The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents 80% of the world’s merchant fleet, has submitted a proposal to IMO calling for a “fund and reward” system to accelerate the maritime sector’s
A software flaw combined with the captain’s failure to use back-up controls led to the June 2021 grounding of the Seastreak high speed ferry Commodore in New York City, says the National
Construction of Crowley’s eWolf, the first all-electric tug in the U.S., is moving right along at the Master Boat Builders shipyard in Coden, Ala., and Crowley has just released a time-lapse video
An in-depth survey in the maritime industry has revealed what its organizers say are “shocking figures” on gender-based discrimination against women, onboard harassment and bullying. Carried out by WISTA International, Anglo Eastern,
Middletown, R.I., KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), has been awarded a U.S. Coast Guard contract worth a potential $69 million that will see it supply the next-generation satellite communications solution for the
A modularized carbon capture facility that would serve offshore oil and gas fields has received DNV approval. Developed by Aker Carbon Capture and called Just Catch Offshore, it is now ready to
Seattle headquartered Saltchuk today announced that Mark Theriault, Cook Inlet Tug & Barge Director of Operations, will accept Saltchuk’s 2021–2022 President’s Award for Innovation in Safety on behalf of his team. Theriault
Geneva, Switzerland, headquartered MSC Cruises and French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique today marked the official start of construction on MSC’s second World Class ship by cutting the vessel’s first steel. The cruise
Wärtsilä is to provide and integrate the electrical system package for the new German research vessel Meteor IV. Its scope of supply includes the design integration of all the electrical systems and
Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) today reported third quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations. Net earnings were $39.1 million or $0.65 per share. Total revenues were $745.8 million, up 25% compared to