Top 5 stories of March 2021
In March, the maritime industry reached a full year of ongoing COVID-19 issues as it continued on recovery efforts. March also saw one of the largest ever disruptions to maritime trade as
Ten Seaspan newbuilds to have MAN dual-fuel engines
At least 10 of the ships ordered in Seaspan Corporation’s ongoing newbuilding ordering binge will be LNG dual-fueled: the ten 15,000 TEU ships that are being built for 12-year charters to Haifa,
Meyer Werft wins breakthrough cruise ship order
Meyer Werft has become the first shipyard to win an order to build a new cruise ship since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The order has been placed by Japan’s NYK
VIDEO: Eastern Shipbuilding launches third Ollis class ferry
Launched March 26, the Dorothy Day is the third of the three 320 foot long Ollis class Staten Island ferry being built by Eastern Shipbuilding Group’s Allanton shipyard in Panama City, Fla.,
NTSB: LPG tanker’s speed a factor in 2019 collision with Kirby tank barge
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its report on the May 10, 2019, incident in which the LPG carrier Genesis River collided with a 297 foot long tank barge being
Crowley names Praskovich VP of sustainability
Crowley Maritime Corporation has promoted Alisa Praskovich to vice president of sustainability. In this role, Praskovich will orchestrate Crowley’s environmental, social responsibility and governance (ESG) activities across its business offerings and operations
International Seaways and Diamond S to merge
The boards of International Seaways Inc. (NYSE: INSW) and Diamond S Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSSI) have unanimously approved a definitive agreement to a merger in which Seaways shareholders will hold approximately 55.75%
Daniel B. Maffei designated FMC Chairman
President Biden has nominated Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Chairman Maffei is a sitting member of the FMC and replaces Michael A. Khouri in the role
Damen updates TSHD range
Damen Shipyards is updating its trailing suction hopper dredge (TSHD) portfolio and expanded the range to cover hopper volumes from 650 to 5,000 cubic meters. The updated portfolio includes both dredges for
Svitzer to deploy two new ice-class tugs in Scandinavia region
Copenhagen-headquartered towage operator Svitzer Europe has taken delivery of the first of two new specially designed icebreaking tugs that will support its operations in Scandinavia. After mobilizing from Turkey’s Med Marine shipyard