National Marine Suppliers Distributes Chafe-Pro
Fjord, Inc. has recently reached an agreement authorizing National Marine Suppliers to be a distributor of their Chafe-Pro product line. National Marine Suppliers…
Production Resumed at Kvitebjørn
Gas exports from the Kvitebjørn field in the North Sea started on 27 January, after successful repairs to the gas pipeline between the platform and the Kollsnes processing plant near Bergen. The repair work has gone according to plan and the subsequent testing has shown that the pipeline is now ready for use. The Kvitebjørn platform could therefore resume production of gas and condensate on 27 January. The Visund field, which uses the same pipeline, has also resumed gas exports.
Ship Operations Cooperative Program Meeting
The Ship Operations Cooperative Program (SOCP) is extending an invitation to maritime industry representatives to attend their spring meeting in Panama City, Panama, March 31 - April 2, 2009.
Genco Amends $1.4b Credit Facility
Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) announced on Jan. 26 that it has entered into an agreement to amend the company's $1.4b credit facility. DnB NOR Bank…
FMC Awarded $80m for Deepwater Projects
FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced on Jan. 26 that it has signed a contract with BP (NYSE:BP) for the manufacture and supply of additional subsea equipment…
Austin, Senior VP and CEO, Joins Alvarez & Marsal
Key Energy Services, Inc. (NYSE:KEG) announced on Jan. 26 that William M. Austin, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer has decided to join the turnaround…
Completion of the 1st RAM VeriSpreader
NSL Engineering Pte. Ltd., a spreader bar manufacturers, and VeriTainer Corporation, a crane mounted maritime security solutions, are on schedule to complete manufacturing…
HydroComp Celebrates 25 Years
Twenty-five years ago HydroComp was formed with a mission to provide naval architects and ship builders with resistance and propulsion analysis solutions. HydroComp…
New Positive Displacement Plunger Pump
The new 10,000 PSI Model 1810 pump has been added to Cat Pump’s line of triplex positive displacement pumps. This pump delivers a low pulsation flow of 3 GPM at 10,000 PSI. The 1810 pump has a low unswept volume [minimal un-evacuated liquid remains in the pumping chamber] resulting in high volumetric efficiency. The 1810 triplex positive displacement pump has a compact footprint for both portable and stationary installation.
Breauxs Bay Delivers Miss Lauren
Early this February, Breauxs Bay Craft will deliver their largest crew boat to date to Gulf Offshore Logistics. It is the third in a three boat series for GOL. The red-hulled Miss Lauren is a 180 ft DP2-equipped crew boat. She is powered by four Cummins KTA50 mains each delivering 1800 hp at 1900 RPM to Twin Disc MG6848 gears with 2.93:1 ratios. Two of the four Nibral 54x54-inch propellers are mounted…
This Day in Naval History – Jan. 28
1778 - Second New Providence Expedition raised the flag with thirteen stripes over Fort Nassau. 1960 - Navy demonstrates value of moon communication relay, used in fleet broadcasts.
Riding Out the Economic Cycle
The roll call of countries and regions now declaring themselves in recession keeps growing, and credible economists around the world offer little hope for relief in the short term.
CNOOC Growth Continues in 2009
On Jan. 20, CNOOC Limited announced its business strategy and development plan for year 2009. The total targeted net production of the company in 2009 is 225-231…
Class Action, Ethanol Blend Boat Fuel
Exxon, Chevron, Conoco Phillips, BP and Shell, all defendants in a proposed Florida class action lawsuit, were dealt a huge blow on Jan. 20 when a Federal Court…
Northrop Grumman Launches Sub
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NSYE:NOC) reached a milestone by launching the Virginia-class submarine New Mexico (SSN 779) at the company's Shipbuilding sector in Newport News, Va, on Jan. 22. "Launching a ship is always a proud moment for the shipbuilders and crew," said Becky Stewart, vice president of submarine programs for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding-Newport News. On January 15, shipbuilders used a transfer car system to move the 7…
Comark Expands EnduraShock Panels
Comark Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of custom computer solutions for the marine and military markets, expanded its portfolio of MIL qualified computer and display products with the availability of the EnduraShock™ 1900 Operator Interface Panel. The EnduraShock 1900 is a bulkhead-mounted modular computer and display unit designed to meet military specifications. The display is a 250 NIT, 19” diagonal LCD. An optional 1000 NIT LED backlit LCD is available for sunlight readability.
Evac’s New Quiet Flush Toilets
One of the main complaints from passengers onboard cruise ships and cruise-ferries relates to the noise generated by the flushing of vacuum toilets, which can cause considerable disturbance, especially at night-time. Helsinki-based Evac Oy has come up with a solution to this problem with its recently launched Evac 910 vacuum toilet. As the result of the incorporation of a new patented quick relief valve…
Untested Brackets Tied to Fatal Accident
According to a report from the Yomiuri Shimbun, a 95 ft long, 3 ft wide iron gangway, which was connected to a car carrier that was under construction, collapsed…
Hearing on Piracy
The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will hold a hearing on February 4 on International Piracy on the High Seas.
MARAD Recycles 3 More Ships
The U. S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration has signed fee-for-service contracts to recycle three more of its obsolete ships. Two ships, the…
