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At Least 57 People Drown as Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya
At least 57 people drowned on Monday after a boat capsized off the Libyan coast near Khums, the latest tragedy in the central Mediterranean, the U.N.'s International Organization for Migration (IOM) said.
Humanitarian Aid: Mexico Sends Fuel Tanker to Cuba
A diesel cargo sent by Mexico's state-run Pemex [was] due to arrive in Cuba's Havana port on Monday, according to Refinitiv Eikon data and sources, after Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez
Parana River Level Drops to 77-year Low. Argentina Declares State of Emergency
The government of Argentina on Monday declared a 180-day “water emergency” for the Parana River, which is suffering a historic bout of shallowness that has affected the amount of grains that
Shipbuilding
Six LNG Carriers: Korean Shipbuilders Tap GTT for Tank Design
GTT, a France-based engineering firm, has secured orders to design tanks for six new LNG carriers
Largest Italy-built Cruise Ship Delivered
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has said it has delivered the MSC Seashore - the largest cruise
Markets: Ship Recycling Prices Hold Steady
As the Bangladeshi market surpasses the previously unreachable threshold of $600/ton
Contracts
McAllister inks deal Operate ATB for Polaris New Energy LNG Bunkering Ops
McAllister Towing LNG Services, LLC will serve as technical manager for the Polaris New Energy LNG
Wärtsilä Wins Multi-engine Order for New Italian Ferry
Wärtsilä said it will provide the main and auxiliary engines, as well as the fuel storage and
GTT Wins LNG Tank Design Orders from Samsung
French engineering firm GTT announced it has received an order from its partner the Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the tank design of three new liquefied
Technology
Erma First Acquires one TANK LLC, "World's Smallest BWTS"
Ballast water equipment maker Erma First expands its portfolio and brings "the world’s smallest"
AI Specialist Launches Container Tracking to Alleviate Shipping Risks
Predictive intelligence tech company Windward has launched Container Insights, a capability that
Wärtsilä Sees Rise in Order Intake. Expects Growth in 3Q
Finland-based marine and energy equipment maker Wärtsilä expects the third quarter of the year to
Legal
A Win for Florida: Appeals Court Lifts CDC Cruise Ship Restrictions
A federal appeals court late on Friday reversed course and let stand a lower court order
Ten Men Get 12 Years in Prison for Chinese Ship Hijacking
A court in Lagos sentenced 10 men to 12 years in prison on Friday for kidnapping the crew of a
U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Ruling that Would Have Suspended CDC Cruise Ship Rules
A U.S. appeals court late Saturday in a 2-1 ruling put on hold a lower-court decision that said
People & Company News
Carlos Maenhout Retires, Bruno Storms takes the helm at BMT Belgium
Effective July 1, 2021, Carlos Maenhout is retiring from his position as Founder and Managing
AST Group, OneWeb Team Collaborate
This week, OneWeb's Maritime team had a long-awaited in-person meeting with colleagues at The AST
Northern Lights Partners with MAN Engines & Components
Northern Lights announced a new partnership with MAN Engines & Components, when on June 30 2021