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Second LNG-Fueled Ship for Containerships

Jun 21, 2019

Containerships, subsidiary of CMA CGM, has taken delivery of its second LNG-powered containership, the Containerships Polar.As the second LNG-powered ship for Containerships and the CMA CGM Group, the Containerships Polar will be phased into…

Port NOLA Introduces Plug-In Hybrid Pickup Trucks

Jun 19, 2019

With existing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in place and working toward energy efficiency investments defined in their new Strategic Master Plan, the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) expanded their EV fleet with the help of the Clean Fuel Transition Fund for Public Fleets…

Deal inked to Develop Digital Ships

Jun 17, 2019

DSME, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, NAPA and AVL announced a strategic cooperation agreement to develop digital ships and related strategic solutions. The agreement combines vast experience in naval architecture, shipbuilding, engines…

Cyber Risk Management: What Maritime Professionals Need to Know Now

Jun 13, 2019

The IMO January 2021 deadline for shipping interests to incorporate cyber risk management into their existing Safety Management Systems is fast approaching. It is critical that stakeholders understand their vulnerabilities. The IMO has issued MSC-FAL…

High-Spec Engines for OSG ATB Barge

Jun 12, 2019

The newest articulated barge Gunderson Marine is building for Overseas Shipholding Group will be the first in the world to be dual certified as meeting EPA Tier 3 and IMO III emission standards. The barge is reaching this monumental milestone…

Helm Connect Hits 4,000 Vessel Mark

Jun 12, 2019

Helm Operations has announced that it has surpassed the 4000 vessel mark on its maritime asset management and operations platform, Helm CONNECT. Since launching Helm CONNECT in July 2016, more than 1000 vessels have joined the platform each year…

PORTS: Halifax goes Digital

Jun 12, 2019

The Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, has implemented a ‘digitalization program’ to make it one of the most efficient and user-friendly ports on the eastern seaboard.Spanning 260 acres of federal land, Halifax Port Authority in Nova Scotia, Canada…

Carbon Trust: Contest to spur Emission Reduction Tech

Jun 11, 2019

The Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA) launched a competition to accelerate the development of technologies with the potential to reduce vessel emissions and fuel consumption.Up to $127,000 in funding will be awarded to the winning technologies…

Interview: Dirk Balthasar, President, Thermamax

Jun 10, 2019

To start, can you give an overview of the Thermamax offering to the maritime industry?Thermamax is a specialist in the design and manufacture of thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for diesel engines, spark ignited engines, exhaust aftertreatment systems and electric storage systems…

Rapid Reaction: Emergency Training Saves Lives

Jun 10, 2019

How to get out of an upturned helicopter in the sea – fast!Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, RelyOn Nutec Canada supplies a large number of services to the maritime sector ranging from strategic planning to the delivery of effective training programs…

De Nora Names Dr. Wilderer CEO

Jun 10, 2019

De Nora named Dr. Mirka Wilderer to lead the company’s Water Technologies group as CEO effective June 1, 2019.  Dr. Wilderer, who joined De Nora in February 2019 as global integration director, replaces Theo Brandes who is retiring. Born and raised in Germany…

Using Technology to Streamline Operations in Container Shipping

Jun 07, 2019

That ‘Cloud’ on the horizon is closer than it looks.The container shipping industry faces many challenges, particularly when it comes to increasing uncertainty in the global political and economic environment. The issues between the US and China…

USDOT: Biggest Advance at Seaway Ever Now Complete

Jun 06, 2019

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Hands-Free Mooring Technology Fully Operational at all St. Lawrence Seaway Locks.The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) today announced that Hands…

HII Appoints Director of Enterprise Transformation

Jun 06, 2019

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has announced that Cullen Glass has been named corporate director of enterprise transformation. He will report directly to Scott Stabler, executive vice president and chief transformation officer.As the director of enterprise transformation…

New Partners in Autonomous Shipping Alliance

Jun 05, 2019

Three 'influencers' in the international maritime sector have joined One Sea,  the industry alliance that brings together leading exponents of autonomous ship technology.Global satellite group Inmarsat and NYK Group research subsidiary MTI (Monohakobi…

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