HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel on Wednesday for the America-class amphibious ship Fallujah (LHA 9).The ship’s sponsor, Donna Berger, former first lady of the Marine Corps and spouse of Gen. David H. Berger, 38th commandant of the Marine Corps…

https://www.marinelink.com/news/uss-fallujah-keel-truly-fairly-laid-508213

Maintaining a nine-foot channel on the Mississippi River is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District’s critical navigation mission, especially during low-water conditions. Although early spring snowmelt caused flooding throughout the upper Midwest this past year…

https://www.marinelink.com/news/dredging-expected-during-desperate-times-508215

The Laurentian Pilotage Authority (LPA), based in Montreal, Canada, provides pilotage services in Canadian waters in and around the province of Quebec where cold weather can often be an issue for marine operators. So when it came time to order a new pilot boat…

https://www.marinelink.com/news/baltic-workboats-delivers-new-launch-508216

The total investment in six luxury ships for Explora Journeys worth $3.7BMSC Group Cruises Division confirmed the order of two hydrogen ships for its luxury brand Explora Journeys with Fincantieri, confirming its commitment to achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050.

https://www.marinelink.com/news/msc-confirms-order-hydrogen-cruise-ship-508218

Bleecker Street Group (BSG), a global software holding company, announced the acquisition of Ripple, an integrated maritime software company. The acquisition underscores BSG's commitment to the maritime sector, solidifying its position as an…

https://www.marinelink.com/news/bsg-acquires-maritime-software-company-508221

The Port of Rotterdam Authority and inland shipping operator PortLiner signed a contract for the construction of a charging and storage pontoon for flow batteries in the Hartelkanaal.From this bunkering station, PortLiner will supply electrically powered inland vessels with flow batteries.

https://www.marinelink.com/news/portliner-construct-electrolyte-bunkering-508224

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded nearly $12 million in grants to eight marine highway projects across the nation under the United States Marine Highway Program (USMHP). The funding will improve…

https://www.marinelink.com/news/us-marad-announces-grants-boost-supply-508225

Russia cut its seaborne diesel and gasoil exports by nearly 30% to about 1.7 million metric tons in the first 20 days of September from the same time in August, as local refineries went into seasonal maintenance and the domestic market faces a fuel shortage and rising prices…

https://www.marinelink.com/news/russia-cuts-september-seaborne-diesel-508226

According to Maritime Strategies International, the unwinding of supply chain inefficiencies and rising vessel orders are expected to dampen positive deadweight demand in the dry bulk market.COVID-related supply chain inefficiencies and associated port congestion have almost fully unwound…

https://www.marinelink.com/news/msi-dry-bulk-trade-volumes-positive-508227

The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, snapped its 11-session winning streak on Thursday as rates for capesize and panamax vessels edged lower.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize…

https://www.marinelink.com/news/baltic-index-snaps-session-rally-rates-508228