Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) terminals are gaining momentum on the global LNG market, with capacity expected to triple by 2030 according to research from Rystad Energy.Once hindered by technical and operational challenges, FLNG projects…
FLNG Capacity to Jump Read More »
Anticipating a strong cross-current that never materialized, an experienced tow pilot deviated from the sailing line on the Mississippi River and struck components of the Fort Madison Bridge near Fort Madison, Iowa, the National Transportation Safety B…
Pilot Overcompensating for Crosscurrents Led to Bridge Contact Read More »
An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation report concludes that a shipboard helicopter accident was likely due to ground resonance and emphasises the importance of proper pilot coordination in responding to abnormal situations.The inci…
Ground Resonance Led to Helicopter Accident on Bulk Carrier Read More »
More newbuilding orders were reported last week, as owners are ramping up their contracting ahead of the summer lull. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “in the Container sector, MSC placed an order of 2 x 21,700 teu at Zh…
Newbuilding Orders on the Rise Read More »
Major bulk, made up of iron ore, coal, and grains, export volumes through the first half of the year have consistently fallen below that of 2024, but still sit within normal ranges. The global geopolitical landscape has been marked by uncertainty, risi…
Steel, Crops & Coal: The Global Tug-of-War Read More »