Ship Equip: 1000 VSAT Systems in Operation
Ship Equip, a maritime VSAT communications provider, announced an important landmark of 1,000 operational VSAT systems. This achievement also coincides with the…
Fairmount Alpine delivers rig Ocean Yorktown in Gulf
Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Alpine has delivered the semi submergible drilling rig Ocean Yorktown safely in Brownsville, US, after a 5,400 miles tow from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fairmount Marine was contracted in July by Diamond Offshore, a leading deepwater drilling contractor headquartered in Houston, to tow the semi submersible drilling rig Ocean Yorktown to the Mexican Gulf region. South Africa. The tug was instructed to mobilize towards Ro de Janeiro.
Comark Names Smudin as Director of Sales
Comark Corporation said that Rick Smudin joined Comark as the Director of Military and Marine Sales. Smudin is responsible for all aspects of Military and Marine sales, globally. Smudin brings 20 years of technical sales experience in the computer hardware, software and embedded markets, most recently holding positions with Sun Microsystems and AMD. Smudin is a Lt. Colonel in the US Army, having served in Iraq, and continues to serve in the reserves as a Battalion Commander.
Schottel Expands in the Middle East
Andrew Bull was appointed managing director of SCHOTTEL Middle East FZE in Dubai. He is responsible for all sales and service activities in the Middle East region. Bull is a Sales, Business Development and Operations Professional with 22 years in the marine industry. Having held a range of global and regional roles, he has broad experience working with shipowners, operators, shipyards and regional distributors across the Middle East.
Harvey Gulf Inks Deal With Trinity Offshore
In a contract worth $110 million, Trinity to build two dual fuel LNG-powered PSV’s for Harvey Gulf. Wartsila to supply integrated system that includes the dual-fuel machinery.
Sea Tel Hires Insall
Sea Tel is pleased to announce that it has hired Mr. Chris Insall as the Manager, Commercial Programmes. Chris will be responsible for new business development.
Liberty Maritime Changes Union Affiliation
MEBA accuses operator of creating labor dispute and delaying important cargoes. AMO enters into new collective bargaining agreement with Liberty. On Monday, Liberty…
ASA Announces New Leadership for 2011-2013
Tim Beaver, Chief Executive Officer of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc., has been elected President of the American Salvage Association at its recent meeting in Arlington, VA, October 5, 2011. Beaver succeeds Mauricio Garrido, who served as President from 2009-2011. Paul Hankins, Donjon-SMIT, LLC, has been elected Vice President. Todd Schauer, Resolve Marine Group, has been named Secretary/Treasurer.“This…
Wärtsilä to Equip First U.S. LNG OSV
Wärtsilä, the marine industry’s leading gas solutions provider, will deliver an integrated propulsion system based on the use of LNG for two offshore support vessels for operation in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the first time U.S. flagged offshore supply vessels will run on clean and efficient LNG, which offers operational savings and environmental benefits. Wärtsilä has been awarded a contract in…
Navy Names New JHSV
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus joined Ackerman, Miss., Mayor Dick Cain to announce today that the name of the Department of the Navy's next Joint High Speed Vessel…
This Day in Navy History: October 6 to 9
1884 - Department of the Navy establishes the Naval War College at Newport, RI (General Order 325). 1940 - Fourth group of 8 U.S. destroyers involved in Destroyers…
Comark Names Smudin as Director of Sales
Comark Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of high performance computer and display solutions, has announced that Rick Smudin has joined Comark as the Director of Military and Marine Sales. Rick is responsible for all aspects of Military and Marine sales, globally. Rick brings 20 years of technical sales experience in the computer hardware, software and embedded markets, most recently holding positions with Sun Microsystems and AMD. Rick is a Lt.
APL Holds Full-scale Anti-terror Exercise
APL and law enforcement officials including the FBI successfully tested anti-terrorism capabilities at the shipping line’s Seattle, Washington marine terminal. It…
Furuno Named NMEA "Manufacturer of the Year"
Furuno has once again received the lion’s share of awards at the prestigious 2011 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Convention in Sanibel, FL. This…
Thordon Bearings Appoints Mill Log Marine Distributors
Mill Log Marine of Burnaby, B.C. has been appointed the authorized Distributor in British Columbia for Canadian manufacturer, Thordon Bearings replacing W.L. Marine.
Exhaust Manifold Catalyst System Completes Trial on Tug
New Exhaust Manifold V-CATTM Catalyst System from MIRATECH Successfully Completes One Year Trial on Harbor Tug. MIRATECH Corporation announces a successful first year demonstration of its new, patented V-CATTM Integrated Diesel Oxidation Catalyst System on a vessel powered by two EMD 12-645 roots blown diesel engines in service in California. MIRATECH Corporation, in partnership with Foss Maritime Company…
CMA CGM Issues Statement to Thwart Rumors
Responding to information circulating, CMA CGM Group states that it has no short term plans to either purchase or long-term charter-in any vessels. The Group has a modern fleet of 408 ships…
Fairmount Alpine Delivers Rig to US GOM
Fairmount Marine’s tug Fairmount Alpine has delivered the semi submergible drilling rig Ocean Yorktown safely in Brownsville, US, after a 5,400 miles tow from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fairmount Marine was contracted in July by Diamond Offshore, a leading deepwater drilling contractor headquartered in Houston, to tow the semi submersible drilling rig Ocean Yorktown to the Mexican Gulf region. At that moment Fairmount Alpine just finished a special survey in Durban, South Africa.
Keppel Wins Enscor $245m Jackup Deal
Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS) has secured a contract to build an enhanced KFELS Super A Class harsh environment jackup rig from Ensco plc (NYSE: ESV) for $245 million.
Campaign Against Piracy Hits Big Screen
SOS SaveOurSeafarers, a high profile, shipping industry anti- piracy campaign is taking its message to celluloid with the launch of a short video highlighting the human and economic cost of Somali piracy. The six-minute video was launched this week at the Safety4Seainternational maritime security conference in Athens and highlights the significant threat of Somali piracy attacks for the worldwide seafarer community and potentially for world trade itself.
