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First Female Leader of US Naval Academy Replaced by Marine Corps Officer   For the first time in 180 years, a Marine Corps officer has been appointed to run the U.S. Naval Academy.  Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte – a helicopter pilot who rose through the ranks to become the Marine Corps’ top…

Puntland Forces Intercept Freighter Full of Turkish Weaponry   On Friday, Somalia’s northern state of Puntland reportedly intercepted the general cargo ship Sea World while it was en route to the Port of Mogadishu. The Comoros-flagged vessel was carrying a consignment of Turkish military equipment, allegedly destined to a military training facility operated by Turkey…

Tourist Vessel Capsizes in Ha Long Bay, Killing at Least 35 People Dozens of passengers have died in the capsizing of a passenger vessel in Ha Long Bay, an area east of Haiphong which is world-famous for its towering islands. Ha Long Bay has a thriving tourism industry, and millions of visitors come to the…

Fear, Pride or Miscalculation Could Start a War in the Pacific   [By Henry Yep] Thucydides famously observed that nations go to war for reasons of fear, honor, and interest. In today’s Indo-Pacific, rational interests often dominate strategic analysis. A US Marine Corps War College war game – distinct from a scenario recently featured in The Interpreter – suggests that…

Chevron Completes Hess Acquisition, Including Offshore Guyana Stake Despite objections from ExxonMobil, Chevron has completed its planned acquisition of privately-held rival Hess, including a 30 percent stake in Exxon’s lucrative Stabroek Block developments off Guyana.  Exxon attempted to block the Hess acquisition by filing an arbitration case through the International Chamber of Commerce. Hess’s contract…

Ferry Fire Kills At Least Three off Sulawesi   On Sunday, a major fire broke out aboard a ferry off the coast of Sulawesi, forcing the passengers and crew to abandon ship into the water.  At about 1200-1300 hours, a blaze broke out in the upper decks of the ferry Barcelona V as it transited…

Peter Brennan Ports & Waterways New Department Manager at Urban Engineers [By: Urban Engineers] As a vital part of our communities, Urban Engineers, Inc.’s (Urban) skilled Ports and Waterways team effectively meets maritime infrastructure needs and conducts assessments and inspections of waterfront structures. As the department’s growth continues, Urban is pleased to announce the promotion…

ClassNK Launches ‘ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation’ Service [By: ClassNK] ClassNK has launched a new service, ‘ClassNK Fleet Cost Simulation’, as part of its ‘ClassNK Transition Support Services’, which aims to facilitate the maritime industry’s transition to decarbonized fuels. This new service estimates the cost impact of GHG emission reduction regulations including IMO’s mid-term measures, EU-ETS,…

Pace of Digitalization in Maritime Industry Is Now Moving at a Rapid Rate [By: Inmarsat Maritime] The pace of digitalisation in the maritime industry is now moving at a rapid rate, driven by an ever-increasing demand for data. Stay ahead of the curve with NexusWave and get the essential high-speed connectivity, unlimited data, global coverage,…

Marine Group Boat Works Announces New Ownership of San Diego Shipyard [By: Marine Group Boat Works] Marine Group Boat Works (MGBW), a San Diego-based boatbuilding and repair company, has been purchased for an undisclosed amount by Co-Founder and President Todd Roberts, who has joined forces with entrepreneurs Chip Besse, a MGBW customer with successful investments in multiple…

Test of Onboard Carbon Capture on HMM Feeder Proves System Feasibility   A year of testing has proven the effectiveness and commercialization potential of onboard carbon capture and storage systems (OCCS), reports Samsung Heavy Industries. In partnership with HMM, Panasia, and the Korean Register of Shipping, they have been conducting tests aboard an HMM feeder…

Matson Suspends Shipping EVs Citing Hazards of Lithium-ion Batteries   Matson surprised customers this week with an announcement that, effective immediately, it would suspend transporting battery-powered electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles due to the hazardous material classification of their lithium-ion batteries. The ability to ship cars between the mainland of the United States, Hawaii,…

China Pushes the Envelope, Rolling Out 17MW Floating Wind Turbine China’s offshore wind industry continues to push the limits for offshore wind turbines, looking to increase the capacity and durability of its units. In the latest development, it reports completing the development of a prototype, which is the world’s largest direct-drive floating offshore wind turbine.…

New Zealand Forces Coordinate with Tanker for Challenging Nighttime Rescue Maritime New Zealand is recounting the details of a high-seas nighttime rescue. The operation was successful due to the coordination of the Rescue Coordination Center along with the New Zealand Defence Force and a Good Samaritan commercial tanker. The incident began on the afternoon of…

Port of Barcelona Reduces Cruise Terminals to Limit Overtourism   The city of Barcelona is taking action to address the growing complaints of overcrowding and overtourism that critics say is linked to the cruise ships. The city, which claims to be the largest cruise port in Europe unveiling plans to redevelop its seaport, a move…