Norwegian group to boost maritime green shift
In order to boost environmental technology and provide industry energy-efficient solutions, four companies are joining forces in a new cleantech…
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New study provides overview of vessels traffic in Canada’s Pacific region
A new study by not-for-profit research centre Clear Seas provides a comprehensive picture of the commercial vessels operating in Canada’s Pacific region, aiming to help better assess and understand risks associated with commercial shipping in Canada’s Pacific waters.
Port Canaveral becomes North America’s first LNG cruise port
Port Canaveral recently marked a historic milestone in the safe, reliable transportation and delivery of LNG in North America as the Q-LNG 4000, an articulated tug and bunker barge (ATB) arrived at America’s first LNG cruise port.
MCIB investigation: Drifting cargo ship runs aground after abandonment
Ireland’s Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB) issued an investigation report on the grounding of the general cargo ship MV Alta at Ballyandreen Bay, Ballycotton, Co. Cork, on 16 February 2020. The ship suffered a mechanical breakdown and was abandoned and set adrift by its owners and crew in October 2018.
New joint venture aims to develop electrically powered, zero-emission vessels
e5 Lab announced the establishment of Marindows to bring information technology (IT) to Japan’s maritime industry. e5Lab is a joint venture of Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd., Exeno Yamamizu Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., and Mitsubishi Corporation that aims to develop electrically powered, zero-emission vessels.
Cyprus’ meeting with IMO Secretary General: An oveview
Amid the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Vassilios Demetriades, Cyprus Shipping Deputy Minister, met with Mr Kitack Lim, Secretary-General of the IMO, to support progress regarding seafarer vaccinations and the pathway to decarbonization of shipping.
Watch: What is the cost of corruption at sea?
MACN released a very informative video regarding corruption at sea. Titled ”The cost of corruption at sea”, the video depicts examples of maritime corruption.
Watch: Advanced marine simulator with digital twin capability unveiled
Artemis Technologies, which is leading a programme to develop a new class of zero-emission high speed vessels, has unveiled its mechanical hardware in the loop (mHIL) simulator and digital twin capability in Northern Ireland.
IMO: Working together to regulate waste dumping at sea
During IMO’s Office of the London Protocol and Ocean Affairs (OLCP&OA) and UNEP/MAP recent meeting, participants focused on how to prevent pollution from dumping of wastes at sea.
Wi-Fi trial at Port of Gladstone keeps seafarers connected onboard
An Australian-first initiative trialling Wi-Fi on cargo ships off the Port of Gladstone allows seafarers to connect up to 20 kilometres from the shoreline, boosting communication capabilities with their loved ones.
