Saltchuk suspends discussions with OSG
In a filing with the SEC, Saltchuk Holdings says that it has informed Jones Act tanker and ATB operator Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. (NYSE: OSG) that it is suspending discussions of a
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Maersk invests in California green fuels start-up
Having committed to building a new generation of methanol-fueled containerships, A.P. Moller – Maersk is taking steps to secure the e-methanol on which those ships will operate. Today it announced that its
VIDEO: Golden Ray responders complete final cut
Responders completed cutting operations on the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck on Saturday. The final cut came just a few days short of the two year anniversary of the September 8,
FEMA charters Carnival Glory to house first responders
Carnival Cruise Line reports that it has reached an agreement with the City of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through
ICS proposes global levy on ship carbon emissions
In a submission to the International Maritime Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has put forward a comprehensive proposal for a global levy on carbon emissions from ships. ICS, which represents
USCG opens Lower Mississippi River to all vessel traffic following Hurricane Ida
The Coast Guard captain-of-the-port, New Orleans, Capt. Will Watson, has opened the Lower Mississippi River to all vessel traffic in New Orleans and key ports throughout Southeast Louisiana, following Hurricane Ida. After
Retired CWO pleads guilty as “Fat Leonard” case rolls on
In the latest development in the so-called “Fat Leonard” case, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California reports that on August 31, retired Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Robert
U.S. chemical importers see carriers reluctant to carry hazmat cargoes
During a recent meeting with chemical distributors, Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel heard concerns about systemic reductions for hazardous materials transportation via ocean. The distributors source chemical products from manufacturers overseas
ECDIS: Still a work in progress?
The U.K. and Danish marine accident investigation agencies have published the finding of a long running study of ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems) prompted by their investigations of groundings since
USCG conducts underway inspections of small passenger vessels off California
In the wake of the deadly fire on the dive boat Conception, safety compliance checks are being conducted underway on smaller, U.S. inspected passenger vessels operating off the California coast. The checks