In March 2025, the Solong collided with the Stena Immaculate which was sitting at anchor with cargo of over 220,000 barrels of jet fuel. The fireball which ensued on collision led to the loss of life of a crew member onboard the Solong, and the Master was convicted earlier this year of gross negligence manslaughter. …
The ARA bunker market appears to be diverging, with conventional fuel demand gravitating towards Antwerp while Rotterdam leads in both alternative fuel volumes and fuel diversity. Rotterdam’s conventional bunker market has come under pressure since the Netherlands implemented the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) earlier this year, with the port trailing Antwerp in conventional …
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited as the US and Saudi Arabia attacked Iranian proxy groups in Iraq in response to Iran’s attempted attacks on US forces the previous day. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iran, including military command centers, …
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Dualog has launched Workspace, a secure collaboration platform designed specifically for the operational realities of shipping. The platform brings seafarers and shore-based teams into a single, identity-secured environment, providing an alternative to the fragmented mix of email, personal messaging apps and generic office software commonly used across fleets. Workspace is structured around vessels, ranks and …
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Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced the publication of its integrated “MOL Report 2026.” The MOL Report was prepared with a primary focus on the management and business strategies set out in Phase 2 (FY2026–FY2030) of the MOL Group’s corporate management plan, “BLUE ACTION 2035.” Its purpose is to provide stakeholders with a deeper understanding of …
Jamaica’s seafarer training expertise is helping to shape the overhaul of global rules governing the maritime workforce, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Mr Arsenio Dominguez has said during an official visit to the country. Addressing cadets and maritime professionals at the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) main campus at Palisadoes Park on Tuesday, 28 July, Mr …
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Incat has successfully completed one of the most complex maritime operations ever undertaken in Tasmania, with Hull 096 now loaded aboard the heavy lift vessel Black Marlin ahead of its voyage to South America. The successful loading of the world’s largest battery-electric ship marks the beginning of the next chapter for Hull 096, which will …
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Un estudio del IEO-CSIC y la Universidad de Murcia demuestra por primera vez las graves consecuencias ecológicas de este fenómeno, activo desde 2022. La turbidez del agua bloquea la luz solar, provocando la desaparición de las praderas submarinas en el 9 % del Mar Menor. La pérdida del hábitat ha desencadenado un efecto en cascada: …
Guadaltwin desarrollará una herramienta digital de la navegación en la Eurovía del Guadalquivir para facilitar el acceso de buques con más carga al Puerto de Sevilla El proyecto integra datos y modelos sobre mareas, condiciones de la canal y el comportamiento de los buques Entre las principales innovaciones, Guadaltwin incorpora un simulador 3D y un …
La actuación, realizada por PortCastelló con arena facilitada por la Dirección Provincial de Costas, se ha ejecutado en el tramo de Pla de la Torre comprendido entre el Camí la Mar y la playa de Les Goles. La alcaldesa, María Tormo, confía en que, tras el verano, pueda completarse una segunda aportación de 7.000 metros …
