supply
INEOS and Covestro have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of natural gas for up to eight years, starting 2027.The agreement builds on INEOS' newly established LNG supply chain, and both companies' commitment to support European industrial competitiveness.Covestro uses natural gas as a feedstock as well as an energy source. The partnership will enable the supply of natural gas sourced from INEOS’ global LNG portfolio…
TMC Books Compressors Orders for FPSO and LNG Vessels
TMC Compressors (TMC) has secured orders for complete marine compressed air systems for 12 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessel newbuilds and one floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit.As part of the first order, Hanwha Ocean picked TMC to deliver the marine compressed air system to 12 LNG vessels the South Korean shipbuilder is constructing for an undisclosed LNG shipping major.Under the contract…
"Lone Ranger" Onboard Carbon Capture for Maritime Vessels gets DNV DBA
Carbon Ridge received Design Basis Approval (DBA) from DNV for its Onboard Carbon Capture System (OCCS).This milestone confirms that the foundational design and technical assumptions behind Carbon Ridge’s OCCS meet DNV’s safety and regulatory standards, clearing the path for future type approval. The DBA represents a significant milestone before Carbon Ridge’s upcoming first onboard deployment of Carbon…
Solstad Offshore Secures Petrobras Contracts for Three Vessels
Norwegian offshore vessel operator Solstad Offshore has secured multiple contract awards with Petrobras, subject to board approval, for two large Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels and one Construction Support Vessel (CSV).The AHTS vessels have been awarded new contracts with a duration of four years each, whereof one of the contracts includes ROV services.The contracts are set to start in the…
Guyana to Make Companies Liable for Oil Spill Damages
Guyana's government has submitted an oil pollution bill to the Parliament proposing to make responsible parties liable for damages caused by oil spills, including from vessels, according to a copy of the act published in the Official Gazette.The South American country, whose oil production is controlled by an Exxon Mobil-led consortium is expected to surpass 900,000 barrels per day (bpd) this year…
First Deep-Sea Mining Company Asks Trump for International Permit
Deep-sea mining firm The Metals Co asked the Trump administration on Tuesday to approve its plans to mine the international seabed, making it the first such company to seek the government's permission to operate outside U.S. territorial waters.Last week President Donald Trump signed an order aiming to jumpstart mining in both domestic and international waters in an attempt to boost U.S. access to critical…
Over 150 Responders Working to Contain Louisiana Spill
The Unified Command, consisting of the US Coast Guard, Spectrum OpCo (Operator), and the Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO), continue to respond an oil and natural gas release in coastal Louisiana.This spill occurred on April 26 in a marsh environment near the Garden Island Bay Production Facility company's well in Plaquemines Parish, southeast of New Orleans, Louisiana.The Unified Command has more than 150 responders supporting response efforts.
Engine Failure Leads to Fire on Towing Vessel
A catastrophic engine failure led to a fire aboard a towing vessel on the Tennessee River last year, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports.An engine-room fire broke out on January 30, 2024, aboard the towing vessel Johnny M, which was pushing four barges on the Tennessee River near Grand Rivers, Kentucky. The six crewmembers aboard were unable to extinguish the fire using the CO2…
Barge Sinks in Collision on Lower Mississippi River
A vessel collision resulted in a barge breakaway and one sunken barge on the Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans on Sunday night.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector New Orleans received a report at approximately 9:20 p.m. Sunday that the Panamanian flagged Motor Vessel Isla De Bioko and the US flagged Towing Vessel Ginny Stone were involved in a collision at mile marker 110.Following the collision, six barges broke free and began drifting down river while one barge loaded with urea sank.
JAXPORT Welcomes Crowley's Newest LNG-Powered Containership on Maiden Voyage
Today, the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) welcomed the maiden voyage of Quetzal, Crowley’s newest LNG-powered containership. With capacity for up to 1,400 20-foot container equivalent units (TEUs), Quetzal provides more cargo capacity than the company’s vessels previously used in the Central American and Caribbean trade with the U.S. and is fueled by lower-emission LNG.Quetzal is the first of…
AYK Energy Strikes Biggest Retrofit Deal with Wasaline Shipping Line
Marine battery maker AYK Energy is gearing up production after striking a deal to undertake the biggest ever battery retrofit on a vessel operated by Finnish shipping line Wasaline.AYK will install a 10.4MWh battery on the hybrid-electric Ropax ferry, the Aurora Botnia, which operates a daily service between Finland and Sweden. Built in 2021, the Aurora Botnia presently operates on dual-fuel LNG/biomass engines and 2.2 MWh batteries.
Denmark's damZgard Mechanics to Join Thordon Bearings’ Distributor Network
Thordon Bearings, a leader in environmentally safe, high-performance shaft bearing and seal systems, has welcomed Denmark’s damZgard Mechanics to its network of authorized distributors.With a reputation as a leading supplier of mechanical engineering solutions to Denmark’s maritime industries, damZgard Mechanics will be responsible for facilitating existing and new maritime customer requirements and…
XMAR Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
XMAR, a maritime technology company, announced that Hans-Christian Mordhorst is joining the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mordhorst brings more than 25 years of experience in the maritime industry, including a decade of leadership in maritime technology ventures. Mordhorst previously served as Chief Commercial Officer at Marcura Group, a maritime digital solutions provider, where he oversaw transformative technology initiatives for ports and shipping operations.
