Ocean Shipping Reform Act set for signature
After passing the House yesterday, S. 3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA), is on its way to President Biden, who is no fan of the giant container alliances and
Conrad Shipyard wins national award for excellence in workplace safety
Morgan City, La. headquartered Conrad Shipyard, LLC, announces it has been awarded a 2021 AEU Safety Award for its strong commitment to safety in the workplace. The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU),
Equinor and BP launch NY Offshore Wind Innovation Hub
Equinor and BP have announced the launch of a New York-based Offshore Wind Innovation Hub aimed at facilitating partnerships with start-ups that bring new technological solutions to the rapidly growing U.S. offshore
TECO 2030 launches hydrogen-powered tanker concept
Lysaker, Norway, headquartered hydrogen fuel cell developer TECO 2030 (OSE: TECO, OTCQX: TECFF) has partnered with Swedish tanker operator Ektank AB, Shell Shipping and Maritime, and DNV to unveil the Hy-Ekotank concept
Alabama pilots order second launch from Gladding-Hearn
The Alabama Pilot, Inc., Mobile, Ala., has ordered its second Chesapeake Class high-speed pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Delivery of the new 53-footer from the Somerset, Mass., shipyard is set
Decarbonization: IMO’s MEPC 78 takes just “baby steps”
Nobody is that delighted with the outcome of last week’s meeting of IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 78). The Clean Shipping Coalition characterized its results as “baby steps” towards increasing IMO’s
WETA takes delivery of fast new ferry
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), which operates the San Francisco Bay Ferry fleet, has taken delivery of M/V Dorado. It is the fastest vessel in WETA’s fleet
VIDEO: Spirit of Norfolk towed to Colonna’s
The cruise yacht Spirit of Norfolk was towed to Colonna’s Shipyard, Sunday, following a fire that broke out June 7 and was not finally declared extinguished until 9.58 a.m., Saturday, June 11.
Keystone Shipping charters in two Jones Act tankers
Oslo-listed American Shipping Company ASA (AMSC), reports that it has entered into bareboat charter agreements with Philadelphia headquartered Keystone Shipping for two of its Jones Act tanker vessels, commencing in December 2022.
Seamen’s Church Institute hosts 44th annual Silver Bell Awards
On Thursday, June 9, the Seamen’s Church Institute gathered leaders in the shipping and maritime industry for its 44th Annual Silver Bell Awards Dinner (SBA) at Pier 60 in New York City.