ClassNK to shipowners: Don’t wait to install BWMS

Back in September 2018, classification society ClassNK analyzed the retrofitting status of ballast water management systems (BWMS) on its registered ships and found that, for many of them, the installation deadlines set

Serco picked to continue operating Northern Isles Ferry Services

he U.K.’s Serco Group plc has been selected as preferred bidder to continue managing and operating the lifeline Northern Isles Ferry Services for passengers and freight between the Scottish mainland and the

Mitsubishi steps up scrubber production

With new IMO 2020 sulfur emissions regulations coming into effect in January, Yokohama, Japan, based Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. reports that it has received a steady stream of inquiries from customers worldwide

Crowley awarded $49.3 million mod to MSC contract

Crowley Government Services Inc., Jacksonville, Fla., has been awarded a $49,329,212 modification for the fixed-price portion of a previously awarded contract to fund the operation and maintenance of six maritime prepositioning force

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind starts ocean survey ops

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC today launched ocean survey operations within the Atlantic Shores lease area. Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC is a 50/50 partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and

VIDEO: Final barge pulled from under 1-10 bridge

The Coast Guard yesterday opened the Houston Ship Channel at the I-10 San Jacinto River Bridge near Channelview, Texas, but with restrictions, and said that it continues to work with the Texas

Frew to step down from BIMCO role

BIMCO Secretary General & CEO Angus Frew, has announced he will step down in the summer of 2020. The reason: He wishes to spend more time in the U.K. and less time

VIDEO: CMA-CGM launches world’s largest LNG-powered containership

China’s Shanghai Jiangnan-Changxing Shipyard yesterday launched theCMA CGM Jacques Saadé, the first in a new fleet of nine French-flagged, 23,000-TEU, LNG-powered containerships that will join the group’s fleet in 2020 on the

Crowley strengthens charter servicing team

Crowley Shipping has added Jorge Caez to its chartering services team. As director of chartering, he brings significant experience to Crowley from the offshore, heavy-barge segment and bunker markets. He previously held

Stena Impero still detained by Iran

In a statement issued today, Erik Hanell, President and CEO, Stena Bulk, said: “Despite public statements by Iranian authorities over the past three days that judicial proceedings have concluded, and the Stena

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