Report: Gaza Aid Pier Project Comes Under Mortar Fire, Damaging Equipment

Asia’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Commissioned by Ørsted in Taiwan

Published Apr 25, 2024 8:31 PM by The Maritime Executive

Ørsted along with officials of the government of Taiwan gathered today to celebrate the commission of the first sections of the Greater Changhau offshore wind farms. In addition to being the largest of its kind in Asia, the wind farm doubled Taiwan’s offshore wind energy capacity and it is Ørsted’s first gigawatt-scale offshore wind farm outside of Europe. "It took us eight years to turn the words 'energy transition' in our policy papers into actual wind farms in operation,”...

Whistleblower Reveals Japanese Engine Manufacturer Faked Fuel Data

Published Apr 25, 2024 6:50 PM by The Maritime Executive

Japan’s IHI Power Systems Company, a leading manufacturer of engines used in marine and land applications including trains, issued an apology and official “Notice of Misconduct” after a whistleblower revealed the company has been altering fuel consumption data for decades. The company is confirming that an internal investigation found that “improper alterations” were made to the test operation records with reports saying it was going on since the 1980s at one manufacturing plant and since 2001 at the other....

Coast Guard Academy Plans to Strip Past Offenders of Their Honors

Published Apr 25, 2024 6:26 PM by The Maritime Executive

On Thursday, USCGA announced a new, symbolic step towards accountability for past wrongdoing: it is stripping former cadets who were credibly accused of UCMJ offenses of the honors they accumulated while at the academy, if the preponderance of evidence suggests their guilt. "When the Academy recognizes one of our members, we work hard to ensure that this action reflects the values of this institution and our service," said Rear Admiral Michael Johnston, Academy Superintendent. "We must also ensure these awards and...

U.S. and Allies Launch Sanctions on Iran’s Drone and Missile Industry

Published Apr 25, 2024 5:41 PM by The Maritime Executive

The United States in a coordinated effort with the UK and Canada launched a new wave of sanctions targeting Iran’s drone and missile industries in response to the attack on Israel earlier in the month. The sweeping effort is targeting more than a dozen entities, individuals, and vessels used to support the manufacture and sale of Iran’s one-way attack drones and the tankers used to transport oil to China and elsewhere to finance the efforts. At the core of...

Shipping

First Containership in Over Two Years Reaches Ukraine to Expand Service

Ukraine continues to highlight steps for the restoration of shipping operations with reports that the first dedicated containership arrived in the Black Sea after an absence since the invasion in February 2022. Earlier in April, the first container service was restored using a feeder vessel in the Black Sea. The Pros Hope (14,000 dwt) arrived in Chornomorsk on April 21. The vessel is registered in Panama and is managed by a German agency. She arrived from China but it...

Tugs & Salvage

First Large Commercial Ships Clear Baltimore After 33 Days in Port

The first larger commercial ships cleared Baltimore harbor using the temporary channel this morning. Two hours after the port and U.S. Coast Guard officially opened the deepest draft, limited access channel, the first vessel made the transit and at least two more have followed. It marked a key milestone in the recovery of the Port of Baltimore after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, with officials saying they remain on track to fully reopen the port by...

Government

Low-resolution video still of damage to the Balticconnector pipeline (Finland NBI)

Just Months After Mysterious Rupture, Finland-Estonia Gas Line Restored

This week, the gas pipeline connecting Finland and Estonia reopened successfully, just seven months after it was severed by "mechanical impact or mechanical destruction." A consortium of subsea construction companies pulled together to bring the repairs to completion, and first gas flowed through the line again on Monday. “All repairs were performed via remotely controlled equipment and no divers were involved in the work," said Tiit Toomits, Marine Pipeline Maintenance Manager for Elering. "While repairing such submarine infrastructure usually takes...

Corporate News

Vancouver Proudly Welcomes its First Resident Battery Electric Tugs

[By: Robert Allan Ltd.] Ceremonies and celebrations were recently held in Vancouver harbour for a pair of ElectRA 2300-SX battery electric tugs designed by Robert Allan Ltd. and built by Türkiye’s Sanmar Shipyards. Both tugs are owned and operated by SAAM Towage Canada and represent major milestones in the Port of Vancouver’s goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable, as well as SAAM Towage’s leadership in the drive to the decarbonization of harbour operations. The close collaboration between Robert Allan Ltd, Sanmar...

