Big data technology predicts realized vessel performance over five years...

posted on: Mar 29, 2024

International Marine Coatings has published a new white paper that shows that its predictive Intertrac Vision tool, which uses big data technology, has a high degree of accuracy in correlating to the speed loss of a globally trading VLCC vessel over a five-year docking period, in line with the principles of the ISO 19030 standard. International used the big data forecasting tool to project a 1.4% speed loss over a 60-month in-service period which proved to be in line with actual vessel performance. It says that this demonstrates that use of the tool in close partnership with International can raise certainty on vessel performance and provide greater confidence on economic and sustainable value achieved through the operational cycle – which is a key challenge for the industry whilst regulations are driving higher efficiency. This was also highlighted by the vessel in the example case maintaining a Carbon Intensity Indicator...

I’ve captained ships into tight ports like Baltimore, and this is how captains like me work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions...

posted on: Mar 28, 2024

I’ve captained ships into tight ports like Baltimore, and this is how captains like me work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions The ship Dali amid the wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024. AP Photo/Matt Rourke Allan Post, Texas A&M University Details are still emerging about the disaster that happened in the early morning of March 26, 2024, when the Dali, a large cargo ship on its way out of the port of Baltimore, hit a major bridge and caused it to collapse. The Conversation’s senior politics and democracy editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with Captain Allan Post, a veteran ship’s officer, about the role a ship pilot plays in bringing a large ship in and out of a harbor. Post, who now directs Marine Education Support and Safety Operations at Texas A&M University at Galveston and is also deputy superintendent of the Texas A&M...

Bridges can be protected from ship collisions – an expert on structures in disasters explains how...

posted on: Mar 28, 2024

Bridges can be protected from ship collisions – an expert on structures in disasters explains how A cargo ship hit the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Florida’s Tampa Bay in 1980, collapsing one span and killing 35 people. AP Photo/Jackie Green Sherif El-Tawil, University of Michigan The MV Dali, a 984-foot, 100,000-ton cargo ship, rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge when leaving Baltimore harbor on March 26, 2024, causing a portion of the bridge to collapse. In an interview, University of Michigan civil engineer Sherif El-Tawil explained how often ships collide with bridges, what can be done to protect bridges from collisions, and how a similar disaster in Florida in 1980 – just three years after the Key bridge opened – changed the way bridges are built. This is not the first time a ship has taken out a bridge. What’s the history of ship-bridge collisions? This is an extremely...

posted on: Mar 28, 2024

Singapore starts dual probes of Baltimore bridge collapse Maritime authorities to scrutinize potential rule breaches in deadly accident The Dali apparently lost power and smashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge while sailing out of the harbor early on March 26.   © Reuters DYLAN LOH, Nikkei staff writer March 28, 2024 SINGAPORE — Singapore will launch dual investigations of the Baltimore bridge collapse, in which a vessel flagged under the city-state collided with a flyover in the U.S. state of Maryland. Six construction workers are presumed to have been killed in the accident. The city-state’s Maritime and Port Authority said late Wednesday that it will conduct an investigation to determine whether any rules governed by Singapore law were broken, since the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Dali, is registered in Singapore. As the administrator for Singapore-registered ships, the authority ensures that vessels comply with international and national rules and...

Ship Recycling Market Shows Mixed Performance

posted on: Mar 28, 2024

The ship recycling market has had a mixed week. In its latest weekly report, Best Oasis (www.best-oasis.com), one of the world’s leading cash buyer of ships, said that “the ship recycling market across India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Turkiye presents a mixed landscape. In India, market conditions have shown volatility, initially marking an improvement but facing a downturn as the week progressed, potentially influenced by the Holi festival’s impact on market sentiment”. Source: Best Oasis According to Best Oasis, “Bangladesh’s market appears soft, yet certain buyers with access to LC facilities and robust yard capabilities show a pronounced interest, particularly in vessels deliverable promptly post-agreement. Pakistan’s market continues to exhibit subdued activity, akin to the previous week, attributed to Ramadan’s observance and a scarcity of tonnages maintaining current price levels. Meanwhile, Turkiye has experienced a modest uplift in its import market by approximately 5 USD, alongside stability in its local...

S&P Global Analysis: Baltimore bridge collapse disrupts local traffic, global shipping...

posted on: Mar 28, 2024

On March 26, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a containership operated by AP Moeller Maersk A/S on an international route between the US east coast and Asia. The collapse blocks the main access to the port of Baltimore and traps six bulk carriers and two navy vessels. According to Mr. Chris Rogers, Head of Supply Chain Research, S&P Global Market Intelligence: “The bridge collapse is the latest challenge for northeast US supply chains, including access to the Red Sea and Panama Canal as well as the prospect of port strikes later in mid-2024. Both bridge reconstruction and cargo delays are likely to be extensive. However, some freight across containerized and bulk modes could reroute to nearby ports in Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “The port handled around 3% of all US east and gulf coast imports and 10% of US northeast imports...

