There are more than 4,000 harbor craft vessels in the U.S. deemed highly suited for zero-emissions operations, according to a recent report produced by CALSTART in partnership with Intelatus Global Partners.The report - “Sizing the U.S. and California ...
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Utilizing CFD Analysis to Optimize Vessel Ventilation
When envisioning the future of vessel design, considerations for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) may not always take precedence. Yet, the significance of proper HVAC systems cannot be overstated, particularly when it comes to ensuring...
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Unifeeder, MPCC JV Aims to Drive Decarbonization
Unifeeder A/S and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) announced a new collaboration to make joint investments into Energy Efficiency Technology (EET), a partnership that will see the parties unite to increase decarbonization and efficiency in maritime trans...
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GMS: Knuckle-Biting Third Quarter for Ship Recyclers
Cash buyer GMS predicts a knuckle-biter of a third quarter for ship recycling, given that:• (confusing) budgets were announced in Bangladesh and Pakistan this week• taxes and duties are to be imposed on FO / LO on incoming vessels in Bangladesh…
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China Coast Guard: Philippine Supply Ship Bumped Chinese Ship
A Philippine supply ship dangerously approached a Chinese ship resulting in a slight collision after it illegally intruded into waters adjacent to the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, the Chinese coast guard said on Monday.The Philippine…
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Esgian Week 24 Report: Noble and Diamond Offshore Announce Merger Plans
Esgian provides an update on Noble and Diamond Offshore’s announcement of merger plans in its Week 24 Rig Analytics Market Roundup.Report SummaryContractsADES has completed the signing of a drilling contract for a jackup with Suez Oil Company…
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Container Shipping Spot Rate Growth Slows
Ocean freight container shipping spot rates are set to increase further, but there are signs the recent dramatic growth may be slowing.The latest data from Xeneta, the ocean freight rate benchmarking and intelligence platform, indicates spot…
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Singapore Oil Spill Spreads Along Coast
An oil spill off southern Singapore has spread to other areas of the island's coast and is threatening a marine reserve, government agencies said, adding that authorities were intensifying efforts to mop up the fuel.The oil spilled into Singaporean…
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Houthis Say they Attacked Two Ships and American Destroyer
Yemen's Houthis said on Sunday that they had attacked two civilian ships along with an American destroyer in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, their latest effort to disrupt shipping in what they say is support for Palestinians in Gaza.In a statement…
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Jan De Nul Orders Plug-in Hybrid Hopper Dredge
Dutch dredging and marine services contractor Jan De Nul Group announced it has signed a contract with Indian shipbuilder Goa Shipyard for the construction of a new trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD). The vessel is a plug-in hybrid specifically…
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