19 Jan

Army Corps details $2.2 billion in new spending on inland waterways

Rich MillerUncategorized
(WASHINGTON) — On Wednesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its spending plans outlining the specific inland waterways projects that were allocated funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Specifically, the spending plans will fund the following inland navigation construction projects at $2.22 billion: • Kentucky Lock (Tennessee River): $465.49 million (funded to completion) • Montgomery Lock (Ohio…
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19 Jan

Hornblower acquires pair of multipurpose vessels available for offshore charter

Rich MillerUncategorized
(NEW YORK) —  Hornblower Group has acquired two major offshore vessels available for hire: Seaward Explorer and Seaward Endeavor, previously California Responder and Pacific Responder, respectively. Seaward Services Inc. (SSI), part of the Hornblower Group of maritime businesses, is offering the multipurpose supply vessels for charter, with prompt availability. Seaward Explorer and Seaward Endeavor were built at VT Halter Marine…
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19 Jan

Survitec firefighting system ready for Yara Birkeland’s first laden voyage

Rich MillerUncategorized
(LONDON) — Survitec’s advanced firefighting system and safety equipment aboard Yara Birkeland – the world’s first fully autonomous containership – have successfully completed their first annual service ahead of the 3,200-dwt ship’s first laden voyage. The zero-emission, fully electric Yara Birkeland is preparing to carry its first fertilizer cargo on the Heroya-Brevik route in early 2022. The groundbreaking vessel, which…
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18 Jan

Chesapeake to build fleet of 12 catamarans for American Cruise Lines

Rich MillerUncategorized
(GUILFORD, Conn.) — American Cruise Lines has revealed details of Project Blue, a new fleet of go-anywhere ships for the U.S. market. The company announced plans for 12 identical sister ships that will more than double the nation’s current capacity for domestic coastal cruises. Featuring an innovative hybrid catamaran design, these boats will have unprecedented near-shore operating versatility, according to…
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18 Jan

Boston welcomes 12,000-TEU containership, largest to call on port

Rich MillerUncategorized
(BOSTON) — Conley Container Terminal on Sunday welcomed Evergreen’s Ever Fortune, the biggest containership ever to call on the Port of Boston. The ship’s arrival marks a new chapter for Boston’s rich maritime history, the result of an $850 million investment to modernize and expand Conley Terminal and dredge Boston Harbor. With the addition of three large ship-to-shore cranes, a…
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17 Jan

Bermuda pilots order new launch from Gladding-Hearn

Rich MillerUncategorized
(SOMERSET, Mass.) — Bermuda's Department of Marine and Port Services has returned to Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp., for a new Chesapeake-class pilot boat. The launch will be built to Lloyd’s Register class, with delivery scheduled for early 2023. The Somerset, Mass., shipyard built a 61-foot pilot/rescue vessel for the port service in 2011. With a deep-V hull designed by Ray…
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14 Jan

Brix Marine delivers water taxi to Klahoose First Nation

Rich MillerUncategorized
(PORT ANGELES, Wash.) — Brix Marine recently delivered the newest installment of its PAXCAT portfolio, the 32-by-12-foot catamaran Goat 1, to the Qathen Xwegus Management Corp. (QXMC). QXMC is the business arm of the Klahoose First Nation, located on Cortes Island, British Columbia. The corporation, whose activities include forestry, aquaculture, tourism and retail, operates the 12-passenger vessel as a water…
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14 Jan

ABS publishes guide for methanol-fueled vessels

Rich MillerUncategorized
(HOUSTON) — The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) has built on its experience in the application of alternative marine fuels with the publication of the "ABS Guide for Methanol and Ethanol Fueled Vessels." The guide sets out classification criteria for the arrangements, construction, installation and survey of machinery, equipment and systems for vessels operating with methanol or ethanol as fuel…
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13 Jan

US to lease six areas in New York Bight for offshore wind

Rich MillerUncategorized
(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced Wednesday that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) will hold a wind auction next month for more than 480,000 acres offshore New York and New Jersey, in the area known as the New York Bight. Haaland was joined by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, and…
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13 Jan

New York fatality leads to new industry guidance on pilot transfers

Rich MillerUncategorized
(LONDON) — A guide to maritime pilot transfer safety has been updated amid industry concerns about poorly rigged ladders causing severe injuries or fatalities. "Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements," produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in partnership with the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA), features a new section with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s guidance on…
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