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Seaspan Victoria Shipyards delivered on May 22 the HMCS Calgary back to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the successful completion of the second full Docking Work Period (DWP) under Seaspan’s Halifax-Class Work Period (HCWP) contract. The DWP for HMCS Calgary represents the largest ever completed at Victoria Shipyards and stands as a testament to the coordinated […]

In the ever-evolving maritime industry, safety remains a paramount concern. DNV’s latest report, MARITIME SAFETY TRENDS 2014–2024, provides a comprehensive analysis of incident data from Lloyd’s List Intelligence, offering insights into the current safety landscape and highlighting key trends, challenges, and advancements. From 2022 to 2024, marine incidents rose by 22%, driven largely by machinery

The Port of Québec has announced the implementation of its greening plan, an ambitious initiative that aligns with its determination to contribute to the fight against climate change, improve air quality, and be a good neighbour in its community. In its 2035 Vision, the Port states its intention to become a greening leader in Québec

Houston – How can the global energy grid keep pace with fast-growing demand from new data centers supporting artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing? Nuclear energy and coastal waters offer a potential answer. The potential for floating nuclear-powered data centers is explored in depth in the latest industry-leading research from ABS and Herbert Engineering. Pathways to

KR (Korean Register) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) on June 3 during Nor-Shipping 2025 to jointly develop a very large ethane carrier (VLEC).  Ethane carriers are high value-added vessels designed to transport liquefied ethane at ultra-low temperatures of around -100°C. These ships require advanced engineering capabilities and

In a landmark moment for maritime trade in Africa, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has become the first shipping line to deploy mega-large container vessels with a capacity of 24,000 TEU on the continent. The arrival of the MSC DILETTA and MSC TÜRKIYE on the Africa Express service, connecting key regions from China and South Korea

The Board of Directors of the Port of Sept-Îles has announced the appointment of Alexandra Chouinard as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Pierre D. Gagnon, who held the position for the past 24 years. On January 25, the Board of Directors and the CEO of the Port of Sept-Îles announced that a transition process

Following a national search, the Duluth Seaway Port Authority Board of Commissioners named Kevin Beardsley to succeed Deb DeLuca as executive director of the Port Authority. His appointment will begin June 3, 2025, one day after DeLuca’s retirement. The Port Authority’s chief financial officer since 2014, Beardsley holds Port Professional Manager certification from the American

Americold Realty Trust broke ground in Port Saint John, New Brunswick, on its first import-export hub to be built in Canada. It is slated to open in 2026. Provincial and local leaders joined company executives to celebrate this significant investment in New Brunswick, a ceremony held in conjunction with Port Saint John’s Port Days. The

The Open Markets Institute has released a landmark report by transportation policy analyst Arnav Rao, titled Charting a New Course: Steering U.S. Maritime Policy Towards Security and Prosperity, published in conjunction with a feature article in The Atlantic. The report details the systematic dismantling of America’s maritime capacity over the past century, the severe national