CAI Tapped As Raytheon Anschütz Distributor
Conley & Associates, Inc. (CAI) is a major provider of technical services, supply chain management and life cycle support for U.S. Military communications and navigation…
First of Four GPA 688SC PSVs Launched in Brazil
In April 2012, the Starnav Perseus, the first of four GPA 688SC PSVs (PETROBRAS PSV 4500) was launched at Brazilian shipyard Detroit Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Detroit Chile. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering firm Guido Perla & Associates, Inc. (GPA) provided the Basic/Class Design and Detailed Construction Engineering after successfully competing in PETROBRAS’ demanding bidding process with a cost-efficient, technically convincing design.
Northern Marine Lands Commercial Contract
Northern Marine, known for its long-range expedition yachts and luxury craft, has stepped into the commercial market with a recent multi-vessel contract. The Anacortes…
President Obama Announces Key Administration Post
President Barack Obama ha announced his intent to nominate Captain Arthur H. Sulzer, USN (ret) as a Member, Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Captain Arthur H. Sulzer, USN (ret), is President of Arthur H. Sulzer Associates, Inc., a position he has held since 2001. From 1974 to 2005, Captain Sulzer served in the United States Navy. His active duty assignments included Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, where he commanded the U.S.
Quad Propeller Propulsion:
In 2011, Teknicraft Design of New Zealand designed and engineered what is believed to be one of the first quad propeller propulsion systems for a catamaran hull in the U.S. Designed for a newbuild, 134-foot research vessel recently delivered to C & C Technologies, Inc. of Lafayette, LA, the propulsion system had to accommodate many multi-missioned tasks. These will include shallow water hydrographic surveys, deep water offshore surveys and AUV operations.
ICS Welcomes EC Halt to P&I Investigations
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), which represents over 80% of the world merchant fleet, has welcomed the decision by the European Commission competition directorate to close its investigation into the activities of the International Group of P&I Clubs. “ICS has always firmly stated that the current system of mutual third party liability insurance provided by the International Group continues to serve the best interests of ship operators and their customers extremely well…
Mustang adds Ward to Managament Team
Mustang Survival Announces New Commercial/Industrial Business Development Director. Mustang Survival is pleased to announce that Shannon Ward has been appointed to the role of Director of Recreation & Commercial Business Development. Ward has been the Director of Recreation Business Development since 2009, leading the company’s strategic business development partnerships and long term strategy for the market.
August 31st Deadline for ARRA Engine Loan Program
The (California) Air Resources Board is reminding and encouraging small business owners of off-road diesel vehicles, portable diesel equipment, or diesel marine…
A Very Model Model-maker Expands Product Range
SD Model Makers expands ocean liner and cruise ship model offering. San Marcos, California based SD Model Makers announce the expansion of their Ocean Liner model and Cruise Ship model offering. From historical classics like the Titanic, Normandie and Andria Doria, to modern vessels from Disney, Carnival and Princess cruise lines. Each model comes fully assembled with a solid hull - hand carved from kiln-dried mahogany. Other parts are made from a variety of woods, putty, resin and metals.
Genco Shipping Report Net Loss in Q1 2012 Results
The financial report showed a loss attributable to Genco for the second quarter of 2012 of $27.7 million, or $0.65 basic and diluted loss per share. Comparatively…
LNG Facility Contract for Ezion Group in Australia
Ezion wins a third contract to provide full logistics & support services for development of LNG facilities on Curtis Island, Queensland, Australia. This LNG facility…
Abu Dhabi Contract for Technip-NPCC Consortium
Technip-NPCC Consortium awarded Important contract for the Upper Zakum Field in Abu Dhabi. Technip in a consortium with National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC)…
Arctic Alaska Bound Units of Shell Fleet Set Sail
Units of Shell's oil drilling fleet leave Dutch Harbor for the Arctic Ocean. The Aiviq anchor-handler has begun the long sea journey, bearing some of the massive anchors that will be set to hold the drilling rig Noble Discoverer in place as it drills a well in the Chukchi Sea, Shell informs the 'Alaska Dispatch'. The ice-breaker Fennica , which will deploy a sound-recorder to establish an acoustic footprint of the anchors being set, also left Dutch Harbor.
COSCO (Singapore) Presents Q1 2012 Report
COSCO reports profits from its ship repair, conversion, & engineering projects cushioned shipbuilding losses. Group achieved net profit attributable to equity holders…
Mumbai Dredging Contract for Boskalis
Boskalis wins EUR 175-million port dredging contract in Mumbai, India. Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) is contracted by port operator Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for deepening and widening the port and access channel of JNPT in Mumbai, India. The dredging work will commence in September 2012 and is expected to take two years to complete. The port expansion project requires the deepening and widening of the 33.5 kilometers' long access channel…
Shanghai Ocean Shipping Order GL HullManager Sofware
GL Maritime Software gets its first order from China for its hull integrity management software. One of the many ship management tools developed by GL Maritime Software, the maritime software business of the GL Group, GL HullManager is a software and service package for ship owners, managers and operators. It supports the complete hull integrity process, from inspections to reporting and condition assessments of tanks…
Exhaust Gas Cleaner Introduced by Northern Lights
Northern Lights provides soot & particulate matter removal solution for diesel engine exhausts with DECS. DECS, or Diesel Exhaust Cleaning System, is based on DCL…
Island Offshore Renews Veripos GNSS Positioning Contract
Island Offshore, renews Veripos's 3-year contract for precision GNSS positioning services for DP vessels. Island Offshore awards Veripos a further three-year contract for continuing provision of precision GNSS positioning services for 16 DP vessels in addition to another 6 due to begin service in the near future. The new agreement extends the working arrangement between the two companies which first began in 2007.
P&O Maritime Services Installs Marine Project Manager Software
U.K. based Marine Software Ltd delivers Marine Project Manager (MPJ) software to P&O's cable installation ship 'European Supporter'. The MPJ vessel version will enable refit planning specifications to be compiled on board, which is then uploaded to the controlling Superintendent version for inclusion into the main refit specification. Marine Project Manager for Windows has been specifically designed…
New Education Committee Chairwoman for NASSTRAC
The National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) names Candace Holowwicki as committee chairwoman. NASSTRAC provides education, advocacy, and provider…
