China Shipbuilder Goes Bankrupt
According to SinoShip News, the shipbuilding company Dalian Oriental Precision & Engineering was invested in by Japanese company Oriental Precision and Dalian Shipbuilding Industry.
RAN Signs to Explore Bio-fuel Use with U.S. Navy
Australiaās Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, AO, CSC, RAN and the US Secretary for Navy, Ray Mabus, have signed a Statement of Cooperation which recognises the potentially significant benefits research into alternative fuels can bring. It acknowledges the importance of the project, both for the environment and for national security. The RANās Fleet Commander, Rear Admiral Tim Barrett, AM, CSCā¦
Jensen Designing Tenth McCallister Tugboat
Jensen Maritime Consultants, a Crowley Maritime Corporation company, recently began designing a new vessel, the Eric M. McAllister, a 5,150 horsepower, twin Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) tugboat, for McAllister Towing. This vessel, which will be built by Senesco Marine LLC of North Kingstown, R.I., will be the tenth Jensen-designed and first Tier 3 tugboat in McAllisterās fleet. The tug will be the third in a series of similar Jensen-designed McAllister tugboatsā¦
Golden Ocean Agrees Late Deliveries from Chinese Shipyard
The agreement is related to the two Kamsarmax vessels Golden Excellence and Golden Explorer, and the Capesize vessel Golden Nantong. Due to delay in the constructionā¦
Chinese Warship Anchored Off Disputed Spratly Islands
The Chinese troop and logistics ship, a Yuting class, No. 934, is armed with three heavy guns, built-in cranes, and a helipad, reports 'The Philippine Star'. Theā¦
California SECA Regulations Upheld by Supreme Court
The Court did not provide an explanation of why it decided not to take this particular case. No further legal action is being considered. All ocean-going vesselsā¦
North Sea Wind Farm Review Data Published
After interviewing over 100 offshore wind experts working in the North Sea and surrounding oceans, Wind Energy Update has collated the results to give the industry the latest market data.
Irish Company to Supply U.S. Container Terminal Cranes
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. has recently secured an order for a pair of high-tech Megamax cranes. The cranes have been ordered by Maher Terminals LLC for their strategically located Port of New York / New Jersey container terminal. The cranes on order for Maher Container Terminal have a waterside outreach of 61m a span of 30.48m and a landside backreach of 22.9 m. The S.W.L.
'Don't Give up the Ship' Flag to be Presented by Perry Group
In a symbolic transfer of command, the direct descendants of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry will present Navy Rear Admiral Greg Nosal with the "Don't Give up theā¦
New Caterpillar Diesel Generator Set
Caterpillar introduces C175-16 U.S. This 60 Hz package ā rated at 3000 to 3100 ekW for standby and mission-critical power, 2725 to 2825 ekW at prime power and 2500ā¦
Ulstein Designs Nominated for Innovation Awards 2012
The turbine installation vessel āWindlifterā, developed by Ulstein Idea Equipment Solutions and Ulstein Sea of Solutions, is suitable for single lift installations. Unlike jack-up units, the vessel is not limited by waterdepth. The installation system is a modular, mechanical system to skid turbines from the vessel onto the foundation. All components in the installation system are relatively close to deck level, improving accessibility and reducing maintenance costs.
Shipowner's Financial Woes Strand Seafarers for Six Months
Moroccan seafarers left stranded in Spain after the ferry company they were working for ran into financial trouble have finally been repatriated after six months. The ITF (International Transport Workers Federation) initiated a solidarity campaign earlier this year after workers from the ITF-affiliated Moroccan Workersā Union (UMT), reported their abandonment on-board Comarit-Comanav vessels in Algeciras and Sete in France.
Dredge Sunk, Tugboat Capsized, in Lake Huron
There were no injuries reported, but a 500-foot diesel sheen has been reported. The accident, involving the motor vessel Arthur J., a 110-foot dredge, and the 38-foot tugboat Madisonā¦
Design of Volvo Ocean Yacht Race Winner Aided by Hyperworks
Altair's CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) suite was used by Italian designers [AB]structures to structurally design the Groupama Sailing Team yacht Groupama 4, winner of the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race. The yacht, skippered by Franck Cammas, claimed victory in the Volvo Ocean Race on July 9 in Galway, Ireland, after nine months and more than 37,000 nautical miles sailed around the world under the harshest conditions.
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 andā¦
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 classā¦
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 JacksonvilleĀs 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 groupā¦
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.
