U.S. Navy Funds Fabrication of the USS Omaha
With the U.S. Navy funding construction of the future USS Omaha (LCS 12), Austal USA, the vesselâs builder, invited the citizens of Omaha to join in as their naval namesake takes shape on the MobileâŚ
NSRP Approves $2.5 Million for Cost-Saving Projects
The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) Executive Control Board selected 17 new research and development projects for award as part of the NSRPâs core mission to reduce the costs associated with Navy shipbuilding and repair. The projects, totaling approximately $2.5 million, will be executed through the 10 NSRP Ship Production Panels, which serve as the programâs primary public forum for industry-wide networking, technology transfer and best-practice sharing.
Raymarine Navigation Displays Now Stream to Android Devices
Nashua, N.H. â Raymarine announced the release of its Raymarine Viewer app, RayView, for Android tablets and Smartphones. The new app, available now in the Google Play Android store, joins the previously released RayView app for Apple iOS devices, like the iPhone and iPad. Taking advantage of the built-in Wi-Fi networking in its new c-Series and e-Series Multifunction Displays, the RayView app enables boaters to view the screen from their multifunction display right on their mobile device.
Imenco Offers Quad CCTV System
The Imenco Quad Video CCTV system is designed for robust and easy use monitoring, primarily for the offshore and marine industry. The system is set with four waterproof cameras with the Power & Quad unit as the heart of the system. Each camera is easily connected to the Power & Quad unit using a single multi-connector. The little control unit is used to set preferred zoom and focus positions for each camera, and is not needed for normal use.
New Contract in North America for ABS Nautical
Otto Candies LLC, a marine transportation and towing company based in Louisiana, has signed a contract with ABS Nautical Systems for its NS5 Enterprise software.
BAE Systems and Moran Iron Works Join Forces on Fabrication
Mobile, Alabama â BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards and Moran Iron Works Inc. signed a teaming agreement in order to collaborate on the pursuit of plate steel fabricationâŚ
Smiths Detection Names Head of Global Programs
Edgewood, Md. - Smiths Detection today named Sal Cipres as Head of Global Programs, which oversees all Smiths Detection program efforts for transportation, militaryâŚ
St. Lawrence Seaway Opens Shipping Season Today
The St. Lawrence Seaway will open its 54th annual international shipping season today. The first vessel to transit the Welland Canal as part of the opening ceremonyâŚ
Heavy-Duty Sea-Fire Systems Protect Crew and Tugs
To meet strict international codes, the marine transportation and logistics services company Signet Maritime Corporation recently installed Sea-Fire suppressionâŚ
Lloyd's Register Designs Software to Monitor Instrumentation
Lloydâs Register has designed the industryâs first reliability-based mechanical integrity (RBMI) software designed to address the maintenance needs of rotating and instrumentation equipment.
Strong Growth Forecast for Offshore Operations & Maintenance
Over $335 billion worth of expenditure is expected over the next five years on offshore operations and maintenance, according to a new report, The World OffshoreâŚ
WSS Middle East Wins World Cargo Alliance Award
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has won the prestigious title of âBest Partner 2011 - Middle East,â which was presented by the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) at their annual conference in Bangkok earlier this month. âWe are honored to have taken this title, and I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the maritime logistics team in the Middle East for their splendid work throughout 2011,â said Flemming Andersen, Area Logistics Manager Middle East at WSS.
Aker Solutions Wins Draupne FEED Contract
Aker Solutions has won a contract from Det norske oljeselskap to conduct a front-end, engineering and design (FEED) study for the Draupne field on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Houlder Wins National Award for Internship Placements
Employee-owned marine design and engineering company Houlder took the crown as âNCWE Work Placement of the Year Best SMEâ on March 20, in recognition of its engineering, naval architecture, project control, finance and business development work placements. The National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) Awards received a record number of entries this year, with around 200 organizations from across the UK competing for a total of 28 awards.
Norwegian Shipowners' Association Elects New President
The maritime industry is dynamic and innovative, and a key value-generating component of the global economy, according to Trond Kleivdal, the newly elected President of the Norwegian Shipownersâ Association. âThe maritime cluster has substantial inherent future growth potential,â said Kleivdal. The new president stresses that, over the generations, the maritime industry has demonstrated a great ability to navigate through difficult times.
Safe Bulkers Exercises Option to Purchase Additional Shares
Athens, Greece - Safe Bulkers Inc., an international provider of marine dry bulk transportation services, announced today that it has sold an additional 750,000âŚ
ClassNK Announces Boardroom Reorganization
Tokyo - Japanese ship classification society Nippon Ippon Kyokai (ClassNK) has announced the following changes in its Executive Board of Directors, effective March 22, 2012.
National Shipbuilding Research Program Issues Pre-Solicitation Notice
In advance of the next National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) Research Announcement, which the Executive Control Board plans to issue in the June 1, 2012âŚ
Barriers and Mooring Services for Naval Engineering Center
Truston Technologies Inc., GPA Technologies Inc., Harbor Offshore Inc., Great Eastern Group Inc., and Hardline-Resolute CM, J.V. are being awarded option year threeâŚ
New Tugboat for UK Trucker â River Transport Beats Road
Damen Stan Tug 1205 SWS Essex was delivered to the Walsh & Sons Head Office in Brentwood (UK) who ordered the Stan Tug as part of their strategy to transport more cargo by water than by road. In the near future, the total transport capacity of Walshâs lorry fleet will be exceeded by tug and barge transport. Walsh is a recycling and construction company specialized in civil engineering, demolition, disposal of materials, environmental projects and Thames River dredging projects.
