Sealink Anchor Handlers
As the Sealink Maju 26 enters service a sister-ship the Sealink Maju 25 is undergoing a final fitting out at the Sealink yard in Miri, Sarawak East Malaysia. There is strong demand for this class of Anchor Handling Tug (AHT) in the and on other fields worldwide. Both vessels are fitted with double drum waterfall winches with 150-ton line pull. The stern roller is SWL 120 ton and there are also two ten-ton tugger winches and a single five-ton capstan.?
Harrison Gets Conversion Job
Harrison Brothers Dry Dock & Repair Yard, Inc. has begun the preparations to begin the transformation of a 260 ft. Offshore Deck Barge into a 120 berth accommodations Flotel.
Keever Named Director for Hawaii SuperFerry
Hornblower Marine Services (HMS) is pleased to announce Captain John M. Keever is joining the company as Director of Marine Operations for the Hawaii Superferry project.
This Day in Naval History - June 04
1942 - Battle of Midway (June 4-6) begins. During battle, the four Japanese carriers which attacked Pearl Harbor are sunk; this decisive victory is a turning point in the Pacific war.
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.
OceanSaver to Deliver First Commercial Order to Höegh
OceanSaver announces that its ballast water treatment system has formalized an order by Höegh Fleet Services for 10 such systems on its managed fleet of car and gas carriers.
Utility Tug for Sealink
Building to their own account, Sealink Sdn Bhd of Miri Sarawak East Malyasia are nearing completion of a 3600 hp utility tug. The 40 by 11.8-meter Sealink Maju 8 will be powered by a pair of Cummins KTA50 M2 engines each generating 1800 hp at 1800 RPM. The engines turn fiexed pitch four-blade propellers in nozzles through Twin Disc 5507 gears. To give the tug a bollard pull of approximately 45 tons. A pair of Cummins powered 150 kW generators provides electrical power.
RINA Launches ILO Notation
RINA has introduced a new voluntary notation which will help shipowners meet the new international standards for crew accommodation. The notation, ILODESIGN will ensure compliance with the ship construction and accommodation layout and outfitting requirements of the new ILO Maritime Labour Convention 2006.Roberto Cazzulo, deputy director of RINA’s marine division says, “Seafarers are the most important resource of shipowners, and good seafarers will become scarcer in the next few years.
Seaarland and OSG Set up Suezmax Pool
Amsterdam-based Seaarland Shipping Management and New York-based Overseas Shipholding Group have set up Suezmax International, a commercial pool which will initially operate eight tankers.
EC to Support Bangladeshi Shipbuilders
Head of the Delegation of European Commission (EC) Dr. Stefan Frowein said that the EC would provide necessary support to the local shipbuilders for letting them…
Wärtsilä Completes Senitec Acquisition
Senitec, the Swedish oil and water treatment solutions supplier, has now been fully integrated into Wärtsilä Corporation, marking the final stage of the company's acquisition process.Wärtsilä acquired Senitec in February 2007 and the company has operated as a separate legal entity under the name Wärtsilä As of June 1, Wärtsilä Senitec has merged with Wärtsilä and now forms part of Wärtsilä Sweden AB.
MAN Diesel Achieves Environmental Milestone
MAN Diesel is relaunching its portfolio, making all its engines compatible with the limits established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in its Tier II regulations.
