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NYK, CMA CGM, Port of Rotterdam join Hydrogen Council
The Hydrogen Council, a global CEO-led coalition working to enable the global energy transition through hydrogen, has welcomed three new members from the maritime sector.
Longshoremen launch a 4-day strike at Port of Montreal
The Longshoremen’s Union at the Port of Montreal has launched a four-day strike seeking greater work-life balance and shorter working hours. The union filed a 72 hour notice of a strike commencing on Monday, July 27th and ending on Friday, July 31 at 06:59 a.m., according to the Maritime Employees A
Over 20 workers of Japan Marine United positive for COVID-19
Japanese shipbuilding major Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) reported that a number of workers at its facility in Ariake tested positive for COVID-19. JMU said that two employees tested positive over the weekend, while 23 people were confirmed to be infected on July 27th. Over 96 people who wer
DP World reports slight decline in container volumes, unveils Unico Logistics acquisition
Dubai-based port and terminal operator DP World recorded a slight decrease in container throughput in the first half of 2020, despite negative COVID-19 effects.
Golden Ray removal suspended amid COVID-19 outbreak
The removal operation of the car carrier Golden Ray has been paused amid the outbreak of the COVID-19 among the team on-site, which has resulted in the quarantine of around 50 personnel. St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command said on Friday, July 24, that due to the latest developments the cuttin
Greek-owned bulker banned from Australia for underpaying crew
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has today banned the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Agia Sofia from Australian ports for six months.
Watch the float-out of Spirit of Adventure
The Spirit of Adventure, the second of two cruise ships being built for the British shipping company Saga Cruises, was floated out from Meyer Werft’s covered building dock I on Friday, July 24. The luxury liner has a structurally identical sister ship, Spirit of Discovery, which was delivered to the
Hyundai Heavy fined for unfair trade
South Korean Fair Trade Commission has fined shipbuilding major Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. for unfair trade with its subcontractors. The KRW 970 million ($805,000) fine is described as the highest fine yet to be imposed by the anti-trust regulator for misusing technologies from other companies. Th
COVID-19 cases found on board AIDA ships in Rostock
Several COVID-19 cases have been confirmed on two cruise ships operated by German cruise line AIDA Cruises that are currently docked in Rostock.
Hudong completes 3rd Yamal LNG carrier for MOL and Cosco
China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding has completed the third Yamal LNG vessel for a joint venture consisting of compatriot China Cosco Shipping and Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. The 174,000-cbm LNG Phecda wrapped up its gas trials on July 21 following its departure from Hudong’s Shanghai yard earlier
ICS calls out irresponsible manning agencies for breaching protocols as crew-change crisis hits 500,000 seafarers
Reports of non-compliance with strict crew change protocols, resulting in seafarers testing positive for COVID-19 are jeopardizing the progress made in the crew change process as the number of seafarers hit by the crisis hits the roof. Following warnings from Singapore, the International Chamber of
Silverstream tech ordered for Shell-chartered LNG carriers
Silverstream Technologies has secured a new deal to install its air lubrication tech on eight newbuild LNG carriers.
Balearia’s ferry in first LNG bunkering
Spanish Balearia’s LNG-powered fleet keeps growing as its newly retrofitted ferry Sicilia has completed its first bunkering operation in Portugal. The truck-to-ship bunkering operation took place on July 19 in the port of Viana do Castelo where Portuguese West Sea shipyard is completing the conversi
45 rescued from burning ferry off Philippine coast
Forty-five crew members were evacuated from a fire-stricken ferry off Cebu on Thursday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.