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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

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Has Completed the Delivery of LNG-Specific Limestone Carrier as Our First Alternative Fuel Ship

TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. has delivered its first LNG-Specific Limestone Carrier on March 19. The vessel is the replacement vessel of “Shimokita Maru,” a limestone carrier owned by NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. It is installed with a hybrid …
Mar 22, 2024 / Vessels

Stena Bulk enters into new partnership in the operation of existing IMOIIMAX tankers

Leading tanker shipping company Stena Bulk has today announced it has entered into a new partnership with a prominent Gulf Co-operation Council investment institution in the operation of an undisclosed number of Stena Bulk’s existing IMOIIMAX …
Mar 21, 2024 / Curious

MSC’s Post-Panamax-Plus sized Elma welcomed at Moín Container Terminal

The Moín Container Terminal (TCM) in Costa Rica has achieved a new milestone with the arrival of its third largest vessel to date, MSC Elma, operated by Shipping Line MSC.  The TCM, which began operations in February 2019, has invested in …
Mar 29, 2023 / Curious

Capital Product Partners Announces New Time Charter for the MV Akadimos

Capital Product Partners L.P., an international owner of ocean-going vessels, today announced that it has agreed a new time charter for the M/V Akadimos (115,534 dwt/9,288 TEU, container carrier built 2015, Daewoo-Mangalia Heavy Industries S.A., …
Mar 22, 2023 / Vessels

IMO, Norway and Singapore sign MoU on maritime decarbonization

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Ministry of Climate and Environment of Norway, and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), with the intention to collectively …
Mar 21, 2023 / Curious

The Government of Canada invests in improvements to the fluidity of the supply chain in Nanaimo

An efficient and reliable transportation system is essential to making life more affordable for Canadians and combat the rising cost of living. The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring Canada's supply chains grow the economy and create good …
Mar 17, 2023 / Curious

Hempel joins IMO public-private partnership to help prevent biofouling on ships’ hulls

Hempel joins the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety to work with industry to support shipping’s emissions reduction pathway and to mitigate against the spread of invasive species. …
Mar 15, 2023 / Curious

DeepOcean activates battery hybrid option for MPSV

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has activated an option to request the installation of a battery hybrid system on board the Stril Server multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV). DeepOcean is chartering the Stril Server from Stavanger-based shipowner …
Jan 16, 2023 / Curious