Maritime Magazine

San Diego, CA – Joined by diverse partners and industry supporters, Crowley christened the eWolf, America’s first all-electric ship assist harbor tugboat. Operating with zero emissions and other sustainable technology, the tugboat delivers the high-power capability, safety and efficiency that Crowley has made its reputation. The eTug will enter commercial service this week. “The eWolf is a historic milestone […]

With the 2024 marine shipping season on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway in full swing, the early statistics provided by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) and Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) show that movements of potash (an agricultural fertilizer), iron and steel, and cement are up when compared to the

On the International Day of the Seafarer, IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez pays tribute to the 2 million seafarers who keep global markets functioning and supply chains going. In a video message to seafarers, Mr. Dominguez said: “Seafarers have been sorely tested in recent years – facing hostile acts from piracy or in conflict zones. I humbly

The Port of Montreal was recognized for its exemplary sustainable development practices and environmental performance for the 17th consecutive year by Green Marine, the marine shipping industry’s leading voluntary environmental certification program. The results were presented at the annual GreenTech conference held in Halifax. Among the 59 participating port authorities, the MPA ranked in the

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Board of Directors has unanimously re-elected Emanuele Grimaldi, President and Managing Director of Grimaldi Euromed SpA, as Chairman of the Board. ICS represents 80% of the world’s merchant fleet and is the principal international trade association for merchant shipowners and operators. Mr Grimaldi will continue as Chairman for another

At the 38th investiture ceremony in Québec City, Premier François Legault decorated 22 new members of the Ordre national du Québec for their exceptional contribution to Quebec society, notably Louis-Marie Beaulieu, President and CEO of Groupe Desgagnés. As an Officer, Mr Beaulieu joins some 1,200 people who have been admitted to the Order since the first ceremony

The 700 members of the International and Warehouse Union Local 514, representing ship and dock foremen have voted overwhelmingly to reject a revised comprehensive offer from the BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA). “In an effort to conclude a negotiated agreement that restores stability, the proposed four-year agreement would have provided all workers with significant gains