The union representing dockworkers at the UK’s largest container port, Felixstowe, is moving forward with its plans for a week-long strike. Unite the Union announced today that its more than 1,900 workers will stop work from August 21 to 29 because in the union’s words...
Approximately 31 million tonnes of green methanol would be required to replace the diesel […] The post BSMC: North America needs around 31 million tonnes of green methanol to replace marine diesel fuel appeared first on Offshore Energy. [ad_2] News source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/worldmaritimenews Go to original post...
Vancouver, WA and Fort Lauderdale, FL – [August 9, 2022] – Motor Services Hugo Stamp, Inc. (MSHS) has acquired Pacific Power Group (PPG), a well-recognized and respected brand in the marine, power generation, and commercial automatic transmissions sectors. The combined companies form a partnership that...
Four Japanese companies, including shipping major Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), have entered into an […] The post MOL, partners to study use of aerospace engineering tech in wind-powered vessels appeared first on Offshore Energy. [ad_2] News source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/worldmaritimenews Go to original post...
Dredging operations at Australia’s deep-water global gateway have received a significant boost with the launch of Port of Newcastle’s new multipurpose “sweeper” vessel, Lydia. The bed levelling vessel will work in tandem with the Port’s hydrographic survey team and David Allan dredger to provide safe, deep-water...
Australia’s Port of Newcastle, the world’s largest coal export port, has welcomed two Liebherr […] The post Port of Newcastle pushes forward on its diversification agenda appeared first on Offshore Energy. [ad_2] News source: http://feeds.feedburner.com/worldmaritimenews Go to original post...
The U.S. Navy has added autonomous navigation capability to another vessel, the future Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Apalachicola (EPF 13) for Military Sealift Command. The service has tested out autonomy retrofit systems and purpose-built autonomous prototypes, but this will be the first true numbered hull...
[By: BSMC] The Blue Sky Maritime Coalition (BSMC) has released a new report today which provides a current benchmark for CO2 emissions from the major vessel sectors that make up maritime transportation in North America. “Having a complete view of the North American maritime industry’s carbon footprint helps...
Honolulu-based transporter Pasha Hawaii and Texas-based Keppel AmFELS announced the delivery of the MV George III, the first LNG-fuelled vessel to fuel on the West Coast and the first to serve Hawaii. The post Pasha Hawaii, Keppel AmFELS announce delivery of first LNG-fuelled vessel to serve...
Besides congestion, strikes at major ports in Europe, Asia and North America have become another addition to multiple challenges facing shippers. UK is the latest country teetering on the edge of a potential port strike. This could severely affect shipping at Felixstowe and Liverpool, two...
