Sea Currents

Greenland Bound: Mapping Critical Mid-Range Depth With The SeaBat T50-R

When Dr. Diana Krawczyk and her team at Greenland’s Institute of Natural Resources needed to research in the waters around Greenland, it found a strong partner in Teledyne Marine’s SeaBat multibeam sonar system.

By Greg Trauthwein

"Survey Once, Reuse Many Times"

As efforts to map the world’s seabed gains steam, David Shea, Kraken’s SVP of Engineering, discusses the benefits of using high-speed, high-resolution Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Sonar (InSAS) for hydrographic applications.

By Greg Trauthwein

Subsea UK And The Creation Of The «Global Underwater Hub»

Subsea UK is embarking on a new adventure as The Global Underwater Hub, a new organization with already nearly $18 million in funding. ‘The Hub’ aims to leverage the UK’s strong maritime heritage, as well as its underwater expertise that transcends offshore defense and research. Subsea UK has been around nearly 20 years, set up to champion the UK subsea industry. It was fortuitous timing, as that $2.7B CapEx industry in oil and gas grew to more than $12B by 2013. Neil Gordon, Chief Executive at Subsea UK, discusses the path ahead.

By Greg Trauthwein

Port Houston Surpasses 2 Million TEUs in June, Looks Ahead to Maritime Conference

Port Houston marked a milestone in June, surpassing 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) handled year-to-date.

Greek-Managed Tankers Divert Around Africa to Avoid Red Sea Attacks

Several Greek-managed tankers transporting Russian oil to Asia are increasingly avoiding the Red Sea, opting instead for the longer route around Africa, due to escalating security threats from Houthi attacks

Global Shipping's Q3 Outlook Centers on Geopolitical Instability (again)

Current global economic and geopolitical landscapes are shaped by several key uncertainties. Tensions between Israel and Iran, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz, pose risks to regional stability and energy supply routes.

Tideworks Technology’s Traffic Control Solution Deployed at Florida International Terminal

Tideworks Technology Inc.

Port of Oakland June Container Volume Declines Due to Global Uncertainties

Port of Oakland container volume declined in June as shippers and carriers adjust to softening demand and ongoing tariff uncertainty. The Port handled 168,460 TEUs (twenty-foot containers), down 10.1% from May, and 12.

DP World Expands Black Sea Operations, Halving Romania-Turkey Shipping Times

Dubai-owned ports and logistics company DP World has cut shipping times between Romania and Turkey by half, a senior executive said, as it expands its Black Sea operations at the European Union's eastern border.

Basque Government Minister of Industry Welcomes New Port of Bilbao President

Mikel Jauregi, Basque Government Minister of Industry, has held an initial meeting at the headquarters of the Bilbao Port Authority with Iván Jiménez, the new president, and Ricardo Barkala, the outgoing president

Georgia Ports, Konecranes Celebrate 30-Year Yard Crane Partnership

The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and Konecranes are celebrating 30 years since the purchase of GPA’s first rubber tire gantry crane, marking a milestone in port operations and yard crane innovation.

PPG Completes 100th Dry Docking Using Electrostatic Coating Application

PPG announced the 100th dry docking performed using electrostatic application for marine hull coatings. PPG completed the project on the MV Colossus, a 287-meter bulk carrier owned by Enterprises Shipping and Trading S.A. at CUD Weihai Shipyard Co.

DP World, Asian Terminals Inc. Deploy First Fleet of Electric Internal Transfer Vehicles in the Philippines

DP World and its strategic partner, Asian Terminals Inc.

Alleged Breach of Supply Chain Protection for Sheep in Jordan

On July 9, The Guardian reportedon covert imagery captured by Animals Australia during Eid al-Adha in Jordan in June which shows sheep with their throats cut, kicking and gasping as they are tossed alive to the abattoir floor.

Bipartisan Legislation Reintroduced to Protect Ports and Fund Inspections Facilities

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) commends U.S.