ILA President Harold J. Daggett Joins Picket Lines Throughout Port Newark/Elizabeth, New Jersey AT Start of Strike And Rallies Tens of Thousands of ILA Members To Stay Strong and United; Union Demanding $5 Per Hour Increase in Wages For Each Year of Six-Year Agreement, Plus No Automation or Semi-Automation and Union Retaining All Container Royalty… Read More
Last week, the Amsterdam District Court handed down judgment in whistleblower Jonathan Taylor’s case against SBM Offshore. This is the culmination of a decade of trials and fines for the Monaco-based floating production company, after its former in-house lawyer Mr Taylor blew the whistle to the authorities in the United States on US$240 million of… Read More
2024 is now the hottest year on record, and it’s not just a statistic; it’s a wake-up call. With rapidly rising temperatures, cities, industries and businesses around the world are being pushed into an era where extreme heat is a defining challenge of our time. Today, we’re witnessing heat waves that stretch beyond summer months,… Read More
HOUSTON, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott, through a consortium with Saipem and China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation, has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 Project in Mozambique, a joint venture between ExxonMobil Development Africa B.V., Eni S.p.A. and CNODC Dutch Cooperatief U.A. The Rovuma LNG Phase 1 project represents… Read More
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engineering and equipment for a new power plant project to be installed in Madisonville, Kentucky, USA. The order has been placed by Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (KYMEA) and was booked by Wärtsilä in Q3, 2024. When commissioned, the plant will provide the grid balancing capabilities necessary to allow the… Read More
With more than 20 years of experience in the painting and coatings industry, Walker brings knowledge and expertise to Tnemec. Tnemec Company, an industrial coatings manufacturer, announced the addition of Jack Walker to its team. With more than 20 years of experience in the painting and coatings industry, Walker brings knowledge and expertise to Tnemec. Walker began… Read More
NEW ORLEANS – Gov. Jeff Landry recently appointed Michael A. Thomas as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) for a five-year term. With the alignment of Port NOLA and the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad (NOPB), Thomas will also serve as Chairman of the New Orleans Public Belt… Read More
The GLC is excited to welcome three new fellows to a new binational fellowship program, shared between the GLC, Michigan Sea Grant, the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network (GLSGN), and the International Joint Commission’s Great Lakes Regional Office (IJC-GLRO). The recent graduates are coordinating community engagement activities for the Great Lakes Science Plan. Their work will help ensure the plan reflects and… Read More
Crowley mariners have been recognized by the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the leading U.S. association for tug and barge operators, with the American Waterways Honor & Excellence in Rescue Operations (HERO) Award for helping rescue people in distress on the water in 2024. In April, mariners aboard the tugboat Guard worked quickly to rescue a… Read More
Hanwha unveiled comprehensive ecofriendly engine and ship solutions at Gastech 2024 in Houston, Texas, showcasing integrated decarbonization strategies Hanwha presented its comprehensive roadmap for maritime decarbonization from September 17-20 at Gastech 2024 in Houston, Texas, U.S. The company unveiled carbon-free ships, propulsion systems, and a range of ecofriendly solutions designed to meet the diverse needs… Read More
The Port of Los Angeles has announced that John A. Pérez will join the five-member Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners, after unanimous approval by the Los Angeles City Council. Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass, endorsed Pérez as the city’s new port commissioner. Mayor Bass said: “Mr. Pérez is a dedicated public servant who brings… Read More
Weston, CT September 17, 2024 – SHIPPINGInsight, the premier technology and innovation forum for maritime professionals, is proud to announce the appointment of Lourdes Evans as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) for SHIPPINGInsight 2024. With over 15 years of experience in strategic sales, marketing, and leadership in the maritime sector, Evans brings a wealth of expertise… Read More
Kicking off in New Orleans on November 12! As the maritime industry embraces innovation, The WorkBoat Show remains at the forefront, driving progress and propelling the industry forward. So much is new this year at WorkBoat and we want you to experience alongside thousands of your fellow friends and colleagues as we come together in… Read More
GE Vernova’s first Sustainability Report offers comprehensive overview of company’s mission to electrify and decarbonize the world Outlines four-pillar sustainability framework – Electrify, Decarbonize, Conserve, and Thrive – with leading goals aimed at aligning business performance with sustainability performance Launches approach to sustainability operations through a new management system called “Control Room” Key metrics from 2023 include… Read More
GE Vernova, an energy spinoff company of General Electric, reportedly plans to lay off approximately 900 employees from its offshore wind business due to financial difficulties. New Delhi : GE Vernova, the energy company, will reportedly lay off around 900 employees from its offshore wind business amid financial struggles. As per reports, GE Vernova, a… Read More