Marine Renewable Energy Conference Slated for October
The fourth annual Marine Renewable Energy Technical Conference will be held October 30-31, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Providence/Warwick, Rhode Island.
DECC Grant for OSBIT to Develop Offshore Access Technology
Engineering company OSBIT Power (OP) has been confirmed as a successful bidder to a major Government scheme to support manufacturers developing next generation offshore wind technology.
Eastern Shipbuilding Delivers Second Tiger Shark Class Vessel
Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. announced the early delivery of the Sisuag, the second of three 292-foot Tiger Shark Class Offshore Support Vessels, to Harvey Gulf International Marine LLC of New Orleans, La. Launched in October, the Sisuag is a DP II, SOLAS-approved, FIFI 1 Classed, AC diesel-electric powered, twin Z-drive propelled OSV. This high-tech vessel features four Cummins QSK60-DM 16-cylinder turbo-charged Tier II diesel generator engines, rated 1825 Kw at 1,800 rpm.
Cargo Tonnage in Port of Redwood City Up 68 Percent
Cargo tonnage at the Port of Redwood City for the first three quarters of Fiscal Year 2011-2012 (July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012) was 965,033 metric tons, an increase of 390…
Northport Systems and Marinefuel.com Announce Partnership
Stuart, Fla. – Northport Systems Inc., a producer of desktop and mobile navigation and mapping software products, and MarineFuel.com announced today that they have…
ECITB Certified Bolt Training for Oil & Gas Industry Now Available
Ever mindful of the importance of the correct, efficient and safe use of its bolt tensioning and tightening tools, Tentec announced the availability of Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) certified bolt training courses and qualifications for the oil and gas industry. With the acquisition of the well-respected Aberdeen-based training company Peak Performance, Tentec now offers established training units related to the use of bolt tightening tooling…
Seacor and Donjon Christen Erie-Built Tug-Barge Unit
Erie, Pa. – Seajon LLC, a partnership between Seacor Holdings Inc. and Donjon Marine Co. Inc., held an open house and christening of the 34,000-ton capacity self-unloading articulated tug and barge (ATB) Ken Boothe Sr. and Lakes Contender. This ATB is the first of its kind to be built in Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1972. Donjon reopened the yard in December, 2009. "We are so pleased to christen this state-of-the-art ATB here in Erie, and to share in the success with our partner Seacor.
Saga Cruises’ Newest Vessel Undergoes a Makeover
Saga’s newest vessel, the Sapphire, has undergone a makeover. Saga relied on Knud E. Hansen A/S for their design package to Classification Society and Flag. As part of the process…
MAN Dual-Fuel Engines to Drive Russian Gas Carriers
The largest Russian ship owner, Sovcomflot, recently selected the dual-fuel MAN 51/60DF engine for an LNG carrier program, consisting of two confirmed vessels with an option for two more vessels.
ABB Wins Contract From Carnival to Improve Energy Efficiency
Zurich, Switzerland – ABB, the power and automation technology group, has won a long-term service contract from Carnival Corporation to maintain and upgrade ABB’s…
KPI Project Passes 1,000 Vessel Milestone
The Shipping Key Performance Indicator Project, initiated by InterManager but now administered by the independent KPI Association Ltd, has passed an important milestone: Performance statistics from more than 1,000 vessels are now being inputted into the project’s website – enabling the KPI system to produce informative and meaningful performance measurements for the industry. “This is excellent progress for the project and indicates a great deal of industry involvement and support…
Coast Guard Foundation Funds Conference on the Arctic
Stonington, Conn. – The Coast Guard Foundation announced the financial support of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the Law of the Sea Institute of California's Berkeley…
Technip Awarded Supply Contract for Australian Gas Field
Inpex Corporation awarded Technip a flexible pipe supply lump sum contract for the Ichthys gas field in Australia. Inpex has novated this contract to McDermott as part of the overall subsea umbilical…
Coast Guard Evacuates Injured Woman From Cruise Ship
NEW YORK – A Coast Guard cutter crew medically evacuated a 97-year-old woman from a cruise ship in New York Harbor on April 10, 2012. The crew of the cruise ship…
OW Bunker Appoints New Trading Manager
OW Bunker, a supplier and trader of marine fuel, announced the appointment of Stathis Grafakos as the new manager of OW Bunker Malta's Trading Division. Prior to joining OW Bunker…
Oslo Maritime Week to Launch
Oslo Maritime Week, a new event established by the Norwegian maritime industry for local and international peers, takes place from May 30 – June 1, 2012. Oslo Maritime Week presents finance…
L-3 Unidyne Awarded $39.4m Navy Funds
L-3 Services, Inc., Unidyne Division, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $39,488,032 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity…
HII Wins U.S. Navy Sub Funds
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $9,707,686 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-2102) for engineering…
Elgin Platform Gas Leak – Financial Implications
"From an environmental standpoint, it is important to understand that Elgin is a natural gas and condensate field. It is not an oil field. While we understand the comparisons to Macondo are inevitable, we would like to state clearly that the situations are very different. There is no crude oil involved here, and therefore the current impact on and risks for the environment are relatively low.
World Ports & Trade Summit (WPTS) Concludes in Abu Dhabi
The World Ports and Trade Summit (WPTS) 2012, which recently concluded in Abu Dhabi, has asserted the strategic importance of the Emirate in marine transport,…
