Clean Shipping Act of 2023 introduced
Today is World Ocean Day and, perhaps sending a signal that legislators in many parts of the world can’t wait for IMO to act, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Senator Alex Padilla
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NTSB reports on $12.3 million collision between bulker and OSV
The bridge watch officers on a bulk carrier and an offshore supply vessel (OSV) were not maintaining a proper lookout before a collision last year near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, the National Transportation
Kongsberg wins Suez Canal salvage tugs contract
Kongsberg Maritime is to provide the design and equipment for two powerful salvage tugs being built for the Suez Canal Authority by Egypt’s Alexandria Shipyard. With a length of 71.6 meters, a
U.S. and U.K. Navies respond to another Strait of Hormuz incident
In the latest of a series if incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, United States and United Kingdom Royal Navy forces responded to a distress call from a merchant vessel transiting the
Inmarsat Maritime launches new Fleet Reach coastal connectivity service
Inmarsat Maritime, which is now a Viasat (NASDAQ:VSAT) business, has introduce a new Fleet Reach coastal LTE service for maritime connectivity, which brings uninterrupted high-speed broadband to merchant, offshore, energy and fishing
Master and ship operator fined following pilot fall
Pilot falls — and faulty pilot ladders — continue to be a cause for concern. Now the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) says it has secured a win for pilot safety, following
Shell: 6 critical actions needed to accelerate shipping decarbonization
Shell and Deloitte have released All Hands on Deck 2.0, which shows some progress has been made towards shipping decarbonization. However, action and investment must increase in both size and pace to
Ship Repair USA: Using a marine chemist as a third-party inspector
Shipyards are full of hazards, as are many other industries. While shipyard and repair operators are aware of this fact, what some may overlook is the importance of consulting with a certified
New Orleans Steamboat Company charged with CWA violation
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana, New Orleans Steamboat Company (NOSC), was charged on May 26, 2023, with violating the Clean Water Act (CWA) in connection
USCG warns of Volt Typhoon cybersecurity threat to maritime
The U.S. Coast Guard is warning maritime companies of the cybersecurity threat posed by recent People’s Republic of China (PRC) sponsored cyber activity seen across U.S. critical infrastructure, including the Marine Transportation