Engine of the Future is Already Available
First commercial ME-GI engine revealed at major event in Korea. At a large customer event in Korea on 9 November 2012, Hyundai revealed the first, commercial MAN B&W ME-GI engine.
Clock Continues to Tick, Time for Action is Now
In response to the December 6 letter from Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Jo-Ellen Darcy to Senator Richard Durbin providing an analysis of the impact of additional Missouri River releases to sustain navigation traffic on the Mississippi River, The American Waterways Operators (AWO) and Waterways Council, Inc. We reiterate that barge operators and shippers throughout the nation that rely on safe and efficient water transportation need the U.S.
Serenade of the Sea Emerges
New Dining Options and Entertainment Concepts Introduced Onboard. Royal Caribbean Internationalās Serenade of the Seas has reemerged from its three week $29 millionā¦
Lakes November Limestone Down 11.4 PCT
Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 2.9 million tons in November, a decrease of 1.7 percent compared to October, and 11.4 percent below the level of a year ago. The November stone float was also 12 percent off the monthās 5-year average. Shipments from U.S. ports fell 12.3 percent in November. Loadings at Canadian quarries slipped by 7 percent. Shipments were impacted in the first days of the month by some delays related to Hurricane Sandy.
New ECDIS Course Allows Captains to Train Own
Training the trainer introduces significant cost and time efficiencies. Kongsberg Maritime has launched a new ECDIS Instructor Training course designed to train Captains and senior personnelā¦
InterMoor Opens New Mooring Equipment Yard
InterMoor, an Acteon company, has opened its new mooring equipment yard at Loyang offshore supply base in Singapore. The new facility provides mooring equipment storage and an ideal support location for maintenance, preparation and mobilization. Allowing easier access, this purpose-built yard will meet customersā needs better and will provide a safer working environment for InterMoor staff. It willā¦
Cargotec's Kalmar SmartPort Automation is Key
Global Container Terminals in New Jersey plans to implement Cargotec's Kalmar SmartQuay solution for six quay cranes as part of an ongoing automation project. Theā¦
New Bunker Trader at Dan-Bunkering
Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. has appointed Michael Moschos as Bunker Trader as of 15 October 2012. Dan-Bunkering (America) Inc. opened for business earlier this year and has been very well received within the business. The employment of Michael Moschos is part of Dan-Bunkeringās long-term objective which implies strengthening the companyās position on the American market and continuing to recruit more traders to expand the newly opened office in Houston, Texas.
Expro Appoints Jim Renfroe
Expro International Group Holdings Ltd (Expro) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jim Renfroe, as a Non-Executive Director. A graduate of Harvard's Advanced Management Program, Mr Renfroe brings a wealth of experience in his 39 years working in oilfield services, including a range of strategic management and executive leadership roles. Prior to joining Expro, Mr Renfroe was a Director of Wood Group plc, responsible for its Well Support division.
Survitec Group Acquires Sevimar Sur SL
Survitec Group continues its growth plans with acquisition of Spanish Safety Services Business āServimar Surā. Survitec Group Limited, one of the global leadersā¦
Stena Line Extends Contract with MCP
Maritime Communications Partner (MCP) has signed an extended contract to deliver wireless communication services to Stena Lineās European ferry operations. MCP, a onboard communications providerā¦
London P&I Club Issues Warning
The London P&I Club has warned that failure to maintain a proper record of the inspection and testing of onboard lifting equipment can jeopardize ownersā position in the event of a claim. The cubās inspection program has recently highlighted several instances of negative findings regarding the shipās lifting equipment register. In the latest edition of its StopLoss Bulletin, the club says, āAnyoneā¦
SpecTec Launches Online Product Support Services
SpecTec announces the launch of new online product support services for AMOS users, starting from January 2013. āWe have looked very carefully into what we provideā¦
ICS Congratulates UN Secretary General
ICS Chairman Masimichi Morooka has celebrated the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Law Of The Sea by writing to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. On behalf of the worldās shipowners, Mr Morooka extended congratulations to the UN and the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS), on the 30th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at Montego Bay, on 10 December 1982.
Austal Gets Oman NFC Fleet Maintenance Contract
The Sultanate of Omanās National Ferries Company (NFC) awards Austal a new 12-month vessel maintenance contract. Austal had previously held a three-year Vessel Maintenanceā¦
Chinese Shipyard Notified to Halt on Rig Jack-up System
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore has been notified by Friede & Goldman Marketing BV (F&G) to temporarily suspend construction of its rig jacking systems. Arisingā¦
Reckless Shipowners Rapped by IMO Prizewinner
In his acceptance speech Admiral Efthimios E. Mitropoulis is critical as he accepts the IMO International Maritime Prize. The popular Admiral (known as EEM) madeā¦
Fendercare Marine IMCA Acredited
Following a recent audit, Fendercare Marine receives International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) accreditation. MCA is the international trade association representing offshoreā¦
Vendee Leaders Clock 480+ Miles on 30th Race Day
Armel Le Cléacāh, FRA (Banque Populaire) leads the standings in this epic world circumnavigation single-handed race. As they roll seamlessly into their 30th day at sea racing, miles tumbling quickly hour by hour on the heels of strong, 25-30 kts NWāly winds, the Vendée Globe leaders are consistently returning top speeds but also still proving how closely matched the top of the fleet is. Holder of two 24 hours speed records Jean-Pierre Dick has been the quickest through the nightā¦
Maersk Loads One-millionth TEU in Quingdao, China:
For the first time, Maersk Lineās throughput in the Port of Qingdao exceeded one million TEU in a single year. The full-year estimate of Maersk Lineās throughput will be around 1.2 million TEU for 2012, which is around 37% more than the 873,000 TEU of 2011. Maersk Lineās presence in Qingdao has come a long way. As recently as 1994, the carrier only moved 10,000 TEU. In less than 20 years, this throughput has grown to a million.
