Tag: New York

Virgin Voyages, Sir Richard Branson’s new cruise line, announced it will postpone its upcoming events for its first ship showcase in New York City, amid concerns linked to the coronavirus outbreak. The ship will instead sail to its new home in Miami and then sail back to New York at a later date "for a proper launch celebration".

New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer sent a letter to EDC President and CEO James Patchett demanding a comprehensive plan to reduce cruise ship emissions, including a strategy to fully equip the Manhattan Cruise Terminal with shore power. 

The USCG Captain of the Port of New York and New Jersey ordered the Bouchard Transportation Company to immediately move three tug and fuel barge units which are anchored in the Harbor, for the safety of those navigating there.

The Port of New York and New Jersey announced that managed 7.471.131 TEUs in total, marking a 4.1% increase, while broke the previous annual record of 7.179.788 TEUs in 2018. According to its financial reports for 2019, New York and New Jersey handled 5.231.418 loaded TEUs, surpassing the loaded imports handled by the Port of Long Beach.

According to reports, a veteran Sandy Hook ship pilot lost his life when he fell during a boarding of an inbound containership at the Port of New York and New Jersey, on Monday, December 30. The USCG has now begun an investigation to understand the circumstances around the fatal fall.

The US Coast Guard and members of the Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) for the Port of New York and New Jersey, have collaborated to implement an innovative framework to enhance maritime cyber security and port resilience.

The U.S. Coast Guard recently announced that allowed most of the New York Waterway ferries to return back to service, after being suspended for a series of safety concerns. Specifically all except five of the 23 vessels will operate again with the Coast Guard's permission.

The New York State Supreme Court officially announced that ExxonMobil is now clear of the Office Attorney General's fraud charges in misleading investors about the accounting for the cost of the future climate change regulation. In light of the situation, ExxonMobil issued its response to the Court's verdict.

The US Coast Guard has ordered 23 New York Waterway ferries to suspend service after a series of inspections throughout last week, which found the vessels to be operationally unfit. Inspectors suggested that the 23 vessels in particular had damage or discrepancies significant enough to justify the suspension of operations. Whatsoever, it is said that two of the vessels have been re-inspected and then returned to usual operations.

Mammoet and Port of Coeymans Marine Terminal signed an agreement to boost New York State's growing commitment to offshore wind development, enabling the Mammoet's have access to the marine terminal on the Hudson River, located 100 miles north of New York City.