Incat Crowther to Design 79-ft Cat Passenger Ferry
Incat Crowther announced the design of a 79-ft catamaran passenger ferry to be built by Baltic Workboats in Estonia. The vessel is a follow up to the Incat Crowther-designed 79-ft catamaran scientific research catamaran under construction at the yard, and will be operated in the Gulf of Riga, Estonia. Incat Crowther worked closely with Baltic workboats in their successful bid, developing a vessel utilizing the same platform as the research vessel.
Shipping Chiefs Campaign To Stop Somali Pirates
Ship owners and seafarers are calling on âpeople powerâ to push their governments to act now and show the political will to resolve the growing Somali piracy crisis before it strangles world trade and before more innocent seafarers are tortured and murdered. The SOS Save Our Seafarers campaign, launched by BIMCO, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the International Shipping Federation (ISF)âŚ
SCI Appoints Lower Mississippi Chaplain
On March 1, the Rev. Michael Christopher Nation begins work at the Seamenâs Church Institute (SCI) as a chaplain for Ministry on the River, the nationâs only fullâŚ
Teekay Tankers Q4 & Year End Results
Teekay Tankers Ltd. · Declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per share for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. · Reported fourth quarter adjusted net income of $2.6 millionâŚ
Hamburg Süd Christnes Santa Clara in Durban
On Monday, 28 February 2011, Hamburg Süd christened the Santa Clara in Durban, South Africa. She was delivered at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd.
American Salvage Assoc. Member Salvages Cabo de Hornos
On January 29, 2011 an ASA member company successfully refloated the research vessel Cabo de Hornos safely and redelivered her back to her owners in Talcahuano, Chile. The vessel was being built in a shipyard located in Talcahuano Naval Base when, on February 27th 2010, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded hit the central region of Chile. The movement of the earthquake caused an accidental premature launch and the vessel slid into the sea.
ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants Mobilgear SHC MT 68
ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants introduced Mobilgear SHC MT 68, a fully synthetic extreme pressure (EP) marine gear oil formulated to optimise the performance of equipment operating under extreme conditions. The new product resists micropitting while protecting marine thruster gear drives against conventional forms of wear and corrosion. Mobilgear SHC MT 68 was developed to meet global marketplace demand for a synthetic EP gear oil with excellent wear and corrosion protectionâŚ
This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - March 1
1876- Nuova Ottavia, an Italian vessel, grounded near the Jones Hill North Carolina Life-Saving Station. The rescue attempt by the crew of that station resulted in the loss of seven surfmenâŚ
This Day in U.S. Naval History - March 1
1942 - U-656 becomes the first German submarine of World War II to be sunk by Naval air (VP-82). 1954 - 1st of 6 detonations, Operation Castle nuclear test. (Source: Navy News Service)
First Deepwater Permit to Meet New Standards in GOM
On Feb. 28, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) approved the first deepwater drilling permit since the Deepwater Horizon explosion and resulting oil spill.
Horizon Delivers M/V Capt. Kirby Dupuis
Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., Bayou La Batre, Ala., has delivered the M/V Capt. Kirby Dupuis to Florida Marine Transporters of Mandeville, La. She joins her sister ship, the M/V Capt. W. D. Nunley in pushing cargoes throughout the inland waterways of the United States. The M/V Capt. Kirby Dupuis, designed by John Gilbert, is a 120 ft long by 35 ft wide, 10 ft draft, towboat vessel that is four-decked and is outfitted for service in areas restricted to overhead clearances and draft limitations.
MV Izumi Released by Pirates
The MV Izumi, which was pirated on 10 October 2010, was released from pirate control on 25 February. The Panama-flagged vessel and her Filipino crew of 20 are believed to be making for a safe port. There is no information on the condition of the vessel or the crew.
MV Dover Pirated in North Arabian Sea
At approximately 0600Z on 28 February, the Bulk Cargo Carrier MV Dover was pirated approximately 260 nautical miles North East of Salalah in the North Arabian Sea.
Measutronics Opens Office in Seattle
Measutronics Corporation has opened a new office in Seattle, Wash. Headquartered in Lakeland, Fla., Measutronics specializes in the integration and sales of positioningâŚ
PPG Protective & Marine Coatings Price Increases
PPG Industriesâ (NYSE:PPG) protective and marine coatings (PMC) business announced that it is raising prices globally, as permissible by contract. âAs economies recover from the global recessionâŚ
IMO Commends KPI Project
The International Maritime Organisation has commended InterManager for its work to introduce an industry-wide standard measurement tool, known as the KPI Project.
Harry Ward Joins The McLean Group
The McLean Group middle market investment bank announced that Harry Ward has joined its team and will lead its Marine Transportation and Logistics practice. With a strong background in U.S. and European marine equipment markets, Harry is well-positioned as a specialist in private maritime M&A transactions. Harry is a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot and is based in Norfolk, Va.
B&G Zeus Multifunction Display System Wins Award
B&G announced that its new multifunction navigation display, Zeus, received the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award at the 70th Annual Miami International Boat Show.
London Club Warning on Fi-Fi Preparedness
The London P&I Club said the response to two recent onboard cargo fires has highlighted the value of both fire-fighting training and realistic shipboard drills for shipsâ crews.
Sinopacific Shipbuilding & Corporate Social Responsibility
Sinopacific said it believes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means clinging to the business ethics which includes clinging to lawful business operation, advocating product safetyâŚ
