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Heavy Going

By Tom Peters

December 5, 2016

The collapse in commodity prices has meant tough times for breakbulk ports, but there are bright spots. By Tom Peters There’s no doubt that ports specializing in breakbulk and heavy-lift cargoe...

More Stock Exchanges Introduce Sustainability Reporting

By The Maritime Executive

December 5, 2016

As many as 21 more of the world's stock exchanges could introduce sustainability reporting standards before the end of the year, bringing the total number to 38, an UNCTAD official said. Seventeen...

Using Salt, Thermal Energy for Propulsion

By Harry Valentine

December 4, 2016

The history of maritime propulsion includes many centuries of boats and ships being propelled by renewable, naturally occurring energy. The switch from flat-bottom vessels to vessels built with a...

First Customized Wind Turbine Vessel Commissioned

By The Maritime Executive

December 4, 2016

Siemens has commissioned its first specialized transport vessel, the Rotra Vente, to transport the large nacelles used in offshore wind turbines. The 141-meter long vessel can carry multiple 8MW n...

Angus Frew, Secretary General & CEO, BIMCO

By Tony Munoz

December 2, 2016

At a time when every dollar counts in the shipping business, Frew’s goal is to ensure BIMCO’s members get the value they expect and the services they want. By Tony Munoz Tell us about the early...

Going Global: U.S. Energy Exports

By Jack O'Connell

December 2, 2016

The U.S. has quietly emerged as a major player in energy exports, including everything from LPG and LNG to gasoline and – yes – even crude oil. By Jack O’Connell It wasn’t so long ago that the U...

Slim Pickings

By Wendy Laursen

December 2, 2016

The dwindling number of marine casualties has forced salvors to look in new – and unexpected – directions. By Wendy Laursen Thanks to improved safety at sea, there just aren’t enough casualties...

Russian Ship Runs Aground in Istanbul

By The Maritime Executive

December 2, 2016

Heavy winds forced a Russian ship to run aground off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday, Turkey's Dogan news agency reported. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured, although foot...

U.S. Offshore Wind Leases Up for Grabs

By The Maritime Executive

December 2, 2016

The first commercial U.S. offshore wind farm, Block Island, is scheduled to come online in late 2016, and, coinciding with this, on December 15, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold...

U.S. Type-Approves First Ballast Water Treatment System

By The Maritime Executive

December 2, 2016

One of the main stumbling blocks for the successful implementation of the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention is retreating now that the U.S. Coast Guard has issued its first type approval certifi...

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