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'Don't Fear the (Fifie) Reaper': Iconic 118-Year-Old Ship from "the Great Age of Sail" Re-opens

Aug 02, 2021

Following a £1million conservation, the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther, Fife, is set to welcome visitors back onboard the iconic ‘Fifie’ Reaper, the last of the great First Class Scottish Herring Luggers and a rare survivor from the golden age of sail…

FBI: Amount of Chemicals in Beirut Blast Was a Fraction of Original Shipment

Jul 30, 2021

The amount of ammonium nitrate that blew up at Beirut port last year was one-fifth of the shipment unloaded there in 2013, the FBI concluded after the blast, adding to suspicions that much of the cargo had gone missing.As the first anniversary approaches on Aug…

'David vs Goliath' - Venice Ban May not End Cruise Ship Battle

Jul 30, 2021

When the first cruise ship since the start of the pandemic sailed through the Venice lagoon last month, hundreds of people rallied on land and small boats in protest.A few weeks later, the government seemed to listen, announcing that to defend Venice's ecosystem and heritage…

Fincantieri Delivers New Cruise Ship to Holland America Line

Jul 30, 2021

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri on has delivered a new cruise ship 'Rotterdam' to the cruise line Holland America Line, part of Carnival Corporation.This is Holland America Line's eleventh ship in the fleet. A handover ceremony took place at…

RFP: Electrical Integrators Sought for Skagit Count All-Electric Ferry

Jul 29, 2021

Skagit County Public Works and Seattle-based vessel designer Glosten are seeking proposals from electrical integrators to provide the vessel and shore electrical systems and the automated charging plug for the all-electric ferry design to replace the M/V Guemes…

Port of Marseille FOS Traffic Jumps 13% 1H '21

Jul 29, 2021

With 38 million tons (MT) of goods handled between January and June 2021, traffic at the Port of Marseille Fos increased by 13% compared with the first half of 2020. All types of goods traffic are increasing, particularly for containers (+2%)…

Silversea Cruises' New Ultra-luxury Ship Christened in Greece

Jul 29, 2021

Silver Moon, Silversea Cruises' newest ship in its 'ultra-luxury' fleet, was christened Thursday in Athens, Greece. The naming ceremony was held in the port of Piraeus.At 40,700 gross tons and with a maximum capacity of 596 guests, Silver Moon is the cruise line’s second Muse-class ship…

Medcenter Container Terminal Orders 12 Straddle Carriers from Kalmar

Jul 28, 2021

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order of 12 diesel-electric straddle carriers from Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) in Italy.Located in the southern Italian port of Gioia Tauro, MCT,  owned and operated by Terminal Investment Limited (TIL)…

VIDEO: Subsea UK and the Creation of the “Global Underwater Hub”

Jul 28, 2021

Subsea UK is embarking on a new adventure as The Global Underwater Hub, a new organization with already nearly $18 million in funding. ‘The Hub’ aims to leverage the UK’s strong maritime heritage, as well as its underwater expertise that transcends offshore defense and research…

Morocco to Sell Sake in Port Operator Marsa Maroc to Tanger Med

Jul 28, 2021

The Moroccan government has agreed to sell a 35% stake in terminal operator Marsa Maroc to Groupe Tanger Med, raising 5.48 billion dirhams ($610 mln) for state coffers, Marsa Maroc said on Tuesday.The government will retain 25% of the capital and voting rights in Marsa Maroc…

UECC’s Edvardsen on Decarbonization: “There is no perfect solution, start the journey now”

Jul 27, 2021

UECC has emerged as a leader in regards to decarbonization, with an order earlier this year for its third LNG battery/hybrid Pure Car/Truck Carrier (PCTC). Glenn Edvardsen, CEO, discusses the strategy and the future for this Oslo-based ship owner…

Cyber Attack: Force Majeure at Port Terminals in South Africa to be Lifted 'Soon'

Jul 27, 2021

South African freight logistic firm Transnet said on Tuesday the force majeure communicated by its port terminals to customers would be 'lifted soon' after progress was made in restoring its IT systems following a cyber attack.Transnet said…

McAllister to Operate ATB for Polaris New Energy LNG Bunkering Ops

Jul 26, 2021

McAllister Towing LNG Services, LLC will serve as technical manager for the Polaris New Energy LNG bunkering operation in Florida, operating the Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) Polaris/Clean Canaveral for Polaris New Energy. “We are excited to work with McAllister Towing because…

Cruise Restart - Norwegian Cruise Line Welcomes First Guests after 500-day Hiatus

Jul 26, 2021

Cruise shipping company Norwegian Cruise Line on Sunday officially marked return to business, with its Norwegian Jade ship the first of its 17-ship fleet to welcome guests after 500 days. It was also another first for the Norwegian Jade, as…

Largest Italy-built Cruise Ship Delivered

Jul 26, 2021

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has said it has delivered the MSC Seashore - the largest cruise ship to be built in Italy - to the cruise division of MSC GroupAlso, Fincantieri said Monday that MSC Seashore's sister ship MSC Seascape was under construction at the Monfalcone shipyard…

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