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Passenger Washed Away As The Second Ferry Propelled Ahead?

A high-speed passenger ferry was berthed at a pier, embarking passengers via a shoreside gangway that rested on the deck at the ferry’s stern embarkation point. The ferry was made fast aft with a stern line and a spring. A similar ferry was berthed at the same pier in a stern-tostern confguration, reports MAIB.

Washed Away

After the last passenger embarked, the crew member at the aft embarkation point raised the gangway and let go the stern line in preparation for departure. At the same time, the

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Wärtsilä Paves Way for Maritime Decarbonization With C2 Compliance

The technology group Wärtsilä has taken a leading position in supporting the marine industry’s drive towards decarbonised operations. In its development of high efficiency engine technology, future fuel research, and digitalised solutions, the company enables its customers to operate in full compliance with the most stringent environmental legislation.

Wärtsilä paves path for maritime decarbonization

This capability is emphasised with recent orders for engines compliant with China’s stage II, or...

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When Will VLCC Segment Break Out Of Rut?

  • VLCC tonne-miles increased by 4.8% on month and 6.8% on year. This has been the highest employment achieved so far this year.
  • Laden VLCCs now represent more than 45% of the total fleet globally, an unprecedented level since since early H2 2020.
  • The outlook for winter demand remains unclear, given ongoing macro weakness in China.
  • The VLCC segment is believed to be placed well enough to deal with any potential global recession, mainly due to a much lower orderbook, which now represents less than...

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EU-Backed Consortium Explores Using Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

A new EU-funded project is looking to decarbonise cruise shipping by demonstrating the effectiveness of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) to provide heat and power aboard cruise ships, says an article published on Riviera.

Solid oxide fuel cell

The HELENUS consortium will build, integrate and demonstrate a 500-kW solid oxide fuel cell module aboard an MSC cruise ship.

The project is managed by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), has been funded to the tune of roughly €14M (US$14M) and will team up with...

https://mfame.guru/eu-backed-consortium-explores-using-solid-oxide-fuel-cells/

USAC ULSK Jumps Amid Fuel Switching & Stock Drains

  • USAC ULS kerosene differentials gain 20.75 cents/gal
  • Sources say storage empties out with no imports, high peaker demand

Ultra low sulfur kerosene differentials jumped 20.75 cents/gal Sept. 8 in the US Atlantic Coast as buyers cite a sudden stock drain due to demand from peaker units that generate power in extreme temperatures, but in this case to combat the heat and not the typical cold-weather needs, reports Platts.

Platts assessed USAC ULSK at NYMEX October ULSD futures plus 12 cents/gal, or...

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Weekly Tanker Report – Week 36, 2022

Baltic Exchange has issued the tanker report for the 36th week of this year. The report of 09th September 2022 provides valuable insight into this week’s tanker market dealings, freight rates, and charter activities.

Clean

For the Middle East clean market it has been muted compared to last week. TC1 saw marginal gains over the week to WS280 (a TCE of $63676 per day). A similar run on the LR2 going west, TC20, rose by just over $140k per day ending at $543,333 per day.

TC15 Skikda-Japan on the LR2s...

https://mfame.guru/weekly-tanker-report-week-36-2022/

Exploris To Float New Expedition Cruise Brand

  • Exploris will launch a new expedition cruise brand next year with the former Silver Explorer as the new line was revealed at an event in Paris.
  • Philippe Videau, president of the new cruise brand and was one of Ponant’s founders, said that the concept is to operate small expedition vessels for the French market.

A recent Cruise Industry News source says that Exploris Is To Launch New Expedition Cruise Brand.

Silver Explorer

“We will operate the ship for French-speaking guests,” added David...

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Chevron Secures Interest in 3 Permits for Offshore CCS Projects

Chevron Corporation, through its affiliate Chevron Australia Pty Ltd, is part of three joint ventures that have been granted an interest in three greenhouse gas assessment permits offshore Australia, reads an official press release.

Deployment of CCUS in Australia 

The blocks, including two in the Carnarvon Basin off the north-western coast of Western Australia and one in the Bonaparte Basin offshore Northern Territory, total more than 31,500 km2 or nearly 7.8 million acres – an area larger than...

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A Gateway to New Opportunities for A.P. Moller – Maersk

  • Maersk India, the integrated logistics company, today inaugurated its brand new warehouse in Bhiwandi on the outskirts of Mumbai.
  • As an integrator of logistics, Maersk is developing and providing solutions ranging from ocean transportation to landside and air transportation etc.
  • To create a seamless experience and integrated logistics solution for its customers, Maersk is strategically investing in W&D facilities.

A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to...

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Shipbuilding Ushers Into A New Epoch

  • China’s State-owned shipbuilders are expected to enter a high-growth period this year, driven by global markets’ soaring demand.
  • The country’s shipbuilding output hit 20.85 million deadweight tons in the January-July period, accounting for 44.4 percent of the world’s total.
  • China’s marine economy recovered steadily in the first half of 2022, as the country has been striving to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic .

As the demand for environmentally friendly vessels surges, it has given a boost to...

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