All United States articles
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NewsUS Ports strike suspended, but automation dispute looms
Automation of ports is a contentious issue and a long term strike which would have crippled the shipping industry was only narrowly avoided
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NewsTotalEnergies acquires US carbon capture developer
TotalEnergies has announced that it has agreed to fully acquire Talos Low Carbon Solutions (TLCS), an early-mover American company focused on carbon capture and storage (CCS).
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NewsWAP first for chemical tanker
Chemical tanker operator Chemship has announced that it has has commissioned the installation of four wind-assisted propulsion on one of its vessels, marking the first such installation on a chemical tanker.
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NewsDNV claims Purus VLEC class contract
DNV is to class a pair of very large ethane carriers (VLECs) for gas transportation specialist Purus. The ships will be built in South Korea at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). The contract is for two 98,000cbm VLECs, with delivery scheduled for 2026-2027.
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NewsDeltamarin joins wind-assisted RoRo design team
Deltamarin is teaming up with Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group on the design of three wind-assisted RoRos for Airbus aircraft subassembly transportation
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NewsWSC, BIMCO and ICS commend joint international statement on Red Sea attacks
The World Shipping Council, the International Chamber of Shipping and BIMCO issued a joint statement on 3 January welcoming the response of 12 nations to condemn illegal attacks on ships in the Red Sea and the unlawful detention of vessels and crews there.
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NewsLiberian Registry opens Miami office
The Liberian Registry has officially opened a new office in Miami, Florida.
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NewsShortlisted US hydrogen hubs to receive $7bn funding
Ambitious plans to establish a number of regional hydrogen hubs across the United States moved closer after the US administration announced a final short list of seven regional projects on 13 October.
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NewsOCI Global to expand green NH3 and MeOH production
OCI Global, a producer and distributor of hydrogen-based products, has announced plans to develop its first green ammonia production capacity in the US and to expand green methanol value chains at its plants in Texas.
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NewsGE Vernova to provide integrated package for FSRU
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has awarded GE Vernova the contract to supply an integrated electrical power and propulsion system for a new FSRU (Floating, Storage and Regasification Unit).
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NewsFirst US plug-in hybrid inland towing tug delivered
The first plug-in hybrid electric inland towing vessel in the US was christened at a ceremony in Houston, Texas on 25 August.
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News1MW Scale SWRI Tests Reveal Positive H2 Results
Researchers from Texas-based Southwest Research Institute studied the effects of introducing hydrogen on a diesel engine that had not been optimised for its use and found no short-term noticeable change in engine operation.
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NewsMOL orders LNG carrier pair for INEOS charter
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has entered into shipbuilding contracts for the construction of two 174,000-cubic meter dual-fuel LNG carrier newbuildings with Hanwha Ocean (formerly DSME).
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NewsKongsberg expands US waterjet support
Expansion at Kongsberg’s New Orleans premises will enhance local support and service for waterjet customers in the US
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NewsAirseas validates Seawing wind propulsion during sea trials
Airseas has successfully validated its wind propulsion system during sea trials
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NewsEU attempts to promote recycling risk perverse consequences: opinion
Shipowners are unlikely to welcome well-intentioned plans to promote domestic steel recycling chains in the EU. Outside Turkey, no large scale ship-based recycling chains exist in Europe, and yards cannot afford automation to offset labour costs disparities.
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NewsRotterdam builds resilience using alternative fuels
Major investments in hydrogen and biofuels in 2022 are helping to shape the Port of Rotterdam’s resilience into the future.
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NewsPutting the nuclear opportunity for shipping into context: ABS
Refreshed technologies hold promise in addressing shipping’s clean energy needs, but solutions won’t emerge in the short term, writes Patrick Ryan, VP, Technology, ABS
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NewsUS clean energy goals push US shipbuilding forward
The US government is pushing ahead with offshore wind leases, and the future looks bright for the nation’s shipbuilding industry, but there are roadblocks ahead.
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NewsDMC wins first US multi-vessel order
DMC wins its first multi-vessel order in the US with a deal for four steering, winch and towing packages
