29 November 2024
Refloat plan for grounded Ever Forward
Dredging operations to refloat the Evergreen Marine containership, Ever Forward, stranded in the Chesapeake Bay for more than a week now.
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The amount shipowners pay ransom for cyberattacks annually
New research has investigated the cases where cyberattacks in the maritime industry lead to ransom payment.
Collision of a ferry with a cargo vessel – Casualties
On March 20th, a small ferry packed with passengers had collision with a cargo vessel and sank at the Shitalakhsya River in Bangladesh.
Wind propulsion retrofit for Marfret RoRo
Marfret has commenced a wind propulsion retrofit on their Ro-Ro from eConowind. The containerized solution will gain fuel savings of 10-15%.
Ever Forward grounding will not end soon
The Evergreen containership remains aground off Baltimore since Sunday night. The Ever Forward grounding will not end soon
Green ammonia import terminal in Germany
RWE AG has unveiled plans to build a terminal for the import of green ammonia in Brunsbüttel in an effort to secure future energy supply.
Ro-Ro vessel sinks in the Persian Gulf off Iran
A United Arab Emirates-flagged Ro-Ro vessel sinks in the Persian Gulf off Iran after capsizing due to cargo shifting.
First dedicated methanol fuel supply system
Wärtsilä has developed the first dedicated methanol fuel supply system. Namely, MethanolPac the methanol pathway to decarbonization.
Free shore power from battery in Port of Rotterdam
Free shore power is available at Maaskade in Rotterdam for large inland vessels that are in a trial with shore power from a battery system.
Ever Forward containership remains stuck
The Evergreen Marine-owned containership Ever Forward ran aground on March 13 in the Chesapeake Bay and remains stuck.