Cruise Ships

Norwegian’s Next Cruise Ship Norwegian Aqua is Floated by Fincantieri

Norwegian Cruise Line marked the float out today of its next, mega cruise ship, the Norwegian Aqua. The ship is being built at Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy (near Venice) and is scheduled to enter service in the spring of 2026. The order for this ship was placed as part of the company’s pre-pandemic plans but later enlarged to improve the economics of the vessel. The first of the class was introduced in 2022, the Norwegian Prima, and a sister...

Ports

South Africa Calls for Private Partner for Cape Town’s Liquid Bulk Terminal

The efforts to modernize and improve the operations of South Africa’s port operations are continuing. Transnet National Ports Authority announced that it is beginning an RFP process for the privatization of the operations of the liquid bulk terminal in Cape Town. Transnet, a government-controlled company, has been under increasing pressure including criticisms from the country’s president due to the poor track record of operations. President Cyril Ramaphosa last year promised quick and meaningful reforms at the company after South...

Shipping

First Containership in Over Two Years Reaches Ukraine to Expand Service

Tugs & Salvage

First Large Commercial Ships Clear Baltimore After 33 Days in Port

Government

Just Months After Mysterious Rupture, Finland-Estonia Gas Line Restored

Corporate News

Vancouver Proudly Welcomes its First Resident Battery Electric Tugs

Cruise Ships

Norwegian’s Next Cruise Ship Norwegian Aqua is Floated by Fincantieri

Ports

South Africa Calls for Private Partner for Cape Town’s Liquid Bulk Terminal

Offshore

Asia’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Commissioned by Ørsted in Taiwan

Shipbuilding

Learning From U.S. Shipyards' Experience With a Digital Mindset

The announcement that Australia plans to more than double the size of its naval fleet did not come out of the blue. The Defence Strategic Review of 2023 clearly outlined the need for a holistic approach to the strategy, planning and procurement of assets for the defense organization. The plan for A$11.1bn of investment that will add 11 new frigates and six further large vessels with long-range missile capability is designed around building new warships more rapidly than in...

Environment

Red Sea Diversions Surge Container Shipping Emissions Reports Xeneta

Carbon emissions from the container shipping industry are reaching record levels as ocean going vessels sail longer distances to avoid Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The new data contained in Xeneta’s Carbon Emissions Index (CEI) highlights the adverse impacts on the industry’s efforts to curb emissions because of the conflict in the Middle East. Xeneta calculates container shipping emissions hit 107.5 points in the first quarter of this year on its index. The CEI is based on average...

Business

Whistleblower Reveals Japanese Engine Manufacturer Faked Fuel Data

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Report: Gaza Aid Pier Project Comes Under Mortar Fire, Damaging Equipment

Asia’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Commissioned by Ørsted in Taiwan

Whistleblower Reveals Japanese Engine Manufacturer Faked Fuel Data

Coast Guard Academy Plans to Strip Past Offenders of Their Honors

U.S. and Allies Launch Sanctions on Iran’s Drone and Missile Industry

First Containership in Over Two Years Reaches Ukraine to Expand Service

First Large Commercial Ships Clear Baltimore After 33 Days in Port

Just Months After Mysterious Rupture, Finland-Estonia Gas Line Restored

Vancouver Proudly Welcomes its First Resident Battery Electric Tugs

Norwegian’s Next Cruise Ship Norwegian Aqua is Floated by Fincantieri

South Africa Calls for Private Partner for Cape Town’s Liquid Bulk Terminal

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Inchcape Americas Gears Up for Growth With New CEO

First Containership in Over Two Years Reaches Ukraine to Expand Service

First Large Commercial Ships Clear Baltimore After 33 Days in Port

Just Months After Mysterious Rupture, Finland-Estonia Gas Line Restored

Vancouver Proudly Welcomes its First Resident Battery Electric Tugs

Norwegian’s Next Cruise Ship Norwegian Aqua is Floated by Fincantieri

South Africa Calls for Private Partner for Cape Town’s Liquid Bulk Terminal

Asia’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm Commissioned by Ørsted in Taiwan

Learning From U.S. Shipyards' Experience With a Digital Mindset

Red Sea Diversions Surge Container Shipping Emissions Reports Xeneta

Whistleblower Reveals Japanese Engine Manufacturer Faked Fuel Data

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