OPK Shipyards Launch Platform Supply Vessel
On September 8, 2009, Severnaya Verf shipyard, a part of United Industrial Corporation (OPK), launched a vessel for oil-rig platform provision, also known as the project VS 485 PSV.
ShipConstructor: Sentinel Class Cutters
Bollinger Shipyards is relying on ShipConstructor 3D marine production software to build the U.S. Coast Guard’s Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutters (FRC). The Sentinel Class is a new generation of USCG patrol boat that is a replacement for the Island Class Cutters Bollinger built almost a quarter century ago. The contract for up to 34 vessels is expected to last ten years. These cutters are based…
Sherborne Sensors New North American Ops
Sherborne Sensors Limited announced the establishment of Sherborne Sensors, Inc., a fully dedicated sales, marketing, logistics and support entity, now serving a…
Wärtsilä Scrubbers Certified for Sulphur Oxide
After performing successfully in a series of tests, the Wärtsilä sulphur oxides (SOx) scrubber has been granted the Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) Compliance…
Burger Boat Company Delivers Sycara IV
Burger Boat Company is proud to announce the delivery of Sycara IV, a 151.2 ft Fantail Motor Yacht, to her owners. Imagine going back to a time when people actually knew how to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of yachting. Owners of Sycara IV, Ray and Elsie Catena, were committed to exactly that – recapturing the splendor, grace and charm of an era gone by – when Sycara IV was designed. This was their inspiration for Sycara IV, a traditionally styled, early 1920’s era, Fantail Cruiser.
Oil Slick in the Timor Sea
This image from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite on August 30, 2009, shows the Timor Sea and what are probably oil slicks about 250 kilometers northwest of Western Australia, from a leaking oil well in the Timor Sea. (Photo courtesy NASA Earth Observatory)
Montara Well Head Platform Leak Update
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is continuing its staged approach to the management of the clean-up of oil leaking from the Montara well head platform in the Timor Sea.
USCG – HDOP Advisory
The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center issued an advisory stating that GPS users may experience short periods of high horizontal dilution of precision (HDOP) on…
UK Accident Investigation, Chief Officer Fatality
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) released the report of its investigation of the fatality of the chief officer of a ship who fell while descending…
Weak Internal Financial Control at USMMA
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report of its examination of internal financial controls at the US Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The report…
MOL Concept for New-Generation Vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the company has formed the concept for its next-generation vessels, which will be a technically practical in the near future, by building on and refining technologies it has already developed and adopted. The first is a next-generation, environment-friendly car carrier. MOL continues to work on concepts for other next-generation vessels such as ferries, bulkships, tankers, and containerships.
Rolls-Royce Supplies French Navy
Rolls-Royce announced that it has won a $12.5m order for the supply of podded propulsion equipment and stabilizing fins for the latest French Navy Mistral class amphibious assault ship.
This Day in Coast Guard History – Sept. 11
1883-Shorty after noon, during the prevalence of a strong northeasterly gale and high sea, the lookout at the Cleveland Station (Ninth District) Lake Erie, saw a…
This Day in Naval History – Sept. 11
1814 - In Battle of Lake Champlain, Commodore Thomas Macdonough defeats a British Squadron. 1939 - Bear (AG-29) is commissioned by the U.S. Navy for Antarctic operations…
Major North Sea Contract Win for Expro
International oilfield service company Expro has been awarded a multi-million pound contract by Apache North Sea Ltd in the UK North Sea following completion of a competitive tender process.
Panama Canal Authority Receives Honors
In honor of his leadership, Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Administrator/CEO Alberto Alemán Zubieta received a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Lloyd’s List. Presented…
SES Acquires TransGulf Tech
Seismic Equipment Solutions (SES) announced it has acquired TransGulf Tech, a marine seismic air gun and lead-in termination specialists, which holds certification…
Weather Issues Remaining for Lifeboats
The petroleum industry is facing a new autumn and winter with challenges concerning the lifeboats on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). Throughout the winter, StatoilHydro will have to continue transferring personnel on some platforms in adverse weather conditions. This could affect production. On Sept. 8 some of the crew on the Visund platform in the North Sea were airlifted to other platforms nearby, or to the mainland.
New Guidelines, Shipboard Wireless LAN Systems
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) announced the publication of a new guideline entitled, Guidelines on Shipboard Wireless LAN Systems. The use of wireless LAN systems…
Blank Rome Advisory on New CG Regs
The United States Coast Guard issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on August 31, 2009 on long-awaited new regulations concerning the following: (i) requiring…
