Damen Shipyards Sells First Stan Tug 1205
British company Red7Marine has become the owner of Damenās new Stan Tug 1205, the first in a new ship series which was only just unveiled to the market. Damen Shipyards had decided to show its new tug series at the Seawork Show held in Southampton in mid-June. But already on the second day of the international show the first Stan Tug 1205 was sold. āIt is rare to sell a vessel directly at a show so we are delightedā¦
Consilium Oil Spill Radar Tested
During three days of extensive testing, the advanced capability of Consiliumās oil spill radar to detect oil slicks has been successfully verified. The sea trials were part of an exercise in order to certify satisfactory safety and efficiency in oil spill response operations. The operation was conducted by the Norwegian Clean Seas Association For Operating Companies (NOFO), from June 8 ā 10, 2010.
Hellespont Strengthens German Base
The Hellespont Group strengthened its global base in Hamburg, Germany, by buying out the two minority partners in its Hamburg-based shipmanagement company and reshaping its corporate organization. The 25 percent each minority interests held by HCI Capital AG and Peter Doehle Schiffahrts KG in Hellespont Hammonia GmbH & Co KG have been bought out. Hellespont Hammonia has been renamed Hellespont Ship Management GmbH & Co KGā¦
Maersk Tankers, HHI & DNV Joint CO2 Ship Design
Maersk Tankers, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV) have agreed to collaborate on the design and risk assessment of tankers for shipping CO2.
Dry Bulk Ready for Rebound?
Anchor Ship Investment Co., ās largest ship-fund manager, reportedly is in position to spend part of a planned $2.3b fund on its first dry-bulk vessels in anticipationā¦
"A Whale" Tests Not Conclusive
Tests on āA Whaleā, a supertanker adapted to skim oily water from the surface of the , are inconclusive because of high seas, ship owner TMT Shipping Offshore reported in a Reuters report.
Energy Searcher Drillship Resumes Ops
This follows repair work on the drillship, carried out in at an estimated cost of some $4.6m.
Submarine Missouri Completes First Voyage
The nation's newest and most advanced nuclear-powered attack submarine, (SSN-780), returned to the Electric Boat shipyard following the successful completion of its first voyage in open seas.
US Accepts EU Support on GOM Spill
The Federal On-Site Coordinator in US has accepted yesterday night an oil cleaning device to combat the environmental consequences of the oil spill that is pollutingā¦
Jeppesen, Brazil Forge Marine Data Agreement
Jeppesen and ās Directorate of Hydrography and Navigation (DHN) have reached an agreement giving Jeppesen access to all of the nautical charts and data published by DHN for ās sovereign waters.
M.V. āAQUA ATLANTICā, 56,000 DWT Type Bulk Carrier
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (MES) completed and delivered a 56,000 dwt type bulk carrier M.V. āAQUA ATLANTICā (MES Hull No. 1746) at its Chiba Works on 28th Juneā¦
Navy Accepts Fifth USS Arizona Memorial Ferry
The Navy officially accepted delivery of the fifth USS Arizona Memorial passenger ferry boat from Modutech Marine Inc. of , June 25. This vessel is one of six boatsā¦
BV Introduces Green Rating
Bureau Veritas introduced a Green Rating Composite Index which will provide charterers and regulators with a tool to compare the environmental performance of shipsā¦
DP World Antwerp Commissions Liebherr Crane
In March 2010 DP World Antwerp officially commissioned its first Liebherr Mobile Harbour Crane on a portal (LPS 500) for service. The Liebherr Portal Slewing Crane (LPS) is an efficient combination of a space-saving portal (mounted on rails) and the proven mobile harbour crane concept. Particularly on narrow quays, individual portal solutions permit (railway) trains and (road) trucks to travel below the portal. āWe are very pleased to be working with Liebherr on this project.
CMA CGM FIGARO Makes Maiden call in LA
The largest CMA CGM containership ever to call at a U.S. port, the 8,500-TEU* CMA CGM FIGARO, arrived today in Los Angeles on its maiden voyage in the Bohai Rim service linking China and the U.S.
USCG/ASME Workshop on Marine Technology Standards
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), in coordination with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), is sponsoring a two-day public workshop on marineā¦
$52m for Maintenance Work on USS New Mexico
General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $51.8 million contract modification by the U.S. Navy to plan and perform the post-shakedown availability (PSA)ā¦
Trinity Launches Deck Barge Jean-M 2501
Designed by Bristol Harbor Group, Inc., (BHGI), , , under contract by Argosy Transportation Group, Inc., , the Jean-M 2501, a very built inland deck barge, was launched this week and is set to enter service next week. The 250 x 54 x 12-ft. barge is designed to transport large, over-dimensional cargo on the inland waterways. A 3/4" thick deck and substantial longitudinal stiffeners will allow her to not only carry a 3,000 lbs / sq. ft. deck load, but to do so anywhere along her length.
Electric Boat Wins Navy Deal
Electric Boat Corp., , is being awarded a $171,856,353 contract for lead yard services, development studies and design efforts related to Virginia Class submarines.
Drydocks World Builds Second 3-D Seismic Vessel
Drydocks World ā has built the seismic vessel NB65 for its client WesternGeco. A naming ceremony for the vessel, now called āWG Cookā was held at the yard on July 1, 2010. The ultra modern high capacity 12-streamer 3-D seismic vessel is the second built at the yard for WesternGeco, a business segment of Schlumberger and one of the world's leading geophysical services company. The first vessel, WG Tasman was handed over in the first quarter of 2010.
