LNG carrier completes landmark autonomous voyage
In a world first, the 180,000 cu.m LNG carrier Prism Courage arrived at the Boryeong LNG Terminal in South Korea today after completing a 33 day voyage from the Freeport LNG terminal,
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Op-Ed: Digitalization alleviates drydocking delays
By Kristof Adam, General Manager Europe, W&O Drydocking is one of the most important maintenance activities in a vessel’s lifecycle, and a failure to plan for it properly can cost owners a
Inmarsat solution helps owners meet MLC crew connectivity mandate
Among eight significant just-agreed amendments to the ILO’s Maritime Labor Convention 2006 (MLC) is one that makes providing onboard crew connectivity a requirement for ship owners. The new MLC amendments come at
Op-Ed: Achieving net zero emissions
by Ricky Elder; Zero Emission Industries Governments, companies, and individuals alike have come to recognize the very real need to reduce the emissions we subject to our planet. As a contributor of
Op-Ed: A digital bet for the future of the maritime sector
By Tanguy Morel, CEO and co-founder of MOMENT Responsible for 90% of trade in goods, maritime transport plays an important role in globalization. However, the COVID health crisis shook the sector, questioning
Former TRANSCOM commander is new port and supply chain envoy
Retired General Stephen R. Lyons, former commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, will be the new port and supply chain envoy to the Biden administration Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force. General Lyons
Major P&I merger set to go ahead
Get ready for a new name in P&I: NorthStandard. Two major players in the marine mutual insurance market — North P&I and Standard Club — are to go ahead with the merger
New initiative aims to make maritime more attractive for new generations of talent
Launched at a meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, this week, the All Aboard Alliance has been formed to pave the way for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive maritime industry. The All Aboard Alliance
Crew shortages are driving up seafarer wages
The Ukrainian conflict, sanctions against Russia, and new COVID-19 outbreaks in the Far East are all impacting global crewing levels, says Henrik Jensen, CEO of Danica Crewing Specialists. And with crew shortages
NTSB determines cause of $8.22 million containership fire
An incorrectly installed section of main engine fuel oil return tubing led to an engine room fire aboard a containership off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, the National Transportation Safety Board