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World shipping faces looming officer shortage

A new Seafarer Workforce Report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) warns that, by 2026, an additional 89,510 officers will be needed to operate the world merchant fleet. The

LNG export project permitting could slow growth of U.S. LNG exports

U.S. LNG exports soar

Figures released yesterday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) show that monthly U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports reached record highs in the first half of 2021, averaging 9.6 billion cubic

HEMEXPO shipyard in Greece

Q&A: HEMEXPO president talks Greek shipbuilding and marine tech

Helen Polychronpoulouhas dedicated her career to the growth and development of the Greek marine equipment manufacturing industry. In addition to her role as HEMEXPO president, she is executive vice president at Environmental

CGIS arrested MSC Jubilee IX captain

Coast Guard arrests Maryland fishing boat operator

U.S. Coast Guard Fifth District, Annapolis, Md., reports that on July 21 Coast Guard Investigative Service special agents arrested the operator of a charter boat called Fishing Lady for violating a U.S.

Galveston Wharves takes major environmental initiatives

Galveston Wharves was last month awarded certification under the Green Marine voluntary environmental program for the North American maritime industry. The Green Marine certification program addresses key environmental issues through 12 performance

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EMSA commissions studies on alternative fuels and technologies

A series of studies commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency aims to provide decision makers and stakeholders with an updated and thorough overview of the potential of different sources of power

MAN Energy Solutions developed the ME-LGIM dual-fuel engine for operation on methanol, as well as conventional fuel.

MAN engine will be first to power methanol-fueled box ship

MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply the world’s first, low-speed, dual-fuel engine to run on methanol in the container segment. It will power the carbon neutral, methanol fueled 2,100

Green hydrogen initiative was announced the MSC Cruises took delivery from Fincantieri of its new flagship,

MSC Cruises, Fincantieri, Snam eye green hydrogen power for cruising

MSC Cruises today reported that it has signed an agreement with shipbuilder Fincantieri and Italian energy giant Snam to jointly explore options for the design and construction of an oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise

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Erma First adds world’s smallest BWTS to product range

Perama, Greece, headquartered ballast water equipment manufacturer Erma First has acquired oneTank LLC, a subsidiary of Seattle-headquartered naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten. Erma First says the acquisition will see it

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Cleaves is still bullish on bulkers

In its latest weekly report, Oslo-headquartered Cleaves Securities, says it “still sees plenty of upside left” for dry bulk operator stocks. Noting that dry bulk shipping has skyrocketed since last October, the

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