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12 May

Carolina offshore wind auction draws $315 million

Rich MillerMaritime Newstechnology, wind power

(WASHINGTON) — The Department of the Interior on Wednesday announced results from its wind energy auction in the Carolina Long Bay area, the second major offshore wind lease sale this year and a significant milestone toward achieving the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) lease…

03 May

Largest high-speed ferry In U.S. features Furuno electronics

Rich MillerIndustry NewsNavigation, technology

(CAMAS, Wash.) — Delivered in December, Seastreak Courageous, the largest capacity high-speed ferry in the United States, is guided by Furuno marine electronics. Built by Midship Marine in Harvey, La., the 720-passenger vessel was delivered to its home terminal in New Jersey. Courageous boasts many upgrades from earlier designs in the Seastreak fleet, including a comprehensive suite of Furuno electronics…

02 May

Crewless Mayflower makes second trans-Atlantic bid

Rich MillerMaritime NewsAutonomy, technology

(NEW YORK) — The Mayflower autonomous ship (MAS400) is in international waters as it attempts to cross the Atlantic Ocean and reach the United States, ocean research nonprofit ProMare and IBM announced Saturday. The ship departed from Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, United Kingdom, at 5:30 a.m. BST on April 27. The journey across the Atlantic, the second attempt by MAS400, is…

22 Apr

Wartsila, Carnival partner in fleet decarbonization program

Rich MillerIndustry Newspropulsion, technology

(HELSINKI) — The technology group Wartsila is to deliver its new Decarbonisation Modeling Service to Carnival Corp. as the cruise group aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its fleet. Initially tasked with establishing an optimal decarbonization path for the cruise ship Regal Princess, the project will expand to model solutions which could be applied to the entire Carnival fleet.…

14 Apr

US can drive maritime decarbonization, report says

Rich MillerMaritime NewsClimate change, technology

(WASHINGTON) — Ocean Conservancy, in partnership with University Maritime Advisory Services (UMAS), has released a new report, “The Maritime Fleet of the USA — The Current Status and Potential for the Future.” The report examines the potential of the United States to become a leader in decarbonizing domestic shipping. Domestic shipping voyages account for about 70 percent of carbon emissions…

14 Apr

Diversified Marine delivers Tier 4 Athena to Crowley

Rich MillerShipbuilding, Tugboats & Towingshipbuilding, technology

(SEATTLE) — Crowley has taken delivery of Athena, its fourth and most powerful Tier 4 ship assist and harbor escort tugboat. The 77-foot Athena provides the agility of its compact size without the sacrifice of power – offering the most bollard pull for a tug under 80 feet in the market. The vessel operates on a pair of Caterpillar Marine…

13 Apr

Crowley, Shell partner to boost decarbonization

Rich MillerMaritime Newstechnology, towing

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Continuing to demonstrate their commitment to decarbonization of the maritime sector, Crowley and Shell Trading (U.S.) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the aim of supporting alternative energy solutions for the future of shoreside and terminal operations. The MOU follows an ongoing joint project that was previously initiated between the companies to provide lower-carbon…

05 Apr

DNV, partners launch autonomous safety project

Rich MillerMaritime NewsAutonomous shipping, technology

(OSLO, Norway) — At the Nor-Shipping trade fair Tuesday, DNV, Kongsberg Maritime, Kongsberg Seatex, Basto Fosen and NTNU announced the launch of the new SAFE Maritime Autonomous Technology (SAFEMATE) project. The project will work on improving and assessing the safety and efficiency of autonomous navigation systems and deploy a pilot on an operational ferry, Basto VI. The promise of automating…

30 Mar

Inmarsat launches Fleet Xpress for shipyards

Rich MillerIndustry News, Shipbuildingshipbuilding, technology

(LONDON) — Inmarsat has made its maritime broadband service, Fleet Xpress, available to shipyards. Installed during new building, Fleet Xpress for Shipyards eliminates time-consuming and costly installation works in port, offering owners a pre-fitted very small aperture terminal (VSAT) solution included in the initial cost of the vessel. “Fleet Xpress for Shipyards is a game-changer for shipbuilders and owners alike,…

25 Mar

California approves tougher harbor emission rules

Rich MillerMaritime NewsRegulation, technology

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) on Thursday approved updates to its Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation aimed at reducing emissions from harbor craft like tugboats and ferries operated near California’s coast to improve public health in nearby communities, many of which are disadvantaged. By 2035, the amendments are expected to result in an 89 percent reduction of…