The only heavy icebreaker in the U.S. Coast Guard fleet USCG Polar Star arrived back in San Francisco completing her annual deployment to Antarctica and now she is preparing for the final phase of her ongoing life extension. Commissioned in 1976, the USCG needs to keep her operation until at least 2030 when the much-delayed […]
Fans of complex management systems tend to live and breathe the analytics of daily operations. With the help of a strong safety management system (SMS) and properly placed sensors, any inquiring manager can learn what their vessel status is with respect to things like metered engine hours, equipment usage rates, conditions of lubricants and […]
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced sweeping double-digit tariffs on imports from all countries, starting at a minimum threshold of 10 percent. The administration released a table of rates that it has calculated for 50 different foreign nations’ tariffs on American goods, including the equivalent impact of non-tariff trade barriers. In a press conference Wednesday, […]
SkyCell, the Swiss-based technology company transforming the pharmaceutical supply chain, has partnered with ACL Airshop, a global leader in unit load device (ULD) leasing and management, to enhance air cargo logistics for customers. This five-year strategic partnership will integrate SkyCell’s cutting-edge IoT technology across ACL Airshop’s extensive ULD fleet, enhancing real-time tracking, operational efficiency, and […]
Nick Wicking, Chief Executive of the Heathrow Airline Operators’ Committee, testified before the Transport Select Committee that he had flagged vulnerabilities in the airport’s power supply on 15 March and again on 19 March—just days before a fire at a substation caused a full-day shutdown on 21 March. Wicking said the warnings followed a series […]
ACIA Aero Leasing (“ACIA”), a leading provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services and solutions, announced today the delivery of an ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft in a 72 seat layout on lease to Braathens. The aircraft will be operated for SAS Scandinavian Airlines on the Braathens ACMI contract. These aircraft bring the total […]
Backed by almost four decades’ experience in keeping goods and people moving all over the world, Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution that is set to redefine the express delivery experience. To ensure Emirates Courier Express addressed industry-wide challenges, Emirates worked with various global customers to pilot and finesse the product, […]
The Seafarers International Union (SIU) has released a first-hand account from the crew of the product tanker Stena Immaculate, which was hit by a boxship off the UK last month. On March 10, the Portuguese-flagged feeder Solong was on a routine coastal voyage off Hull, UK, making 16 knots on a steady southbound course. Without […]
Norway marked a milestone in its efforts to be a leader in green shipping with the introduction of the first of two vessels that will be powered with bio-methanol. The containerships which are operating in a partnership between North Sea Container Line and MPC Container Ships will expand Norway’s trade with Europe while also lowering […]
Smart shipowners are getting prepared to pass any extra U.S. fees for Chinese ships onwards to their charterers, insulating the owner from the impact of millions of dollars in extra regulatory cost per port call. Special new charter party clauses will ensure that U.S. exporters and importers – not shipowners – will bear the […]
[By: Hydrex] Recently, our diver/technician teams were deployed to ships in Belgium and Spain for stern tube seal replacements. The first operation took place in Algeciras on a 225-meter container ship, while the second was carried out in Antwerp on a 295-meter RoRo vessel. Both ships were experiencing oil leaks, necessitating an immediate on-site repair. […]
[By: The Marshall Islands Registry] The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Registry’s long-term and consistent commitment to high quality shipping continues to be recognized by the international community. At INTERTANKO’s North America panel meeting held in Stamford, Connecticut, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) presented QUALSHIP 21 qualifying jurisdictions for this year. For the 21st consecutive […]
