Seacor and Donjon Christen Erie-Built Tug-Barge Unit
![Ellen Boothe, wife of the vessel’s namesake, Ken Boothe Sr., former General Manager of Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair LLC, who passed away unexpectedly during the first year of operations, christens the Ken Boothe Sr. at an event on April 10, 2012.](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w100h1500/ellen-boothe-wife-of-the-8156.jpg)
Erie, Pa. – Seajon LLC, a partnership between Seacor Holdings Inc. and Donjon Marine Co. Inc., held an open house and christening of the 34,000-ton capacity self-unloading articulated tug and barge (ATB) Ken Boothe Sr. and Lakes Contender. This ATB is the first of its kind to be built in Erie, Pennsylvania, since 1972. Donjon reopened the yard in December, 2009. "We are so pleased to christen this state-of-the-art ATB here in Erie, and to share in the success with our partner Seacor.
Saga Cruises’ Newest Vessel Undergoes a Makeover
Saga’s newest vessel, the Sapphire, has undergone a makeover. Saga relied on Knud E. Hansen A/S for their design package to Classification Society and Flag. As part of the process…
MAN Dual-Fuel Engines to Drive Russian Gas Carriers
The largest Russian ship owner, Sovcomflot, recently selected the dual-fuel MAN 51/60DF engine for an LNG carrier program, consisting of two confirmed vessels with an option for two more vessels.
ABB Wins Contract From Carnival to Improve Energy Efficiency
Zurich, Switzerland – ABB, the power and automation technology group, has won a long-term service contract from Carnival Corporation to maintain and upgrade ABB’s…
KPI Project Passes 1,000 Vessel Milestone
![Captain Kuba Szymanski (Photo: KPI).](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w100h1500/captain-kuba-szymanski-photo-kpi-8155.jpg)
The Shipping Key Performance Indicator Project, initiated by InterManager but now administered by the independent KPI Association Ltd, has passed an important milestone: Performance statistics from more than 1,000 vessels are now being inputted into the project’s website – enabling the KPI system to produce informative and meaningful performance measurements for the industry. “This is excellent progress for the project and indicates a great deal of industry involvement and support…
Coast Guard Foundation Funds Conference on the Arctic
Stonington, Conn. – The Coast Guard Foundation announced the financial support of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the Law of the Sea Institute of California's Berkeley…
Technip Awarded Supply Contract for Australian Gas Field
Inpex Corporation awarded Technip a flexible pipe supply lump sum contract for the Ichthys gas field in Australia. Inpex has novated this contract to McDermott as part of the overall subsea umbilical…
Coast Guard Evacuates Injured Woman From Cruise Ship
NEW YORK – A Coast Guard cutter crew medically evacuated a 97-year-old woman from a cruise ship in New York Harbor on April 10, 2012. The crew of the cruise ship…
OW Bunker Appoints New Trading Manager
OW Bunker, a supplier and trader of marine fuel, announced the appointment of Stathis Grafakos as the new manager of OW Bunker Malta's Trading Division. Prior to joining OW Bunker…
Oslo Maritime Week to Launch
Oslo Maritime Week, a new event established by the Norwegian maritime industry for local and international peers, takes place from May 30 – June 1, 2012. Oslo Maritime Week presents finance…
L-3 Unidyne Awarded $39.4m Navy Funds
L-3 Services, Inc., Unidyne Division, Norfolk, Va., is being awarded a $39,488,032 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity…
HII Wins U.S. Navy Sub Funds
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $9,707,686 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-10-C-2102) for engineering…
Elgin Platform Gas Leak – Financial Implications
![Elgin Field Platform: Photo credit: Total](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w100h1500/elgin-field-platform-photo-credit-8152.jpg)
"From an environmental standpoint, it is important to understand that Elgin is a natural gas and condensate field. It is not an oil field. While we understand the comparisons to Macondo are inevitable, we would like to state clearly that the situations are very different. There is no crude oil involved here, and therefore the current impact on and risks for the environment are relatively low.
World Ports & Trade Summit (WPTS) Concludes in Abu Dhabi
The World Ports and Trade Summit (WPTS) 2012, which recently concluded in Abu Dhabi, has asserted the strategic importance of the Emirate in marine transport,…
New Satellite Hub for Offshore Use Set in Doha, Qatar
VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect) a company of VT Sustems Inc. (VT Systems) announce that RigNet, a global provider of managed remote communications solutions to the oil…
New Port in Brazil to be Developed by Dutch Port Authority
![Site of New Brazil Port: Photo courtesy Port of Rotterdam](https://images.marinelink.com/images/maritime/w100h1500/site-of-new-brazil-port-8153.jpg)
The Port of Rotterdam Authority, the state of Espirito Santo, the municipality of Presidente Kennedy and project developer Terminal Presidente Kennedy (TPK) have signed an agreement in Vitória, Brazil for the development of Porto Central, a new port in Brazil. The so-called ‘greenfield port’ still has to be built and will be located in the extreme south of Espirito Santo state, to the north of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Sonar Marketplace Offers Opportunities Say Northstar Electronics
Northstar Electronics, Inc. which previously signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Echotec Sonar Corp., is announcing revenue opportunities within the sonar marketplace…
Ship Grounded on Welsh Coast – Removal Decided
The operation to remove the remaining 24,000 litres of fuel oil, along with oily water and other hazardous materials from the grounded vessel ‘Carrier’ has been completed.
Horizon Lines Report 4th Quarter Financial Results
Horizon Lines, Inc. have reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 25, 2011.Financial results are being presented on a continuing operations basis…
Coast Guard Cutter Brings Aid to Micronesia
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia is delivering humanitarian aid and supplies to the outer Caroline Islands in the Federated States of Micronesia as part…