Thordon Bearings expands its eco-friendly maritime reach by partnering with Danish firm damZgard Mechanics to promote sustainable polymer bearing systems in Scandinavia’s shipping market. The collaboration focuses on Thordons sterntubeless T-BOSS technology, which eliminates oil pollution risks and is already being adopted for Danish vessels.
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A $3 million towing vessel fire exposed a critical safety flaw when the Johnny M’s unprotected engine air intakes funneled oxygen to the flames while letting CO2 escape, undermining fire suppression efforts. The NTSB investigation revealed this design oversight turned a manageable incident into a catastrophic inferno.
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A Sunday evening collision between a passenger ferry and a recreational boat near Florida’s Clearwater Memorial Causeway Bridge has left one dead and over a dozen injured, while sparking a mystery as the smaller vessel fled the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident, which raises urgent questions about safety protocols for mixed maritime traffic in popular coastal zones.
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The Mediterranean Sea has become an Emission Control Area for sulphur oxides, requiring ships to use fuel with no more than 0.1% sulphur content starting May 1, significantly reducing harmful emissions. This move aims to protect public health and marine ecosystems while highlighting the next challenge of tackling nitrogen oxide pollution.
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirms surging LNG exports to Europe, as the continent grapples with energy security and the potential return of Russian gas. While America remains Europe’s top supplier, tensions over trade politics and Gazprom’s possible comeback loom over the transatlantic alliance.
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