Webb Institute elects next president
Mark Martecchini has been elected as the 16th president of Webb Institute. Effective July 1, 2022, he will succeed R. Keith Michel who has served as Webb’s president for the past nine
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Another major U.S. offshore wind project gets BOEM approval
South Fork Wind has received its Record of Decision from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), successfully reaching a critical milestone in the federal environmental review.
Cheniere in 20-year LNG export deal with China’s Foran Energy
Houston-headquartered Cheniere Energy Inc. reports that its subsidiary, Cheniere Marketing International, LLP has entered into a binding 20-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with Foran Energy Group Co., Ltd.
Langh Ship newbuilds put focus on CO2 emissions reduction
A new agreement between two Finnish companies, stainless steel producer Outokumpu and its long-term transport partner Langh Ship, underscores the growing importance of cutting vessel CO2 emissions as shippers look to decrease
Tanker testbeds landmark 3D printing project
In a milestone for marine industry use of 3D printing, parts fabricated by that process have been validated as in good condition after six months in service on an oil tanker. The
MAN ME-GI engines to power 10 new Seaspan containerships
Marking another success for MAN Energy Solutions in the Chinese market, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group has ordered 10 MAN B&W 7G80ME-C10.5-GI engines in connection with the construction of 10 LNG-fueled containerships for Seaspan
NTSB reports on $72.9 million oil platform strike by tanker
A tanker operating company’s decision to change masters without a handover period led to a $72.9 million marine accident, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Marine Accident Brief. Marine Accident
DNV beefs up cybersecurity offering
DNV is to acquire Amsterdam-headquartered industrial cybersecurity specialist Applied Risk. It says the two companies will join forces with the aim of building the world’s largest industrial cybersecurity practice, defending critical infrastructure
Q&A: Wärtsilä’s Mark Keneford on pathways to decarbonization
[Sponsored Content] As decarbonization continues to be a hot topic in the maritime industry, we wanted to get the scoop on Wärtsilä’s plan for decarbonization. We talked to Mark Keneford, general manager,
Swan Hellenic christens first of three new cruise ships
Nicosia, Cyprus-headquartered cruise line Swan Hellenic today christened its new cruise ship SH Minerva in a small private ceremony at Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard. The ceremony came after global supply chain disruptions and
