In a webinar hosted by Ocean Technologies Group last week, the founder of the Seafarer Happiness Index warned that the industry may see higher attrition ahead because of rising discontent among mid-career seagoing professionals. The latest iteration of the index - for Q4 2021 - reveals...
Finnish technology group Wärtsilä will provide technical support via a long-term service deal for its solutions on the Brittany Ferries' LNG-fueled RoPax vessel Salamanca. The post Wärtsilä to...
"Look, Humpty Dumpty broke. There’s thousands of pieces on the floor, and it’s going to take time and all the king’s horses and all the king’s men to put Humpty Dumpty back together again. But I’m confident we can do it,” says Frank Del Rio,...
Spanish ferry operator Baleària has reiterated its commitment to cleaner energies as it aims to become carbon neutral by 2050. The post Baleària exploring green hydrogen, biomethane as part of 2050...
Late on Friday, UK regulators announced they had detained one of P&O Ferries’ vessels as the company struggled to get back into service after firing its crews to replace them lower-paid crew from agencies. The news of the detention came after government officials and union...
In the light of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Europe has intensified efforts on all fronts to ensure its energy security and shift away from global dominance of fossil fuels. The post In focus: Europe...
On Thursday, the United Kingdom added Russian state-owned shipping company Sovcomflot (SCF) to its list of entities sanctioned for the invasion of Ukraine. It adds to the growing difficulties for Russian shipping: foreign shipowners are increasingly inclined to pass on Russian cargoes, top container lines...
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply RoRo equipment for four zero-carbon ready and multi-fuel Aurora class pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs). The post MacGregor to equip...
A key oil export terminal on Russia's Black Sea coastline has been damaged in a storm, potentially cutting off Kazakhstan's main oil export pipeline for months. The shutdown could take an additional one million barrels per day off the market - one percent of global...
Dutch maritime technology company Value Maritime has been contracted by compatriot shipping company JR Shipping to install a filter and carbon capture system on the container feeder vessel MV Energy...
