Vessels like Maersk Yorktown and EU-flagged ships are under naval protection

Houthis in failed attack on U.S.-flagged Maersk Yorktown

After a period with few reports of Houthi activity, the Iranian-backed group has resumed its targeting of merchant shipping, with Al Arabiya and other regional news outlets quoting the Houthi’s military spokesman

Maersk rolls out retrofits

Maersk: “We may be able use barge services in and out of Baltimore”

In a customer advisory released today, Maersk says that the opening of the new third temporary access channel to Baltimore could potentially allow it and other carriers to operate limited barge services

From its propulsion system to its onboard amenities, every aspect of the new vessel’s design reflects a dedication to safety, environmental stewardship and operational efficiency.

Eureka Shipping to build new cement carrier for Great Lakes trade

Cyprus-based Eureka Shipping, a cement carrier service provider jointly owned by SMT Shipping and Canada’s CSL Group, recently announced the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation on the

Dali

Baltimore takes legal action against Dali owner and manager

Within days of retaining law firms to act on its behalf, the City of Baltimore has filed a claim in U.S. District Court against Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Management, the

maritime cyber threat report

New Coast Guard Cyber Command report shows threats are rising

U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command (CGCYBER) has released its second annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (CTIME) report. Since December 2020, CGCYBER has rapidly developed resources, capabilities, and partnerships

ammonia fueled aftramax

AET orders the world’s first two ammonia dual-fueled Aframax tankers

AET, the tanker operation of Malaysia’s MISC Group, has signed a shipbuilding contract with China’s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd (DSIC) for what will be the world’s first two ammonia dual-fueled Aframax

Third Key Bridge alternate channel is maked by buoys

VIDEO: Third Key Bridge alternate channel is now open

The Unified Command responding to the Baltimore bridge collapse reports that the Captain of the Port has established a third Key Bridge alternate channel. Called the Fort Carroll Temporary Alternate Channel, which

Canadian maritime penalties

Canada steeply increases the size of maritime penalties

The size of monetary penalties for violations under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 has been increased by a whopping-tenfold: from a maximum of CAD 25,000 to a new maximum of CAD 250,000

ship with swappable batteries

Imoto Lines plans a zero-emission ship that uses swappable batteries

Japanese coastal containership operator Imoto Lines and maritime software company Marindows have launched a zero emission ship project. The vessel will use containerized swappable batteries, in combination with onboard storage batteries, and

ABS completes EMSA studies

ABS in new agreement with U.S. DOE

ABS and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are to collaborate on clean energy development in the maritime domain and decarbonization of maritime operations after signing a new memorandum of understanding (MOU).

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