US East & Gulf Ports Labor Talks Make Progress
Concluding three of four days of scheduled negotiations, the two sides announced agreement in principle on issues involving the introduction of new technology and…
Cruise Lines Set to be Lured Back to Bahrain
In an effort to spur the tourism market, the government of Bahrain set numerous new policies to make it even more desirable to add Bahrain again as a destination, including reducing port fees.
Submarine Dives Again 18 Years Later ...
The boat was submerged in the Black Sea for the first time in 18 years during the trial, Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Yury Ilyin said. A Soviet-era Foxtrot class…
Propellor Club of Jacksonville Honors W&O Employee
Longtime W&O-employee Tammy Emerson, Senior Outside Sales Representative, for the leading marine equipment supplier, has been recognized as the Propeller Club of Jacksonvilles 2011-2012 Maritime Member of the Year. Emerson received this distinction as a result of her commitment to the club and its mission to promote the maritime industry. "Tammy has been a constant source of energy and was instrumental in the execution of multiple events that brought in new sources of support for our group…
President Obama Announces Seven Significan Port Projects
U.S. The projects announced are the first seven of 43 additional projects that will be expedited under the Executive Order. The names of the other projects will be announced in the coming weeks.
Aircraft Carrier Funding Approved
Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) said that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has received a $43.4 million modification to a previously awarded contract from the U.S. Navy for purchase of materials for the construction of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second ship in the Navy's newest class of carriers. The funds awarded to NNS will be used to purchase major, long-lead-time equipment, such as the ship's elevator machinery and large pumps.
Fairstar Confirms Commitment to Third New Ship
Fairstar Heavy Transport N.V. (Fairstar) confirms that on 3 May 2011 Fairstar had entered into a Shipbuilding Contract with a face value of $110 million with China…
GAC's Mersey Delivers New Rig
GAC Shipping UK has completed the successful installation of the Conwy platform 40 miles off the port of Liverpool, only two months after a tug carrying the rig's jacket and topside – each weighing in at over 700 MT – set off from Rotterdam. GAC's Liverpool office was appointed by Dutch heavy civil engineering company HSM Offshore BV to provide an integrated package of support services to construct and hook-up the platform.
ABB Acquires Amarcon
ABB has agreed to acquire Amarcon BV, a Dutch company that develops and markets software solutions for the shipping industry. The acquisition will expand ABB’s advisory…
WSS Helps Provide Safe Arctic Passage
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is helping clients execute voyages through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as this new trade lane begins to open up new opportunities for shipping.
OceanSaver Wins BWT Contract
OceanSaver’s ballast water treatment (BWT) system has been chosen for two 162,000cbm LNG carriers being built by BW Gas. OceanSaver was selected due to its competitive pricing…
Wärtsilä to Supply Main Engines for Kuwait Oil Tanker
Wärtsilä's RT-flex common rail engine technology provides environmental benefits including low fuel consumption and reductions in exhaust emissions. The engine waste…
AVEVA: Major Deal Signed with Ingalls Shipbuilding
AVEVA signed a major contract extension with Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) for AVEVA MARS, an Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) software solution from the AVEVA Enterprise portfolio.
Aker Solutions Wins Drilling Riser Contract
Aker Solutions has won a contract to deliver a deepwater drilling riser system to Atwood Oceanics, the drilling operator. The contract value is undisclosed. The…
GAC Mersey Installs UK Offshore Platform
The successful installation was completed only two months after a tug carrying the rig's jacket and topside - each weighing in at over 700 MT - set off from Rotterdam. GAC's Liverpool office was appointed by Dutch heavy civil engineering company HSM Offshore BV to provide an integrated package of support services to construct and hook-up the platform. The journey from the Netherlands took two and a half weeks due to bad weather resulting in ships having to seek shelter in Plymouth and Falmouth.
Trinity Marine Products Appoint Executives
Trinity Marine Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Trinity Industries, Inc. Tom Faherty has been promoted to President of Trinity Marine Products, replacing Paul Mauer…
Tankship Charter Slump Likely in July 2012
According to Bloomberg, the largest oil-tankers booked to haul 2 million-barrel cargoes of crude from ports in the Persian Gulf are poised to slump to a 17-month…
Wärtsilä Main Engines Ordered for Nine Kuwait Oil Tankships
Wärtsilä to supply main engines for a series of 9 large vessels being built by Daewoo for Kuwait Oil Tanker Co. Four VLCCs (Very Large Crude Oil Carriers), one Aframax tanker and four medium-range tankers are being built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) shipyard in South Korea. The VLCCs will be fitted with 7-cylinder Wärtsilä RT-flex 82T engines and a Waste Heat Recovery System…
Technic Awarded Marathon Oil North Sea Contract
The Skandi Arctic, a diving support vessel from Technip’s fleet, will be used for the offshore work. The water depths in the area is around 120 meters, and the subsea work will be performed by use of remotely-operated vehicles (ROV) as well as by divers. The contract includes engineering, fabrication, installation and diving tie-ins of pipeline spools, including protection covers and installation of a manifold.
ESRG Equipment Monitoring System for Korea Navy
ESRG is partnering exclusively with L-3 MAPPS for the Korean Naval market to deliver the OstiaEdge® SmartShip(SM) product suite. The product has already been deployed on one ship…
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