Coast Guard News
June 5, 2020
Giant very large ore carrier Stellar Banner, owned by Polaris Shipping from Korea, has been refloated after being grounded for over three months off the coast of São Luís, in the state of Maranhão, Brazil.
“The owner confirms the ship has been re-floated. The owner is liaising closely with the authorities and surveyor. A full assessment of the condition of the vessel will be carried out,” Polaris Shipping told Offshore Energy-Green Marine in a statement.
The ship has been reportedly towed to deeper waters for inspection.... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
Giant very large ore carrier Stellar Banner, owned by Polaris Shipping from Korea, has been refloated after being grounded for over three months off the coast of São Luís, in the state of Maranhão, Brazil.
“The owner confirms the ship has been re-floated. The owner is liaising closely with the authorities and surveyor. A full assessment of the condition of the vessel will be carried out,” Polaris Shipping told Offshore Energy-Green Marine in a statement.
The ship has been reportedly towed to deeper waters for inspection.... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
ABB has been selected by American shipbuilder Vigor Fab LLC as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferries’ fleet, setting the largest US ferry system on course for zero-emission operations.
The new Olympic-class ferries, which will have the capacity to carry 144 cars and 1,500 passengers each, herald a new era for the Washington State transport operator in the shift toward technologies that enable significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel use.... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
ABB has been selected by American shipbuilder Vigor Fab LLC as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferries’ fleet, setting the largest US ferry system on course for zero-emission operations.
The new Olympic-class ferries, which will have the capacity to carry 144 cars and 1,500 passengers each, herald a new era for the Washington State transport operator in the shift toward technologies that enable significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel use.... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
ABB has been selected by American shipbuilder Vigor Fab LLC as the hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage system provider for the newest additions to the Washington State Ferries’ fleet, setting the largest US ferry system on course for zero-emission operations.
The new Olympic-class ferries, which will have the capacity to carry 144 cars and 1,500 passengers each, herald a new era for the Washington State transport operator in the shift toward technologies that enable significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and fuel use.... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
There has been a massive 400% increase in attempted hacks since February 2020 coinciding with a period when the maritime industry turned to greater use of technology and working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The data was cited by Israeli cybersecurity specialist Naval Dome, which believes the pandemic is leaving the maritime and offshore energy sectors more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than before.... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
There has been a massive 400% increase in attempted hacks since February 2020 coinciding with a period when the maritime industry turned to greater use of technology and working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The data was cited by Israeli cybersecurity specialist Naval Dome, which believes the pandemic is leaving the maritime and offshore energy sectors more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than before.... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
There has been a massive 400% increase in attempted hacks since February 2020 coinciding with a period when the maritime industry turned to greater use of technology and working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The data was cited by Israeli cybersecurity specialist Naval Dome, which believes the pandemic is leaving the maritime and offshore energy sectors more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than before.... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
Several people were injured in an explosion on board Höegh Xiamen, a Norway-flagged vehicle carrier, near Blount Island, Jacksonville, USA, on 5 June. ... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
Several people were injured in an explosion on board Höegh Xiamen, a Norway-flagged vehicle carrier, near Blount Island, Jacksonville, USA, on 5 June. ... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
Several people were injured in an explosion on board Höegh Xiamen, a Norway-flagged vehicle carrier, near Blount Island, Jacksonville, USA, on 5 June. ... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), have launched the Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2020.
The project invites technology start-ups to submit proposals based on any of the 17 innovation opportunities that have been curated in collaboration with 15 maritime corporates and other partners this year. ... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), have launched the Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2020.
The project invites technology start-ups to submit proposals based on any of the 17 innovation opportunities that have been curated in collaboration with 15 maritime corporates and other partners this year. ... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore (NUS), have launched the Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2020.
The project invites technology start-ups to submit proposals based on any of the 17 innovation opportunities that have been curated in collaboration with 15 maritime corporates and other partners this year. ... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
Italian energy giant Eni has announced a major overhaul of its business as it steps up efforts toward energy transition.... [Read More]
June 5, 2020
Italian energy giant Eni has announced a major overhaul of its business as it steps up efforts toward energy transition.... [Read More]
June 4, 2020
The world’s largest containership, the 23,964 TEU HMM Algeciras, sailed into the Port of Rotterdam on June 3, making its first call at Europe’s largest port.
The colossal ship, loaded with 19,621 TEU on board – also a record – was quite a sight as it proceeded to Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG) to unload containers.
HMM Algeciras has claimed the title of the largest containership from MSC Gulsun which has a 23,756 TEU capacity. ... [Read More]
June 4, 2020
The current officer shortfall to crew the global merchant fleet is forecast to widen amid reduced attractiveness of a career at sea, according to the latest report from the global shipping consultancy Drewry.
The consultancy estimates that there is a global officer shortage equating to around 2% of overall demand, though presently this is masked by the temporary idling of vessels due to the Covid-19 pandemic.... [Read More]
June 4, 2020
The Advanced, Efficient and Green Intermodal Systems (AEGIS), a three-year project funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme, aimed at creating advanced trade lanes by connecting autonomous ships with automated port services marked its official start on June 1.
The focus of the AEGIS project is on integrating smaller ships, inland transport and short-sea shipping with larger terminals to create a completely new European transport system. ... [Read More]