The world’s first commercial-use ammonia-fueled vessel, Sakigake, completed a three-month demonstration voyage. Engaged in tugboat operations in Tokyo Bay, NYK which owns the vessel reports it achieved a GHG-emission reduction of up to approximately 95 percent. They believe it illustrates the potential of ammonia as a maritime fuel. The 272-ton tug Sakigake, which was […]
Carnival Cruise Line marked a new step for the brand as it completed the expansion of its operations in Australia taking over its former sister brand P&O Cruises Australia. With two P&O ships officially entering Carnival service on Saturday, March 29, the brand with 29 ships will have the largest fleet in its 53-year history. […]
[By: ABS Wavesight] ABS Wavesight™, the ABS-affiliated Software-as-a-Service company, proudly hosted its Vision and Value Summit in Singapore. The event brought together users of ABS Wavesight software products, industry stakeholders, and regional experts for a dynamic day of collaboration, innovation, and forward-thinking discussions. The event served as a platform for users and other industry stakeholders […]
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating after an inspection team on Wednesday, March 26 discovered a tank containing hazardous anhydrous ammonia at the terminal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The tank represents a violation of an order by the USCG issued last month concerning hazardous cargo due to safety concerns. Last month, the Puerto […]
Japan celebrated the naming and launch of its first purpose-built ice-class Arctic research vessel, Mirai II. Construction on the vessel began in 2021 and it represents a significant step forward for the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), which will be responsible for the vessel’s operations. Japanese officials said as a country adjacent […]
While US forces continue to pummel Houthi targets in Yemen, primarily using aircraft launched from the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group located in the Red Sea, tensions at sea are also rising in the Northern Indian Ocean. Signs of increased military readiness are evident both on the part of Iran and of […]
While remaining the largest customer for Russian oil, India has had a spotty relationship with the shadow fleet and several times cracked down or responded to Western sanctions. In the latest effort, however, India reportedly turned away a shadow fleet tanker over improper documentation. The crude oil tanker Andaman Skies (111,000 dwt) is currently loitering […]
SATS Airport Services Pte Ltd), a wholly-owned subsidiary of SATS Ltd. (SATS), one of the world’s largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s pre-eminent provider of food solutions and Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co Ltd (Guangtai), global ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer and supplier, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27 March 2025 […]
The controversial deal by CK Hutchison to sell its two port operations in Panama is reportedly going to be delayed. The South China Morning Post and Chinese-controlled newspapers are reporting that the target date of April 2 for the signing of definitive documentation will not proceed but also said this does not mean the deal […]
On the ALTA Fuel & Sustainability Conference, aviation sector experts emphasized the urgency of establishing clear government polices to enable the energy transition and ensure the sustainability of this essential service in the region. Santo Domingo, March 27, 2025 – On the second day of the “ALTA Fuel & Sustainability Conference,” aviation sector experts emphasized […]
In serving its customers with consistent, reliable air capacity on key trade lanes, CEVA Logistics is launching a new trans-Pacific charter program. The new air cargo charter solution connects Wuxi, China (WUX), to Chicago, U.S. (ORD), offering three flights per week. The inaugural charter flight departed from Wuxi to Chicago earlier today, carrying more than […]
The burnt-out remains of the containership Solong which collided with the Stena Immaculate on March 10 arrived in Scotland this morning, March 28. The hulk of the vessel was tied to a dock in Aberdeen, Scotland with HM Coastguard reporting that concluded a key step with it now becoming a commercial salvage operation. The tow […]
