South African officials were forced to evacuate the bulk carrier NS Qingdao from the port of Durban and send it to a protected anchorage after it started releasing toxic fumes. The South African Maritime Safety Authority (Samsa) said NS Qingdao was discharging at the port of Durban when some of...
Canadian coffee roaster Café William has taken advantage of its partner Sailcargo's presence at COP26 to announce its investment in the first zero-emission sailing cargo ship to transport its coffee...
[By:The Maritime and Coastguard Agency] Maritime cadets will continue to receive COVID-19 funding, with the training scheme extended once more. The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has confirmed a further six-month extension to the Maritime Training (SMarT) Fund, for cadets unable to finish their training due to COVID. The scheme had already been extended last...
A Just Transition Maritime Task Force has been formed at COP26 to drive decarbonisation of the industry and support millions of seafarers through shipping’s green transition. The post COP26: new...
[By: TOTE Group] TOTE, LLC (“TOTE Group”), an industry leader in maritime transportation, vessel services and terminal operations, today announced the expansion of its leadership team to support the organization’s growth and future strategic opportunities. Mike Noone, President of TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico, LLC is being promoted to...
A survey of over 100 UK members of parliament (MPs) for the British Ports Association has revealed a tentative consensus for a joint model of funding for shore power in ports. The post COP26: UK...
[By: THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MARITIME AND PORT EXECUTIVES] The IAMPE is pleased to congratulate our latest graduates of the Maritime Executive program who have been awarded professional industry certifications. The program was hosted by Port Tampa Bay and was held at the Port Tampa Bay Headquarters....
Three Baltic Sea ports in Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn have each invested in onshore power electricity connections to reduce the emission of air pollutants from vessels at the quayside. The post...
[By: AWO] The American Waterways Operators (AWO) has released a set of environmental stewardship best practices for the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry. The best practices are intended to inform, support and guide vessel operators' continuous improvement in the areas of water quality, energy efficiency, air...
Dutch container terminal operator APM Terminals, part of Maersk, and Croatian investor Energia Naturalis (ENNA) have signed a 50-year concession agreement for Rijeka Gateway, a joint venture...
