Eastern Pacific: “We won’t carry coal”
One of the world’s leading dry bulk operators is taking a stance against coal: it won’t carry the stuff. Idan Ofer’s Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has just released the 2022 edition of
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TTB 2022: A look at the current regulatory landscape for tugs & towboats
On March 29—Day 1 of Marine Log’s TTB 2022 conference for the tug, towboat and barge industry—Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the American Waterways Operators (AWO) Caitlyn Stewart will present on
Eluding arrest, Crystal Symphony puts passengers on ferry from Bimini
Faced with the prospect of arrest on its scheduled January 22 arrival in Miami, Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony made a sharp change of course and headed to Bimini. Webcam images posted on
Court issues arrest warrant for Crystal Symphony cruise ship
In yet another development in the Genting Hong Kong insolvency, a court in Florida yesterday issued a warrant for the arrest of the cruise ship Crystal Symphony, which is operated by Genting
Growing interest in LPG as a fuel for LPG carriers
As the marine industry focuses on decarbonization, Alfa Laval reports that it is seeing increased demand for solutions related to LPG as fuel, particularly for LPG carriers. Recent months have seen significant
Wakashio wreck removal draws to a close
Brand Marine Consultants GmbH (bMC) reports that technical operations to remove the wreck of the grounded bulker Wakashio, along with all associated debris, concluded January 16. The final actions of the wreck
Dry bulks: Can the boom resume?
Looking for what’s ahead in the dry bulk shipping markets? The thermometer usually used to measure the health of the dry bulk market is the Baltic Dry Index, and through the first
Port NOLA reaches cargo and terminal milestones
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) ended the year in 2021 strengthening its economic benefit to the region and state with wins across all four of its lines of business: cargo,
CMA names its 2022 Commodore
The Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) has named Gary Vogel, CEO of Stamford, Conn.-headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE) as its Commodore for the year 2022. The 2022 Commodore Award will be
Wire rope: The importance of verifying your terminations
By Matthew Spolarich, CDR, U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Safety Unit Houma Wire rope and its associated cable assemblies are an essential part of the marine industry in a variety of load-handling applications.