Aluminum Gone "Bad"
There has been a lot of discussion in the marine industry over the past year with regard to "bad" aluminum. To briefly recap, a number of boat builders purchased…
Gas Ships: A Multi-Billion Opportunity
A number of factors, including instability in world oil markets at times, the return of bitter cold winters to the energy-hungry U.S. Northeast, and advances in the collection…
An Innovative LNG Carrier Concept
Concurrent with marine industry consolidation on the ship owning, building and supply fronts, increasingly innovative vessels concepts are originating from in-house…
NAPA Releases 2003.1
At press time, NAPA Release 2003.1 was scheduled for launch this spring. Efficiency and user-friendliness are promoted by enhancing the availability of the graphic user interface…
Nor-Shipping 2003: Bigger Than Ever
The predecessor to the Nor-Shipping trade fair - an exhibition called Dekk og Dørk (Deck and Engine Room) — was held for the first time in the beginning of the 1960's…
Knutsen OAS Shipping Leads Gas Shipping Charge
Knutsen OAS Shipping of Haugesund, Norway, is no stranger to international shipping circles, with roots back to 1896 when the founder of the Knutsen company bought his first vessel.
Small Tankers, Huge Market Potential
Rolls-Royce has introduced an innovative "pulling tanker" design to fill a need in the small (3,000 to 16,000 dwt) tanker niche, a niche which the company suspects will have to be filled with 1…
DNV Maritime: Changing of the Guard
Rapid-fire change is the only thing that stays the same in today's increasingly regulation-heavy, litigious maritime industry. Norway's Det Norske Veritas is there to help smooth out the curves.
MP: Eying Patrol Potential
Sitting in scenic Alesund, Norway, Maritime Partners, which sells a wide variety of rescue and patrol craft, has the advantage of geography in more ways than one.
The Best of Both Worlds
Oslo-based Aker Kvaerner Yards is irony in action. It serves an ancient industry dominated by older generation, yet is led by a fresh faced young executive. It prospers…
Solid Roots to Withstand Future Storms
In true Norwegian fashion, the Norwegian Shipowners' Association does not shy from the fact that its power base is shrinking. But, the organization does not concede defeat…
Frontline Continues to Blaze a Path
Plenty of companies talk the talk. Frontline also walks the walk. A large, young, double hull fleet, which is a market trend setter is an apt desire for most any…
Farstad Shipping Goes Big
Farstad Shipping ASA is a valued Norwegian owner/operator of offshore supply vessels, well regarded for its innovative approach but reliance on conservative values…
NCL Acquires S/S United States
Furthering its commitment to its U.S.-flag cruise ship initiative, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has purchased the S/S United States, one of the country's most venerable…
Damen Offers Disaster Prevention Vessels
At the beginning of 2000, Damen Shipyards was awarded the contract for the design and construction of five Disaster Prevention Vessels for the Rotterdam Port Authorities.
Aerodynamic Garage Ships
With tall, slab sides encasing a multi-deck configuration, the pure car/truck carrier (PCTC) has a characteristically high windage factor, influencing course-keeping, maneuvering and fuel usage.
Editor’s Note
Reactive by nature, the marine business is perpetually embarked upon the path of transformation, with new rules and regulations handed down from international, national…
Hong Kong Requires Health Declaration
The Hong Kong Department of Health issued a Notice
USCG Station Rockaway Become National Recreation Area
The U.S. Coast Guard and the National Park Service issued a Notice stating that the Coast Guard plans to close Station (Small) Rockaway on Jamaica Bay, Long Island…
Oregon Inlet Jetty Proposal Terminated
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a News Release
