U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with Royal Caribbean, conducted the first biometric debarkation for Royal Caribbean cruise passengers on Feb. 2 when Rhapsody of the Seas was the first Royal Caribbean vessel to utilize…
The Port of Oakland deepens its commitment to sustainability by sending more dredged sediment from the Oakland Seaport to a Solano County wetland restoration site. Montezuma Wetlands will receive an approximately $2.1 million grant over the…
Hefring Marine and MSRS Navigation have announced a strategic partnership. MSRS is set to leverage Hefring’s advanced IMAS System to develop cutting-edge GPS-denied navigation solutions for the maritime industry. This collaboration brings together…
AMMAN Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT), a subsidiary of PT Amman Mineral Internasional Tbk, has added two new RAmbler 1400 mooring boats, Amman Khatulistiwa 01 and Amman Khatulistiwa 02, to its fleet. Built by PT Dumas Shipyard in Surabaya and supervised by PT IMEC International Services…
Propane puts port operators in control of EV charging and avoids grid-power headachesAlthough it may seem a bit of a paradox that, at both seaports and inland ports, propane is crucial to charging electric terminal tractors, the proliferation…
Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV) and Rossilini’s Four-10 signed a contract for the outfitting of the REV Ocean. The contract covers both the interior and exterior of the state-of-the-art research and expedition vessel. The workscope will take place in DSV’s covered drydock…
Even minor adjustments in daily operations can contribute to fuel savings and reduced emissions. To support these improvements, Ultranav is launching a 6-month trial with Signol – a behavior change service designed to encourage fuel-saving practices among crew members…
More than 180 technicians, operators, and entrepreneurs from the Venetian port community recently participated in a two-day training event focused on cybersecurity and digital twin technology. Organized by the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority…
CORE POWER (US) Inc. has engaged with Glosten to help its team design a floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) to power U.S. ports. Created by CORE POWER, the FNPP concept is a nearshore infrastructure system that includes a barge-based nuclear power plant…
The Passenger Vessel Association's annual Maritrends Convention is underway in Savannah, GA against a backdrop of melting snow (really!) and an impressive gathering of industry elite. The event never disappoints, and this year's version has something for everyone…
SailTimer is using innovative technology to crowdsource weather data for ships. This type of data has never existed before, allowing ships to reduce fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions.GRIB Weather Forecasts are Inaccurate: Let’s Stop Navigating…
Slime build-up is a costly drag on fuel efficiency for ocean-going cargo ships, leading to more emissions and, eventually, higher consumer prices. A recent study, however, suggests a new approach to managing this common problem.Researchers at…
Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN), a neutral, not-for-profit consortium enabling paperless, accessible and sustainable global trade, has announced that it has launched a new pilot to enhance the digital sharing of documents and certificates for dangerous and critical cargo transportation…
The maritime industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and one of the key innovations making waves is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into safety management systems.The increased documentation required following the gamut…
Onshore Power Supply (OPS), commonly referred to as “cold ironing” or shore power, is expected to play a critical role in reducing pollution and achieving global decarbonisation targets, so International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published recommendation…