ICS: Ukraine war to undercut shipping workforce
11 Mar

ICS: Ukraine war to undercut shipping workforce

Rich MillerMaritime News
(LONDON) — The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing 80 percent of the world's merchant fleet, has warned that current supply chain disruption is set to be compounded by a shortfall in the global shipping workforce due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Seafarer Workforce Report, published in 2021 by BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping, reports that…
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AMP: Jones Act waivers won’t cut energy costs
10 Mar

AMP: Jones Act waivers won’t cut energy costs

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday to address misconceptions about the Jones Act. Specifically, the letter addressed the transportation of crude oil and other energy cargoes in the United States in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “We appreciate your support and…
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Virginia pilots order Gladding-Hearn harbor launch
10 Mar

Virginia pilots order Gladding-Hearn harbor launch

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding
(SOMERSET, Mass.) — The Virginia Pilot Association has ordered a high-speed harbor pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corp. It’s the pilots’ 10th launch built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for mid-2023. The all-aluminum launch is entirely designed and outfitted to optimize harbor service. It displaces about 2,000 pounds less than a similar-sized offshore pilot boat. As…
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Master Boat Builders delivers ATB tug to Polaris New Energy
09 Mar

Master Boat Builders delivers ATB tug to Polaris New Energy

Rich MillerShipbuilding, Tugboats & Towing
(MOBILE, Ala.) — Master Boat Builders has delivered a new 4,000-hp tugboat to Polaris New Energy. Named Polaris, the tug will be coupled with the recently delivered barge Clean Canaveral, forming the largest Jones Act-compliant articulated tug-barge (ATB) providing liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker fuel in the United States. “Master Boat Builders is committed to producing the most dependable and…
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BIMCO: Ukraine war will hurt all shipping segments
08 Mar

BIMCO: Ukraine war will hurt all shipping segments

Rich MillerMaritime News
(LONDON) — Though much uncertainty remains, the immediate commodity price increases and supply challenges caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are likely to be felt throughout 2022. Also, recently implemented sanctions on Russia are not likely to be lifted any time soon. This may have sustained spillover impact on the global economy. Ukrainian ports are closed and though apparently not…
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Chouest floats out new river cruise ship for Viking
08 Mar

Chouest floats out new river cruise ship for Viking

Rich MillerMaritime News, Shipbuilding,
(LOS ANGELES) — Viking announced Monday that the new 386-passenger Viking Mississippi was floated out in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in June, Viking Mississippi will sail on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, between New Orleans and St. Paul, Minn. The traditional float-out took place at…
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NTSB: Uninsulated exhaust surface led to fire that destroyed towboat
08 Mar

NTSB: Uninsulated exhaust surface led to fire that destroyed towboat

Rich MillerCasualty News,
(WASHINGTON) — An engine room fire aboard a towing vessel was the result of spraying diesel fuel hitting an uninsulated section of the engine’s exhaust system, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in Marine Investigation Report 22/05 released Tuesday. On March 17, 2021, the towing vessel Miss Dorothy was pushing 14 barges upbound on the Lower Mississippi River, north…
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Twin Disc halts sales, shipments to Russia
08 Mar

Twin Disc halts sales, shipments to Russia

Rich MillerIndustry News
(RACINE, Wis.) — Twin Disc announced Monday that it will cease business activity in Russia and Belarus until further notice due to the ongoing invasion in Ukraine, effective immediately. In light of the challenging operating environment, supply chain issues and evolving sanctions, Twin Disc has paused all sales and shipments to Russia and Belarus. The Twin Disc presence in these…
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