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Lack of stability, hatch cover problems eyed in fatal sinking

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its report on the November 17, 2020, sinking of the 82-foot commercial fishing vessel Emmy Rose. All four aboard—the captain and three deckhands—lost their

Erik Hånell, President & CEO, Stena Bulk

Op-Ed: Ready to take the next leap forward

By Erik Hånell, president and CEO, Stena Bulk If the last few years have taught tanker operators anything, it is that they need to be agile, says Erik Hånell, CEO of Stena

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Eagle Bulk makes $27.5 million Ultramax buy

Stamford, Conn., headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: EGLE), one of the world’s largest owner-operators in the midsize dry bulk vessel segment, reports that it has expanded its fleet with the purchase

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NTSB: Electrical fault likely caused $500,000 fishing vessel fire

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a report on its investigation of a November 10, 2021, fire aboard the 85 foot long fishing vessel Blue Dragon. No injuries or fatalities

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Port NOLA awarded grant funding for maritime security operations

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) was recently awarded $514,964 in Port Security Grant funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to upgrade technology at the Harbor Police Department (HPD)’s

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Ukraine grain exports grow, but Putin isn’t happy with where they’re going

In the 40 days since July 22, when Russia and Ukraine signed a UN sponsored 120-day deal brokered by Turkey, 2.1 million tonnes of grain have been exported through the Ukrainian ports

Stian Aakre, Business Development Manager at Wärtsilä Exhaust Treatment

Op-Ed: Exhaust gas abatement technology—catalyst for shipping’s green transition

By Stian Aakre, Business Development Manager at Wärtsilä Exhaust Treatment Innovation in exhaust gas abatement technology is empowering shipowners and operators to reach environmental regulatory targets beyond sulfur as pressure mounts to

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New ABS guide explores onboard carbon capture

Launched at the SMM event in Hamburg, Germany, a new guide from ABS explores emerging onboard carbon capture technology. The guide, Insights into Onboard Carbon Capture, examines the various methods of onboard

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$100 million laker fire: NTSB issues 3 safety recommendations

The National Transportation Safety Board issued three safety recommendations following its investigation into a fire that broke out aboard a Great Lakes bulk carrier when docked in winter layup. Damage to the

Tanker in Suez Canal prior to freeing

Tanker blocks Suez Canal, but not for long

It could have been the Ever Given all over again, but thankfully it wasn’t. Admiral Ossama Rabiee, the chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), announced today that navigation through the canal

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