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Maersk Joins with LR and CORE to Study Nuclear-Powered Container Shipping

Maersk is joining in with a collaboration between Lloyd’s Register and CORE Power that could provide the long-term pathway for nuclear-powered commercial shipping. Using a feeder containership operating in a European port, the collaboration will determine the safety and regulatory considerations and necessary framework for nuclear-powered commercial shipping based on a fourth-generation nuclear reactor. “The initiation of this joint study marks the beginning of an exciting journey towards unlocking the potential of nuclear power in the maritime industry, paving the way for emissions-free operations, more agile service networks, and greater efficiency through the supply chain,” said Nick Brown, CEO of Lloyd’s Register. Lloyd’s Register has been at the forefront of the ongoing discussion on the potential of nuclear power in the future of commercial shipping. There was excitement about the potential for nuclear power in the 1950s with the United States leading the way by developing the cargo-passenger ship NS Savannah as a prototype to demonstrate the potential. Then as now, however, public perception and fears of nuclear power held back the development as well as rumored opposition from the U.S. Navy that feared commercial initiatives might interfere with its developing nuclear…

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Houthis Claim First Launch of Hypersonic Missile Targeting MSC Ship

The Houthis military and spokesperson claim that they launched a hypersonic missile for the first time to target an MSC containership far out in the Gulf of Aden. This comes after several days of increased activity and additional claims that the militants are also launching a new, faster, and sleeker attack boat. The Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree revealed the identity of the missile that targeted the Israeli ship MSC Sarah V in the Arabian Sea for the first time. He said that the missile possesses advanced technology, is accurate in hitting, and reaches long ranges because it is locally made. Observers are raising new concerns based on the distance of the reported attack. The MSC Sarah V (67,795 dwt registered in Liberia) was 280 miles southeast of Nishtun, in eastern Yemen near Oman. The vessel sailed on Monday near Yemen’s Socotra Island, bound for Abu Dhabi. While the Houthis have always claimed a direct hit, the U.K. Maritime Trade Organizations said it received a report from the master of a “proximity” explosion. They said there were no injuries or damage, and the vessel was proceeding. The Houthis have previously staged a few…

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Farasakou Asaluyeh Co.

Location: 27°35'47.3"N 52°29'47.6"E Farasakoo Port pilot boarding position : 27 34.80 N, 052 29.80E Navigation is not permitted within a radius of 2 n miles of the SPM Navigation is not permitted within a radius of 2 n miles of the SPM without a pilot embarked without a pilot embarked. Berth Selection: Tankers are assigned to specific berths based on their cargo type (e.g., fuel products, LPG gas) and size. Berth No. 1 accommodates smaller vessels, while Berth No. 2 handles larger tankers. Safe Draft and Depth: The safe draft (maximum allowable draft) for tankers at Berth No. 2 is 12.7 meters. The minimum depth at the entrance to the breakwater (the submerged structure protecting the harbor) is 14 meters. Loading Procedures: Fuel product loading occurs at Berth No. 2. LPG gas loading is exclusively permitted at Berth No. 1. Tankers with a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of up to 86,000 tons have been safely loaded at Berth No. 2. Farasakou covers an area of over 50 hectares in the western part of Site 1 within the Pars Energy Special Economic Zone. 1,000-meter shoreline and Its basin 54 hectares.…

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