Canada steeply increases the size of maritime penalties
The size of monetary penalties for violations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 has been increased by a whopping-tenfold: from a maximum of CAD 25,000 to a new maximum of CAD 250,000
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Norway’s Torghatten Nord orders world’s largest hydrogen powered ferries
Norwegian ferry operator Torghatten Nord has awarded Myklelbust Shipyard a contract for what, it says, will be the world’s two largest hydrogen powered ferries. With a length of 117 meter and a
EC’s Union Database plan could limit biofuel availability to ships
Here’s a development that operators with vessels trading to Europe need to pay attention to, particularly if they have hopes of getting European ETS and FuelEU credits by using green methanol or
Steerprop selected to supply propulsion packages for Canadian MPVs
Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards has selected Finnish propulsion system specialist Steerprop to provide a comprehensive Polar Class 4 (PC 4) propulsion package for the first flight of Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPVs) it is building
U.S. Trade Representative to investigate unfair Chinese shipbuilding practices
United States Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai has taken up a petition that, among other remedies, seeks to see a port charge imposed on Chinese-built ships calling U.S. ports. As we reported
White Paper: Simulation-driven ship design enhances sustainability
The marine industry faces a pivotal moment as it undergoes a monumental shift from fossil fuels to emission-neutral solutions as mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Simultaneously, digitalization has emerged as
SSI’s approach to digital twins for sustainment
SPONSORED CONTENT: In the world of new construction shipbuilding, the value that digital twins can bring to a program and the steps to achieve that value are more and more understood. But
Imoto Lines plans a zero-emission ship that uses swappable batteries
Japanese coastal containership operator Imoto Lines and maritime software company Marindows have launched a zero emission ship project. The vessel will use containerized swappable batteries, in combination with onboard storage batteries, and
ABS in new agreement with U.S. DOE
ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are to collaborate on clean energy development in the maritime domain and decarbonization of maritime operations after signing a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Nashville District seeks bids for final Chickamauga Lock replacement contract
The Nashville Engineer District is soliciting bids from contractors for the Approach Wall and Decommissioning Contract as part of the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project in Chattanooga, Tenn. “This lock, as part of
Op-Ed: Recalling 25 years of maritime experience
By Lise Demant, Managing Director, Svitzer Europe As the maritime industry navigates waves of change, celebrating milestones becomes not just a reflection of time served, but also a testament to adaptability and
TVIB announces the Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award
The Mike Rushing Legacy Service Award selection committee has selected George Foster, president of St. Louis, Mo.-based JB Marine Service Inc., as the inaugural recipient of the award. The award, named in
