14 JAN 2022 The latest numbers from the Neptune Declaration on Crew Change appear to show good news for seafarers: The number of mariners working on an extended contract has fallen to its lowest level since at least May 2021, a major improvement in a key metric for morale. Out of a sample …
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15 JAN 2022 Orders for new LNG-fueled ships reached record highs in 2021 as shipowners look for near-term solutions to meet environmental regulations and improve the performance of their fleet. Orders were placed for all the major segments of shipping with penetration increasing in the major categories. At the same …
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14 JAN 2022 The Australian Labor Party has revived plans for the creation of an Australian flagged “strategic fleet” of at least 12 ships to shield the country from supply chain disruption, especially during times of natural disaster or international conflict. The opposition leader and head of the Labor party, …
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13 JAN 2022 A design and engineering team based in the Netherlands introduced its new design concept for what it is calling a future proof small general cargo ship suited for river and coastal operations. They also said an initial order has been placed for six of the ships which …
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12 JAN 2022 On Monday, the USS Abraham Lincoln departed San Diego with her escorts, becoming the first nuclear-powered carrier to deploy under the leadership of a female commanding officer. Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, the first female carrier CO in Navy history, took command of Lincoln last August, relieving Capt. Walt “Sarge” Slaughter. Bauernschmidt was also …
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11 JAN 2022 A South Korean containership was forced to turn around in the Pacific and seek a port of refuge after reportedly suffering an engine problem that is being blamed on a fuel problem. SM Line’s SM Busan, a 6622 TEU containership, arrived in Victoria, Canada where officials are reporting …
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