Algorithm Accountability
When the maritime trade union Nautilus International asked memberswhat they thought of AI at a forum in January, there was some positive sentiment:âWe shouldnât automatically assume there will be problems with AI, as weâve adopted other tech over the years without it being too intrusive for crew.âOthers were not so sure:âThere are worrying issues around liability and culpability if an incident happens involving a vessel operated using AI.
Helicopter Crash Shuts Mississippi River, Two Dead
Two people died on Thursday after a helicopter they were on board crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River, shutting the waterway to traffic near Alton, Illinois, the U.S. Coast Guard said.Preliminary information indicated the MD 369 helicopter hit power lines before the crash, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.The Federal Aviation Administration said there were two people on board when the helicopter crashed and the NTSB would lead the investigation.
Chevron-Chartered Oil Tankers Return to Venezuela After New US License
At least three vessels that oil major Chevron had used to transport Venezuelan crude to the U.S. were navigating toward the South American country's waters on Thursday, with exports expected to resume later this month following a new U.S. license, according to shipping data and sources.The U.S. Treasury Department late last month authorized Chevron to operate in the sanctioned OPEC nation again, exportâŠ
Ampereship Converts Passenger Ship to Fully Electric Propulsion
Ampereship, a shipbuilding company based in Stralsund that specializes in the construction of new electric solar-powered ships and ferries for inland waters, has completed its first conversion of a diesel-powered passenger ship to fully electric propulsion. The converted passenger ship âUetlibergâ recently completed its first emission-free voyage on Lake Zurich in Switzerland. Built in 1999 and now classified as an electric shipâŠ
Advancing Hydrography in the Great Lakes
In this live webinar, youâll discover how our latest hydrographic survey innovations, developed and refined across multiple years of Great Lakes operations, can support your infrastructure, energy, and environmental initiatives.Hydrospatial experts from NV5, NOAA, and Exail will be presenting.Weâll highlight:- Survey efficiencies that cut timelines without compromising quality- Integration of hydrographicâŠ
Tough Transshipment Penalties Not Expected Immediately Despite US Tariffs
Tougher U.S. trade penalties on goods originating in one country being re-shipped from another are not expected to immediately follow new U.S. tariffs, three people in Southeast Asia with knowledge of the matter said, easing a major cause of concern.Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam and Thailand have been explicitly targeted by White House officials for their alleged role in facilitating the so-called transshipment to America of Chinese goodsâŠ
Sallaum Lines Celebrates Delivery of First in Series of Six Green PCTCs
Sallaum Lines announced the successful early delivery of the MV Ocean Breeze, a next-generation LNG dual-fuel Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China. The vessel was delivered on July 18, four months ahead of schedule.This delivery marks a significant deepening of the partnership between Europeâs leading automotive RORO carrier and Chinaâs advanced maritime manufacturing sector.
DNV, RSI Complete Study on Decarbonizing the Short Sea Dry Bulk Fleet
Amid increasing pressure on shipping to achieve the IMO 2050 decarbonization targets, the Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) and DNV have completed a new study: "Decarbonization of the short sea dry bulk fleet", co-funded by the Swedish Transport Administration. The study finds that while Swedish cargo owners and charterers are committed to greener practices, a lack of regulatory and economic incentivesâŠ
Geo Sessions 2025
Last year, Geo Sessions brought together over 5,300 registrants from 159 countries, with attendees representing education, government agencies, consulting, and top geospatial companies like Esri, NOAA, Airbus, Planet, and USGS. At this year's Geo Sessions, NV5 is raising the bar with a focus on artificial intelligence, thermal imaging, and hyperspectral capabilities, technologies that are transforming how organizations seeâŠ
Golar Secures FLNG Charter Deal for Argentinaâs LNG Scheme
Southern Energy S.A. (SESA), a company formed to enable LNG exports from Argentina, has reached final investment decision (FID) for the charter of 3.5MTPA MK II floating LNG (FLNG) from Golar LNG.The key commercial terms for the 20-year charter agreement include net charter hire to Golar of $400 million per year, plus a commodity linked tariff component of 25% of FOB prices in excess of $8/mmbtu.The FLNGâŠ
