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Hong Kong Launches Ship-to-Ship LNG Bunkering Operation Officials in Hong Kong are hailing the launch of bunkering operations to fuel LNG ships. It provides another competitive tool for the port which along with other major ports in the region including Singapore and Shanghai are offering LNG bunkering operations. Kunlun Energy Co., controlled by PetroChina, reported…

Shipping Companies and NGOs Warn of Harmful Consequences of Biofuels The battle lines are being drawn for the next round of alternative fuel debate and the steps that will contribute to the IMO’s emission reduction goals. A group of NGOs, including the well-known T & E (European Federation for Transport and Environment), joined with major…

Photos: Salvage Teams Seeking Options for Grounded MSC Boxship The Canadian Coast Guard reports that resources are being marshaled while teams were beginning surveys of the MSC Baltic III (53,000 dwt) after the ship was driven aground in a strong winter storm on Saturday. Efforts are coordinating with the owners of the vessel and a…

Core Power Maps Effort for Nuclear Power Barges Leading to Commercial Ships   Core Power, a startup that is working to develop opportunities in the maritime sector using a new generation of advanced nuclear technology, outlined its vision to develop floating nuclear power plants that can be levered into nuclear-powered merchant shipping. The company will…

Ecuador’s Navy Boards Hapag Lloyd Boxship Under Way to Remove Cocaine On Saturday, Ecuador’s navy seized about 800 kilos of cocaine from a Hapag-Lloyd boxship off the coast of Manta after receiving a tip-off about possible drugs on board.  At a position about 45 nautical miles off Manta, an Armada del Ecuador boarding team met…

Maersk Plans Repairs at India’s Cochin Shipyard Supporting Government Goals   Maersk and India’s Cochin Shipyard have entered into a memorandum of understanding to explore ship repair, maintenance, and shipbuilding in India. The Danish company becomes the first major carrier to plan regular maintenance activities in India which will be in support of the government’s…

Op-Ed: Economic Coercion is On the Rise   [By David Uren] The rising use of economic coercion is a symptom of an increasingly unstable world that is struggling to contain rise of China and is no longer bound by the institutions established in the wake of World War II. US President Donald Trump’s scattergun threats…

After Collision, Carrier USS Harry S. Truman Pulls Into Souda Bay   The carrier USS Harry S. Truman has arrived in Souda Bay, Crete for emergency repairs after a collision damaged her starboard quarter on Wednesday night. The impact caused minor damage to the hull and several exterior structures, but the impact was comparatively limited. …

Why the IMO Must Tighten Rules On Shipping’s Carbon Emissions   The International shipping sector provides an outsized and growing contribution to the climate crisis. Slower, more efficient ships can help slash climate emissions, but this will not happen without ambitious regulation. Fortunately, the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) current revision of the rules around its…

Sudanese Foreign Minister: No Obstacles for Russian Base in Port Sudan   With Russia’s footprint in the Mediterranean facing uncertainty, the deal for a naval base in Sudan has reached a new milestone. Last week, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) foreign minister Ali Youssef Ahmed al-Sharif was in Moscow, where he met his Russian counterpart Sergei…

Powerhouse: OSM Thome   It’s been a good – no, an exceptional year – for OSM Thome, marked by significant growth, strategic achievements and new opportunities in the maritime and offshore sectors. It all began with the merger of OSM Maritime and the Thome Group a year earlier.  “The merger between OSM Maritime and the…

Restricted in the West, Russia Expands Trade Links in Southeast Asia   The Russian container line FESCO is further expanding its Intra-Asia service to include a new port call in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. This becomes the second port of call for FESCO in Malaysia. FESCO entered the Malaysian shipping scene almost six months ago, with…

Updated: Photos Shows Damage to USS Harry S. Truman After Collision   Updated: Additional photos were released showing more damage to Harry S. Truman The U.S. Navy released the first official photos showing the acknowledged damage to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The vessel also posted a statement on social media on Saturday…

Updated: SS United States Completes First Move as Final Journey Begins   Updated: The departure timing was delayed on Saturday and the article was revised with the new plan for Tuesday, February 18.   The famous ocean liner the ss United States started her final journey today moved from the Philadelphia dock where she had sat…

Florida Institute of Oceanography and DEEP to Advance Aquatic Exploration [By: Florida Institute of Oceanography] A new public-private partnership seeks to expand human access into ocean environments by fostering deep sea exploration and developing new technologies for the state of Florida and beyond. USF’s Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) is partnering with DEEP, an international…

Crew Rescued as MSC Containership Blacks Out in Storm and Driven Ashore   Multiple teams from Canada responded Saturday morning, February 15, after an MSC containership issued a mayday call during a strong winter storm. A helicopter from the Canadian SAR team was able to rescue the 20 crewmembers, but unconfirmed reports are that five…

GasLog and Propulsion Analytics Collaborate for Digital Engine Management [By: Kongsberg Digital] Gaslog, an international owner, operator and manager of 35 LNG carriers and 1 FSRU, has selected Propulsion Analytics, a leading marine performance software provider, to develop a customized version of the Engine Hyper Cube® platform tailored specifically for GasLog’s fleet. The platform will…

AURELIA Partners with The Ocean Cleanup to Explore Sustainable Propulsion [By: AURELIA]   AURELIA, a leader in sustainable maritime solutions, is proud to announce its collaboration with The Ocean Cleanup to conduct a feasibility study for innovative propulsion systems. This partnership aims to explore and develop technologies that will support The Ocean Cleanup’s mission to…