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WATCH: Baltimore Bridge collapses into the water after being struck by containership DALI; Many casualties feared

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a container ship ran into it. Media reports said that the vessel crashed into the bridge at about 1:30am on Tuesday, catching fire before sinking. At least seven people and seven vehicles are …
Mar 26, 2024 / Accidents

Flawless towing assistance in the port of Rotterdam to the British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales

Straight away from Norway, the ship was returning from “Steadfast Defender 24”, one of NATO’s largest military exercises since the Cold War. one of the largest military exercises organised by NATO since the Cold War. Following the successful …
Mar 21, 2024 / Curious

GEFO chemical tanker Tosca is a certified industry pioneer

GEFO’s LNG dual fuel tanker Tosca is the first chemical tanker in the maritime industry to be awarded the Green Award CO2 label, setting a new benchmark for environmental performance and responsibility. The certification underlines GEFO’s commitment …
Mar 18, 2024 / Curious

The first hybrid electric vessel built in South America will use a Corvus battery system

Corvus Energy to supply the battery energy storage system onboard the Magellan Discoverer— the first hybrid diesel-electric vessel to be constructed in South America. Photo caption: The Magellan Discoverer has a unique design especially made for …
Mar 18, 2024 / Vessels

Kalmar and APM Terminals join forces for straddle carrier electrification pilot at Pier 400 terminal in Los Angeles

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with APM Terminals Pier 400 Los Angeles to supply two new Kalmar electric AutoStrads™ and to undertake a retrofit of two existing hybrid straddle carriers. The new and retrofitted units will be part of …
Mar 6, 2024 / Curious

First Of Six New Sun Ferry Passenger Ferries Now Servicing Commuters

A new cutting-edge passenger fast ferry, Xin Ming Xhu VIII, is now servicing commuters on Hong Kong’s iconic waterways after leading global digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther delivered the first of six new passenger fast ferries to mass transit …
Mar 6, 2024 / Curious

Berge Bulk Orders Two Ammonia Fuelled Newcastlemax Vessels

On 29th February, Berge Bulk, one of the world’s leading dry bulk ship owners, placed an order for two ammonia dual fuel vessels from Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry. The two 210,000-DWT Newcastlemax vessels will meet the International …
Mar 5, 2024 / Curious

Syngenta to Reduce Carbon Impact of Ocean Shipping with Maersk’s ECO Delivery

Syngenta Crop Protection, a leader in agricultural innovation, is to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for its ocean shipments. This follows the finalization of an …
Mar 5, 2024 / Curious

Majestic Fast Ferry Begins Construction Of Ten New Second-Generation Incat Crowther Ferries

Singapore’s Majestic Fast Ferry Pte Ltd has commissioned leading digital shipbuilder Incat Crowther to design a new second-generation 39-metre passenger ferry as the basis of its future fleet. Incat Crowther’s range with PT Cahaya Samudra covers four …
Feb 28, 2024 / Curious

Virgin Voyages Powers Fastest Internet at Sea with Industry-First Integrated MEO-LEO Service from SES

Virgin Voyages will deploy a new level of “Pretty Fly for a Wi-Fi" connected experiences for thousands of its “sailors” (passengers) across its fleet; becoming the first cruise line to deploy SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO service. Combining …
Feb 26, 2024 / Cruise