Green Marine
First steel cut for SunStone’s 5th next-gen expedition ship
The US-based company SunStone Ships recently celebrated the steel-cutting ceremony for Ocean Odyssey, the fifth Infinity-class next-generation expedition cruise vessel.
Port of Los Angeles reports steady progress on cutting air emissions
In 2019 the Port of Los Angeles cut air emissions between 5% and 7% when compared with 2018 levels, the port said in a recently released study. The progress report shows that the port managed to cut nitrogen oxides emissions by 62% compared to its 2005-baseline, while sulphur oxide and diesel partic
HMM: Twelve 24,000 TEU boxships make maiden voyages fully laden
All of HMM’s twelve 24,000 TEU containerships have been entirely filled with cargoes on their first voyage, the South Korean shipping major said.
IMO’s website restored after cyber attack
The website of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is up and running, the UN body confirmed on its Twitter account on Friday. The IMO used the social media account as one of the primary sources of communication with the public after its website went down on September 30, following a ‘sophi
YM Mandate to undergo repairs in New York after fuel oil leak
YM Mandate, a containership that was leaking fuel oil at Global Container Terminals (GCT) Bayonne in New Jersey last week, departed the terminal on 3 October to undergo repairs at a different facility in the Port of New York.
Havyard closes yard amid COVID-19 outbreak
At least 17 people linked to Norway’s shipbuilder New Havyard Ship Technology AS, part of Havyard Group, have tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in work suspension at the yard. The Leirvik-based shipyard temporarily halted activities on September 30, after four infection cases were confirmed. “
OHT inks shipbuilding contract for its first wind turbine installation vessel
OHT and China Merchants Heavy Industry (CMHI) have signed a contract for the construction of the first of the two wind turbine installation vessels announced in July. Through its wholly owned subsidiary VIND Offshore Installation 1, the Norwegian company signed the complete shipbuilding contract wit
Ulstein designs hydrogen hybrid wind turbine installation vessel
Norwegian shipbuilder and ship designer Ulstein has unveiled a new hydrogen hybrid wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) design – the ULSTEIN J102. According to Ulstein, the jack-up can operate 75 per cent of the time in zero-emission mode. Using readily available technology, the additional cost i
UK gov’t unveils £200 million port infrastructure fund
Ahead of the UK’s exit from the EU Customs union, the country’s government has launched a £200 million ($258 million) fund to enable ports to build new facilities and prepare for life outside the EU.
Port of Long Beach continues reducing harmful emissions
California’s Port of Long Beach, the second-busiest container port in the United States, has reduced diesel soot by 88 per cent and greenhouse gas emissions by 19 per cent compared to 2005 levels, a newly completed study of air pollution at the port found.
Report: Lebanon asks for arrests of Russian captain, shipowner linked to Beirut blast
Lebanese public prosecutors have asked Interpol to issue arrest warrants for the Russian captain and owner of cargo vessel Rhosus, from which a shipment of ammonium nitrate was confiscated back in 2013, Reuters reported citing Lebanese NNA news agency. Boris Prokoshev has been identified as the capt
Norway: New fuel cell project targets fuel flexibility, emission-free shipping ops
A new fuel cell project aimed at constructing a pilot system that can use different types of fuel was presented to Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg on 1 October 2020.
COSCO’s bulker runs aground in Virginia
The Panamanian flagged coal carrier Hong Dai ran aground on a soft sandy bottom near Norfolk, Virginia, on Wednesday night. The Hong Dai’s crew reported no injuries, pollution or flooding concerns at the time, according to the US Coast Guard. It is reported that there are 22 crew members on board th
DP World, union agree on 3-year workplace deal for Sydney terminal
DP World Australia has reached an in-principle workplace agreement with the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) for its Sydney Terminal in Port Botany. The three-year agreement stipulates a wage increase for the workers, who will refrain from protected industrial action during the contract duration to