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Maritime History Notes: Daniel K. Ludwig — father of the supertanker

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While Malcom McLean, founder of Sea-Land, is regarded as the father of the container ship, Daniel Keith Ludwig is recognized as the father of the supertanker.

Ludwig was born on June 24, 1897, in South Haven, Michigan, to a family involved in Great Lakes shipping. He quit school in the eighth grade and split his time between Michigan and Port Arthur, Texas, living with his...

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Record August hints at turbocharged remainder of 2021: Virginia Port Authority

A large container ship arrives at the Port of Virginia.

The Virginia Port Authority anticipates that the volume strength seen in August will persist through the remainder of 2021.

“We are nearing the height of peak season and do not anticipate a let-up before year’s end. Knowing that, we are focusing on remaining agile and fluid in our operations and continuing to invest in new assets that will increase our efficiency,” said Stephen A. Edwards, Virginia Port Authority (VPA) CEO and executive director. 

Indeed, August was a strong month for the Port of...

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Disabled Laura Maersk headed to port

The Laura Maersk, disabled by a turbocharger breakdown, is expected to arrive in New York Harbor under tow at 11 a.m. Thursday.

The container ship was en route from Algeciras, Spain, to Elizabeth, New Jersey, last Thursday night when an explosion occurred in the engine room. An injured crew member was medavaced by the U.S. Coast Guard on Friday and transported to a hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. 

“It was not a massive explosion. There was a minor fire that was extinguished promptly,” said Tom...

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