GAC plans to issue RFP for Jones Act LNG bunkering barge
Puget LNG, LLC and GAC Bunker Fuels Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in the supply and sale of LNG marine fuel from Puget LNG’s terminal to GAC’s customers
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Fund aims to raise $1 million for seafarers hit by India’s COVID-19 crisis
Leading seafarer welfare charities and shipping industry players have launched an emergency relief fund in order to support seafarers and their families devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic in India and other countries.
NCLH donates $10 million to Alaska communities hit by cruise ban
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announces is providing $10 million in cash support to six Alaska port
BV releases “Ammonia-Prepared” class notation
Classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) has released an “Ammonia-Prepared” notation and has developed a rule note for ammonia as a marine fuel to support shipowners, designers, shipyards, and charterers in advancing their
Will this be Africa’s next piracy hot spot?
Maritime security and risk analysis specialist Dryad Global warns that an insurgency by a militant group in Mozambique poses a serious maritime security threat. Dryad reports that on March 24, the militant
Why Cleaves is bullish on bulkers
The latest weekly report from Oslo-headquartered Cleaves Securities makes some optimistic predictions for the dry bulk sector. Noting that the Baltic Dry Index reached 3,053 points on Friday, the highest level since
Singapore broadens crew change ban
As the COVID-19 outbreak in India starts to threaten neighboring countries, Singapore has extended its prohibition on crew change ban on crews with a recent travel history to India. A Port Marine
BV classes Norway’s first LNG bunkering vessel
Bureau Veritas (BV) has awarded its classification to Bergen Tankers’ Bergen LNG, the first LNG bunkering vessel (LBV) operating in Norway. The vessel was created by converting the 2010-built oil tanker Oslo
CMA CGM orders 22 more ships
Marseille headquartered CMA CGM Group reports that it has signed an order with Chinese shipbuilder CSSC for 22 new ships. 6 LNG-powered containerships with a capacity of 13,000 TEUs; 6 LNG-powered containerships
Cruises from U.S. ports could restart in mid-July
Cruise lines have been sent a letter by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that indicates that cruises from U.S. ports could resume in mid-July, reports USA Today, which has obtained