Towage Delay Confounded Bulk Carrier Stranding
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued formal recommendations to three government agencies and a salvage operator with the release of its final report into the near stranding of the bulk carrier Portland Bay near Sydney in July 2022.“The stranding on pristine national park coastline of a 170-metre ship carrying 950 tonnes of heavy fuel oil would have had internationally significant environmental and economic consequences…
Bayesian Took Less Than 15 Seconds to Heel Irrecoverably
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its interim report on the foundering of the Bayesian, saying the yacht may have been vulnerable to high winds and that such winds may have been evident at the time of the accident.On 19 August 2024, the UK registered large sailing yacht Bayesian foundered in high winds 0.5 nautical miles south-east of the port of Porticello, Italy. There were 12 guests and 10 crew on board at the time the vessel sank.
Geogas to Deploy Voyage Optimization Solution Across Fleet
Geogas will deploy Syroco’s weather routing and voyage optimization platform across its fleet of over 50 vessels.The move comes after a year-long partnership between Geogas and Syroco, which saw the operator deploy the company’s core product, Syroco Live, on its two largest vessels, Jean Raspail and Freycinet. As a result of the deployment, both LPG carriers, 230 meters long and each capable of carrying 90…
ABS Approves Cargo Handling Technology for Ethane Carriers
ABS awarded approval in principle (AiP) to HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) for its design of an advanced cargo handling system for very large ethane carriers (VLECs).The design consists of a refrigerant-based reliquefication system and an ethane fuel supply system installed on the ship. HD KSOE says the design, once developed, will help customers reduce operating costs.ABS…
IMarEST Releases Guide to Help Ship Managers Take the Lead on Mental Health
The Institute for Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) has published a complimentary guide for ship managers entitled "Transforming Mental Health at Sea." Produced in partnership with the Guild of Benevolence, the IMarEST’s partner charity, the guide is part of the Institute’s ongoing commitment to enhance the sector’s approach to mental health. Designed to empower ship managers and owners to take leadership on mental health…
Goltens, Qtagg Launch Replacement Actuators to Extend Equipment Lifetime
In recent years, the lack of replacement actuators for larger diesel engines and, in some cases, turbines has been a growing problem for shipowners and land-based facilities. Qtagg has launched new actuator units to replace the installed base of obsolete and unsupported models that have reached end of life.With two marine-approved replacement actuators now available—the ASAC 120 and ASAC 420 models—owners and operators can keep their existing large diesel engines in operation for longer…
BAR Technologies Appoints New Technical Director
BAR Technologies, a leader in maritime decarbonization solutions, has appointed Yıldız Saraç Williams as its new Technical Director, effective June 12, 2025. A Chartered Engineer and Naval Architect with extensive consultancy experience, Yıldız joins the company during a period of expansion and global demand for its clean maritime technologies.Yıldız brings more than 25 years of experience from Lloyd’s Register…
Africa Global Logistics to Invest in Inland Logistics
Africa Global Logistics, which operates Ivory Coast's main port, plans to invest over 60 million euros ($67 million) in inland logistics over the next five years to boost its position as a transport hub and gateway for landlocked West African nations.The company plans to establish operational hubs across Ivory Coast and develop dry warehouses equipped with cooling facilities, Regional Director Asta-Rosa Cisse told Reuters.As well as operating Abidjan's main port in Ivory Coast…
Panamanian Seafarer Employment Sees 12% Growth in Early 2025
The Panama Maritime Authority (PMA) has announced a 12% rise in employment contracts for Panamanian seafarers during the first four months of 2025, a promising result attributed to the strategic efforts led by the Seafarer Recruitment Committee.During the closing session of the Committee’s 17th meeting, Felipe Arias, Acting Director General of Seafarers (DGGM), reaffirmed the PMA’s steadfast commitment to generating quality employment within the maritime, logistics, and port sectors.
