Coast Guard News
September 25, 2020
Harvey Gulf International Marine, the New Orleans-based LNG-powered PSV owner, and LNG bunkering pioneer, has continued the transformation of its fleet. ... [Read More]
September 24, 2020
Sargeant Marine, an asphalt shipping company based in Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty to bribery schemes in three South American countries and agreed to pay a criminal fine of $16.6 million to resolve the charges.
The US Department of Justice said that between 2010 and 2018, the company paid millions of dollars in bribes to foreign officials in Brazil, Venezuela, and Ecuador to obtain contracts to purchase or sell asphalt to the countries’ state-owned and state-controlled oil companies.... [Read More]
September 24, 2020
On 24 September, the IMO and the global maritime community come together to celebrate the annual World Maritime Day.
The 2020 theme is Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet.
The topic is in line with the industry-wide efforts pushing to save fuel, and develop green energy sources as they work to decarbonize shipping.
However, the year has been completely overshadowed by the impact of COVID-19 on the industry and, especially on the seafarers, who are facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the industry.... [Read More]
September 24, 2020
Teekay Corporation, Teekay LNG Partners and Teekay Tankers have joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
The voluntary initiative calls for companies to align their operations and strategies with ten universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and to take action in support of UN goals and issues embodied in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).... [Read More]
September 24, 2020
Classification society DNV GL has approved CTI-Maritec as a test facility capable of undertaking ballast water system commissioning tests in line with new ballast water rules set to enter-into-force in October 2021.... [Read More]
September 24, 2020
Polar logistics vessel L’Astrolabe; Image by BIO UV Group
French ballast water treatment systems producer BIO UV Group has extended its collaboration agreement with French shipbuilder and repairer PIRIOU Group.... [Read More]
September 24, 2020
German propulsion expert Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply Dutch shipyard Royal Niestern Sander with thrusters for a new shallow-draught vessel. ... [Read More]
September 24, 2020
German propulsion expert Schottel has been awarded a contract to supply Dutch shipyard Royal Niestern Sander with thrusters for a new shallow-draught vessel. ... [Read More]
September 23, 2020
IMO headquarters; Image courtesy: IMO/Flickr under CC by 2.0
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September 23, 2020
IMO headquarters; Image courtesy: IMO/Flickr under CC by 2.0
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September 23, 2020
Tanker owner Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has entered into two 2 Suezmax newbuilding contracts with Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
The scheduled deliveries of the ships are in the first half of 2022.
“The combination of specifications, quality of yard, price, payment terms and deliveries make this an attractive investment for NAT and is consistent with our strategy to expand and renew our fleet,” the company said.... [Read More]
September 23, 2020
Tanker owner Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has entered into two 2 Suezmax newbuilding contracts with Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea.
The scheduled deliveries of the ships are in the first half of 2022.
“The combination of specifications, quality of yard, price, payment terms and deliveries make this an attractive investment for NAT and is consistent with our strategy to expand and renew our fleet,” the company said.... [Read More]
September 23, 2020
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship set to self-navigate across the Atlantic autonomously in Spring 2021, will have new Valeport uvSVX and a Valeport Altimeter to provide underwater depth data.
Sailing from Plymouth, UK, to Plymouth, USA, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) will trace the route of the original 1620 Mayflower to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the famous voyage. ... [Read More]
September 23, 2020
The Mayflower Autonomous Ship set to self-navigate across the Atlantic autonomously in Spring 2021, will have new Valeport uvSVX and a Valeport Altimeter to provide underwater depth data.
Sailing from Plymouth, UK, to Plymouth, USA, the Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS) will trace the route of the original 1620 Mayflower to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the famous voyage. ... [Read More]
September 23, 2020
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September 23, 2020
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September 23, 2020
Technology company ABB has won a contract with China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International Ltd for supplying a full scope of integrated solutions for P&O Ferries’ two new vessels.
Under the deal, ABB will supply electric, digital and connected solutions for the newbuild pair, including Azipod propulsion and energy storage. ... [Read More]
September 23, 2020
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September 23, 2020
To support Singapore’s harbour craft industry’s transition towards a low-carbon future, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Maritime Institute (SMI) have launched a joint call for proposals on the electrification of harbour craft.
A total of S$9 million from the Maritime GreenFuture Fund will be set aside to co-fund such harbour craft projects. ... [Read More]
September 23, 2020
Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has paid $253,300 in penalties to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for violating the Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth Regulation.
The rule requires container, passenger, and refrigerated cargo ships to reduce emissions while docked at California’s ports, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Hueneme, San Francisco, and San Diego.
CARB said the violations were discovered during routine audits of the company’s 2017 and 2018 vessel fleet visits to the Port of Oakland. ... [Read More]