Hexagon Energy Materials (HXG) and Oceania Marine Energy have signed an MOU to develop a low-emission ammonia bunkering business in Dampier, Western Australia. The collaboration aims to create a new Australian company using locally produced ammonia to decarbonize iron ore exports. They will work on feasibility, demand confirmation, development plans, and stakeholder collaboration.
This year’s International Day for Women in Maritime (ID4WIM) will spotlight women’s vital role in ensuring global maritime safety and advocate for gender equality in the industry. The event will include the presentation of the first IMO Gender Equality Award to Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou for her outstanding contributions to women in shipping.
Bureau Veritas (BV) has released a report assessing the technical viability of carbon capture & storage (CCS) technology in the marine market. Titled “Onboard Carbon Capture: An Overview of Technologies to Capture CO2 Onboard Ships,” the report explores emerging CCS technologies, feasibility studies, challenges, and the role of carbon capture in decarbonizing the maritime sector.
Step on board Swire Shipping’s multipurpose general cargo ship Apia Chief and you will immediately notice something very different about the vessel — nearly half the crew, from the master on down, are women. This intentional diversity is part of Swire Shipping’s commitment to welcoming women seafarers and contributing to the Global Maritime Forum’s All Aboard Alliance.
Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten and Kongsberg Maritime have partnered to develop self-driving ferries on the Flakk-Rørvik route. The system aims to improve safety, reduce fuel consumption, and optimize staffing. Kongsberg Maritime’s technologies, including auto docking and collision avoidance, will be installed. The collaboration will test new technologies and support maritime autonomy.
A unified command was established to manage the response to the barge strike on the Pelican Island Causeway in Galveston, Texas. The collision resulted in a spill of vacuum gas oil into the water. The response team has contained the source, deployed boom, and is conducting aerial surveys to assess the extent of the spill. The Pelican Island Bridge was also damaged in the incident.
“Bloomberg reports that violent attacks in the Red Sea have halted LNG tanker crossings through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. As a result, global energy trade is disrupted, forcing ships to reroute around Africa and leading to a fragmented LNG market. Solutions include cargo swapping and increased storage efforts.”
Despite the increase in container ship capacity, Asia-Europe services face a 10% shortage of ships, impacting weekly service frequency. The Red Sea crisis and diversions around the Cape of Good Hope have led to a need for more ships, particularly in the Ocean Alliance. This has resulted in shifts in capacity and service routes.
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 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.
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.
