USCG Assist with N.C. Marina Fire
Coast Guard crews are overseeing the containment of product and pollution to minimize environmental impact from the fire at McCotters Marina in Washington, Jan.
Hyundai Heavy Delivers VLCC with Electrolysis BW System
On Jan. 10, Hyundai Heavy Industries handed over a 317,000DWT VLCC (Very Large Crude Oil Carrier) to Oman Shipping Company (OSC). The ship, measuring 1,093 ft in length, 197 ft in height and 99.7 ft in depth, is the first VLCC with the new electrolysis ballast water treatment system that can treat as much as 100,000 ton ballast water. Ballast water is sea water used to stabilize hull balance when unloading cargo, and to maintain optimal vessel speed.
Diverse Projects: 103-ft Long Range Motoryacht
Diverse Projects' latest vessel Black Pearl was launched on 29 December in Whangarei. Pre-dawn rituals of Takahi (Maori waka launch traditions) and a blessing ceremony started at 5am, followed by the actual launch just before high tide at approximately 2pm. The Diverse Projects team of contractors will now complete finishing touches to the interior of the boat and commence sea trials and system commissioning.
NYSE: NAT Stock Upgraded to Neutral
According to a report from American Consumer News, Zacks Investment Research analysts upgraded Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NYSE: NAT) from an “underperform”…
Arabian Gulf Tanker Rates Decline
According to a Jan. 8 Report from Bloomberg, the cost of shipping Middle East crude oil to Asia, the world’s busiest route for supertankers, declined on a surplus of vessels for hire.
Daewoo Shipbuilding Partners with China's Rilin Group
According to a Jan 9 report from Reuters, Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, the world's second largest shipbuilder, said it signed a cooperation agreement…
Conrad Industries Lands Barge Contracts
According to a report from HoumaToday.com, Morgan City-based shipyard, Conrad Industries, secured projects from four different companies, but industry officials…
CNOOC Imports First Cargo of Diesel
According to a Jan. 8 report from Reuters, China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC), the country's third-biggest oil company, imported its first cargo of diesel recently…
This Day in U.S. Naval History – January 10
1847 - American naval forces occupy Los Angeles. 1917 - Navy places first production order for aerial photographic equipment. 1934 - VP-10F flies first non-stop…
Rep. Gifford’s Husband, Captain Mark E. Kelly, is USMMA Alum
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) in Kings Point, NY, was particularly close to the shooting this weekend of U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, as her husband is U.S. Navy Captain Mark E.
STX France Gets Contracts for Europa 2
STX France received an order to build a luxury cruise ship, the EUROPA 2. The new ship is being acquired by a third-party proprietary company outside the TUI group…
Coast Guard Update: Sunken Drydock in Guam
According to a report from Pacific Daily News, Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team members assisted with salvage operations for the sunken dry dock, Big Blue, in Apra…
Marine, NL, Joins ShipConstructor Community
Marine, The Netherlands, is the latest company to join the ShipConstructor community. General Manager Stefan Raev, already a ShipConstructor expert for well over 10 years…
Anderson Director of SSQE at Crowley
Crowley Maritime Corporation announced that Ketra Anderson has been named director of safety, security, quality and environmental (SSQE). She is domiciled in Crowley's Seattle, Wash., office, and will report to Cole Cosgrove, vice president of SSQE. In her new role, Anderson will ensure that the services Crowley provides to its customers conform to established procedures and requirements. She will…
STC-Group Orders Kongsberg Simulator Upgrades
STC-Group has signed a contract with simulation developer Kongsberg Maritime to supply extensive upgrades to its large suite of simulators. The contract consists of sophisticated extensions and upgrades to the group's Kongsberg Maritime full mission and part task ship's bridge simulators and its full mission engine room simulator. A complete upgrade of the group's classroom set of 15 desktop cargo…
Scorpio Tankers Charter Agreements for Four Vessels
Scorpio Tankers Inc., a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products worldwide, has entered into time charter agreements for four vessels, BW Zambesi…
BW Ventures to Acquire OceanSaver
BW Ventures and Investinor AS have made an agreement to acquire OceanSaver, a ballast water management (BWM) system provider. This move strengthens OceanSaver’s…
Hamburg Süd Extends WAMS Service to Europe
As of February 2011 and subject to obtaining regulatory approval, Hamburg Süd will extend the WAMS service which up to now connected US West Coast, West Coast Mexico…
Chemoil Acquires Oceanconnect’s Marine Fuel Group
SGX Mainboard-listed Chemoil (SGX-ST: CHEL.SI), supplier of marine fuel, announced its acquisition of OceanConnect Holding’s (OCH), marine fuel business. The purchase price as agreed by both parties is expected to be approximately $25m and took into account factors such as the marine fuel business’ historical and future earnings potential. The deal includes the acquisition of OCH’s marine fuel business…
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History – January 7
1877- The French steamer Amerique grounded off Sea Bright, New Jersey. 189 persons were rescued by the USLSS crew, three died. 1947- During Operation HIGHJUMP, Coast…
