The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (Statens Haverikommission; SHK) has published its report on an investigation into the tragic death of a crewmember on a passenger vessel on a Swedish-flagged ferry on June 27, 2022. On the said date, a marine engineer was found unconscious on board Stena Germanica, a Ro-Pax ferry operated by Swedish shipping […] The post Swedish investigators publish report on crewmember death on Stena Line ferry appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more

US marine robotics company Sea Machines Robotics has unveiled a new model of unmanned surface vehicle (USV) capable of operating in various industries. The 22.9-foot (seven-metre) craft is fitted with Sea Machines’ proprietary autonomous command and control system and can be used for duties including hydrographic surveying, offshore asset inspection, maritime security, and environmental studies. […] The post US marine robotics firm unveils multi-role USV appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more

The Cooper Group of Companies recently took delivery of a new escort tug that will perform ship assist operations in the Port of Savannah in Georgia. Built by Blakeley BoatWorks of Mobile, Alabama, the tug has been named Angus R. Cooper II in honour of the Cooper Group’s longtime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. It […] The post Cooper Group welcomes new escort tug to fleet appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has confirmed  the availability of US$316 million to support and modernise passenger ferry services in communities across the United States. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the funding will help communities modernise their ferry service so that users have access to more reliable options. In addition to […] The post US Transport Department confirms new funding round for ferry services’ modernisation appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more

Eureka Shipping, a company jointly owned by Cyprus-based SMT Shipping and Canadian shipping operator the CSL Group, has placed an order for a new mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great Lakes. The 12,500DWT vessel will replace two older vessels while maintaining the same cargo capacity. Key features of the new vessel include: […] The post Eureka Shipping unveils cement carrier for Great Lakes trade appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has completed a major $1.2 million refurbishment of the remote Newman Reef aid to navigation (AtoN), located north-east of Thursday Island (Waiben) in the Torres Strait. The extensive project, which commenced in November 2023, included crucial updates aimed to improve navigation safety in the region: removal of the existing […] The post Newman Reef navigation aid refurbishment to enhance safety in Torres Strait appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more

Best Medium Pusher Tug – HB Poraque – Robert Allan Ltd & Belov Engenharia This very interesting and versatile medium-sized inland waters pusher tug has been built as the first of a pair by a Brazilian shipyard, Belov Engenharia. The hybrid-electric-powered vessel, with a shallow draught and an impressive top speed of 15 knots, is […] The post AWARDS 2023 | Best Medium Pusher Tug – HB Poraque – Robert Allan Ltd & Belov Engenharia appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more

Schottel will equip four new ASD stock tugs from Netherlands-based the Damen Shipyards Group with examples of the Schottel SRP 270 rudder propeller. The new multi-purpose tugs will each have a length of 18.25 metres, a beam of 10.23 metres, and a bollard pull of 30 tonnes. The rudder propellers will also ensure enhanced manoeuvrability. […] The post GEAR | Schottel rudder propellers selected for tug quartet appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more

Portuguese shipbuilder Grupo ETE, via subsidiary Navaltagus, recently handed over a new Ro-Pax ferry to the municipal government of the city of Aveiro on Portugal’s western coast. Designed by local naval architecture firm Vera Navis with the aid of SSI software, the ferry has been named Salicornia after the genus of flowering plant. The vessel’s […] The post VESSEL REVIEW | Salicornia – Double-ended electric ferry to serve Portugal’s western coastal communities appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more

Optimarin, a supplier of ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) for the maritime industry, has agreed to acquire the Hyde Marine UV business from Industrie De Nora. Under the transaction, Optimarin will purchase technologies, trademarks, and selected assets pertaining to the design, sale, and aftermarket of systems using UV technology for ballast water treatment and disinfection. […] The post GEAR | Optimarin acquires Hyde Marine business from De Nora appeared first on Baird Maritime ..read more