Cruise industry pioneer Arne Wilhelmsen dies at 90
Arne Wilhelmsen, a founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL), and a visionary strategist of the modern cruise industry, died Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Palma, Spain. He was 90. Royal
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USCG issues MSIB on BWMS extensions due to COVID-19 disruptions
The Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 14-20) noting that, in some instances, disruptions to supply chains and workforce availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic make it difficult
Boskalis acquires Ardent Americas
Papendrecht, Netherlands, headquartered Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) reports that it has acquired maritime emergency response specialist Ardent Americas LLC. Ardent Americas is a leading provider of OPA90-mandated marine emergency response services
European Commission calls on EU states to designate ports for fast-track crew changes
The European Commission yesterday issued guidelines to European Union member states on the protection of health, repatriation and travel arrangements for seafarers, passengers and other persons on board ships during the COVID-19
ABB brings fuel cell powering for large ships a step closer
ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hydrogène de France (HDF) to jointly manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems capable of powering ocean-going vessels. The MOU between ABB and the French
Total to charter in LNG-fueled VLCC duo from AET
French energy giant Total has signed a pioneering agreement to charter in its first two 300,000 dwt LNG dual fueled VLCCs from Malaysian-based tanker operator AET. The two ships set to join
MSC CEO: We have to keep the world moving
Diego Aponte, CEO of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world’s second largest container shipping line, has written an open letter that spells out some of the steps the company is taking in
Liberia conducts first-ever remote flag-state inspection
The Liberian Registry is continuing to adjust to the disruptions caused by COVID-19 by leveraging its use of technology and modern communication. Its latest innovation is to implement remote Annual Safety Inspections
USCG gives guidance on who is a “marine critical infrastructure worker”
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 11-20) intended to help state and local officials identify essential marine critical infrastructure workers. The MSIB notes that the uninterrupted
New low flow rate BWMS wins USCG and IMO type approval
France’s Bio-UV Group reports that it has received IMO and USCG type approval for its next generation low flow rate ballast water management system range. The Bio-Sea L Easy-to-Fit system had to