Buffet on the Beach — Coffee, Noodles, Wine and the 25 Missing Containers

This week, the beach in Melbourne, Florida was suddenly covered with thousands of yellow and red cans and freeze-dried bricks of Cafe Bustelo brand espresso coffee. Yesterday, packages of Ramen noodles started washing ashore at nearby Port St.Lucie. In Fort … Continue reading

World’s First LNG Powered Container Ship, Isla Bella, Delivered to TOTE

NASSCO Shipyard in San Diego delivered Isla Bella, the world’s first LNG-powered container ship to TOTE Maritime. The 3100 TEU 764-foot long ship, the first of two 764-foot long Marlin Class container ships, should dramatically decrease emissions and increase fuel efficiency … Continue reading

Updated: Life Ring from Ro/Ro El Faro Located, Ship Still Missing, Search Continues

Update: From USCG Update 4 — Life jackets, life rings, containers and an oil sheen have been located by Coast Guard aircrews.  The objects have not been confirmed to be from the El Faro at this time. Yesterday, the US Coast Guard … Continue reading