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Dutch carrier Spliethoff has confirmed the death of one of its seafarers who was critically injured and passed away in hospital on October 6 after the general cargo Minervagracht was hit on September 29 by a Houthi missile in the Gulf of Aden. In a statement, the Amsterdam-based shipping line declared: “We extend our deepest […]

The Port of Los Angeles announced it is seeking proposals from interested parties to participate in the pre-development of Pier 500, a proposed new stand-alone marine container terminal along the Pier 400 Channel. Proposals are due to the Port of Los Angeles by 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. The selected entity would enter into

The International Maritime Organization is stepping up efforts to prepare seafarers for the energy transition in maritime transport, in line with its strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. The IMO has published general interim guidelines on the training of seafarers serving on ships using alternative fuels and new technologies ( STCW 7/Circ.25 ). These guidelines provide an

The Association of Canadian Port Authorities (ACPA) has announced the appointment of Ian Marr, CPA, CGA, as Chair of the Board of Directors. Craig Bell Estabrooks, President and CEO of Port Saint John, has been named First Vice Chair. Ian Marr has served as President and CEO of the Nanaimo Port Authority since 2019, bringing

Arctic Gateway Group (AGG), operator of the Port of Churchill, and the Potash and Agri Development Corporation of Manitoba (PADCOM) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at establishing Manitoba as a leading supplier of potash to world markets. The announcement follows a recent undertaking by the Carney federal government to upgrade infrastructure at Canada’s sole

Montreal – The Board of Directors of the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) has announced the appointment of Nicola Dolbec as President With 27 years of experience within the MEA, Mr. Dolbec has risen through the ranks and distinguished himself through his expertise in industrial relations, his integrity, and his ability to mobilize teams. Known for

The following press release was distributed on behalf of the Chamber of Marine Commerce, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, St. Lawrence Shipoperators’ Association, Ontario Marine Council, St. Lawrence Economic Development Council, Port of Montreal, CargoM, and Cirano research centre: The St. Lawrence–Great Lakes Waterway is the logistical and industrial backbone of North America, connecting

North Vancouver – Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) have signed a contract with Newfoundland-based Genoa Design International to continue providing design expertise on the Canadian Coast Guard’s new heavy polar icebreaker. Under the contract, Geona will provide design guidance, growing their local workforce to more than 100 naval architecture and marine systems designers. Work will continue into

At a presentation held today on the progress of the Port of Montreal’s Contrecœur expansion project, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) unveiled an updated construction schedule as well as key environmental compensation measures. In keeping with the conditions attached to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (IAAC) Decision Statement issued in March 2021, the MPA announced that work, which could

By John Stawpert, Principal Director Marine, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) The maritime industry has faced an extraordinary period of disruption over the past few years, from the Red Sea crisis and Ukraine conflict, to continued piracy threats in South East Asia. As we navigate these challenges, the lessons learned are reshaping how we approach