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Livestock carriers: The most dangerous vessels in the world (VIDEO)

Under current conditions, livestock exports by sea must stop immediately  Currently, only 64 livestock carriers are permitted to load European animals on EU-ports to then export them to third countries. This at least 1.5 billion € worth trade is …
Mar 27, 2024 / Curious

Containership DALI suffered a total blackout before the collision with bridge

The pilot of the ship that crashed into the Baltimore bridge Tuesday did “everything that he could have done” to slow the ship and keep it from drifting toward the bridge, said Clay Diamond, executive director and general counsel of the American …
Mar 27, 2024 / Accidents

Wärtsilä Lifecycle Agreement to guarantee operational reliability of new Wind farm Installation Vessel

Technology group Wärtsilä has signed a long-term Guaranteed Asset Performance agreement with CSBC-DEME Wind Engineering Co Ltd (CDWE), a joint venture between CSBC Corporation and DEME Offshore. The agreement covers CDWE’s new 216 metres-long marine …
Mar 26, 2024 / Curious

WATCH: VesselFinder AIS data reconstruction of the allision of container ship DALI with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after the container ship DALI ran into it. The collision occurred on Tuesday, 26th March 2024 at around 1:30 am LT. Multiple vehicles were on the bridge at the time, including one the size of a …
Mar 26, 2024 / Accidents

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

U-Ming Singapore and ITOCHU sign milestone MoU for the joint development of Ammonia Dual-Fuel and De-Carbonized vessels

U-Ming Marine Transport (S) Pte Ltd (U-Ming), a subsidiary of Taiwanese-listed U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation, announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation to explore discussions on jointly …
Mar 25, 2024 / Curious

Fugro completes primary phase in first vessel conversion to green methanol fuel

The Fugro Pioneer is ready to be equipped with methanol engines after successfully converting the main components on board. Using green methanol as a fuel reduces carbon emissions by more than 90% compared to conventional diesel, allowing clients to …
Mar 25, 2024 / Vessels

Brunvoll Propulsion Chosen for ESVAGT's Growing Fleet of Service Operation Vessels

Brunvoll has once again been chosen as supplier of the propulsion and manoeuvring system for one of ESVAGT’s new service operation vessels (SOV). This will be the fourth ESVAGT vessel currently undergoing construction. The vessel is designed by HAV …
Mar 21, 2024 / Curious

Fundación Valenciaport to boost carbon neutrality in maritime transport through the POWER4MED project

Fundación Valenciaport has begun work on the POWER4MED project, an initiative that seeks to boost the transition towards carbon neutrality in maritime transport. This goal requires, in the short term, the use of transition fuels such as liquefied …
Mar 21, 2024 / Curious

ZIM Held Naming Ceremony of ZIM Hawk

Wednesday (Mar 20), ZIM held the naming ceremony of ZIM Hawk, the latest addition to ZIM "Birds” series of eight 5,300 TEUs modern vessels. The event took place at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard Co. Ltd.  This occasion marks another …
Mar 20, 2024 / Vessels