New report says offshore wind farms can interfere with vessel radar
15 Mar

New report says offshore wind farms can interfere with vessel radar

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — Offshore wind farms can interfere with navigational radar used by ships and smaller vessels to avoid collisions, posing challenges for safe maritime navigation, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. The maritime community has expressed concern that wind turbine generators could interfere with radar, complicating navigation for both large vessels passing through…
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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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ABS publishes guide for methanol-fueled vessels
14 Jan

ABS publishes guide for methanol-fueled vessels

Rich MillerMaritime News
(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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First LNG bunkering barge in US begins work in Port Canaveral
01 Jun

First LNG bunkering barge in US begins work in Port Canaveral

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America’s first offshore bunkering barge designed specifically to deliver liquefied natural gas (LNG) began operations in Port Canaveral, Fla., in March. Q-LNG 4000 is part of an articulated tug-barge (ATB) that was constructed through an agreement between Q-LNG Transport and Shell Trading (U.S.) to provide LNG to ships and ports in Florida and the Caribbean.  Nicknamed Q4K, the barge is…
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Transition in the wind as shipping warms to alternative propulsion
01 Jun

Transition in the wind as shipping warms to alternative propulsion

Professional Mariner StaffCargo vessels, Containership, Correspondence, Offshore Wind, Propulsion, , , , ,
In the light of the current scramble for alternative, low-carbon fuels that will take until the 2030s to substantially penetrate the maritime fuel mix, wind propulsion is gaining more attention from vessel owners and operators. Gavin Allwright, the secretary-general of the International Windship Association (IWSA), discusses the uptake of this technology and what is behind a spate of recent public…
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Jones Act newbuild signals growing potential from offshore wind
22 Nov

Jones Act newbuild signals growing potential from offshore wind

Professional Mariner StaffAmerican Ship Review, Shipbuilding, ,
It’s likely a matter of when, not if, offshore wind power will take off in the United States. WindServe Marine has made an early investment in crew transfer vessels (CTVs) to get ahead of the coming boom. The 3,200-hp catamaran WindServe Odyssey left Senesco Marine in Rhode Island around Labor Day. The vessel has a short-term contract supporting the Coastal…
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