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Canadian Sterling PlanB signs MOU with Indian Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
Vancouver, Canada – February 9, 2021 – Industrial energy storage experts, Sterling PlanB (SPBES), and Government of India company Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) have announced a Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies. The MOU is intended to facilitate an increase in access to hybrid and fully electric propulsion and power
Fincantieri begins construction of massive shipbuilding facility in Marinette Wisconsin
Marinette, Wisconsin – As Fincantieri Marinette Marine prepares to start construction of the U.S. Navy’s newest class of ships, several key leaders were in Marinette Tuesday to mark the occasion of the largest building in Marinette Marine history. “Building 34 is a key element to our Constellation-class frigate production,” said Dario Deste, President and CEO
ECSA welcomes new security concept in Gulf of Guinea while highlighting continuing threat of piracy
The European shipping industry welcomes the EU’s political commitment to a first pilot of the new Coordinated Maritime Presences (CMP) concept in the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa, but cautions that the situation remains very precarious for European and international merchant vessels and more needs to be done urgently.
Ship congestion soaring further in Los Angeles/Long Beach
By Leo Ryan, Editor Huge vessel backlogs at the largest port complex in the United States at Los Angeles/Long Beach are continuing unabated due to the devastating impact of COVID-19 on waterfront productivity coinciding with high consumer demand from American citizens for home improvement products and office equipment. Captain Kip Louttit, Executive Director of the
The CSL Group receives Top Montreal Employer Award for third year running
MONTREAL- The CSL Group (CSL) has been named one of Montreal’s Top Employers for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes CSL for its progressive employee programs that put safety and well-being first, advance professional development and growth, promote a culture built on shared values, and provide exceptional health and financial benefits. “In the wake of
Windship Technology unveils first True Zero Emission ship design
London: Windship Technology, a British company with a whole-ship solution to tackle the CO2 emissions of the shipping industry, today unveils its designs and announces an investment partnership with one of the world’s leading classification agencies. Starting from a clean drawing board, Technical Director Simon Rogers and his design team developed and tested at
Thordon Bearings help keep world’s oldest steam driven tug operational
One of the world’s oldest tugboats, the 117-year-old, steam-driven Daniel Adamson, is set to return to service offering short cruises along the River Weaver, a tributary of the fabled Mersey River in England, after the completion of a project to install new propeller shaft bearings. The 1903-built steamship, rescued from scrap merchants 15 years ago,
Stena Line plans to launch fossil free ships before 2030
Concept design for Stena’s all-electric ferry for Gothenburg decarbonization project (Stena Line) In an effort to speed up the transition to fossil-free fuels in the transport sector, Stena Line, Volvo Group, Scania, and the Port of Gothenburg have joined forces to bring about a significant reduction in carbon emissions linked to the largest port