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Philippines Seize Japanese Coal Carrier After Loitering for Two Weeks

Published May 9, 2024 6:14 PM by The Maritime Executive

The authorities in the Philippines are still trying to figure out what to do about a Japanese-managed coal carrier that they have been detaining for a week. A warrant for seizure and detention was issued on May 3 with the discussions ongoing on how to handle the incident. The Ohshu Maru (92,000 dwt) is registered in Liberia and operates under charter to companies managed by NYK. The vessel was built in 2011 and operates as a coal carrier. According...

Floating Solar Startup SolarDuck Completes Installation in Tokyo

Published May 9, 2024 5:52 PM by The Maritime Executive

Renewable power startup SolarDuck has completed the installation and commissioning of a floating solar demonstration project in the Tokyo Bay area. In cooperation with Kyocera Communication Systems, Everblue Technologies and Tokyu Land Corporation, SolarDuck was selected in 2022 to carry out a demonstration of its solar power infrastructure in Tokyo's Central Breakwater district. The trial-size installation measures about 30 meters square, and will generate power for charging an energy storage battery bank in the Takeshiba area. Possible uses include powering...

Six-Month Pilot to Study Prolonged Use of Biofuels and Associated Costs

Published May 9, 2024 4:30 PM by The Maritime Executive

A six-month trial is getting underway to study the cost and impact of long-term continuous use of biofuels on large vessels. Japan’s NYK is partnering with the Singapore-based Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization in what they believe will be a critical piece to further support the adoption of biofuel in the shipping industry. The organizers highlight that the past decade has seen trials of various biofuel onboard, but they have primarily focused on the combustion characteristics and extent of...

Bollinger Builds Unique US RoRo to Transport Rockets for ULA to Launch Site

Published May 9, 2024 3:12 PM by The Maritime Executive

The U.S. merchant marine is going to get its second “rocket ship,” literally a vessel specially designed to transport rockets from the manufacturing facility to the launch pad. United Launch Alliance (ULA), a company headquartered in Colorado that provides launch services, contracted with Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, Louisiana, and Bristol Harbor Group in Bristol, Rhode Island, to design, oversee, and build the new ship. Construction has just begun on the 356-ft-long ship to be named SpaceShip at Bollinger’s shipyard...

Shipping

Philippines Seize Japanese Coal Carrier After Loitering for Two Weeks

Tugs & Salvage

Dali bridge deconstruction with explosives

Video: Salvors Will Cut Baltimore Bridge Span Into Pieces With Explosives

On Wednesday, the unified command for the salvage of the boxship Dali released the first detailed description of its plan to remove a multi-thousand-tonne bridge truss from the ship's foredeck. Specialists are cutting precise holes in the bridge's girders and packing them with explosive charges, then wrapping the charges with a mat material. When all is ready and the button is pushed, the truss will be cut into a dozen pieces and will collapse into the water, falling safely away...

Government

Philippine Admiral Goes on Leave After Chinese Claims of a Secret Deal

Days after China's foreign ministry claimed that Philippine defense officials had agreed to a secret deal to reduce tensions at a South China Sea flashpoint, the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Command filed for personal leave. This week, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that Beijing had agreed on a "new model" with the AFP's Western Command in order to manage the frequent confrontations at Second Thomas Shoal, where the Philippine military maintains a small...

Corporate News

Capital Product Partners L.P. Strengthens Communications Team

[By: Capital Product Partners L.P.] Capital Product Partners L.P. (the “Partnership”, “CPLP” or “we” / “us”) (NASDAQ: CPLP), an international owner of ocean-going vessels, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Gallagher as Executive Vice President for Investor Relations. Brian previously held the position of Head of Investor Relations at Euronav NV from 2014 until the end of 2023 and served on the executive management board from 2016 onwards. CEO Jerry Kalogiratos said: “We are very pleased to strengthen...

Cruise Ships

Royal Caribbean’s Next Mammoth Cruise Ship Starts Trials

What is set to become the world’s second-largest cruise ship in service, Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas began sea trials this morning in France. The ship is just 10 weeks away from her scheduled entry into service when she will become the first of the Oasis class to enter the short cruise market and the first of the class to be powered by LNG. The cruise ship is also set to briefly hold the title of the...

