International Court Says States Must Protect Oceans Against Climate Change

Flawed Propeller Blade Leads to Loss of Propulsion on Containership

Published May 21, 2024 6:19 PM by The Maritime Executive

A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is out examining the causes of a pollution incident and loss of propulsion on a Matson containership while it was sailing along the Pacific coast in 2022 requiring the vessel to be towed to port. Although the engineers aboard the Maunalei (33,771 dwt) had initially suspected a failed blade seal caused a 1,632-gallon hydraulic oil leak and $3 million in damage to the ship, a later analysis points to...

Two Men Suffer Asphyxiation in Cargo Hold Full of Palm Shells

Published May 21, 2024 5:48 PM by The Maritime Executive

Authorities in Japan have reported an unusual case of cargo hold asphyxiation aboard a bulker at the port of Ishinomaki, 200 miles to the north of Tokyo. Most cases of confined space asphyxiation or toxic gas poisoning occur after the compartment, hold or tank has been closed for a period - for example, when a hold is entered at the end of a journey, a normally-enclosed compartment is opened for maintenance, or after a cargo is fumigated in a...

Ritz-Carlton’s Second Luxury Superyacht Cruise Ship Completes Sea Trials

Published May 21, 2024 4:38 PM by The Maritime Executive

The second luxury superyacht building for the brand extension for Ritz-Carlton completed sea trials yesterday, May 20, off the coast of France. Being built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the new ship named Ilma, is due to enter service in September 2024 as the brand known for its luxury hotels and resorts expands its cruise operations. The new ship was designed by Helsinki-based design studio Aivan, drawing inspiration from the aesthetics of a private yacht design with a sleek and...

Georgia Sets RoRo Record as Industry Grows and Baltimore Vessels Divert

Published May 21, 2024 3:33 PM by The Maritime Executive

The Port of Brunswick, Georgia, which had the largest autoport by space in the U.S., achieved its largest month ever in April. While the port was aiding with the diversion from Baltimore, they also highlighted the strong growth in the U.S. auto market and efforts by manufacturers to increase inventory as the sector continues to recover from the pandemic. The Georgia Ports Authority handled 80,600 units of RoRo cargo in April, an increase of more than 44 percent or...

Shipping

Combating Sail Fast/Wait Blue Visby Platform Beats Goal for GCG Reductions

Slow steaming and managing voyage planning to maintain commercial contracts while reducing emissions is seen as one technique immediately available to the shipping industry to reduce harmful carbon emissions. The Blue Visby platform reports it achieved significant reductions on its first prototype voyages on two in-service vessels over the last two months and will continue to move forward with trials. The multilateral platform was developed over the past few years and has drawn support from more than 32 members...

Tugs & Salvage

Two Men Suffer Asphyxiation in Cargo Hold Full of Palm Shells

Government

A New Threat in the Red Sea: Houthi UUVs

[By Commander Amila Prasanga, Sri Lankan Navy] The Red Sea, a narrow waterway snaking between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, serves as a vital route for global trade. Significant energy resources transit the Red Sea, including an estimated 12 percent of total seaborne-traded oil in the first half of 2023, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments that account for about 8 percent of worldwide LNG trade. However, this crucial passage now faces a new and unexpected threat – Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs) deployed...

Corporate News

Schneider Electric to Provide First Green Energy Offshore Charging Station

[By: Schneider Electric] Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced it will join a collaborative effort to develop and deliver the first cold-ironing buoy designed to power cruise ships at anchorage.?? The project – which is being led by Orcades Marine Management Consultants - aims to reduce emissions from cruise ships anchoring at the Bay of Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands. The solution will reduce the amount of...

Cruise Ships

Ritz-Carlton’s Second Luxury Superyacht Cruise Ship Completes Sea Trials

Ports

Port of Seattle Breaks Ground on Long-Awaited Green Building for Startups

The Port of Seattle has broken ground on a long-awaited headquarters building for Maritime Blue, Washington's blue economy startup accelerator. The future Maritime Innovation Center will repurpose a historic ship supply building at Fishermen's Terminal, turning it into a unique, green architectural feature. "Today’s groundbreaking is a celebration of the Port’s substantial commitment to support innovation as a way to foster the maritime industry’s ability to sustain our region’s blue economy," said Port of Seattle Commissioner Fred Felleman. "The transformation...

