Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) delivered higher Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) earnings per on-hire day than standard market rates in Q4 2024, the company reported: despite weaker product tanker and dry bulk markets in late 2024 and early 2025…
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Tech File: Scantrol’s mTrack AHC Controller
Scantrol’s mTrack AHC Controller, combined with Bosch Rexroth Secondary Controls, is designed to ensure smooth and safe operation for TravOcean’s new 15-ton cable laying winch. This winch is used to lay wind turbine power cables on the seabed.
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Aircraft Carrier, Commercial Vessel Collide Near Egypt
The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) has collided with a merchant vessel near Egypt, the U.S. military said on Thursday, though the nuclear-powered carrier was stable and there were no injuries.In a statement, the U.S. Navy…
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Japanese Firms Use Laser Tech for Rust and Coating Removal from Vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), MOL Drybulk, Furukawa Electric, and Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, have tested the InfraLaser system on the outer hull of an actual vessel, successfully stripping down rust and coatings with industrial laser technology.Furukawa Elec...
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MOL, Fukada to Collaborate on T&I Vessels for Floating Wind Turbines
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Fukada Salvage & Marine Works have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore collaboration on transportation and installation (T&I) vessels for floating offshore wind turbines.Under the MoU, MOL and Fukada…
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CBP and Royal Caribbean Use Biometric Facial Recognition Technology in Puerto Rico
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with Royal Caribbean, conducted the first biometric debarkation for Royal Caribbean cruise passengers on Feb. 2 when Rhapsody of the Seas was the first Royal Caribbean vessel to utilize…
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In 2025 AI Won’t Just be a Tool
Some expert thoughts on AI in 2025:“In 2025, AI won’t just be a tool; it will be a collaborator.”“In 2025, the most productive employees will work alongside AI agents.”AI agents are an advance on large language models (LLMs). LLMs at present…
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MARAD Not Ready for Workforce Challenges Ahead
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) needs to take action to help address workforce challenges.MARAD has about 800 employees, but the agency is facing staff turnover, high numbers of…
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Seaspan Invests $2.5 Million in Indigenous Shipbuilding Training
Seaspan has made a $2.5 million investment to create new skills training and apprenticeship opportunities for Indigenous People in Greater Vancouver.The five-year funding program is a continuation of a longstanding partnership with the non-profit…
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Mega Machines & Manson Construction
In this episode of Maritime Matters:Manson Construction is a U.S. Jones Act dredging and marine construction firm, founded in 1905 and family owned until converting to an employee-owned company in 2012. Fred Paup, Chairman of the Board, EVP…
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