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Shipping Industry Goes Digital in Lockdown
The coronavirus lockdown has accelerated a digitalization drive in a global shipping and logistics sector that still routinely delivers many documents by bike messenger in some countries, according to industry leaders.
Record Engine Powers World’s Largest Containership
Everything about the HMM Algeciras is big, including the power output of its MAN B&W 11G95ME-C engine – the mightiest ever built by Germany-based MAN Energy Solutions.The 23,964 TEU containership is the largest ever built,
APL England Detained After Dropping Containers off Australia
A Singapore-flagged containership that lost at least 40 containers overboard off the coast of Sydney has been detained by authorities in the Port of Brisbane after Australian inspectors found inadequate
Shipbuilding
Wärtsilä Propulsion Selected for Molslinjen Fast Ferry
Wärtsilä said it will provide the propulsion solutions for a new 115-meter high-speed ferry being
Bollinger Delivers USCGC Myrtle Hazard
Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the USCGC Myrtle Hazard to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla.
WinGD’s Dual-fuel 12X92DF Engine Gains BV Type Apprval
The biggest and most powerful liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled engine ever built has received
Contracts
EPS Orders Gas Carrier Trio from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has secured an order for three medium sized gas
Detyens Wins $24 Mln Ship Repair Contract
Charleston, S.C. repair yard Detyens Shipyards has been awarded a $24,235,291 firm-fixed-price
Hyundai Heavy Bags Double VLCC Order
South Korea's shipbuilding giant Hyundai Heavy Industries has secured an order to build two very
Technology
Tech Talk: Algorithm Aims to Assist Ocean Search and Rescue
Search & Rescue algorithm identify hidden “traps” in ocean waters, helping to more quickly
LADAR: Laser Sensor Technology for the Maritime Industry
Research scientist and entrepreneur Sverre Dokken believes laser-based remote sensing has big
Coast Guard Auxiliary Supports Research Efforts
Unique among the nation’s armed services, the Coast Guard’s missions include national defense
Legal
Pacific International Lines Secures Debt Deal
Singapore-based container ship operator Pacific International Lines Pte (PIL) has agreed with most
US Sanctions Advisory Raises Hurdles for Global Maritime Industry
Ship owners and insurers say it may be impossible for the maritime industry to fully comply with
US Maritime Sanctions Advisory: Navigating Choppy Waters
In May 2020, the US Department of State, US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets
People & Company News
Svitzer Names Kasper Friis Nilaus CEO
Towage operator Svitzer announced its Board of Directors has appointed Kasper Friis Nilaus
Paddy Rodgers Joins V.Group Board
Ship management and services company V.Group announced that Paddy Rodgers has been appointed as a
Profiles in Training: Capt. Ted Morley, MPT
Captain Ted Morley is a ubiquitous figure in maritime training circles, the COO and Academic