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10 Jul

Coast Guard: Cutter did not see boat before fatal collision

Rich MillerCasualty NewsU.S. Coast Guard

(PORTSMOUTH, Va.) — U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area has taken final action on the investigation involving the at-sea collision of USCGC Winslow Griesser (WPC 1116) and the 23-foot pleasure vessel Desakata. The collision occurred on Aug. 8, 2022, at approximately 1:45 p.m., four miles northeast of Dorado, Puerto Rico. Desakata had two people on board, and the collision resulted in…

10 Jul

Stasinos Marine signs with software provider MobileOps

Rich MillerIndustry Newstechnology, Tugboats and towing

(BELLEVUE, Wash.) — MobileOps, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the maritime industry, has announced the signing of Stasinos Marine, including its JV Coast Line Transfer, as its newest customer. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone for both organizations, showcasing MobileOps' commitment to delivering state-of-the-art technology and Stasinos Marine's dedication to operational excellence. Stasinos Marine, a maritime…

07 Jul

New IMO goal: Net-zero GHG emissions by ‘around’ 2050

Rich MillerMaritime NewsClimate change, shipping

(LONDON) — Member states of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), have adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, with enhanced targets to tackle harmful emissions. The revised IMO GHG Strategy includes an enhanced common ambition to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping close…

07 Jul

Officials seek cause of fatal Port Newark con-ro fire

Rich MillerMaritime NewsCasaulties, Ports, U.S. Coast Guard

(NEWARK, N.J.) – The U.S. Coast Guard, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Newark Fire Department and Gallagher Marine Systems, the representative for the ship operator, have established a unified command in response to the fire Wednesday aboard the cargo vessel Grande Costa D’Avorio in Port Newark. The unified command’s operational priorities are ensuring the safety of the…

07 Jul

BOEM approves N.J. wind project with up to 98 turbines

Rich MillerMaritime Newsoffshore wind

(WASHINGTON) – The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Wednesday announced it has approved the plan for construction and operations of the Ocean Wind 1 project offshore New Jersey. Located about 13 nautical miles southeast of Atlantic City, the project will have an estimated capacity of 1,100 megawatts (MG) of clean energy – capable of powering over 380,000 homes…

06 Jul

Erma First launches Flexcap to cut fuel use, emissions

Rich MillerIndustry NewsClimate change, propulsion

(PERAMA, Greece) — Erma First, a global sustainable maritime solutions provider, has launched a new energy-saving device (ESD) that promises reduced fuel consumption and emissions. With shipowners seeking practical and cost-effective tools to facilitate compliance with the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Carbon Intensity Index (CII) and Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), the new solution from Erma First promises to…

06 Jul

Two killed fighting fire on vehicle carrier in Port Newark

Rich MillerMaritime Newscasualties, Ports, U.S. Coast Guard

(NEWARK, N.J.) — The Newark Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard and multiple state and area agencies are continuing their response Thursday to a fatal fire in Port Newark on the vehicle carrier Grande Costa D’Avorio. Coast Guard watch standers at Sector New York received an initial call of a fire on the multi-level vessel at 9:38 p.m. Wednesday. A…

05 Jul

Towboat crew rescues five after pleasure boat hits barge

Rich MillerMaritime Newsbrownwater, Tugboats and towing, U.S. Coast Guard

(HOUSTON) — The U.S. Coast Guard and good Samaritans rescued five adults who were injured in a boat collision near Galveston, Texas, on Tuesday. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center watch standers received a call at 9:41 p.m. on VHF-FM Channel 16 from the captain of the towing vessel Richard Tolar that an 18-foot pleasure craft had collided with a…

30 Jun

Crowley acquires British Virgin Islands services provider

Rich MillerIndustry Newsshipping

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) – Crowley has acquired Tamarind Consolidated, a logistics services company operating between the United States and the British Virgin Islands, in a merger enhancing end-to-end supply chain capabilities for the Caribbean region. The acquisition will transition Tamarind’s operations and services, including warehousing and non-vessel operating common carrier services, to Crowley. The expansion complements U.S.-based Crowley’s existing maritime and…

30 Jun

Cracked exhaust muffler cited in fire that destroyed towboat

Rich MillerCasualty NewsTugboats and towing, U.S. Coast Guard

(WASHINGTON) — Cracks in a muffler and the substantial use of combustible materials in accommodation spaces led to a fire aboard a towing vessel last year on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near Freeport, Texas, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday. On June 25, 2022, the four-person crew aboard the towing vessel Mary Dupre departed Port Comfort, Texas, for…