MTU Works to Quiet Engine Noise
The Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen signed a contract on the exclusive distribution of active engine mountings with the companies Paulstra and Stop-Choc. The jointly developed system, which MTU has trialed on test benches and in ships, reduces the structure-borne noise emitted by diesel engines. This innovative concept of active mountings has been developed through to product maturity for yachts and naval ships.
UMass Hosts Atlantic Observation System Planners
The School for Marine Science and Technology of UMass Dartmouth hosted a consortium of 20 universities and organizations last week to plan the initial stages of…
Rolls-Royce Extends into Vietnam
Rolls-Royce, a provider of marine power systems and services, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) in .
Pilholski Named VP and CFO at ACL
The Board of Directors of American Commercial Lines Inc. announced the appointment of Thomas R. Pilholski to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Supacat’s Prototype L&R System
A new Launch and Recovery System (L&RS) developed by Supacat for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) new class of all-weather lifeboat (ALB) has undergone a two year trials program. These trials tested the system in demanding conditions and were held at Hayle, . The new L&RS design met all the requirements of the prototype specification and exceeded expectations during the trials; lifeboat crew feedback is now being used by the RNLI and Supacat to refine the pre-production design.
Panama Canal Dredges into the Future
Moving forward with its equipment upgrades for the Expansion Program, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) officially awarded the contract to design and build a new…
IMO, EC Reinforce Working Relationship
Mr. Jacques Barrot, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner for Transport, visited the IMO Secretary-General, Mr. Efthimios E. Mitropoulos, at…
MSC Cargo Ship Loads Equipment Bound for Middle East
Military Sealift Command large, medium-speed, roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Gilliland loaded more than 150,000 square feet of U.S. Army equipment in Antwerp, Belgium, March 15-18.
Coast Guard Performs Vessel Security Checks
Boarding Team members from Sector Portland ready their gear in preparation to board the motor vessel Marguerite. The Boarding Team was taken to the Marguerite by…
Cummins Announces Support for EPA Final Marine Engine Rule
Cummins Inc., on behalf of the Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) affirmed the industry’s support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Final Marine Engine Rule.
Maritime Administration Selects Director for Seattle Gateway Office
The Maritime Administration has named Randy Rogers to head its new Seattle Gateway Office. will be working with industry and government representatives in the to…
M/V Sealink Maju 26 Seatrials Completed
On March 13, 2008 the new anchor-handling tug from Sealink Sdn. Bhd in completed sea trials. The ABS-classed 38 by 11.8-meter tug achieved speeds of 13.9 knots…
Hanjin Turns to Kalmar
Kalmar Industries has won an order to supply 96 terminal tractors to Hanjin Shipping – ’s largest shipping company – for operation at its new container terminal as part of the Pusan New Port Project…
This Day in Naval History - March 18
1781 - Continental sloop ship goes down will all hands in a sudden gale, three days after sailing from Cap Francais, . 1945 - Carriers begin a three-month Okinawa campaign by destroying aircraft on .
USS John S. McCain Replenishes USS Lassen
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Byron C. Linder, Det. Sailors of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) provided needed personnel…
Hamburg Süd Christens Largest-ever Containership
At the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. (DSME) yard in Okpo, Korea, Hamburg Süd christened the largest-ever container ship in the company's history.
NY Collision Investigated
The Coast Guard is investigating a collision between a 623-foot freighter and a 216-foot dredge in the upper bay of New York Harbor about one mile north of Staten Island, N.Y., around 9 a.m. today.
USCG: Hull ID for Recreational Boats
The US Coast Guard is seeking comments on the costs and benefits of expanding the current 12-character Hull Identification Number (HIN) in order to provide additional…
Hamburg Süd, Maersk to Cooperate
announced the formation of a new vessel sharing agreement. America. capacity of 530 plugs will be employed. vessels. and New Zealand to and from the U.S. East Coast.
Green Ships: Politicians Ready if Industry Not
More than 190 participants at the 5th annual Green Ship Technology conference in Rotterdam on March 11-12 explored the latest tide of ‘stick and carrot’ options…
