INGOT Nominated, World Superyacht Awards
Burger Boat Company announced that INGOT, a 153 ft Tri-Deck Motor Yacht, has been selected as a finalist for Boat International’s World Superyacht Awards in the category of “Best Displacement Motor Yacht Of Below 500gt.” Boat International Media will be presenting the fourth annual World Superyacht Award on May 16, 2009 at London’s historic Guildhall. The World Superyacht Awards are designed to recognize the talents of naval architects…
Maersk Lines Replacing Nine MSP Vessels
Maritime Administration officials said that Maersk Lines, Limited, a U.S.-flag vessel operator and Maritime Security Program (MSP) contractor for the U.S. government…
M/V Alliance Towing On the Inland Waterways
Late in 2008 Higman Barge Lines Inc. took delivery of another in their series of 72 by 30 ft 2000 hp push boats. Along with a number of other vessels, the M/V Alliance was built at Hope Services Inc. in Dulac, Louisiana as their Hull Number 165. This was followed by the Erik Salen, a sister vessel, in January 2009. A third towboat, the Kal A. Shaw, being built to the same design, will be delivered to Higman Barge Lines in mid-April.
Hatteland Display Chosen for UAE Corvettes
Hatteland Display will supply 19 inch Series 1 displays for the MTU engine consoles aboard six new high speed corvettes being built for the UAE. The Baynunah Class…
This Day in Naval History – April 6
1909 - Commander Robert E. 1917 - U.S. 1945 - First heavy kamikaze attack on ships at Okinawa. 1961 - USS Lake Champlain brings oxygen to aid stricken passenger of British liner Queen of Bermuda.
Crowley, Receives 10th ATB in Mississippi
On the wake of the christening and launching of its newest heavy-lift-series deck barge in Portland, Ore., Crowley took delivery of its newest Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) - the tug Commitment and barge 650-6 in Pascagoula, Miss, on April 2. The 185,000-barrel ATB, the 10th in Crowley's fleet, has been chartered by a major energy company to transport petroleum products on the U.S. West Coast beginning in April.
Results of Shipping Confidence Survey
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry have declined by more than twenty per cent over the past twelve months, according to the latest Shipping Confidence…
Tru-Design Wins Dutch 2009 HISWA Award
New Zealand based marine manufacturer Tru-Design Plastics has won the HISWA Innovation Award 2009 for its position-monitored ball valve range. HISWA, the Dutch marine association, represents the gamut of water sport businesses in The Netherlands and is associated with promoting highest standards of safety, quality and environmental friendliness. The annual HISWA innovation award is designed to encourage and showcase state-of-the-art consumer products.
MOL Launch Safe Operation Campaign
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. has launched a safe operation campaign for all MOL-operated vessels. Called the “MOL Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Promotion Campaign 2009…
New Navy Contracts
General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works, Bath, Maine, is being awarded a basic ordering agreement with a potential value of up to $47,400,000 for Post-Shakedown Availability…
RBR Joins Smart Ocean Sensor Consortium
RBR has joined the Smart Ocean Sensor Consortium (SOSC) as a founding member. The SOSC is a group of key manufacturers and users of Oceanographic instruments dedicated to improving the reliability…
ESAB Acer DX Precisions Cutting Machine
ESAB Cutting Systems introduces its new Acer DX High Speed Precision Cutting Machine. The Acer DX is designed to provide high-speed, high-precision plasma cutting for any size fabrication shop and features a compact footprint and easy installation. The machine also features ESAB’s m3 precision plasma system that allows the machine to cut and mark with the same plasma torch. Available on Acer DX in 200 or 360 amps…
Noble Denton joins GL Group
The merger of Noble Denton and Germanischer Lloyd forms an integrated technical assurance and consulting company to serve the worldwide energy industries. The new entity will provide assurance…
ESAB Seismic Certified Filler Metals
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products offers a range of welding filler metals for the structural steel industry, including a complete range of Seismic Certified filler metal solutions from Atom Arc…
MMA Grant from Royal Caribbean Cruises
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) is pleased to announce that its Marine Safety and Environmental Protection program has received a $25,000 marine conservation…
MOL Presidential Message
On the occasion of its 125th anniversary, Mitsui O.S.K. “It is my great pleasure to commemorate MOL’s 125th anniversary, together with all of you from the MOL group companies.
Derya, Zois Distributors of Caframo Marine
Caframo of Ontario, Canada, a manufacturer of marine fans, cabin heaters and accessories since 1955, has appointed Derya Marine and Zois Efstathiou S.A. as distributors…
ABS Korean Academy Features Offshore Training
ABS has expanded its Korean training activities to include offshore-related courses. According to ABS’ Hee-Jung Yoo, Busan Training Center, Korea, customized training…
ABS to Class First Jackup Building in Mexico
A BS has been selected to class the first self elevating drilling rig built in Mexico. The rig is a Friede & Goldman JU2000 (E) design to be built by Operadora CICSA headquartered in Mexico City. The rig design is intended for all-year Central North Sea harsh-environment operation in up to 400 feet of water. According to ABS’ Country Manager for Mexico Paul DeLaire, the rig is being built in three locations: Guadalajara, Pueblo Viejo and Tuxpan.
This Day in Naval History – April 3
1992 - First five coed recruit companies from Orlando, FL Naval Training Center granduate.
