Bath Iron Works Awarded $34M for Aegis Destroyer Program
The U.S. Navy has awarded Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), a $33.7m contract to provide ongoing lead yard services for the DDG 51 Arleigh…
Wärtsilä, Deltamarin Introduce New Ferry Family
Wärtsilä and Deltamarin announced the introduction of a new series of ferry designs. The designs are being presented during the 35th Interferry Conference in New York, 3-6 October, 2010. By working in partnership, the two companies have identified the need for a rational approach to ferry design, and to the entire newbuilding process. Ferries are a niche market and represent less than 1% of the world's shipping fleet.
Goldberg, Otero Awarded 2009 Thomas Crowley Trophies
Captain Vic Goldberg, vice president of marine operations for Crowley Maritime Corporation's petroleum transportation team, and Tony Otero, vice president of finance and planning for the Company's shipping and logistics operations, were awarded 2009 Thomas Crowley trophies, the company's highest honor. The employee recognition program was created in 1985; only 52 of the company's more than 4,300 employees have been awarded the limited-edition bronze sculpture…
Resolve Marine Group Foregoes Retainer Fees
Resolve Marine Group, the marine salvage and firefighting company, announced that they will forego charging their OPA-90 clients retainer fees through 2011. While…
Konzel Donjon Marine VP Ops & Engineering
Donjon Marine, Co., Inc., a global marine services provider based in New Jersey, has hired Stephen N. Konzel as Vice President of Operations & Engineering. Previously serving as Vice President and General Manager of NETSCo Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering since 2007, Konzel brings a broad array of experience and skills to his new position with Donjon including strategic business planning, staff supervision and development…
STX Norway Offshore to Build AHTS in Brazil
STX Norway Offshore has through its subsidiary STX Brazil Offshore entered into a new contract for the building of one Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel for Norskan Offshore in Brazil. The vessel is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2013. This vessel is the third in a series of new AH 11 designs from STX Norway Offshore Design. We currently have a total of seven vessels under construction for DOF in Brazil. Norskan Offshore is a subsidiary of DOF ASA.
Pride's Deep Ocean Clarion Delivered
Pride International recently dedicated its ABS-classed deepwater drillship Deep Ocean Clarion at Samsung Heavy Industries Shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. This is the second of four new drillships for the deepwater drilling contractor. Its sister ship, the ABS-classed Deep Ocean Ascension was delivered in February 2010 and has been deployed to the Gulf of Mexico. The 96,000 dwt Deep Ocean Clarion is capable of dual drilling activity and can drill in water depths of up to 12,000 feet.
London Club Warns of Over-Reliance on GPS
The London P&I Club said a recent casualty involving a containership serves as a timely reminder of the consequences of failing to check navigation charts for information…
Star Bulk Takes Delivery of Capesize Star Aurora
Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (NASDAQ: SBLK) has taken delivery of the Star Aurora, a 2000-built, 171,199 dwt Capesize vessel. The vessel has been delivered to its charterer…
Volvo Penta India, Large Order for D12MH Engines
Volvo Penta India has secured an order for forty D12MH-350 engines from Sesa Goa for powering their iron ore barges which will ply in Mandovi & Zuari Rivers in Goa, on west coast of India.
New Terminal Open at Kiel’s Schwedenkai
Kiel now has a new architectural landmark. The 13-storey terminal at Schwedenkai, two years in the building, was officially inaugurated at a ceremony on October 1st.
CSAV New Car Carrier Service From Port Everglades
Chilean line CompañÎŻa Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) started its first vehicle carrier service at Broward County's Port Everglades. CSAV's new Pure Car Carrier (PCC)/Pure Truck Carrier service sails every other week from Port Everglades using Florida International Terminal, LLC, (FIT) for cargo handling. "This is the second new shipping service that CSAV has started at Port Everglades this year. This signals a positive boost to the trade in South Florida…
This Day in Coast Guard History – October 5
1938- The first members were enrolled in the Coast Guard Reserve. 1943- Patrol Squadron 6 (VP-6 CG) was officially established. This was an all Coast Guard unit.
Houston Ship Channel Closure
On October 4 a tow with three scrap barges hit the west tower of the Baytown high lines at approximately 0600 hrs. The tower was leaning over on the barge with the power cable dangling in the water.
Wärtsilä to Manufacture Propellers at Zhenjiang CME, China
Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Zhenjiang CME Ltd, a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC), to begin the manufacture of controllable pitch…
Admiral Thad Allen Join RAND as Senior Fellow
Adm. Thad W. Allen announced that after completing his service as national incident commander of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, he will join the RAND Corporation as a senior fellow…
CARB: Comment on Modifications to Commercial Harborcraft
The Air Resources Board has posted the 15-Day Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text for the Regulations to Reduce Emissions from Diesel Engines on Commercial…
Harbor Guard Boats Delivers Firehawk 26
Medina International Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: MIHI) delivered Firehawk 26 boat to City of Troy Fire Department, NY through its subsidiary Harbor Guard Boats, Inc.
Burger Boat Company's Sea Owl
Burger Boat Company announced Sea Owl, a 142-ft tri-deck motor yacht, has departed the Burger shipyard for her delivery voyage. Sea owl has been custom designed and built for an experienced American yachting family and is the result of a collaboration between the Burger Design Team, Andrew Winch Designs and Vripack. Featuring a nautical and traditional interior for a contemporary lifestyle, Sea Owl has been completely personalized to her owner’s taste and requirements.
Cummins in Honk Kong: Keeping Up the Quality
On many older boats from the UK to Canada, and from Thailand to Hong Kong, the deep purr of a well-tuned Gardner diesel wakens fond memories for many mariners. When the British firm discontinued volume production of their standard engines in the early 1990s mariners had to choose another manufacturer to meet their expectations for quality. In Hong Kong this was made easier by the strong presence of Cummins marine diesels since the early 1980s. Otto C.
