Rising water levels in the Panama Canal offer hope for a return to normal container shipping operations after a year of restrictions due to drought. The daily ship allowance has increased to 31, with more changes expected for larger vessels. The impact of the drought on schedule adherence and spot rates remains significant.
The cargo ship Dali experienced blackouts at the Port of Baltimore before colliding with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy stated that switching breakers may have impacted the ship’s operations. The NTSB preliminary report found the ship drifting before crashing into the bridge, killing six construction workers.
The inaugural voyage of the WIN service at Adani Mundra Port saw the exchange of 3,855 TEU, connecting Mundra to key ports in North America. Dignitaries from Adani Ports and ONE Line celebrated this partnership, marking a significant advancement in maritime trade connectivity and opening doors to new trade opportunities for India.
The Methatug, powered by methanol, is part of the FASTWATER project funded by Horizon 2020, proving methanol as a sustainable shipping fuel. The project aims to convert various vessels to methanol propulsion, contributing to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ goal of being climate neutral by 2050 and establishing a multi-fuel port.
A crew of six seafarers found themselves trapped on a Baltimore ship for seven weeks following a bridge collapse, leaving…
India has requested Iran to release around 40 Indian seafarers who were detained from four different merchant ships seized by…
The 108th session of the International Maritime Organisation’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) began in London, with discussions addressing a wide…
A barge strike on Galveston Island’s Pelican Island Bridge led to the closure of the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway due to reports of pollution. The U.S. Coast Guard and several state and local agencies are responding to the incident, investigating the collision between a Martin Petroleum vessel and the Sea Wolf Parkway Bridge.
A lack of industrial fish landing port with cold storage, processing, and canning facilities is hindering Kenya’s marine sector. The country only utilizes 8% of its marine fisheries potential, landing 24,580 metric tonnes annually valued at Sh5 billion. Efforts are being made to maximize profits and create more jobs in the industry.
This metadata-rich content describes a marine tech conference drawing hundreds of attendees, highlighting industry recruitment challenges. The article covers the event in St. John’s, offering insights into the marine technology sector and its appeal to students. NTV’s Bailey Howard reports on the conference’s significance amidst recruitment hurdles.
Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree recently reported two incidents, including an attack on the USS Mason, a U.S. warship involved in…
The maritime authorities of the Philippines and Norway have signed an agreement to recognize Filipino seafarers’ Standards of Training, Certification,…
MACN, the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network, is shedding light on the prevalence of corruption faced by seafarers in ports worldwide. The…
ABS, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the technical feasibility for medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) power systems on ships. This partnership aims to advance clean energy options for the maritime industry.
Energy major Shell has decided not to push for bio-methanol as a marine fuel, opting instead for LNG as the best decarbonization option. Their modeling indicates that LNG and bio-LNG are the most cost-effective choices for energy density and carbon reduction in the industry.
