Following a meeting during the 2022 Posidonia trade fair in Athens, MAN Energy Solutions and the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) have announced their mutual commitment to a policy of decarbonization, especially
President Joe Biden yesterday signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) into law. As we reported when the measure was passed, the legislation expands the authority of the Federal Maritime
In a case stemming from the August 21, 2017, collision between the USS John S McCain and the tanker Alnic MC, U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty ruled yesterday that the United States
Viking Life-Saving Equipment A/S has selected Norfolk, Va., as its hub to support the safety needs of North America’s fast-emerging offshore wind sector. Viking, a leading safety solutions provider for the global
Liverpool, U.K., headquartered consultancy Brookes Bell has appointed Karley Smith as its first female master mariner consultant. The firm offers a range of master mariner services, employing a team of master mariners
OneOcean is a global supplier of voyage solutions for the maritime industry, used by over 15,000 vessels across the world. OneOcean’s solutions are focused on supporting and optimizing navigation and compliance while
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet formerly known only as “Midshipman X” has now revealed her identity. She is Hope Hicks and is one of two USMAA students who are filing related
After passing the House yesterday, S. 3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), is on its way to President Biden, who is no fan of the giant container alliances and
Nobody is that delighted with the outcome of last week’s meeting of IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 78). The Clean Shipping Coalition characterized its results as “baby steps” towards increasing IMO’s
On Thursday, June 9, the Seamen’s Church Institute gathered leaders in the shipping and maritime industry for its 44th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner (SBA) at Pier 60 in New York City.