Montreal Port Authority to boost vessel efficiency with AI
22 Feb

Montreal Port Authority to boost vessel efficiency with AI

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(HALIFAX, Nova Scotia) — Global Spatial Technology Solutions (GSTS), a maritime intelligence company, will collaborate with the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) in providing a "green" shipping corridor capability using the OCIANA platform. The capability enables vessels to establish a low-carbon emissions route while matching their arrival with berth availability and maintaining compliance. OCIANA is an artificial intelligence (AI) platform that…
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Gard details changes in California’s berthing regulations
17 Feb

Gard details changes in California’s berthing regulations

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(LONDON) — While container, reefer and passenger vessels are so far the only vessel types required to control their emissions while berthed in California, all vessels must submit a report to the authorities within 30 days after visiting one of the state’s ports, Gard noted in a regulatory update on Wednesday. Controlling emissions from vessels at berth is nothing new…
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BOEM releases review, seeks input on Mass. wind project
14 Feb

BOEM releases review, seeks input on Mass. wind project

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — In support of the Biden administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Monday announced the availability of its draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed SouthCoast Wind (formerly Mayflower Wind) energy project offshore Massachusetts. SouthCoast Wind represents the seventh project that is currently…
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MarAd to provide $662 million for port infrastructure
10 Feb

MarAd to provide $662 million for port infrastructure

Rich MillerMaritime News, ,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) has announced a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) making available more than $662 million in federal fiscal year 2023 funding for the agency’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The PIDP investment will modernize the nation’s ports and help strengthen supply chains for generations to come, helping to reduce shipping time, costs and ultimately…
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Charleston now deepest harbor on East Coast
06 Dec

Charleston now deepest harbor on East Coast

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — Charleston Harbor is now the deepest harbor on the East Coast at 52 feet. At 52 feet, the biggest ships calling the East Coast can access South Carolina Ports’ terminals any time, any tide. Ships filled with record imports and heavy exports can seamlessly sail through Charleston Harbor to SC Ports’ terminals. This depth makes SC Ports…
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MarAd awards $703 million to boost port infrastructure
28 Oct

MarAd awards $703 million to boost port infrastructure

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday announced more than $703 million to fund 41 projects in 22 states and one territory that will improve port facilities through the Maritime Administration’s (MarAd) Port Infrastructure Development Program. The funding, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and additional congressional appropriations, will benefit seaports, Great Lakes ports and inland river…
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Massport marks completion of major Boston upgrades
03 Oct

Massport marks completion of major Boston upgrades

Rich MillerMaritime News,
(BOSTON) – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) on Friday welcomed elected officials, customers and stakeholders to the Paul W. Conley Container Terminal to celebrate the completion of critical infrastructure investments as part of a nearly $850 million plan to upgrade the Port of Boston. The multi-year investment, made possible by the support of state, federal and local partners, is already…
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