News – Page 161 – Pacific Maritime Magazine

16 Jun

Port of Vancouver, BC Recognizes Blue Circle Reciepients

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The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has recognized 28 marine carriers and two terminal operators for a combined total of 30 Blue Circle Awards for their voluntary efforts to conserve energy and reduce emissions in the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia. Eighteen shipping lines, six cruise lines, four coastal marine operators and two terminal operators were the recipients of the 11th annual Blue Circle Awards. The awards recognize industry partners that excel in environmental stewardship and attain the highest level of participation in the port authority’s EcoAction Program and Energy Action Initiative. “We are proud of the environmental leadership demonstrated by…

11 Jun

Carnival Vessels to be Fitted With Bubbles

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A “carpet of micro-bubbles”, developed by UK tech firm Silverstream Technologies, improves fuel efficiency in the shipping industry and has landed the business a £1 million deal with US shipping giant, Carnival Cruises. The Silverstream System, a type of Air Lubrication System (ALS), pumps tiny bubbles through vents on the hull to reduce friction between the vessel and the water, helping it glide through the ocean. The technology has been independently proven to reduce fuel consumption by 5 to 12 percent, which in turn cuts running costs. Silverstream Technologies Founder & CEO Noah Silberschmidt, said: "Shipping is one of the…

11 Jun

Port of Los Angles Cargo Down

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The Port of Los Angeles moved 581,665 TEUs in May, a 29.8 percent decrease compared to last year’s record-setting May. Five months into 2020, overall cargo volumes have decreased 18.6 percent compared to 2019. Port Executive Director Gene Seroka announced the May volumes in a news briefing today. “Compared to last May’s historic volumes, the surge in canceled sailings due to COVID-19 and the trade war, along with shifts in liner services, all contributed to significantly softer volumes,” said Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. “As the US economy begins to recover, we expect fewer canceled sailings and…

11 Jun

RINA Performs Class Surveys Via Remote Live Streaming

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Italian classification society RINA has successfully carried out the world first statutory and associated class intermediate surveys with the use of remote technologies on the bulk carrier Cielo di Gaspesie, owned by the d’Amico Group. On completion, the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), who attended the survey remotely, authorized RINA to certify the Cielo di Gaspesie. The survey included an inspection of the hull and machinery. The ship is subject to the enhanced program of inspections set by the international ESP Code; close-up surveys of ballast tanks and cargo holds were carried out accordingly, through drones. The recent approval of…

11 Jun

Port of Los Angeles Sees Cargo Increase

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Cargo shipments rose at the Port of Long Beach in May as the economic effects of COVID-19 started to subside. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 628,205 TEUs of container cargo last month, a 9.5 percent increase from May 2019. Imports grew 7.6 percent to 312,590 TEUs, while exports climbed 11.6 percent to 134,556 TEUs. Empty containers headed back overseas jumped 11.4 percent to 181,060 TEUs. The Port has moved 2,830,855 TEUs during the first five months of 2020, down 5.9 percent from the same period in 2019. “Our strong numbers reflect the efforts of our Business Recovery Task Force, which…

09 Jun

Heavylift Shp Transports 38 Yachts from USA to Europe

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Multipurpose and project heavy lift carrier AAL Shipping, in partnership with Peters & May, has successfully transported 38 private yachts – the largest of which was 32 meters long – on deck in a single sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Southampton, UK, and Antwerp, Belgium. The cargo covered an area of 2,500 square meters – about half the size of a football field – and was carried aboard the ‘mega size’ 31,000 dwt AAL Melbourne, with her 39,500-cubic meter intake capacity and weather deck space of 3,000 square meters. Marc Willim, General Manager of AAL’s Chartering Department, commented: “With 25-years’…

09 Jun

WETA Adopts Safety Plan, Increases Ferry Service

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The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA) will resume San Francisco Bay Ferry service on the Richmond route and double service on the Vallejo route beginning on Monday, June 15. WETA has also adopted a six-point Passenger and Crew Safety Plan, formalizing safety measures put into effect to help prevent spread of COVID-19 in the Bay Area. “As the region gets back to work, San Francisco Bay Ferry provides a safe, clean and comfortable way to cross the Bay,” said Jim Wunderman, chair of the WETA Board of Directors. “WETA’s safety plan is geared toward protecting passengers…

09 Jun

LA/LB Ports to Host CAAP Update Meeting June 24

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The ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will update the public on progress toward the goals of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan during a Wednesday, June 24, meeting. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via WebEx, from 10 a.m. to noon. To participate in the meeting, click here to register and you will receive instructions on participating via computer or phone. Regular advisory meetings were called for as part of the CAAP Update approved by the Long Beach and Los Angeles boards of Harbor Commissioners in November 2017. Records of prior…

09 Jun

First Full Crew Change Under COVID-19 Protocols in Singapore

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Genco Shipping & Trading Limited, a US-headquartered drybulk shipowner, announced the successful full crew change of the Genco Liberty, a 180,032-DWT Capesize vessel, marking the first full crew change under new COVID-19 protocols in Singapore. A total of 37 seafarers were involved in this crew change, which was completed on June 6, 2020 and executed in accordance with protocols established by Genco, Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and the Synergy Group. John C. Wobensmith, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Amid the outbreak of COVID-19, many individuals have been onboard oceangoing vessels in excess of the duration of their contracts, keeping them…

05 Jun

Jones Act Turns 100

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On June 5th the US Maritime Industry is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Jones Act. The Jones Act is the foundation of the US domestic maritime industry and requires all waterborne cargo or "merchandise" moving from one American port to another be carried on a vessel that is crewed by American citizens (up to 25 percent of the unlicensed crew may be holders of a permanent resident document), built in the US, managed and owned by American citizens. Senator Wesley L. Jones, who served as Washington's 8th U.S. Senator from 1909-1932, is the author of the Jones Act. The…