East Mediterranean hubs suffer as Red Sea crisis persists...

posted on: Mar 28, 2024

The re-routing of mainline vessels via the Cape of Good Hope has resulted in a steep downturn in vessel call capacity across East and Central Mediterranean hub ports, but West Mediterranean ports have shown more resilience. With no resolution to the security situation in the Red Sea, carriers continue to divert mainline vessels trading between Asia and Europe via the Cape of Good Hope. After an initial period of disruption when scheduled arrival dates were missed due to the longer diversion route, port calls in West Med have largely stabilised. Although container throughput fell 1.4% YoY at Algeciras in January 2024, volumes were up 11% YoY at both Valencia and Barcelona. In contrast, East and Central Med hubs have seen steep reductions in average weekly vessel capacity during 1Q24 ranging from 18% decline at Gioia Tauro to 31% drop at Piraeus (see left map). In January 2024, volumes handled...

India’s Maritime Muscle: Countering Threats and Strengthening Geopolitical Standing in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea...

posted on: Mar 28, 2024

Prathamesh Mendki India’s recent foray into the Red Sea and Arabian Sea with a substantial naval deployment marks a watershed moment in its maritime strategy. This unprecedented peacetime mobilization reflects a multi-pronged approach – countering emerging threats, bolstering regional security, and strategically elevating India’s geopolitical standing. To fully understand the significance of this deployment, let’s delve deeper into the context, the threats India seeks to address, and the potential benefits it reaps. Troubled Waters: A Sea of Threats The Arabian Sea and Red Sea have become breeding grounds for several security concerns that directly impact India’s economic and strategic interests: Resurgent Piracy: Once a major concern in the early 2000s, piracy has shown signs of resurgence in the Arabian Sea. With eight hijacking attempts and one successful hijacking since November 2023, this poses a direct threat to vital trade routes for India and other nations. Disruptions in these routes can...

Houthis could partner with Iran, Somali pirates on Indian Ocean attacks...

posted on: Mar 28, 2024

Yemen-based Houthi militants could keep the promise to extend their attacks to merchant ships in the Indian Ocean, potentially with drones and assisted by Iran and Somali pirates, security specialists said. Since the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hamas broke out on Oct. 7, the Houthis have launched more than 60 attacks on commercial ships around the Bab al-Mandab Strait — mainly with missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles — and claimed those were in support of the Palestinians. The rebel group, also backed by Iran, earlier this month vowed to target Israel-linked ships sailing to the Cape of Good Hope in what it described as an “advanced and major” step, putting the shipping industry on alert. “We perceive the threats to be credible on the basis that until now, the Houthis have generally followed through on the threats they have issued,” said Jakob Larsen, head of maritime safety and...

posted on: Mar 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 Corps supporting recovery operations following Baltimore bridge collapse Written by Heather Ervin Marine Log U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff onboard hydrographic survey vessel Catlett observe the damage resulting from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, March 26, 2024. The Baltimore Engineer District activated its Emergency Operations Center March 26, clearing the way for more than 1,100 engineering, construction, contracting and operations specialists to provide support to local, state and federal agencies following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. In accordance with federal authorities, the Corps of Engineers says that iy continues the effort to clear the federal channel as part of the larger interagency recovery effort. Together with local, state, and federal partners, it is working closely to determine the actions required to remove the fallen debris. As of March 27, the Corps is providing: Certified underwater assessment capabilities by Structural Professional...

VIDEO: White House briefing on Baltimore bridge response...

posted on: Mar 27, 2024

VIDEO: White House briefing on Baltimore bridge response Written by Nick Blenkey Marine Log Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier, U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations spoke at White House briefing ”It’s my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge and I expect the Congress to support my effort,” President Biden pledged yeserday as he delivered remarks on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Today House Press Secretary Karine Jeanne-Pierre was joined by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Vice Admiral Peter W. Gautier, U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations, for a press briefing on thr efforts to reopen the Port of Baltimore and rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge. No transcript is yet available, but some key information was released, including that a unified command has been set up with Resolve Maritime appointed as the salvor of the ship that...

Ship’s Mayday Call Before Baltimore Bridge Crash Saved Lives...

posted on: Mar 27, 2024

A satellite image shows the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., May 6, 2023. Satellite image 2024 Maxar Technologies/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT. DO NOT OBSCURE LOGO. Ship’s Mayday Call Before Baltimore Bridge Crash Saved Lives Bloomberg March 26, 2024 By Nacha Cattan (Bloomberg) A mayday warning from the ship that slammed into a Baltimore bridge saved lives by prompting officials to stop cars from crossing, Maryland Governor Wes Moore said. “We’re thankful between the mayday and collapse we had officials that were able to begin stopping the flow of traffic,” Moore told reporters Tuesday.“Many of the vehicles were stopped before they got onto the bridge, which saved lives in a very, very heroic way.” Moore said he didn’t yet have information about whether any vehicles were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when the Dali, a...