Shipping

Combating Sail Fast/Wait Blue Visby Platform Beats Goal for GCG Reductions

Tugs & Salvage

Two Men Suffer Asphyxiation in Cargo Hold Full of Palm Shells

Government

A New Threat in the Red Sea: Houthi UUVs

Corporate News

Schneider Electric to Provide First Green Energy Offshore Charging Station

Cruise Ships

Ritz-Carlton’s Second Luxury Superyacht Cruise Ship Completes Sea Trials

Ports

Port of Seattle Breaks Ground on Long-Awaited Green Building for Startups

Offshore

US Competition Selects Finalists in Floating Offshore Wind Technologies

The U.S. Department of Energy selected the finalists in its ongoing competition to promote the development and commercialization of technologies for floating offshore wind energy. It is part of a broader government initiative designed to accelerate floating offshore wind installations. The government believes that floating offshore wind has the potential to provide massive amounts of renewable energy but to achieve that new technologies and manufacturing will be required to make the manufacturing and installation of floating turbines more economical...

Shipbuilding

Fincantieri and UAE’s EDGE Group Launch Shipbuilding JV with $434M Order

MAESTRAL was officially launched as a new shipbuilding joint venture based in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) to focus on the design and manufacture of advanced naval vessels. Plans for the new company were announced in February with the UAE’s EDGE Group holding 51 percent and Fincantieri the remaining 49 percent of the shares. They announced the launch by immediately signing an agreement for a large order by UAE Coast Guard Forces for 10 technologically advanced 51-meter (167-foot) Offshore...

Environment

International Court Says States Must Protect Oceans Against Climate Change

An international tribunal under the auspices of the United Nations issued a first-of-its-kind ruling that finds countries are legally obligated to take all necessary actions to prevent marine pollution tied to greenhouse gas emissions. While not legally binding, environmentalists are still hailing it as a profound decision following the June 2023 adoption of the UN High Seas Conservation Treaty and another step to force governments to respond to the damaging effects of climate change. The case was...

Business

After Several Proposals, OSG Finally Agrees to Buyout by Saltchuk

Tanker and ATB operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG), which is focused on the U.S. Jones Act tanker business, has agreed to be acquired by the private-owned Saltchuk Resources, which continues to build a diversified holding in marine and freight transport. The agreement comes nearly five months after Saltchuk made an unsolicited indication of interest in January 2024 and is the latest in a series of approaches that the investor made in attempting to acquire OSG. “We are...

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International Court Says States Must Protect Oceans Against Climate Change

Flawed Propeller Blade Leads to Loss of Propulsion on Containership

Two Men Suffer Asphyxiation in Cargo Hold Full of Palm Shells

Ritz-Carlton’s Second Luxury Superyacht Cruise Ship Completes Sea Trials

Georgia Sets RoRo Record as Industry Grows and Baltimore Vessels Divert

Combating Sail Fast/Wait Blue Visby Platform Beats Goal for GCG Reductions

Two Men Suffer Asphyxiation in Cargo Hold Full of Palm Shells

A New Threat in the Red Sea: Houthi UUVs

Schneider Electric to Provide First Green Energy Offshore Charging Station

Ritz-Carlton’s Second Luxury Superyacht Cruise Ship Completes Sea Trials

Port of Seattle Breaks Ground on Long-Awaited Green Building for Startups

Laborde Products Completes Repowering Projects for Canal Barge Co.

Gastech Galvanizes Energy Industry With Strategic & Climatech Conferences

Healthy Crew, Safe Vessel: Navigating the Importance of PEME Exams

Combating Sail Fast/Wait Blue Visby Platform Beats Goal for GCG Reductions

Two Men Suffer Asphyxiation in Cargo Hold Full of Palm Shells

A New Threat in the Red Sea: Houthi UUVs

Schneider Electric to Provide First Green Energy Offshore Charging Station

Ritz-Carlton’s Second Luxury Superyacht Cruise Ship Completes Sea Trials

Port of Seattle Breaks Ground on Long-Awaited Green Building for Startups

US Competition Selects Finalists in Floating Offshore Wind Technologies

Fincantieri and UAE’s EDGE Group Launch Shipbuilding JV with $434M Order

International Court Says States Must Protect Oceans Against Climate Change

After Several Proposals, OSG Finally Agrees to Buyout by Saltchuk

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