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USTR proposes massive port fees on Chinese-built ships entering U.S. ports

Operators of Chinese built ships could face a service fee of up $1.5 million for each U.S. port call. As we reported earlier, in response to a petition filed by U.S. unions

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ICS: “Much work still needed” on IMO GHG reduction plans

How much closer are we to IMO GHG reduction regulations that include putting a price on ships’ GHG emissions? Following a week of discussions by an IMO working group, Guy Platten, secretary

NTSB report report implicates bank effect

NTSB reports on deadly engine room fire on Danaos containership Stride

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on a deadly engine room fire that broke out Jan. 8, 2024, when the Danaos-operated containership Stride was bunkering while docked at the

Tug fire

U.S. Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to tug fire

The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies were responding to a tug fire near Pea Patch Island on the Delaware River, Tuesday. All four crewmembers were safely evacuated from the vessel. The tug fire

Andy Lee (left) and Jim Kearns (right)

Op-Ed: Complying with Coast Guard’s final rule on cybersecurity

By Jim Kearns and Andy Lee, Jones Walker LLP On January 17, the U.S. Coast Guard released a final rule on cybersecurity in the U.S. marine transportation system. The rule establishes cybersecurity

Three Girls post fire

What caused $1.3M Three Girls fishing vessel fire?

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on an August 11, 2024, engine room fire aboard the fishing vessel Three Girls that led to an estimated $1.3 million in

ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki,

Wiernicki: Shipping can’t get to net zero by 2050 without nuclear

“New nuclear technology is a global decarbonization solution and a commercial shipping disruptor. There is no net zero by 2050 without nuclear.” That was the view from ABS chairman and CEO Christopher

DNV consultant talks ship recycling

With Hong Kong Convention looming, DNV releases new guidance on ship recycling:

With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) on ship recycling set to take effect this year, shipowners looking to scrap old tonnage will need to ensure compliance with stricter regulatory controls and inspection

GAO report looks at MARAD staff shortages

GAO: USCG needs to up its MTS cybersecurity game

The more the maritime industry relies on digitalization and tech to increase its efficiency, the more it becomes vulnerable to cyber threats and a new report from the Government Accountability Office says

Bonnie G grounding

NTSB determines cause of Bonnie G grounding

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report into the October 4, 2023, grounding of the former OSV Bonnie G, half a mile south of the Cyril E. King airport in

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