CMA CGM and PSA take just-in-time arrival digital
The CMA CGM Group and PSA Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on sustainable solutions relating to CMA CGM’s port and terminal handling activities in Singapore. One of the focus
MAY 2022
Why are dredging contractors ordering more hoppers? What’s new in tug and towboat propulsion? And why did it take a whole lot of dredges and tugs to get a giant containership moving?
Fishing vessel grounded after captain left wheelhouse unattended
A captain’s decision to leave the wheelhouse of a fishing vessel unattended while on autopilot t led to the vessel’s grounding and sinking, says the National Transportation Safety Board in a marine
Senate confirms Biden nominee as Maritime Administrator
The U.S. Senate today confirmed Rear Admiral Ann C. Phillips, USN (Ret.) to serve as Administrator of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) at the United States Department of Transportation. “The American Maritime Partnership
Shipping losses fall, but that’s not the whole story
First the good news, then the bad. That’s the main take away from marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE’s Safety & Shipping Review 2022. The good news is that though
MARAD: Another $234.3 million added to port infrastructure grant funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced that up to $684.3 million is now available for Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grants. The grants will be awarded, on a
MAN Cryo lands order for advanced FGSS solution
A new series of ultra eco-friendly dual-fuel car carriers ordered by Wallenius Marine for charter to Volkswagen will be even greener. They will feature a first of its kind fuel gas supply
Promotion in Dan-Bunkering’s Stamford office
Sara Brady has been promoted to team leader, senior bunker broker & trader at Dan-Bunkering (Connecticut) LLC Brady began her career in the bunker industry in 2004 when joining LQM Petroleum Services
Tidewater: Earnings up, red ink down
“Tidewater is uniquely positioned to capitalize on what is looking to be a truly transformational period for vessel activity and day rate improvements over the next several quarters,” said CEO Quintin Kneen
Seaways adopts a poison pill defense
As the Saverys family continues to contest a merger of Euronav into Frontline, billionaire shipping investor John Fredriksen has taken a significant stake in another tanker giant, New York City headquartered International