Moran Towing Christens New Tug Mary Jane Moran at Port Arthur
On April 5, 2025, Moran Towing celebrated the christening of the Mary Jane Moran with their crews, customers, port partners, and the family of the namesake in Port Arthur, TX. The event marked the arrival of a powerful new tug and honored a family who have been a part of our story for decades.Named in honor of Mary Jane Marchisotto, wife of longtime employee Alan Marchisotto, the christening was a…
Paul Pathy of Fednav Elected BIMCO President
BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association, has elected Paul Pathy, President & CEO of Canada’s largest dry bulk shipping company, Fednav, as President. Pathy was elected at the organization’s general meeting in Copenhagen on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.Paul Pathy takes over as the 47th President and is the first BIMCO President from the Americas. He is taking over from Nikolaus H. Schües, who is finishing his two-year term.“I am honored to take on the role of President at BIMCO.
Flying Fish Welcomes Investment From CPAC Systems
Flying Fish Maritime Innovations B.V., a Dutch pioneer in digital maritime technology and advice, announced a minority investment from CPAC Systems AB, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, on May 7, 2025. CPAC Systems (Sweden) is specialized in developing advanced control and automation systems for marine, construction and commercial vehicle industries. For the Flying Fish team, this step marks the beginning of a broader strategic partnership aimed at accelerating sales growth…
Marinfloc Launches Wastewater Management Monitoring Platform
Marinfloc takes a leap into the digital era with the launch of MARS – Marinfloc Alert Report Support, a cloud-based platform for the management and control of wastewater treatment onboard. With MARS, shipowners, technical managers, and crew gain access to real-time data, alerts, and reports that provide complete oversight of system performance while ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.Highlights…
Bureau Veritas Calls For Standardized Safety Regulations For Electrification Technologies
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has called for greater clarity regarding standardized safety regulations that will advance the development of maritime electrification technologies, following the publication of a new technology report, Maritime Electrification: Maritime Battery Systems and Onshore Power Supply. The report explores how electrification…
First European Built CO2 Carrier for CCS Projects Officially Launched
INEOS and Royal Wagenborg have launch and named the first European built offshore CO2 carrier for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, marking a major for Project Greensand and CCS schemes across the EU.The CO2 carrier has been named Carbon Destroyer 1 at the ceremony held at the Royal Niestern Sander shipyard in the Netherlands, as part of the partnership between Royal Wagenborg and INEOS Energy.
HamiltonJet LTX Waterjets Suited for Medium-Speed Propulsion
HamiltonJet’s latest innovation – the LTX waterjet – has moved from initial design to commercial reality, with the first LTX36 jets commissioned on a 20-m passenger ferry in The Netherlands.The vessel Inselexpress 2, built by Next Generation Shipyard, is powered by twin LTX36 jets driven by Volvo D8 engines (313 bkW) via ZF gearboxes. During trials, the ferry comfortably met its predicted top speed of 23.5 knots…
Robert Allan, SCHOTTEL Teamwork Hits 500 Tugs Milestone
With the 500th tug designed by Robert Allan and equipped with SCHOTTEL propulsion systems, the Canadian naval architect and German propulsion specialist companies have now reached a very special milestone in their long-standing partnership.Tug number 500 is one of a pair for KOTUG Canada, which are currently being built at Turkish Sanmar shipyards.Based on the RAsalvor 4400-DFM design from Robert Allan…
ABS, HD Hyundai to Collaborate on Naval Shipbuilding
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that opens the door for joint development projects to develop international naval ships.With the goal of achieving approval in principle, ABS will apply its goal-based and prescriptive requirements to three different types of naval ship designs from HHI, including HDA-24000: Auxiliary Logistic Support Ship…
NYK Group Welcomes its First Methanol-Fueled Bulk Carrier
A methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier chartered by NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers, an NYK Group company, from KAMBARA KISEN was delivered at the TSUNEISHI Factory in Japan.At the naming ceremony, held on May 13, Yuko Tsutsui, Managing Executive Officer and Chief Executive of Sustainability & Transformation Headquarters of NYK, named the vessel Green Future.The vessel is the first bulk carrier in the NYK…
New $1.2B Subsea Cables Factory Plan Set to Transform Port of Tyne
LS Eco Advanced Cables (LSEAC) has launched a five-week public consultation on its proposals to develop a high voltage cable production facility at the Port of Tyne for subsea electricity transmission, designed to transport clean energy generated by offshore wind onto UK shores.While plans are at an early stage and still being finalized, total investment is expected to be approximately $1.2 billion (£923 million)…
