The saga of the crew aboard the tanker Gulf Sky continues according to the NGO Human Rights at Sea and the Commonwealth of Dominica Maritime Administration. According to a statement issued by the two organizations, the crew’s situation remains unresolved leaving them unpaid and unable to work due to the disputes, investigations and political intrigue […]
In recent months, more than 150 KLM employees have worked hard on the airline’s Cargo-in-Cabin concept. KLM has deployed this innovative, forward-looking cargo concept to transport more than 85 million face masks in the fight against COVID-19. Last Thursday, the 100th Cargo-in-Cabin flight departed for Shanghai, accompanied by Pieter Elbers, KLM president and CEO. The […]
Facility design and construction leader Andy Wozniak has joined Burns & McDonnell to lead the Global Facilities Group in Chicago. Wozniak will spearhead the delivery and continued growth of integrated design and construction services for a diverse range of industries, including air cargo and institutional and commercial facility solutions. “In the wake of global crises, the […]
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), one of the leading air cargo carriers for transportation of special cargo, has been aiming at 360-degree support of COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing, including through stable shipments of vial-producing equipment. A total of 840 tonnes of equipment enabling automation lines for the manufacturing of coated cyclo olefin (COP) polymer vaccines containers will be […]
Emirates and Airlink have announced an interline agreement, widening Emirates’ reach into Southern Africa as countries begin opening their borders. Emirates’ agreement with Airlink will provide enhanced connectivity via its gateways Johannesburg and Cape Town to more than 25 domestic destinations in South Africa and more than 20 regional destinations in Southern Africa. The unique […]
Mitteldeutsche Flughafen in Leipzeg/Halle has filled a vacancy on its executive board at an important stage in the company’s development. The board has unanimously agreed to appoint Ingo Ludwig as chief financial officer (CFO) of Mitteldeutsche Flughafen with effect from January 1 2021. In this role, he will primarily be responsible for implementing the complex investment […]
Norwegian oil major Equinor announced Tuesday that it is entering into the bidding for New York’s second offshore wind power solicitation. In this round, New York State is accepting proposals for a total of up to 2,500 megawatts of capacity – about three times more than the size of Equinor’s Empire Wind Phase One project, […]
The chair of the House Natural Resources Committee, Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), has introduced a 300-page package of legislation to invest in ocean-based energy solutions, including offshore wind. Among its other provisions, the proposed Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act would direct the Department of the Interior to issue permits for at least 12.5 gigawatts of […]
Concern over the number of crew members and ships arriving in Western Australia with COVID-19 is leading to calls to restrict crew changes, turn away ships and even close the ports. The calls from leaders of industry, local officials, and politicians are growing as the state is dealing with another widespread outbreak on a ship […]
Alaska may have suffered the most severe impact from the cruise industry shutdown of all the states in the U.S. according to a new report from Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis Sola. The commissioner has been examining the economic impacts of COVID-19 on specific geographic regions. Commissioner Sola traveled to Anchorage, Whittier, and Seward where he […]
The National Transportation Safety Board has concluded its investigation into the fire aboard the dive boat Conception, which burned and sank off Santa Cruz Island on September 2, 2019. 33 passengers and one crewmember died in the fire, making it one of America’s most deadly maritime casualties in decades. NTSB did not reach a conclusion […]
Hard hit by an extended downturn in the offshore oil service sector, many of the leading companies have been forced into restructuring as they sought to address the changes that appear to be permanent in the business. In the latest move, the shareholders, banks, and creditors of Norway’s Solstad Offshore approved a complex financial restructuring. […]
