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 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
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
Op-Ed: Coatings and predictive data key to CII challenges
By Chris Birkert, Marine Segment Manager at AkzoNobel 2025 is a watershed year for the global maritime industry. Fuel EU has now come into effect and the scope of EU Emissions Trade
Pilot boat Fort Ripley returns to Gladding-Hearn for refit and repower
The Charleston Branch Pilots have returned the pilot boat Fort Ripley to Gladding-Hearn for a refit and repower after 10 years of continuous service for the port of Charlestown. The all-aluminum vessel
Cargill and Hafnia launch bunkering joint venture Seascale Energy
Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and Singapore-headquartered tanker giant Hafnia, have joined forces to launch Seascale Energy, a joint venture, combining Cargill’s existing bunker business Pure Marine Fuels and Hafnia’s Bunker Alliance. Seascale
Eidesvik, Agalas and Reach Subsea partner up to build new CSV
Three Norwegian companies — Eidesvik Offshore , Reach Subsea and Agalas — have formed a strategic partnership to build a new construction support vessel (CSV) at the Sefine Shipyard in Turkey. The
Tidewater Holdings names Chris Mack its new VP of marine operations
Vancouver, Wash.– headquartered Tidewater Holdings Inc. has appointed Chris Mack as its new vice president of marine operations. He comes to Tidewater with more two decades of industry experience at Foss Maritime,
10 minutes with Paul Switzer of World Wide Metric
Sponsored Content: In an industry where piping and fittings are often considered standard, RM Press and Drainage Fittings from Raccorderie Metalliche (RM) set a new benchmark for efficiency, reliability, and safety. World
Ports of Indiana hires maritime leader Parrott as COO
Ports of Indiana has hired maritime logistics executive David Parrott to serve as the statewide port authority’s chief operating officer. Parrott has worked in the marine industry for 30 years as a