Bulker operator fined $1.5 million in pollution case
Japan’s Misuga Kaiun Co. Ltd. has been fined $1.5 million after pleading guilty to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships by failing to accurately maintain an oil record book and
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Rivertrace and Prevention at Sea partner on integrated Smartsafe ε-ORB discharge monitoring system
Water quality monitoring specialist Rivertrace Limited has integrated the ε-ORB software application developed by marine risk prevention specialist Prevention at Sea Ltd into its Smartsafe ORB bilge overboard security system monitoring equipment.
Resolve Marine frees ice-bound platform barge off Alaska shoreline
When a platform barge used to support gold mining operations grounded in shallow water west of Nome Harbor back in April, Resolve Marine Alaska mobilized teams and resources in response Response teams
VIDEO: COVID-19, hurricane concerns force pause in Golden Ray removal ops
The St. Simons Sound Incident Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray announced a pause in removal operations during an online media conference June 24. The
New sulfur sniffing “nose in the sky” patrols Danish waters
Demonstrating that authorities are taking enforcement of IMO 2020 seriously, a new sulfur sniffing drone has started checking the emissions from ships operating in Danish waters. Provided by the European Maritime Safety
Indian shipyard to build two autonomous freight ferries for Norwegian owner
India’s Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) reports that it has signed contracts for construction and supply of two autonomous electric freight ferries for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway, with an option to build two
Cryopeak and Island Tug & Barge sign MOU on LNG bunkering
Richmond, B.C., based Cryopeak LNG Solutions Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Island Tug & Barge Ltd. to deliver LNG bunkering services in southwest British Columbia. Cryopeak and ITB have
Lindsay Malen-Habib named President of American Salvage Association
The Executive Committee of the American Salvage Association (ASA) reports that Lindsay Malen-Habib is taking on the role of ASA president, effective immediately. Malen-Habib has been an active ASA member for over
VIDEO: Shell research prioritizes five solutions for shipping decarbonization
A report released by Shell today makes it clear that, even as the shipping sector deals with the impact of COVID-19, decarbonization of the industry remains a high priority. The “Decarbonizing Shipping:
Klaveness in Norway’s first green newbuild finance deal
In what is claimed as a first for a Norwegian shipowner, Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA (KCC) has secured a $60 million sustainability linked term loan and revolving credit facility for the financing