Navico Names Knut Frostad CEO
Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and C-MAP brands, announced on Thursday that its board of directors has appointed Knut Frostad as President and Chief Executive Officer.āKnut Frostad has been on Navicoās board for 14 years and brings solid experience in the industry and understanding of our business as former CEO of the Volvo Ocean Race, as well as director and advisor to several international companiesā¦
Shipping Companies: Is Bigger Better?
āIf consolidation was the solution to all that ails shipping, then container liner companies would be super profitable. They are not. In ācommoditizedā sectors of the shipping industry, which by now includes pretty much everything apart from very small niche markets, there is hardly any economies of scale at the company level. As long as bigger is not in fact much better, then meaningful consolidation will not happen.āDr.
Charleston is Home for New USCG Cutter
The U.S. Coast Guard announced that Charleston, S.C., will be the home of its newest National Security Cutter.āI am pleased to announce that Charleston, South Carolinaā¦
Pittsburgh Selects Lake Assault Boats
The City of Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit selected Lake Assault Boats to build a 30-ft.EMS river rescue vessel, for delivery later this year.The boatās catamaran style hull is engineered for enhanced stability and maneuverability, and it is powered by two Yamaha 425 hp outboard engines . Slow speed maneuvering is controlled by Yamahaās Helm Master joystick steering and digital anchoring system. The vessel also will feature a 74-in.
MarTID 2019 Report Released
The second report from the historic MarTID survey initiative to study global maritime training practices, investment and thought is now available on the MarTID website. The findings include the following: expenditure on maritime training continues to rise for vessel owners and seafarers; new safety and environmental regulations are driving seafarers training trends; and the prospect of ship autonomy is entering the discussions on future seafarer training.Dr.
Damen to Build Eco-efficient Tug for Baleària
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Spain-based major ferry operator Baleària for the delivery of a Stan Tug 1606 E3.The contract was signed by Mr. Ettore Morace and Mr. Guillermo Alomar, executive director of operations and fleet director of Baleària respectively and Carlos Gonzalez Martin on behalf of Damen. The vessel is an answer to increasing demands for sustainability in the maritime industry.
OSK-ShipTech Designs Luxury RoPax Ferry
Onorato Armatori has signed a historical contract with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) for the order of two plus two luxurious RoPax ferries.Danish naval architects OSK-ShipTech have again contributed to a significant Chinese newbuilding project with the design for the luxury ferries constituting the worldās largest ferry order to this day. The contract was just signed at a ceremony in Beijing.
Evac Evolution BWMS Gets USCG Nod
The Evac Evolution Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) has received Type Approval from the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).The system is manufactured by Cathelco, now part of the Evac Group, who attained USCG Alternate Management Systems (AMS) acceptance for their original BWMS over four years ago.When it became apparent that the USCGās definition of ānon-viableā would become the universal standard for testing systemsā¦
Volvo Penta, ABB, Chalmers Collaborate on Fast Charging-at-Sea
Volvo Penta has announced that it is to complete a feasibility study together with ABB in Sweden and Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg to evaluate technology concepts that can meet the challenge of providing fast charging of electric vessels.āWhile all-electric boating remains in its infancy, for this exciting new transport system to be a success and grow, a network of fast charging stations needs to be developed,ā says Niklas Thulin, Director Electromobility, Volvo Penta.
Second Ferry Export for Wight Shipyard
UK shipbuilder Wight Shipyard Co has completed its second export order. The order placed by Ultramar, the largest ferry operator in Mexico, consists of two 37m fast ferries which will be transported to Cancun Mexico at the beginning of July.The critical issues for these newbuilds were timely delivery and the weight saving target that needed to be achieved. Fuel costs are high in Mexico and are of paramount importance to Ultramar.
INSIGHTS: Joel Reid, Global Sales Director, COX Powertrain
Joel Reid joined Cox Powertrain in April 2015. He holds an EMBA in Business from the University of Chicago, a Masterās Degree in Marine Surveying and a Bachelorās degree in Business Administration. Reid has been instrumental in bringing Coxās ground-breaking 300hp diesel outboard to market and has worked tirelessly over the last three years to create an enviable global distributor network. Reid is currently focuses his efforts on salesā¦
Humber Surveyor Joins Survey Fleet
Associated British Ports (ABP)' Humber Estuary Services (HES) has has purchased a new survey vessel, Humber Surveyor, which joined the survey fleet that includesā¦
300,000DWT Bulker Joins Berge Bulk Fleet
Singapore's dry bulk shipping company Berge Bulk has taken delivery of the second and newest 300,000DWT very large ore carrier (VLOC) in China.The new vessel, named Berge Mafadiā¦
ICTSI Manila Yard Utilization Falls Again
The global port management company International Container Terminal Services Inc.(ICTSI) said yard utilization at its Manila port dropped 58 percent in June despiteā¦
SSA Appoints First-Ever Female President
Caroline Yang, chief executive of bunker tanker company Hong Lam Marine, has been appointed as the first-ever female president of the Singapore Shipping Associationā¦
Telenor Maritime, Anek Lines Sign Pact
Greek passenger shipping company Anek Lines has partnered with Telenor Maritime, which builds 4G coverage offshore to support the oil & gas industry, to upgradeā¦
SC Ports Gets New RTG Cranes
South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), Southeast's deepwater port, said that five rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes arrived at Wando Welch Terminal to further modernizeā¦
Military Veteran Finds Calling in Maritime Program
Jennifer Allen is a U.S. military veteran who lives with PTSD. She is also a recent MERTS graduate pursuing a career in the maritime industry.MERTS (Marine and Environmental Research and Training Station) is a small campus situated just east of Astoria on the banks of the Columbia River. It is part of Clatsop Community College and houses a variety of programs including a robust maritime curriculum offering U.S.
Charleston Gets 11th Natl Security Cutter
Charleston, South Carolina will be the home of the Serviceās newest National Security Cutter, said U.S. Coast Guard.Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant of the Coastā¦
Maritime Industry Training Expenditure Up
The expenditure on maritime industry training continues to rise for vessel owners and seafarers, said asurvey.According to MarTID survey, new safety and environmentalā¦