Divex Establishes Service Department
International diving equipment technology company Divex has recently created its own Service Department. Led by Martin Robb – previously Installation and Commissioning Manager at Divex –the department is well placed to move the company forward with this new venture. The Service Department points of contact are: Martin Robb – Service Manager Cara Gill – Service Administrator Joe Cunnington – Service Co-ordinator Emma Scroggs – Service Administrator Peter Wright – Service Project Engineer
Wartsila Chosen to Supply "Bangkok-Max" Container Ships
Wärtsilä will supply the main engines for the first series of eight "Bangkok-max" container ships being built at the Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard in China. The ships…
Dubai Maritime City Reports Increased Traffic
The Industrial District of Dubai Maritime City, the enclosure for maritime related businesses, reported a twofold increase in number of operations from last year at the half-year mark of 2011. A total of 318 vessel docking and undocking operations were carried out till the end of June 2011. The facility recently recorded 50 vessels berthed in its wet and dry berths in a single day. The District was officially opened earlier this year and accommodates 3000-ton and 6000-ton ship lifts.
RBG to Provide Inspection Services for Chevron
RBG, a provider of assess, inspect and repair (AIR) services for the global energy industry, has been awarded a three year contract to provide Chevron North Sea…
Interferry Plans to Open New Brussels Office
Interferry is opening a Brussels office with a full-time specialist for European Union and IMO activities in a bid to strengthen the ferry industry’s voice on maritime policy and regulations.
ICS's Hinchliffe Supports IMO
The shipping industry remains firmly behind the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as the architect of change when it comes to regulating shipping’s CO2 emissions…
CrewInspector.com Signs Agreement with Oceanwide Crew
Online crew management system provider CrewInspector.com signed an agreement with Oceanwide Crew (Humares B.V.) Dutch crew manning agency to provide its proprietary crew management system.
Port Everglades Reports 3Q Financial Growth
Port Everglades experienced a third quarter of double-digit growth in containerized cargo over the same time period last year, which officials believe is a positive…
Fischer Launches FMP100
Fischer Technology’s has released the new DUALSCOPE® FMP100 touchscreen coating thickness measurement instrument, designed to harmonize the flexibility and capabilities of PC-based lab instruments with the manageability of compact portable units. The unit has a Windows™ CE operating system with a graphical user interface and a user-definable file and folder structure. The bright LC touchscreen display simplifies settings, measurements and data evaluations.
Port of Houston Authority Wins Gulf Guardian Award
The Port of Houston Authority has won a first place 2011 Gulf Guardian Award for a far-reaching project to reduce emissions in the Gulf. The Port Authority and its partners, U.S.
Transocean Orders Third Jack-up Rig from Keppel FELS
Keppel FELS Limited has secured a repeat order from Transocean Offshore Deepwater Holdings Ltd, a subsidiary of Transocean Ltd., valued at $195 million. Following…
Burger Hosts Great Lakes Gathering
Burger Boat Company held its first Great Lakes Gathering July 22-24, 2011 at Bay Harbor Resort, Bay Harbor, Michigan for yacht owners, their guests, captains and crew. A variety of yachts, ranging from a 1937 36’ Burger to a 2003 127’ Tri-Deck Burger, cruised to Bay Harbor for the three-day event. Owners and their guests had the opportunity to meet the Burger staff and join other attendees at various events…
Harvey Gulf to Construct First US-Flagged LNGs
On July 28, 2011, Harvey Gulf International Marine’s Board of Directors approved the construction of the first United States-flagged LNG Offshore Supply Vessels. Harvey Gulf International Marine’s Chairman & CEO Shane J. Guidry stated that this is another example of Harvey Gulf’s commitment to meet its clients' future needs. Guidry also said that a contract will be awarded to a US shipyard on or before August 28, 2011.
ACP Signs MOU with Port Everglades
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and Port Everglades renewed their strategic alliance with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). First signed in August 2009…
Transocean Appoints Rob Shaw
Transocean Ltd. has appointed Rob Shaw to serve as Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, effective December 1, 2011. Until Shaw assumes this position, Robert L. Herrin, Jr.
Captain Morgan Flagship Wreckage Reportedly Found
According to a report on http://www.newsroompanama.com, a team of U.S. archeologists reportedly has found wreckage which they believe is part of Welsh privateer Admiral Henry Morgan's flagship.
Newport News Shipbuilding Celebrates 125th
Huntington Ingalls Industries announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has partnered with The Mariners' Museum to share the shipyard's history through a collection of 51 photographs. The exhibit, named "Always Good Ships," will be open to the public Aug. 6 through Oct. 31. "We are excited to partner with The Mariners' Museum to recognize our shipbuilders and the important role they play in our community and in the security of our nation…
Inmarsat Launches Voice Distress Service on Fleetbroadband
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT) has announced the commercial availability of a new voice distress service on FleetBroadband. The free-to-use service ensures that, in the event of an emergency…
Blessey Marine: Rollin’ On The River
The demand for handy sized towboats to handle inland river tows continues to grow and one of the strongest contributors to that growth is Blessey Marine. Primarily handling petroleum-related products, the firm has grown rapidly to their present fleet size of over 60 towboats with more on order. Although they have vessels ranging from 700 to 4900 HP, the 2000 HP Class is proving popular. Two recent deliveries illustrate slightly different sizes and configuration of their 2000 HP towboats.
Panama Canal, Port Everglades Renew Partnership
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and Port Everglades renewed their strategic alliance today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). First signed in August 2009…
