DEP Awards Port Everglades Emissions Reduction Grant
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded a $750,000 grant to Broward County’s Port Everglades for diesel emissions reduction through the U.S.
Four New Tugboats for Burrard Inlet
According to a Sept. 29 report from BIV Business Today, a new set of state-of-the-art tugboats will ply the waters of Burrard Inlet next year, Seaspan International Ltd. announced.
MV Asphalt Venture Pirated in Somali Basin
The Panama-flagged MV Asphalt Venture is confirmed to be pirated in the Somali Basin, approximately 100 nautical miles South-East of Dar es Salaam in the Somali Basin.
Cummings on Coast Guard Authorization Bill
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, was pleased with the passage of H.Res. 1665…
Sonardyne Sentinel Diver Detection System for Megayacht
A Sonardyne Sentinel diver detection sonar is to be supplied as part of an integrated security package for one of the world’s largest megayachts currently under construction in a European shipyard. Sonardyne is working with MarineGuard Systems Ltd, the yacht’s security systems integrator, to provide a Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar and an electro-hydraulic through-hull deployment system. This will consist of gate valves…
Low Sulphur Fuels Cause Pump Deterioration
Due to new regulations, the shipping community is faced with new challenges on a large scale, especially those ships that operate both inside and outside environmental…
Report of First Drop in Ship Operating Costs Since 2002
International accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens reports an average fall of 2.0 per cent in total annual operating costs in OpCost 2010, its unique…
New Superyacht Refit Facility Near Completion in Turkey
Aganlar Boatyard is close to completing a major extension of their boat building and re-fit yard in Bodrum and is working with Marine Trade Centre to implement an integrated PR and marketing campaign.
This Day in Coast Guard History – September 30
1899-First Navy wireless message was sent via the Lighthouse Service Station at Highlands of Navesink, New Jersey. 1943-CGC E.M. Wilcox foundered off Nags Head, NC. One crewman was lost.
This Day in Naval History – September 30
1800 - U.S. concludes treaty of peace with France, ending Quasi War with France. 1944 - USS Nautilus (SS-168) lands supplies and evacuates some people from Panay, Philipppine Islands. 1946 - U.S.
Alfa Laval Celebrates 125 Years
During 2010, Alfa Laval has been celebrating a milestone – creating better everyday conditions for people in over 20 industries with a broad product portfolio focused…
Carbon Trust Launches Global Tech Competition
The Carbon Trust is today launching a global competition to find world-leading solutions to the problem of transferring engineers and equipment safely from boats…
Knightsbridge Tankers 2010 AGM Results
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited advised that the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on September 24, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at the Elbow Beach Hotel, 60 South Shore Road…
GOGL, Knightsbridge Tankers Sells Vessel
Golden Ocean Group Limited advised that the company has entered into an agreement with Knightsbridge Tankers Limited to sell the capesize vessel Golden Zhejiang at a sales price of $65.5m.
Golar 2010 AGM Results
Golar LNG Limited advised that the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the company was held on September 24, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the Elbow Beach Hotel, 60 South Shore Road, Paget PG04, Bermuda.
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.
