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Onboard carbon capture project moves closer to pilot installation
ABS has given its Approval in Principle to a project that plans to demonstrate the feasibility of using carbon capture onboard a vessel, with a pilot installation on a Stena Bulk MR tanker. Called Project REMARCCABLE (Realizing Maritime Carbon Capture to demonstrate the Ability to Lower Emissions), it involves a…
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Viridis on track to place orders for first ammonia-fueled bulkers
Ammonia-fueled shipping startup Viridis Bulk Carriers AS — a joint venture between two Norwegian shipowners, Navigare Logistics and Mosvolds Rederi, and zero emission ship project specialists Amon Maritime — is a step closer to its ambition of getting zero-carbon short sea bulkers on the water. It has received an Approval in Principle…
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Top Women in Maritime 2022 video debuts at TTB
Every year, Marine Log’s editorial team carefully selects 20 women of varied backgrounds, ages and locations, as its Top Women in Maritime based on nominations submitted by those in the industry. In tribute to the 2022 honorees, Marine Log produced a video that debuted at Tugs, Towboats & Barges (TTB) 2023 on March 7—International…
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Anglo-Eastern plans 200-vessel StarLink roll-out
One of the world’s leading ship managers, Hong Kong headquartered Anglo-Eastern, plans to roll out SpaceX’s Starlink Maritime broadband service on at least 200 vessels by year-end, with more to follow. The company says that, initially, it has placed a preliminary order covering a dozen vessels of various ship types and trading…
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Wiernicki: “Shipping pivotal to clean energy transition”
“Shipping will play a pivotal role in driving the global clean energy transition,” that was the message delivered by ABS chairman, president and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki gave in a series of appearances at the top level energy industry conference CERAWeek, currently underway in Houston. Wiernicki told the annual gathering of ministers…
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MOL and Vale in rotor sail retrofit agreement
Brazilian mining giant Vale International and Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have reached an agreemen that will see two rotor sails retrofitted on a 200,000-dwt class bulk carrier, currently employed under a mid–term contract for transportation of iron ore for Vale. The retrofit of the two 35 meters tall…
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Synergy rolls out new PPE for its female seafarers
Female seafarers working for Captain Rajesh Unni’s Synergy Group are to get more comfortable coveralls. The Singapore-headquartered ship management company is rolling out new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that has been designed to ensure the final cut maximized comfort and versatility for female crew deployed in a maritime work environment where the…
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Eagle Bulk reports record full year profit
“Despite a weaker rate environment, our Q4 results cemented a record annual profit of roughly $250 million for 2022,” said Gary Vogel, CEO of Stamford, Conn., headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NYSE: EGLE) as the company reported its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022. “These…
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First Flight II Expeditionary Fast Transport christened
Austal USA christened its 14th Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), USNS Cody, in a February 25 ceremony at its Mobile, Ala,, shipyard’s advanced manufacturing facility. Cody is the first EPF Flight II as well as the first Navy vessel to honor the city of Cody, Wyo. The USNS Cody is one of two EPF Flight…
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Carriers Join Technology Accelerator Program to Improve Cargo Safety
Faced with the increasing danger of cargo fires and the ever-present challenge of securing containers to minimize losses, several major shipping carriers are joining an effort to improve cargo safety. Established by Lloyd’s Register, the Safetytech Accelerator is a non-profit and the first fully dedicated technology accelerator and it will…
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