Nikolaus H. Schües takes over as BIMCO president
At its general meeting in Hong Kong today, BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, elected Nikolaus H. Schües, CEO and owner of Reederei F. Laeisz, as its president. Moving into the role
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Maryland Pilots order second Baltimore class pilot launch
The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Piloting the Chesapeake Bay since 1852, the Association of Maryland Pilots is the oldest state-codified organization
VIDEO: Incat Tasmania high-speed catamaran is on its way to South Korea
Incat Tasmania has handed over the 76 meter El Dorado Express to its new owner, South Korea’s Daezer Ferry. The high speed passenger catamaran left Hobart, Tasmania, on the afternoon of 22nd
Is J-Eng edging ahead on future fuel engines?
One of the world’s three largest marine engine brands, Japan Engine Corporation (J-Eng) may be edging ahead of the pack in developing large two-strokes capable of operating on ammonia and hydrogen. J-Eng,
Electric Boat awarded $1.07 billion Virginia-class contract mod
General Dynamics [NYSE:GD] reports that its Groton, Conn., based GD Electric Boat division has been awarded a $1,075,896,000 contract modification from the U.S. Navy to provide long-lead-time material and advanced construction for
Klaveness in LOI for third-generation combination carrier trio
By eliminating unladen voyages by single-purpose tankers and dry bulkers, combination carriers already deliver major energy savings. Now Oslo-headquartered Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) says that these can be increased. Through a subsidiary,
VIDEO: First of three RCRV research vessels launched
Oregon State University has released video showing last Thursday’s launch of the R/V Taani, the first of three new oceanographic research vessels being build under the Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) project,
Two ocean carriers to pay $2.65 million in FMC civil penalties
Two ocean common carriers — ONE and Wan Hai — have paid a combined total of $2.65 million in FMC civil penalties to resolve allegations of misconduct brought by the Federal Maritime
Agalas orders advanced offshore cable layer
A 99-meter cable installation vessel on order for first quarter 2025 delivery from Sefine Shipyard in Turkey will have a number of advanced features. The vessel will be owned by Harstad, Norway,
Corsica Ferries will use Wärtsilä decarbonization modeling to assess strategies
Wärtsilä will carry out decarbonization modeling on two vessels in the Corsica Ferries fleet. The study will create a digital model of the two ships to simulate the effect of various decarbonization