Swiss-based cruise line MSC Cruises held a traditional coin ceremony for its second seaside EVO class ship at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The post Keel laid for MSC Cruises’...
Despite the recent flurry of construction orders coming primarily in the containership and gas carrier segments, BIMCO in its new analysis of global shipbuilding in forecasting a slowing growth rate for the world’s fleet in the next five years compared to the last five years. The...
The British Ports Association (BPA) has joined the World Ports Sustainability Programme (WPSP) as a partner, supporting the global drive to improve the ports industry's further integration of the 17...
The World Maritime University (WMU) and the ITF Seafarers’ Trust are delighted to announce that as of 25 June 2021, the ground-breaking online Maritime Welfare Professional Development Programme (MARI-WEL) is to be offered free of charge in recognition of the Day of the Seafarer and the ongoing...
Old habits die hard. Hence, it may be a lot more difficult for the […] The post In focus: Time to part ways with old habits appeared first on Offshore Energy. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and...
On June 25, the Day of the Seafarer, the world maritime community turns its attention to the mariners who keep 80-90 percent of global trade moving. Like last year, the day's focus remains on the challenges that seafarers face due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For...
The European Commission and the Waterborne Technology Platform signed a Memorandum of Understand (MoU) […] The post Waterborne Technology Platform, EC sign partnership on zero-emission...
The first LNG Bunker Barge on North America’s west coast, which is expected to serve shipping from 2023, is to be built to ABS class. As a leader in the classification and certification of LNG vessels and systems globally, ABS is uniquely qualified to support Cryopeak LNG...
Owners of the 20,000 TEU containership Ever Given, which has been stuck in Egypt […] The post Ever Given owners, Suez Canal Authority hammer out compensation deal appeared first on Offshore...
After the disastrous sinking of a smuggling vessel off San Diego in May, the U.S. Border Patrol has set up a new marine unit to monitor the waters off Southern California. “Transnational criminal organizations are resorting to increasingly dangerous smuggling activities on the high seas,” Chief Border...