Ports

Port Canaveral Accelerates Plan to Add Terminal to Meet Cruise Boom

Port Canaveral, Florida outlined its plans for the addition of another multi-line cruise terminal to meet the booming demand of the cruise industry. Port CEO Capt. John Murray said they would accelerate the terminal expansion plans by using an existing cargo berth which would provide cost savings while increasing operational flexibility and expediting construction. Located in Central Florida and near major tourist attractions including the theme parks, Port Canaveral is one of the fastest-growing ports and admits at times...

Shipping

Philippines Seize Japanese Coal Carrier After Loitering for Two Weeks

Tugs & Salvage

Video: Salvors Will Cut Baltimore Bridge Span Into Pieces With Explosives

Government

Philippine Admiral Goes on Leave After Chinese Claims of a Secret Deal

Corporate News

Capital Product Partners L.P. Strengthens Communications Team

Cruise Ships

Royal Caribbean’s Next Mammoth Cruise Ship Starts Trials

Ports

Port Canaveral Accelerates Plan to Add Terminal to Meet Cruise Boom

Offshore

Ireland Releases Draft Plan for South Coast Offshore Wind Farms

Ireland released a draft of its plan to designate four areas off the south coast for offshore wind projects and proceed to auctions. It follows the successful first offshore auction in May 2023 where over 3 GW of capacity was procured from four offshore projects. The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, released the plan on May 3 highlighting that it is Ireland’s first-ever spatial plan for renewable energy at sea. The draft South Coast Designated...

Shipbuilding

HD Hyundai Displays Prototype USV Combining AI and Autonomous Navigation

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai unveiled its first prototype for its entry into the emerging uncrewed surface vessel (USV) market. It comes as the shipbuilder looks to develop new high-value markets leveraging its autonomous navigation technologies and is also targeting expanded roles in naval shipbuilding. Called Tenebris the company showed the prototype at a tradeshow in Washington D.C. along with its new partner Palantir, a U.S.-based leader in applications of AI technology. HD Hyundai and Palantir announced a joint...

Environment

Report: Scrubber Wash Damages Baltic as Shipowners Realize Profits with HFO

A new report is adding to the long-running debate over the impact of exhaust scrubbers and the potential for more restrictive legislation. A new study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, alleges extensive financial costs from the release of scrubber wash which contains toxins while they calculate that many of the ships that installed the technology have achieved payback on the investment and now benefit from the use of less expensive heavy fuel oil (HFO). “If the scrubbers had...

Business

Floating Solar Startup SolarDuck Completes Installation in Tokyo

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NTSB: Fire Alarm Aboard Kodiak Enterprise Never Sent an Alert

Philippines Seize Japanese Coal Carrier After Loitering for Two Weeks

Floating Solar Startup SolarDuck Completes Installation in Tokyo

Six-Month Pilot to Study Prolonged Use of Biofuels and Associated Costs

Bollinger Builds Unique US RoRo to Transport Rockets for ULA to Launch Site

Philippines Seize Japanese Coal Carrier After Loitering for Two Weeks

Video: Salvors Will Cut Baltimore Bridge Span Into Pieces With Explosives

Philippine Admiral Goes on Leave After Chinese Claims of a Secret Deal

Capital Product Partners L.P. Strengthens Communications Team

Royal Caribbean’s Next Mammoth Cruise Ship Starts Trials

Port Canaveral Accelerates Plan to Add Terminal to Meet Cruise Boom

Healthy Crew, Safe Vessel: Navigating the Importance of PEME Exams

Advancing Decarbonization With Enterprise-Grade Connectivity

Full Compliance for Ballast Water: InTank is a Robust Solution

Philippines Seize Japanese Coal Carrier After Loitering for Two Weeks

Video: Salvors Will Cut Baltimore Bridge Span Into Pieces With Explosives

Philippine Admiral Goes on Leave After Chinese Claims of a Secret Deal

Capital Product Partners L.P. Strengthens Communications Team

Royal Caribbean’s Next Mammoth Cruise Ship Starts Trials

Port Canaveral Accelerates Plan to Add Terminal to Meet Cruise Boom

Ireland Releases Draft Plan for South Coast Offshore Wind Farms

HD Hyundai Displays Prototype USV Combining AI and Autonomous Navigation

Report: Scrubber Wash Damages Baltic as Shipowners Realize Profits with HFO

Floating Solar Startup SolarDuck Completes Installation in Tokyo

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