The successful transfer of jet fuel cargo from the damaged tanker Stena Immaculate has been completed, with preparations underway to bring the vessel into a UK port. The collision with the feeder ship Solong led to a fire, crew abandonment, and one missing crewmember presumed dead. Salvors are stabilizing the situation and conducting clean-up operations.
Maersk’s surprising decision to shift container ships from Felixstowe to London Gateway in 2025, in partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, aims to boost industry schedule reliability to 90%. This move will consolidate Asia-Europe and Middle East-Europe trade at the new port, impacting the longstanding 2M alliance with MSC.
Damen Shipyards Group tackles the challenge of charging fully electric Crew Transfer Vessels at wind farms with a vessel-to-vessel charging design. By integrating large battery systems on vessels like CSOVs, Damen ensures energy access without compromising capabilities. The automated charging system, developed by MJR, allows for efficient charging between vessels, enhancing crew transfer operations at offshore wind farms.
A groundbreaking project in the UK will transform a crew transfer vessel into the world’s first retrofitted Electric Crew Transfer Vessel (E-CTV). The vessel, currently known as the Ginny Louise, will operate entirely on electric power, with new propulsion systems and advanced technology for safer, faster, and emissions-free transfers.
A new study highlights the challenges facing ports in handling liquified CO2 captured from ships at sea, hindering the adoption of onboard carbon capture technology. Limited infrastructure and safety training pose major obstacles, with few ports equipped to offload CO2. Recommendations include defining a clear pathway for offloading and storage.
