New York Yankees’ great, Yogi Berra, once said, “You can learn a lot by watching.” And those watching the marine container cargo world have observed a lot in recent months. Security issues in the Red Sea. North American governments hitting China with new trade tariffs. The Panama Canal is slowly seeing its water levels […]
The tanker that is suspected of severing multiple subsea cables in the Gulf of Finland dragged its anchor along the bottom for up to 50 nautical miles, according to the results of a sonar survey carried out by Finnish authorities. The chain was still in the water and the anchor was missing when officials […]
[By Daniel Cressey, Regina Lam and Neil Simpson] Wild seas, high seas, mapping the bottom and determining where the top really is – ocean-focused books published this year cover an incredible range, both literally and metaphorically. Here are some of Dialogue Earth’s favorite ocean reads from 2024. What the Wild Sea Can Be – Helen Scales […]
The Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration reported that as of today all the vessels that had been trapped on the Saar in France and the Moselle in Germany above the lock at Müden, Germany have now been freed. They were able to complete this phase of the recovery effort ahead of schedule and now believe […]
In what is being called a “significant milestone,” Singapore’s largest terminal operator PSA Singapore reported that as of December 24, it surpassed 40 million TEU handled at its terminal in 2024. Representing significant volume growth, it came as the port struggled to handle disruptions to the flow of traffic related to the diversions away from […]
Russian authorities continue to present a wide range of claims associated with the sinking of the cargo ship Ursa Major off Spain at the beginning of the week. After saying that it was an act of terrorism, the shipowner and Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev today extended the accusations to a Norwegian ship linking it to a […]
Vietnamese officials were on hand for the handover of the largest dry bulk carrier ever built in a domestic shipyard. The 65,000 dwt Truong Minh Dream was hailed as a key advancement and in keeping with the government’s plans to expand shipbuilding and shipping to support the growth of the country. The vessel which measures […]
The Chinese PLA Navy today, December 27, celebrated the float out of the first of its next-generation amphibious assault ships. The vessel named Sichuan is reported to be the largest of its kind and incorporates advanced technology. The new ship was built at Hudong-Zhonghau Shipbuilding, a division of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC). Remarkably, China […]
A day after Israel pounded Houthi targets including reports of paralyzing all three Red Sea seaports in Yemen, the militants claimed to have responded with attacks on a containership and Israel’s international airport. Spokesperson Yahya Sare’e claimed direct hits which were quickly refuted by both Maersk and Israel. According to the statement, the containership Santa […]
The nations of the Baltic region, including Estonia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Finland, all report they have launched new efforts to monitor and protect critical undersea infrastructure in response to the Christmas Day incident which damaged a key power cable between Finland and Estonia as well as internet connections. While the possibility of invoking the […]
[By: Med Marine] MED-A2360 tugboat was launched on December 5, 2024, at ERE?L? SHIPYARD. Designed to deliver exceptional performance and reliability, this upcoming addition will further strengthens MED MARINE’s ability to address the evolving needs of the maritime industry with advanced craftsmanship and expertise. Measuring 23 meters in length and delivering an impressive 65-ton bollard […]
[By: Steelpaint GmbH] German container terminals are applying Steelpaint’s new corrosion protection system, Stelcatec, to repair existing paintwork on ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes, following the Chinese manufacturer’s seal of approval in 2023. Stelcatec the world’s first low-VOC, isocyanate-free polyurethane coating system, is being used to repair damaged original coatings on ZPMC cranes operated at container terminals in […]
