Seaman Guard Ohio detainees leave Indian prison

NOVEMBER 28, 2017 — At least some of the crew and armed guards of the antipiracy ship Seaman Guard Ohio, operated by privately-owned, U.S. headquartered AdvanFort, are now being released from Indian

Q-LNG ATB showcases range of Wärtsilä technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2017 —The 4,000 cu.m capacity LNG bunkering ATB on order at shipbuilder VT Halter Marine will be the first LNG fueling barge with a Wärtsilä solution to operate in U.S.

ABB turbocharger efficiency gain promises big fuel cost savings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017 — ABB Turbocharging reports that it has achieved a turbocharging efficiency increase of 2% in comparison with the recognized industry performance yard stick for low-speed engine turbochargers, the MAN

EBDG designs new North Carolina DOT ferry

NOVEMBER 27, 2017 — The 183 ft ferry to built by Bollinger Shipyards under a $9.7 million contract from the North Carolina Department of Transportation(see earlier story) has been designed by Seattle,

AIDAperla to operate on LNG when in Mediterranean ports

NOVEMBER 27, 2017 — Carnival Corporation’s German market brand, AIDA Cruises, says it will gradually start regular operations to supply its 3,286 passenger AIDAperla with liquefied natural gas (LNG) to generate its

Seaman Guard Ohio crew and guards ordered to be released

NOVEMBER 27, 2017 — The Times of India reports that the Madurai bench of the Madras high court today acquitted all 35 crew members and guards of the anti-piracy ship Seaman Guard

Rolls-Royce opens first Ship Intelligence Experience Space

NOVEMBER 27, 2017 — An Intelligent Asset Management (IAM) experience space, opened today in Ålesund, Norway, by Rolls-Royce, demonstrates how ship intelligence systems can harness the power of data to optimize fleet

Some NYC Ferry vessels sidelined for repairs

NOVEMBER 27, 2017 — According to a report in the New York Post up to five NYC Ferry vessels have been taken out of service for Coast Guard mandated repairs, with three

New U.S. sanctions target North Korean shipping

NOVEMBER 22, 2017 — As part of U.S. efforts to disrupt North Korea’s funding of its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control

Zim completes pilot of blockchain based paperless Bills of Lading

NOVEMBER 21, 2017 — One of the largest containership operators in the world, Zim Integrated Shipping Services, has completed a pilot project using paperless Bills of Lading based on blockchain technology. The

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