Will this be Africa’s next piracy hot spot?
Maritime security and risk analysis specialist Dryad Global warns that an insurgency by a militant group in Mozambique poses a serious maritime security threat. Dryad reports that on March 24, the militant
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Why Cleaves is bullish on bulkers
The latest weekly report from Oslo-headquartered Cleaves Securities makes some optimistic predictions for the dry bulk sector. Noting that the Baltic Dry Index reached 3,053 points on Friday, the highest level since
Singapore broadens crew change ban
As the COVID-19 outbreak in India starts to threaten neighboring countries, Singapore has extended its prohibition on crew change ban on crews with a recent travel history to India. A Port Marine
BV classes Norway’s first LNG bunkering vessel
Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded its classification to Bergen Tankers’ Bergen LNG, the first LNG bunkering vessel (LBV) operating in Norway. The vessel was created by converting the 2010-built oil tanker Oslo
CMA CGM orders 22 more ships
Marseille headquartered CMA CGM Group reports that it has signed an order with Chinese shipbuilder CSSC for 22 new ships. 6 LNG-powered containerships with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs; 6 LNG-powered containerships
Cruises from U.S. ports could restart in mid-July
Cruise lines have been sent a letter by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that indicates that cruises from U.S. ports could resume in mid-July, reports USA Today, which has obtained
U.S. Navy vessel fires warning shots at IRGCN fast attack craft
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) continues to engage in potentially dangerous close approaches to U.S. vessels. Within weeks of the April 2 incident in which IRGCN vessels harassed two U.S.
VIDEO: Höegh Autoliners to have ammonia-ready car carrier by 2023
Oslo, Norway, headquartered Höegh Autoliners plans to build a series of ammonia-ready car carriers called the Aurora Class that will not only be the most environmentally friendly ever built, but the largest,
SEACOR Power: Response focus is now on salvage
While the United Cajun Navy and other volunteers still continue to search for the seven still missing crew members from the fatal SEACOR Power lift boat capsize in which six crew members
Bipartisan measure seeks $25 billion boost for shipyards supporting Navy fleet
With infrastructure spending on the agenda in Washington, D.C., a bipartisan group of legislators has introduced a measure aiming to provide $25 billion to make investments needed to optimize, improve, and rebuild