GL Contracts Jack Up Platform Thor with Hellenic Shipyards
Hellenic Shipyards has secured a contract for the construction of a sea platform to accommodate offshore wind-parks for location in the Baltic and . The classification of the 70 metre platform Thor has been entrusted to Germanischer Lloyd. Mr. Ioannis Manolemis, Member of Hellenic Shipyards Board of Directors, and Dr. Hermann J. Klein, Member of the Executive Board Germanischer Lloyd signed the contract today at Posidonia.
This Day in Naval History - June 03
1785 - Order received to sell last ship remaining in Continental Navy, frigate . No other Navy were ships authorized until 1794. 1898 - Collier Merrimac sunk in…
New CEO for Aker Yards
Torstein Dale Sjøtveit has been appointed new president and CEO for Aker Yards ASA. Sjøtveit comes from the global industrial company Norsk Hydro, and brings a strong…
IMO Releases Performance Standards for Radiocommunications
A new consolidated edition containing all IMO adopted performance standards for shipborne radiocommunications and navigational equipment is now available. Performance…
Star Bulk Acquires Vessel
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Capesize bulk carrier , of 150,940 dwt, built in in 1991, for approximately $87.2 million.
Wärtsilä Expands Boiler Services
Wärtsilä continues to expand its boiler services with the acquisition of the boiler services business of International Combustion Engineering's (I.C.E.) former subsidiary in .
Schat-Harding Opens Miami Area Service Base
Lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has strengthened its support for cruise ship operators in the area by opening a service base in . The new offices, service base and workshops will be within the facilities of Worldwide Marine Services, the global ship technical support group, and Schat-Harding will train and authorize Worldwide Marine technicians to support its own service engineers.
Shinas Arrives in Oman
The Sultanate of Oman’s 213-ft. vehicle-passenger catamaran Shinas has arrived in , following its 15-day journey from Austal’s shipyard in . The vessel’s arrival was a proud moment for the Austal team, who have successfully delivered to a world-class vessel which will set new marine transport standards for the region. The vessel made the journey under its own power, making scheduled stops at the Cocos Islands and Mal’e in the .
ESGs: Delivering Presence and Security
The maritime environment throughout the world is constantly changing and evolving. With advances in technology, and changes in the geo-political environment, it is important for naval forces to project forward presence and foster regional cooperation. One tool used by the U.S. Navy to project its presence are Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESG). These ESGs, such as the Nassau Expeditionary Strike Group currently operating in the U.S.
