ACR President Paul Frank Retires
Frank, who joined ACR on September 15, 1980 as Vice President of Administration, and was appointed President in 1994, has overseen tremendous growth at ACR. Cobham plc…
Concordia, Total Contract for VTA Turbo Technology
The turbochargers with VTA technology will equip the MAN B&W brand type 6S46MC-C low-speed engines aboard the new tanker, Stena Progress. On the basis of earlier trials…
This Day in Naval History – Oct. 30
1799 - William Balch becomes Navy's first commissioned Chaplain. (Source: Navy News Service)
Langh Ship Recognized for Innovation
A steel transportation method developed by Oy Langh Ship Ab was awarded an honorable mention in the Finnish nationwide Productive Idea Competition. The award was presented at a banquet on Oct. 25, 2008 and received by Managing Director Hans Langh. Langh Ship’s newest products are the Cradle Cassettes that have been developed for transportation of big steel coils. The first series of the Cradle Cassettes began operating in traffic at the beginning of the year.
Braemar Shipping Interim Results
Commenting on the results and outlook, Sir Graham Hearne, Chairman, said: “Our strategy remains to position the Group as a leading player in a selective range of marine and shipping services.
Netherlands Signs Wreck Removal Convention
The Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention was adopted in May 2007 and will provide the legal basis for States to remove, or have removed, shipwrecks that may have the…
Napa Releases New Software Version
One of the main areas of focus has been the development of new tools for probabilistic damage stability calculations. This development work will be relevant to the…
VTC Gets $6.4m Contract
The upgrade of DGPS stations includes adding capability to use Modernized GPS signals and the additional functionality required for tracking the future Galileo and…
EU Bank Agrees Fos 2XL finance deal
Upon completion of the project, the creation of two new terminals due on stream in 2010, capacity will increase from the current 1m teu per year to 2.5m teu. Some…
Grounded Containership Rescued
The 2006-built vessel grounded after suffering rudder failure near Ossenisse on the River Scheldt, between Hansweert and , during ebb tide. Working under a Lloyd’s Open Form agreement, Multraship and URS immediately mobilized an experienced salvage team and six tugs. The salvors tried to refloat the vessel on the same tide, but the water level had fallen too far and the operation had to wait for the next tide, at around midnight.
China Delivers Largest Oil Tanker
The "Hua San" is capable of carrying 318,000 tons of crude oil. It is 1,093 feet long, 197 feet wide and 100 feet high. The maker Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co…
Hanwha to Buy Daewoo Shipbuilding
(Source: FinanceAsia.com)
Shipbuilders Support Collins for Senate
In recognition of her commitment to the men and women who work at Bath Iron Works, a coalition of shipbuilders pledged their support for Susan Collins for re-election to the United States Senate. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Collins has supported legislation to provide a continued and steady workload at Bath Iron Works (BIW). Senator Collins has stated that BIW has been, and must continue to be, a central part of efforts to expand and modernize the U.S.
Algonquin Returns to Canadian Navy
(Source: Lookout Journal)
Zodiac Site Compares Fuel Consumption
According to Yamaha engine performance tests on a variety of vessels, Zodiac RIBs use less horsepower and get twice the miles per gallon than heftier counterparts.
Britannia Bulk Talks About Financial Difficulties
While the company has not yet concluded the review of its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2008, the company expects to announce a significant…
Sperry Marine to Upgrade USS Carl Vinson
Exmar 3Q Report
· Turnover: first semester $253.6m; third quarter $130.4m; YTD 2008 $384m; YTD 2007 $361.5m. · Operating cash flow (EBITDA): first semester $63.5m…
Horizon Marine – Modeling Brazil Currents
Horizon Marine has initiated a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with two Eddy Watch – Trinidad/Venezuela clients and a modeling group at the of to develop a dynamic…
Datatrac Systems Sold to OSG
The EERL system reduces the paperwork associated with traditional handling of engine room logs; digital data is collected in a PDA, data entry is timed and PIN secured…
