Op-Ed: Ready to take the next leap forward
By Erik Hånell, president and CEO, Stena Bulk If the last few years have taught tanker operators anything, it is that they need to be agile, says Erik Hånell, CEO of Stena
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Eagle Bulk makes $27.5 million Ultramax buy
Stamford, Conn., headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE), one of the world’s largest owner-operators in the midsize dry bulk vessel segment, reports that it has expanded its fleet with the purchase
NTSB: Electrical fault likely caused $500,000 fishing vessel fire
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a report on its investigation of a November 10, 2021, fire aboard the 85 foot long fishing vessel Blue Dragon. No injuries or fatalities
Port NOLA awarded grant funding for maritime security operations
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) was recently awarded $514,964 in Port Security Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to upgrade technology at the Harbor Police Department (HPD)’s
Ukraine grain exports grow, but Putin isn’t happy with where they’re going
In the 40 days since July 22, when Russia and Ukraine signed a UN sponsored 120-day deal brokered by Turkey, 2.1 million tonnes of grain have been exported through the Ukrainian ports
Op-Ed: Exhaust gas abatement technology—catalyst for shipping’s green transition
By Stian Aakre, Business Development Manager at Wärtsilä Exhaust Treatment Innovation in exhaust gas abatement technology is empowering shipowners and operators to reach environmental regulatory targets beyond sulfur as pressure mounts to
New ABS guide explores onboard carbon capture
Launched at the SMM event in Hamburg, Germany, a new guide from ABS explores emerging onboard carbon capture technology. The guide, Insights into Onboard Carbon Capture, examines the various methods of onboard
$100 million laker fire: NTSB issues 3 safety recommendations
The National Transportation Safety Board issued three safety recommendations following its investigation into a fire that broke out aboard a Great Lakes bulk carrier when docked in winter layup. Damage to the
Tanker blocks Suez Canal, but not for long
It could have been the Ever Given all over again, but thankfully it wasn’t. Admiral Ossama Rabiee, the chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announced today that navigation through the canal
Bulker chief engineer sentenced to prison in oily waste discharge case
In a pollution case that continues to be under investigation, the chief engineer of a Marshall Islands bulk carrier has been sentenced to prison for deliberately discharging approximately 10,000 gallons of oil-contaminated