Samson launches new digital solution for mooring management

Samson launches new digital solution for mooring management

(FERNDALE, Wash.) — Samson has launched Icaria 2.0, a full suite of digital services dedicated to mooring line management. Included in Icaria 2.0 are a new inspection app, Connect online portal, and Classroom. Icaria 2.0 seamlessly gives users the tools they need to maintain a safe, cost-effective rope health management system. Designed to comply with OCIMF MEG4 guidelines, the Icaria…
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Decarbonization of shipping: Emerging alternative fuels from a U.S. perspective

Decarbonization of shipping: Emerging alternative fuels from a U.S. perspective

(WASHINGTON) — While the impact of COVID-19 on seafarers and port congestion have grabbed headlines over the past year, no single issue has dominated the maritime industry press more than decarbonization as climate change represents the greatest challenge of this century. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transportation – including road, rail, air and marine – contributes about…
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New tanker emits zero emissions in port operations

New tanker emits zero emissions in port operations

(GOTHENBURG, Sweden) — Swedish tanker operator Terntank and the Port of Gothenburg made maritime and environmental history on Feb. 10 when they welcomed Tern Island, a tanker that emits no greenhouse gases or carbon particulates during port operations. Tern Island is equipped with new electric power supply hybrid system, including a battery pack, onshore power supply and a DC-link system…
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Schottel presents new digital solutions for vessel operators

Schottel presents new digital solutions for vessel operators

(SPAY, Germany) — Digital products and services open up numerous possibilities for optimizing ship operations. The German propulsion expert Schottel presents new solutions, helping operators to demand the full potential of their vessels. “Basically, we are creating a virtual image of the propulsion system on land, thus providing insights into the propulsion system," said Alexander Neideck, product manager, automation and…
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Toronto to replace ferry fleet with fully electric vessels

Toronto to replace ferry fleet with fully electric vessels

(TORONTO) — A new city staff report, recommending a plan to replace Toronto’s current aging fleet of ferries with fully electric vessels, was considered by the General Government and Licensing Committee and adopted without amendment on Jan. 14. This shift to full electrification supports the city’s TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and commitment to accelerate climate action to achieve net-zero citywide…
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Harvey Gulf selects SailPlan to optimize fleet emissions

Harvey Gulf selects SailPlan to optimize fleet emissions

(RESTON, Va.) — SailPlan, a maritime clean technology company that reduces ship emissions, has announced that Harvey Gulf International Marine has entered into a commercial agreement to add SailPlan to its fleet. SailPlan is an emissions monitoring and optimization platform that combines the real-time engine, fuel and navigational data from vessels with weather, mapping, infrastructure and traffic data to benchmark,…
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Survitec firefighting system ready for Yara Birkeland’s first laden voyage

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

(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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Advanced props,  rudders  provide new efficiencies below the waterline

Advanced props, rudders provide new efficiencies below the waterline

It took a decade or two from the invention of the marine propeller in the 19th century for the technology to become widely accepted. Thereafter, adoption has been nearly universal, but progress toward improved efficiencies has come in fits and starts. Now, though, a combination of factors — ranging from advances in computer numerical control (CNC) machining and modeling software…
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Mariners’ role still unknown as autonomous shipping gains speed

Mariners’ role still unknown as autonomous shipping gains speed

At the behest of Professional Mariner and many other interested parties within and outside of the maritime industry, I’ve been asking many questions about maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) relating to safety, security and future maritime careers. I have sought answers from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MarAd) and sources in the…
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App provides anonymous path to report violations on the water

App provides anonymous path to report violations on the water

The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) has received numerous reports of marine infractions after launching an app for anonymous tips in May. “We got one on an illegal charter performing livery for hire, and they even sent photos,” said Michael Berkow, director of CGIS. The images sent via the CGIS Tips app showed that the boat had some of…
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