Stena RoRo orders E-Flexer for Corsica Linea
Stena RoRo has ordered what will be the first of its E-Flexer RoPax vessels to operate in the Mediterranean region. Set for delivery from Chinese shipbuilder CMI Jinling (Weihai) in the first
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Argentina tests new electric passenger ferry
The EcoLancha initiative, spearheaded by Delta Argentina Uruguay—the region’s second-largest ferry operator—is looking to ease river transport in the area by launching the Delta Eco One electric passenger ferry. The Delta Eco
VIDEO: Indian Navy rescues crew of hijacked bulker
In a reminder that piracy off the coast of Somalia remains a growing threat, the Indian Navy has safely rescued all 21 crew, including 15 Indians from a bulk carrier that was
First ship in Seaspan LNG bunkering trio is in the water
North Vancouver, B.C., based Seaspan Energy is celebrating the new year with the launch of the first of three 7,600 cubic meter LNG bunkering vessels, the Seaspan Garibaldi, named after Mount Garibaldi,
Yara in three-year charter of MOL ammonia carrier
Yara International subsidiary Yara Clean Ammonia has signed a three-year time charter contract with Tokyo-headquartered Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) for the 2010-built, 34,500 cubic meter ammonia carrier Green Pioneer. The vessel
ECSA names its first female president
The European Community Shipowners Association (ECSA) has appointed its first female president. Karin Orsel stepped into the role for a two-year term on January 1, succeeding Philippos Philis on the conclusion of
Houthis put on warning: Now what?
Yesterday saw growing international concern over the situation in the Red Sea as Houthi attacks on merchant ships caused more vessels to avoid the area and sent ocean freight rates soaring. While
Stinne Taiger Ivø named BIMCO deputy secretary general
The world’s largest shipping association, Copenhagen-headquartered BIMCO, has appointed its director of contracts & support, Stinne Taiger Ivø, as deputy secretary general, effective January 1, 2024. She succeeds Søren Larsen, who will
NTSB reports on costly fishing vessel collision with containership
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that failure by its mate to maintain a proper lookout and conducting maintenance on critical equipment while underway led to an October 28, 2022 fishing
New technology accurately monitors vessels’ black carbon emissions
A Danish project involving Green Instruments A/S, the Danish Technological Institute and key maritime industry stakeholders has developed a real-time flue gas sensor technology to accurately measure black carbon emissions from ships.