Fednav signs agreement for 10 new lakers
Montreal, QC – Fednav Limited, Canada’s largest dry bulk shipping group, has signed an agreement with Sumisho Marine Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Corporation Group) and Oshima Shipbuilding to build 10 new ocean-going lakers. The ships will be built at Oshima shipyard in Japan, with the first vessel expected to be delivered in mid-2023.
The new Fednav-Oshima designed super-eco lakers will emit 33% less carbon emissions than the vessels they will replace, including a nitrogen oxides (NOx) footprint at least 87% smaller. They will be delivered equipped with the latest technology, including Tier III engines and the capability of burning biofuels.
The new lakers will support Fednav’s sustainability goals, making them an essential asset for the future. “We are delighted to include these new vessels to our fleet to support the shipping industry and reinforce our commitment to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway,” said Paul Pathy, President and CEO of Fednav. “These new vessels are aligned with our long-term strategy to invest in our future and support our transition toward more sustainable shipping.”
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906 Express ferry sinks at St. Ignace
St. Ignace, MI – The 906 Express, a 28 foot vessel owned by the Arnold Freight Co. in St. Ignace, had to be pulled out of the water after it sank on Tuesday.
When a boat sinks, it usually has to be retrieved fast before gasoline pollutes the water. The 906 Express, a commercial vessel, was going through some maintenance on Monday night, but when the morning came, it was found submerged.
The owners had to act fast when they made the discovery and quickly called an excavator to get the boat out of the water.
Marine Science Technician 2nd Class with the Coast Guard, James Himes said they usually respond immediately, but this time, the situation was taken care of before they even arrived. “The owner did a great job taking care of it and taking the potential of pollution out of the environment so we want to commend them for taking swift action and getting the boat out as quickly as possible,” he said.
Himes added they looked at the site and found no evidence gasoline leaked into the water.
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