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23 Sep

ABS chairman urges IMO ‘timeout’ on net-zero framework

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsemissions, Environment, IMO

(LONDON) — Shipping and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are on different trajectories when it comes to achieving net-zero emissions, with no clear pathway for green fuel availability and infrastructure support, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Chairman and CEO Christopher Wiernicki said this month at the launch of the 2025 ABS Sustainability Outlook. "LNG (liquefied natural gas) and biofuels are…

19 Sep

Wiernicki, Crowley, Maine Maritime among NAMEPA award winners

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsEnvironment, Licensing and training

(NEW YORK) — The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Marine Environment Protection (MEP) Awards, honoring individuals and organizations that are advancing maritime sustainability through leadership, innovation and dedicated service. For nearly two decades, NAMEPA’s MEP Awards have recognized model individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting the marine environment. This year’s winners…

13 Aug

Seaspan Energy, Anew to offer renewable LNG on West Coast

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, LNG

(NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia) — Seaspan Energy and Anew Climate have entered into a strategic agreement to offer delivery of renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to customers on the North American West Coast. As part of the service offering, Anew will supply renewable natural gas (RNG) certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) and provide pre-audit services to…

24 Jul

New NAMEPA guide connects students to maritime careers

Professional Mariner StaffLicensing & TrainingEnvironment, Jobs, shipping

(WESTON, Conn.) — The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) has released its newest workforce development and maritime awareness resource: Maritime Exploration Guide, a dynamic and accessible guide created to introduce students, educators, counselors and families to the vast opportunities that exist within the maritime industry. Rooted in NAMEPA’s mission to Save Our Seas, this new guide goes beyond…

21 Jul

Port of Hueneme deploys second STAX emissions barge

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime Newsemissions, Environment, Ports

(PORT HUENEME, Calif.) — The Port of Hueneme celebrated another milestone in maritime sustainability Wednesday with the unveiling of its second STAX Engineering emissions capture and control barge. Just eight barges operate in all of California, with the Port of Hueneme operating two – one at each terminal. The arrival of the second barge, known as STAX 6, underscores the…

02 Jul

Chouest-built ECO Liberty launches for Empire Wind

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, offshore wind, shipbuilding

(NEW ORLEANS) — Equinor, the developer of Empire Wind, officially launched the service operations vessel ECO Liberty on June 28 for deployment in its New York offshore wind project, marking the culmination of a major investment in the U.S. shipbuilding industry. Louisiana First Lady Sharon Landry served as the vessel’s “godmother” during a christening ceremony on the Mississippi River at…

19 Jun

Renewable Lubricants partners with Green Marine

Professional Mariner StaffIndustry NewsEnvironment, propulsion

(HARTVILLE, Ohio) — Renewable Lubricants, a manufacturer of bio-based, ultimately biodegradable lubricants for a wide variety of industries and applications, has joined Green Marine as a partner, providing lubrication products designed to help Green Marine participants improve their environmental performance. Green Marine is the voluntary industry initiative to guide the shipping industry toward environmental excellence by adopting concrete, measurable actions…

18 Jun

Boxship first to ‘plug in’ at Tacoma’s Husky Terminal

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, Ports, shipping, Shore power

(TACOMA, Wash.) — The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has announced the completion of shore power at Husky Terminal in Tacoma. On June 15, the terminal welcomed Hapag-Lloyd’s Kuala Lumpur Express as its inaugural shore power plug-in, a significant step in NWSA’s drive toward emission reductions throughout the gateway. Kuala Lumpur Express is a part of the new Gemini Cooperation in…

11 Jun

Incat to design renewable diesel Catalina ferry

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, propulsion, shipbuilding

(SYDNEY, Australia) — Incat Crowther has been commissioned by Los Angeles operator Catalina Express to design a new low-emission, renewable diesel-powered passenger ferry. The new ferry will form part of the Port of Los Angeles’ $31 million Los Angeles Marine Emission Reduction (LA MER) project, funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Catalina Express was awarded a $15 million…

25 Apr

Arc, Diversified building truckable electric tug for LA

Professional Mariner StaffTugboats & TowingEnvironment, Ports

(LOS ANGELES) — Arc Boat Co. is bringing the first truckable electric tugboat to the Port of Los Angeles. The company is retrofitting the 26-foot tug in a new partnership with Portland, Ore., shipyard Diversified Marine. The vessel is built for high-performance, zero-emission operations – ushering in a new era of electric workboats at the Western Hemisphere’s busiest port and…