Green Marine
Maersk to Pilot Battery System on 4,500 TEU Boxship
A containerized 600 kWh marine battery system will be installed on board the 4,500 TEU Maersk Cape Town.
Norwegian Cruise Line Strengthening Its Position in Alaska
NCL signed a 30-year preferential berthing deal, which allows for construction of a new double ship pier in Ward Cove.
Trafigura, DBS Bank Launch Blockchain Trade Platform in Singapore
The platform’s pilot trade of USD 20 million worth of iron ore would be shipped from Africa to China this month.
Diana Loses Charter Deal for Post-Panamax
Diana Shipping revealed that a time charter contract for one of its Post-Panamax bulkers has been canceled.
Report: A Combination of Approaches Needed for Carbon-Free Maritime Sector
Decarbonizing global shipping will play a critical role in achieving climate objectives, a new report by IRENA finds.
Despite Progress on Gender Issues, Maritime Industry Can Do More
IMO Secretary-General highlights benefits of equal opportunities.
IMO Secretary-General: “Without Sustainability, We Cannot Survive”
Sustainable practices should be central to commercial activities of shipping companies, IMO Secretary-General said.
Neste Brings New IMO 2020-Compliant Fuel to Germany
This new marine fuel has been available in Bremerhaven, Germany, since the beginning of November 2019.
Report: Seafarer Happiness Levels Rise Across All Industry Sectors
Overall seafarer happiness was up from 6.27/10 to 6.59, representing “a very promising sign for the industry.”
Havyard, PowerCell to Develop Zero-Emissions Fuel Cell System
The system may be installed on Havila Kystruten’s new vessel that will service the route from Bergen to Kirkenes.
BW LPG Agrees to Sell Its Final Large Gas Carrier Duo
Under an agreement with an undisclosed party, the company would sell the 2003-built BW Nantes and BW Nice.
US Removes Oil Tanker, Shipowner from Its Blacklist
Monsoon Navigation Corporation and Panama-flagged Ocean Elegance were sanctioned in May 2019.
Pirates Kidnap Four Seafarers from Greek Tanker off Togo
Armed pirates have kidnapped four crew members from a Greek tanker off Lome, Togo.
Livestock Carrier Hit by Engine Issue off Portugal
A livestock carrier recently experienced an engine issue off the Portuguese coast.