EPD, Siemens Form Solutions Partnership
Electronic Power Design, Inc. (EPD) and Siemens Industry, Inc. Drive Technologies today announced that the companies have formed a solutions partnership for Siemens ELFA R hybrid propulsion systems.
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers Fifth Product Carrier Ship
Today General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), delivered the fifth ship of its State-class product carriers to American Petroleum Tankers…
W&O Improves Fuel, Energy & Emissions with FuelProof
W&O, the United States’ largest supplier of marine valves, pipe, fittings, engineered products and valve automation systems, introduced FuelProof fuel, energy and emissions management system…
Damen Delivers Last of 29 Vessels to Serco
A three-year, 29-vessel contract came to an end as the last tugboat of the huge Serco contract was named SD Deborah at the Damen headquarters in Gorinchem on 3 December 2010. Due to be deployed at Devenport, one of the main bases of the British Royal Navy, the SD Deborah was the smallest ASD tug in the order, which has included pilot boats, tugboats, high-speed craft, barges and a worldwide support vessel. SD Deborah is one of four sister tugs.
Rapp Hydema Winches for USGS Research Vessels
Great Lakes Shipyard this month awarded Rapp Hydema NW the deck machinery packages for two U.S. Geological Survey research vessels now under construction. Rapp’s award includes a pair of trawl winches, a centerline winch, side-sampling winches port and starboard, and a dual net reel, for each vessel. Rapp will be providing its state-of-the art PTS Pentagon Canbus system for winch control and monitoring, as well a Rapp Syd gillnet lifter for each boat.
Seaman or Longshoreman: The Zone of Uncertainty
Historically in our industry, there has been a clear dichotomy between companies whose employees are seamen that are covered by the Jones Act and those that are longshoremen and covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). The difference was very simple, Jones Act employers and their seamen were responsible for vessel-based duties and operations. Longshore employers hired longshoremen that were land-based although they performed a portion of their duties aboard vessels.
Sinopacific Shipbuilding Applies New LTV Concept
A growing global focus on the low carbon economy has sparked greater awareness of the low-carbon trend among shipbuilders. Recently various international maritime conventions and standards…
Volvo Penta, Yamaha Motor Partnership
AB Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd have entered into a technological agreement to develop boat control system. Through the wholly owned electronics company…
Dryships $325M Bridge Loan Facility
DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) announced that its subsidiary, Drillships Hydra Owners (the owning company of the Ocean Rig Corcovado), has signed a commitment letter…
CMA CGM Christophe Colomb Calls at Le Havre
The CMA CGM Group’s flagship and the world’s largest French-flagged containership became the 100th vessel of more than 10,000 teus to call at Le Havre. The Christophe…
The TA100 Smartach Wireless Tachometer
The TA100 Smartach wireless tachometer and secondary ignition voltage meter from GTC is designed for service technicians as well as the DIY involved in the repair and maintenance of marine engines and outboard motors. The meter can be used to check and set rpm, aid ignition troubleshooting and diagnosing engine no-starts. GTC's TA100 Smartach is a made in Canada and carries a one year warranty.
Coast Guard Begins Ice Breaking Ops, Western Great Lakes
The U.S. Coast Guard commenced Operation Taconite this afternoon in response to colder temperatures and the resultant ice growth in the western Great Lakes region.
Coast Guard Honors Protectors of Marine Environment
The U.S. Coast Guard announced the seven recipients of the 2010 Biennial Rear Adm. William M. Benkert, Marine Environmental Protection Award for Excellence, during…
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – December 7
1793-The first Revenue Cutter Service court martial occurred on this date aboard the cutter Massachusetts. The offender, Third Mate Sylvanus Coleman of Nantucket…
This Day in U.S. Naval History – December 7
1917 - Four U.S. battleships arrive at Scapa Flow taking on the role of the British Grand Fleet's Sixth Battle Squadron. Include USS Delaware (BB-28), USS Florida (BB-30), New York (BB-34), and USS Wyoming (BB-32). 1941 - Japanese carrier aircraft attack U.S. Pacific Fleet based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. 1944 - Seventh Fleet forces land Army troops on shore of Ormoc Bay. Kamikazes attack Task Force, damaging several U.S. Navy ships. (Source: Navy News Service)
GD $9m for Ohio-Replacement Submarine Work
The U.S Navy awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat an $8.8 million order under an existing contract to support engineering and design services for the Ohio Replacement Program…
Resolve Stations “Flagship” Vessel in Key West
RESOLVE Marine Group reports that its vessel RESOLVE Pioneer, the company’s flagship, has been stationed in Key West, Fla. Resolve Pioneer is an AHTS, a multi-service vessel with ice class hull and 80-ton bollard pull, stationed in Key West for an indefinite period -- for emergency response and salvage standby for tanker and other commercial vessel casualties in the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean and the U.S. east coast.
