Jones Act OSV New-build Program Expanded by Hornbeck Offshore
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Hornbeck Offshore expands OSV new-build program, anounces retrofits & other related developments. The Company has exercised the first four of its 48 options to build additional HOSMAX vessels at an aggregate incremental cost of approximately $180 million, excluding construction period interest, for vessel deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2014 and first quarter of 2015. These four new vessels will expand the Company's fifth OSV newbuild programā¦
Vale Very Large Ore Carriers Sold, Chartered Back
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Brazil's mining giant Vale sells 10 VLOCs for US$600-million to Turkeyās Polaris Shipping. The Brazilian company said that the transaction would improve cash flow while still maintaining its maritime ore shipping capacity. The ships will be chartered back to Vale. āIn addition to unlocking capital, the transaction preserves Vale's capacity of maritime transportation of iron ore, since the vessels will be available but without the ownership and operational risks,ā Vale said in a statement.
Special Edition Wakeboarding Tow Craft 'RECON' Unveiled
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Axis Wake Research honors US armed forces with Special RECON Edition boat, proceeds to benefit injured war veterans. This special edition was inspired by team rider Keith Lyman, who decided to leave professional wakeboarding to serve in the Army last year. A portion of the proceeds from each RECON edition boat will directly benefit Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors. Both the popular A20 and A22 boats will be fitted with the RECON package in 2013ā¦
Bridge Navigation Systems Contract for Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman contracted by Chengxi Shipyard to supply navigation bridge equipment for a series of new 39,500-dwt dry bulk cargo ships. The contract is for theā¦
Crystal Cruises Booking Boom Despite Fare Increases
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Reservations for Crystal Cruises surged with the highest ever August booking week and month recorded in its history. Crystal Cruises report that With the expiration of its August 31 "Book Now" fares, travel agents booked more than 110% more revenue than any prior year during the same week and for the entire month of August. Effective September 1, Crystal has launched a new "Book Now" deadline of October 31, 2012 for its worldwide lineup of 2012, 2013 and early 2014 cruises.
Kirby Corp. to Acquire Allied Transportation
Kirby Corporation agrees to purchase assets of Allied Transportation Company, a subsidiary of Allied Marine Industries, & two affiliated companies. Kirby Corporationā¦
Rolls-Royce Marine Gas Engine EPA Approved
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Rolls-Royce announce the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its C-class engine for sale in the U.S. market. The C-class is a state-of-the art marine gas engine designed to improve fuel efficiency, dramatically cut harmful methane emissions and meet strict international environmental standards set to take effect in 2016. The EPA Certificate of Conformity is issued for the C-engine range from Rolls-Royce.
New Fleet Management System Debuts at SMM 2012
Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) introduces its Fleet Decision Support System (FleetDSS). The new fleet management system is completely customizable, designedā¦
New MAN Four-stroke Diesel Premières at SMM 2012
Dual-fuel marine diesel engine newcomer L35/44DF offers full flexibiltiy. MAN Diesel & Turbo introduce its L35/44DF engine, the latest addition to its four-stroke portfolio.
VLCC Owners Paying Clients to Ship Oil
Owners of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) by agreeing to current low rates are effectively paying shippers for the priviledge. Hire costs for the largest oil tankersā¦
MAN Turbocharger Judged an Entire Success
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The very first MAN Diesel & Turbo TCA77 turbocharger installed aboard āJo Sequoiaā nears 50,000 hours trouble-free operation. The chemical tanker 'Jo Seuoia' is powered by a MAN B&W 7S50MC-C two-stroke engine, having been built about ten years ago for Bergen-based Jo Tankers. During its construction, and with Jo Tankers already having chosen an MAN B&W 7S50MC-C engine as prime mover, MAN Diesel & Turbo approached Jo Tankers in regard to installing its then-new TCA77 turbocharger.
SeaRoc Charters 'MPI Adventure' for Windfarm Mast Installation
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SeaRoc charter 'MPI Adventure' for Narec's offshore anemometry hub (NOAH) installation for windfarm site weather appraisal. MPI Adventure is a dedicated vessel to transport, lift and install wind turbines and their foundations; delivered in March 2011 (Qidong, China) she is the second of MPI's three jack up vessels owned by MPI, part of the Vroon Group. SeaRoc was recently awarded the contract to complete the mast installationā¦
Government Aims to Develop, Upgrade, Cyprus Shipping
The government continuously improves incentives for shipowners to register their ships under the Cyprus flag. Communication & Works Minister Flourentzou pointedā¦
New Small-bore Two-stroke Diesel Introduced by MAN
MAN Diesel & Turbo introduces new small-bore two-stroke, updates designs of ME-B & G series engines. MAN Diesel & Turboās updated engine programme features severalā¦
Malaysia's Nam Cheong Wins AWB Orders
Shipbuilder Nam Cheong Group wins order from Perdana Petroleum Berhad to build two Accommodation Work Barges (AWB). The contracts are worth worth a total of US$59ā¦
Gangway Snarl-up Left Liberia's President Dockside
Liberia's President, set for an afternoon cruise, delayed first by boat's late arrival, then gave up idea when gangway jammed on board. An embarrassing fiascoā¦
Ship Exhaust Gas Emissions in Australia Quantified
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Research by CSIRO & Australian Maritime College estimates that about 30% NOX and 20% SOX harmful emissions emanate from shipping. The authors of a recent research paper, Dr Ian Galbally from CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, and the Australian Maritime Collegeās Dr Laurie Goldsworthy estimate that approximately 30 per cent of anthropogenic nitrogen oxide emissions and 20 per cent of oxides of sulphur emissions generated in the Australian region may come from shipping.
New US Coast Guard Regs for Vessels Inbound from Most Yemeni Ports
Due to lack of effective anti-terrorism measures in many Yemeni ports USCG to impose conditions of entry into US waters. The regulations came about following a Coastā¦
Ship Owners Urged to Keep Up Counter-piracy Guard
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European Union Naval Force Somalia ā Operation Atalanta, NATO & Combined Task Force 151) advise continued caution despite respite in attacks. In a recent report published by the International Maritime Bureau it was announced that there was a 54% drop in global piracy during the first half of 2012. One of the key contributors to this welcome development was the fall in both Somali hijackings and attacks.
Sea Motion Compensation Platform for GeoSea
GeoSea NV & Barge Master BV sign cooperation agreement to test and deploy the first S700/C400 Barge Master platform. Vessels equipped with a Barge Master platform are able to perform saferā¦