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New Line Handlers for SAAM Vancouver Fleet

Jan 08, 2025

The new line handlers joining SAAM Towage Canada's fleet were unloaded from the MV Jumbo at the Port of Vancouver on January 6th after completing their journey from Hong Kong.“These multipurpose vessels play a key role in berthing and unberthing…

US Port Labor Talks to Resume on Tuesday

Jan 06, 2025

Contract talks covering 45,000 dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are set to restart on Tuesday in a labor dispute that will help set the pace of automation at ports stretching from Maine to Texas.The International Longshoremen's Association…

USCG's MERPAC announces Advisory Committee Meeting

Jan 06, 2025

The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing is hosting an intersessional meeting of the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (NMERPAC) subcommittee on task 24-3 Operator of Remote-Controlled Survey Vessels of 65' or less.The…

Green Technology & Alternative Fuel Uptake

Jan 03, 2025

Clarksons Research have today released their latest Green Technology Tracker, including full year 2024 data points, charting the progress of alternative fuel uptake and investments in energy saving technologies across the global shipping fleet…

Wärtsilä makes Dow Jones Sustainability Index Again

Jan 03, 2025

Technology group Wärtsilä has been included as an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Europe (DJSI) for the ninth consecutive time.The company was assessed based on its 2023 performance and was ranked within the top four per…

Irish Coast Guard responded to 2,554 incidents in 2024

Dec 31, 2024

2024 was another busy and eventful year for the Irish Coast Guard. The year in figures:The 44 Coast Guard Units were mobilised on 1,154 separate occasions this year;Coast Guard Helicopters conducted 752 missions;Critical assistance was provided to 537 persons (preventing loss of life…

FMC Announces Export Strategies Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Deadline Announced for Required Filing of Annual Export Strategies at FMC December 31, 2024 Ocean common carriers must file documented export strategies with the Federal Maritime Commission beginning March 1, 2025, and at least annually every following year…

ABS CEO Wiernicki Emphasizes Sustainable Shipping

Dec 19, 2024

Don’t Overlook Shipping’s Critical Role in U.S. Sustainable Transport Future, ABS Chairman and CEO Urges Washington.“Many of our sustainable transportation programs and initiatives tend to become mode-centric, but it is critically important…

SHIPS for America Act rolled out on the Hill

Dec 19, 2024

The bipartisan, bicameral bill will fuel U.S. economy, strengthen national security by responding to China’s threat over the oceans. Currently, the number of U.S.-flagged vessels in international commerce is 80; China has 5,500.Today, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ)…

ESG Cuts Steel for Saltchuck Escort Tugs

Dec 18, 2024

Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) reached an exciting milestone today, initiating steel cutting for the first of four advanced escort tugs for Saltchuk Marine at its Allanton Facility. Attending the ceremony were key members of Saltchuk's leadership team…

AAM to Construct Electric Ferries for SF Bay Ferry

Dec 16, 2024

All American Marine (AAM) has announced a partnership with San Francisco Bay Ferry to build their 150-passenger battery-electric vessels. This landmark project will contribute significantly to advancing sustainable passenger transport in the…

Germany's Mosel River Partially Reopens to Shipping

Dec 16, 2024

The Mosel in west Germany was partially reopened to cargo shipping on Monday after a temporary lock was installed over the weekend, but the number of vessels able to sail will be limited, navigation authorities said.The river, an important transit…

Authorities Attempt to Reopen Germany's Mosel River

Dec 13, 2024

Navigation authorities will attempt to install a temporary lock system on the river Mosel in west Germany this weekend to enable the river, an important route for grains and rapeseed shipments to and from Germany and France, to reopen to cargo shipping…

Anemoi names Clare Urmston as new CEO

Dec 12, 2024

Anemoi Marine Technologies has today announced that Clare Urmston has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).After holding a number of executive and non-executive positions within the manufacturing, healthcare and fast-moving consumer goods sectors…

USACE taps Gatehouse Maritime for AIS Tech

Dec 11, 2024

Gatehouse Maritime, a provider of  AIS (Automatic Identification System) network monitoring and maritime domain awareness software, announced the award of a new contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.The contract, initially set for one year…

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