GMN WebXaccelerator for Ship-to-Shore Comms
Global Marine Networks introduced the GMN webXaccelerator for ship-to-shore and remote communications needs for the commercial fishing, marine transport, cruise ships, offshore oil rigs, and first-response communications coordination markets. The webXaccelerator is a data accelerator and control router that gives users of satellite and other wireless data systems control of their satellite data installations, while providing data speeds up to five times faster than uncompressed rates.
ABS, CCS Expand Cooperation in Offshore Activities
ABS and the China Classification Society (CCS) strengthened their collaborative efforts by entering into a new Cooperation Agreement on 24 November in Washington, DC. While the agreement is comprehensive, the offshore industry will be a priority area of focus for the two leading classification societies. CCS and ABS will also expand their collaboration efforts in numerous other areas including research and development and software development for large and technologically-advanced ships.
JonRie’s New Towing System for Crystal Cutler
JonRie commissioned its new Series 500 Towing System on the new 1,200 kW Tug Crystal Cutler built for Poling and Cutler Marine Transportation, Freehold, NJ USA. The winch features JonRie's independent drive level wind and also features an independent drive gypsy head. The winch boast a line pull of 25 tons, a line speed of 18 M/m and drum brake with the capacity of 125 tons. The capacity of the drum is 500 M of 38mm wire.
P&O Maritime Services Enters Cable Installation Market
P&O Maritime Services, owner and operator of specialist science and cargo vessels, has entered the power cable installation market with its vessel CS European Supporter. The company has signed a long-term agreement with UK-headquartered subsea cable specialists, Offshore Marine Management (OMM), for the provision of a suite of capabilities to be marketed with the entrant cable installation vessel.
Seafarers’ Legislation Faces Year-Long Ratification Delay
Full ratification of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) which will have far reaching implications for the whole shipping industry, including commercial yachts…
MV Medi Chennai Dodges Pirates
In the early hours of 26 November, the MV Medi Chennai was attacked approximately 880 nautical miles (1,600 kilometres) East of Port Victoria, Seychelles. This is the furthest east attack ever registered by EU NAVFOR since the beginning of its Operation in December 2008, the last eastern most attack being 60 nautical miles west from this one. The MV Medi Chennai reported it was under attack and being fired upon with small arms and Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPG).
Connecticut-based CG Cutter to Deploy to Great Lakes
A Connecticut-based Coast Guard cutter is scheduled to deploy to the Great Lakes Nov. 29, 2010, to assist in the service's icebreaking mission there throughout the winter months. The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Morro Bay, a 140-ft icebreaking tug, will arrive in the Great Lakes region a few weeks after it departs its homeport of New London, Conn. While there, the crew will assist those of other Coast Guard icebreakers during Operations Coal Shovel and Taconite…
Seakeeper Gyro for Unmanned Ultra-Lightweight Boat
Zyvex Technologies claims that its Piranha USV (unmanned surface vessel) is the largest boat of its kind built from nano-enhanced materials. Constructed entirely of Arovex, a nanotube-reinforced carbon fiber, the 54-ft boat weighs only 8,000 lbs. and can carry up to 15,000 lbs. more than 2,500 miles. To stabilize the vessel, Zyvex selected a Seakeeper Gyro Stabilization System. "Stability is especially important on a vessel intended for unmanned operations…
Nippon Yusen Enters Shuttle Tanker Biz
According to a Nov. 26 report from Reuters, Nippon Yusen KK (9101.T), Japan's biggest shipping company, said it would take a 50% stake in Norwegian tanker operator…
Greek Ferry: Four Legs for Power
In the near future some marine passengers in Greece will be driving their cars aboard a handy size and handy maneuvering double-ender car ferry. The 288.7 by 57.7-ft vessel is undergoing final fitting out at the Sidironaftiki Epe-Atsalakis shipyard in Piraeus. The owners, Agios Athanasios A Shipping had the vessel designed by naval architect Nikos Petichakis. Capacities include 130 cars on the main deck and 36 cars on a lower deck as well as 500 passengers.
Vinashin Launches 6,500 Ton Container Ship
According to a Nov. 27 report from SGGP, a member of Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group (Vinashin) on November 26 launched a 6,500 ton container ship named Vinashin…
Korea Times Says China to Overtake Korea in Shipbuilding
A Nov. 28 report from The Korea Times cited London-based market researcher Clarkson Research as saying that South Korea completed shipbuilding of 13.36 million compensated…
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – November 29
1808-Secretary of Treasury Gallatin requested 12 new cutters at a cost of $120,000 to enforce "laws which prohibit exportation and restrain importations" to support…
This Day in U.S. Navy History – November 29
1775 - CAPT John Manley in schooner Lee captures British ordnance ship Nancy with large quantity of munitions. 1890 - First Army-Navy football game (Navy won 24 to 0).
