Tanzania to Open Fourth Deep Offshore Bidding Round
According to a Sept. 28 report from Bloomberg, Tanzania will open its fourth bidding round for deep offshore drilling in April 2011, making areas in the Indian Ocean…
Ocean Rig UDW Letter of Award for Drilling Contract
DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS), a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes and off-shore contract drilling oil services, announced that…
Trelleborg Marine HQ Relocates to Singapore
With increasing demand for its fendering, mooring and berthing systems, Trelleborg Marine Systems is relocating its headquarters to Singapore, delivering closer proximity to its Singapore and China-based manufacturing facilities. The move will enable the closer integration of its sales and production capabilities. The relocation will see managing director, Richard Hepworth, move to Singapore. Trelleborg will maintain its four regional hubs, which deliver global coverage.
Alnmaritec Gains ISO Environmental Accreditation
Alnmaritec, a boat building company based in Northumberland, announced that it has achieved formal accreditation of its Environmental Management system to the internationally…
MetalCraft Marine Delivers FireStorm70
MetalCraft Marine of Kingston, Ontario & Clayton, New York recently delivered a new CBRNE FireStorm 70 to Jacksonville Fire/Rescue, Fla. The $4.7m dollar vessel was purchased with a 2008 Port Security Grant. Length, o.a. Pumps 4x Hale 8 FKF pumps producing over 14,000 GPM @150 psi.
Report Touts Benefits of East Coast Offshore Winds
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, offshore wind power in Atlantic waters could supply nearly half the current electricity generation of the East Coast and create up to 200…
Seanergy Maritime, Three New Time Charters
Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHIP; SHIP.W) announced that the MVs African Joy, African Glory and Asian Grace, owned though the company’s wholly owned…
UltraJet UJ575 Powers Diving Vessel Sistac Esperança
Having provided services to the offshore industry since 1995 Sistac Sistemas de Acesso S/A saw the opportunity to provide an offshore dive operation centre and proceeded to commission a new Offshore Dive Support Vessel. Designed by the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro this 82 ft aluminum dive support vessel is unique in its design. The aluminum semi-planning hull design matches load capacity to fuel consumption at excellent speed.
Thales Antenna Contract for Canadian Navy
Thales Canada has been awarded a contract to supply the Canadian Navy with dedicated UHF satellite communication (SATCOM) omni-directional antennas for four of the Halifax-class frigates that are being con¬verted to command ships. The QHASS (Quadrifilar Helix) antenna was developed by Thales UK’s underwater systems business in Templecombe, Somerset, specifically to provide enhanced low-angle performance in the UHF SATCOM frequency band.
This Day in Coast Guard History – September 29
1898-The American steamer, Toledo with the barge Shawnee in tow, became water-logged 25 miles southwest of the station at Ship Canal, MI. Her crew boarded Shawnee and sailed to the canal.
This Day in Naval History – September 29
1946 -Lockheed P2V Neptune, Truculent Turtle, leaves Perth, Australia on long distance non-stop, non-refueling flight that ends October 1. 1959 - USS Kearsarge (CVS…
Odfjell Terminates Thipbuilding Contracts in China
January 2008 Odfjell entered into shipbuilding contracts with Chongqing Chuandong Shipbuilding Industry, China (CCSIC), for construction of six (6) stainless steel chemical tankers of 9…
Oil Spill Response Radar Certified
Seaspan: Orders 4 New Tugs for Vancouver
Seaspan International announced the largest tug build commitment of a single class of vessels in over 35 years. The company signed a contract with Sanmar Denizcilik Shipyard, of Istanbul Turkey; to build four state-of-the-art ship assist tugs. The prime duties for these tugs will be to dock, undock and escort ships in Vancouver Harbor and Roberts Bank. The RAstar 28 m tugs will feature full fire fighting capability and upon arrival will be amongst the most powerful vessels to sail BC waters.
Multraship Takes Delivery of New Damen Tug
Towage and salvage specialist Multraship has bolstered its fleet of specialised tugs and multi-purpose vessels with the addition of the Damen newbuilding ASD 3213 tug Multratug 3. On September 30, the vessel will embark on its delivery voyage from Vietnam, where it was built by Damen Shipyards, to Terneuzen, Multraship’s home port in The Netherlands. Thereafter it will be employed principally in the River Scheldt area in a harbour towage and salvage role.
Hamburg Süd Supports Low-Sulphur Fuel Tests
For the second time this year, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with the support of Hamburg Süd, has been able to generate important data on possible contaminant reductions in marine shipping. In late August 2010, Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil (LSMGO), a fuel with a sulphur content of 0.1%, was used on the container ship Cap San Lorenzo – deployed in the service between U.S. Gulf…
MV Lugela Abandoned by Pirates in Somali Basin
The Panama flagged MV Lugela, which was reported on 25 September as having been pirated, 900 nautical miles east of Eyl, in the Somali Basin, has been abandoned by pirates. Late on 26 September, the company owning the ship stated that the pirates had abandoned the vessel and that it was now underway to a place of safety. The 12 Ukrainian crew are reported to be safe and EU NAVFOR is monitoring the situation.
Dockwise Delivers First of 15 Modules for Koniambo Project
Dockwise Ltd. has been selected as the contractor of choice for the transport of 15 onshore modules for the Koniambo Nickel Project in New Caledonia. The project is being developed by Koniambo Nickel SAS, a joint venture between Société Minière du Sud Pacifique (SMSP), and Xstrata Nickel. The Koniambo Project includes the construction of a metallurgical facility in the northern part of New Caledonia in the South Pacific.
ACL Expands Warehouse Space Shipping by Barge
American Commercial Lines Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLI) announced that they have entered into an industrial development agreement with CNW Resources of Naperville, Ill. CNW Resources is a provider of metallurgical, chemical and foundry products. Under the industrial development agreement, ACL will construct a new warehouse at its barge terminal in Lemont, Ill., located 25 miles southwest of Chicago, to store and transport product for CNW.
South Carolina Officials Welcomed at Panama Canal
Panama Canal Authority (ACP) Administrator/CEO Alberto Alemán Zubieta welcomed officials from South Carolina, including state legislative and port representatives. The delegation, which visited the Panama Canal and the Pacific side expansion site, arrived in Panama September 22. The initial meeting, included South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) Board of Directors Chairman Bill Stern; South Carolina State Senator Larry Grooms…
