Rudder fell off: Bulker narrowly missed grounding
The New Zealand Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has issued a report on a July 24, 2023, incident in which the rudder of a bulk carrier fell off, putting the ship at
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BIMCO: Bulker deliveries could reach six-year high in 2026
“We forecast that bulker deliveries will gradually increase this year and in 2026, reaching 41.2 million deadweight tonnes (DWT) and a six-year high. Bulker newbuilding contracting was strong in 2023 and 2024,
AI will create self-optimizing ships, with a human in the loop, says OneLink
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will transform tomorrow’s systems to provide self-optimizing ships under human supervision, says Pankaj Sharma, managing director of vessel optimization platform OneLink Performance Sharma says that AI is set to
PPG marks 100th drydocking with electrostatic coating application
PPG (NYSE: PPG) recently announced the 100th drydocking performed using electrostatic application for marine hull coatings. You can learn more about electrostatic coatings in a recent op-ed by PPG’s Joanna van Helmond.
Navios opts for ABS Wavesight for FuelEU and EU ETS compliance
As of January 1, 2025, companies with ships calling on EU ports have been required to collect and report key fuel-related data in preparation for EU submission deadlines. The ABS Wavesight platform
Stirling Snow named new Mobile Pulley director of engineering
Mobile, Ala., headquartered pumps, dredging equipment, and heavy industrial components, manufacturer Mobile Pulley has named Stirling Snow its new director of engineering. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience in design and
Duffy announces $8.75M in Small Shipyard Grants
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has awarded $8.75 million in grants to revitalize U.S. shipyards and advance America’s maritime dominance. The funding is part
Strategic Marine delivers StratCat Ventus Camellia to new Korean customer
Singapore-based shipbuilder Stategic Marine has successfully delivered Ventus Camellia, a next-generation 27 meter Crew Transfer Vessel (CTV), , to a new South Korean client, Yeosu Ocean Co, Ltd.. The newly delivered vessel
Sperry Marine delivers Terma surveillance radar systems for new Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers
Danish-based surveillance radar technology specialist Terma A/S has partnered with Sperry Marine to deliver its SCANTER 4603 and SCANTER 6002 series of naval surveillance radars to Seaspan Shipyards for the upcoming Canadian
Solstad books new $17M Petrobras contract for Normand Pioneer
Skudeneshavn, Norway-based Solstad Maritime ASA reports that it has won a contract award for the CSV Normand Pioneer with end-client Petrobras. Solstad consists of two main shipowning structures, Solstad Offshore ASA and