Cruise Ship Emerges from Shipyard Virtually New Say Owners
After a month-long $54 million dry dock, Royal Caribbean International's cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas has emerged from Singapore's Sembawang Shipyard (a subsidiary…
BWT: the Cost of Great Lakes Invasive Species Damage
Research project shows invasive species cost the Great Lakes millions of dollars. Although there has been growing recognition among researchers and policymakers…
Port Logistics Companies Form Strategic Partnership
Port Logistics Group, a provider of gateway logistics services, and Coastal Logistics Group Inc. (CLG), a Southeast logistics provider, have announced a partnership…
Piracy – Nato Update on Number of Recent Attacks
As it is now the monsoon transition period and the sea states become more favourable for small boats, it is expected that pirate activity will continue to increase.
British Nuclear Submarine Sets Sail after Fuel Replacement, Upgrading
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HMS Vigilant was taken in hand by Babcock in 2008 and is the third Vanguard Class submarine to undergo a long overhaul period and refuel at Devonport. Additionally, around 80 major design improvements have been incorporated, including significant enhancements to strategic and combat weapon systems and sensors that will ensure the submarine remains highly capable to meet the exacting demands that…
MHI to Transfer its Meiki Engine to New Subsidiary
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has decided to transfer its small-size, air-cooled, gasoline engine business - its Meiki Engine operations - to Mitsubishi…
Ship Casualty Management Guidelines Book Published
The Nautical Institute and the International Salvage Union (ISU) have launched 'Casualty Management Guidelines', a book aimed at providing practical guidelines to help seafarers during a casualty…
Ship Bonded to Leave Port After Marines Accidentally Shot Fishermen
Nearly six weeks after marines on board the Enrica Lexie allegedly killed two fishermen, mistaking them for pirates, the Kerala High Court has cleared the decks…
USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Group Deploys
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More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines from the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24 MEU) departed for deployment from Norfolk and Camp Lejeune, N.C. The deployment is to support Maritime Security Operations, provide crisis response capability, increase theater security cooperation and provide forward naval presence in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation.
Wing-in-Ground Craft to be Jointly Developed by DSME, Wing Ship Technology
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DSME has signed a memorandum of understanding with Wing Ship Technology, a leader in wing-in-ground (WIG) craft. Through this MOU, DSME plans to assist in the commercialization of WIG crafts through mutual cooperation. DSME agreed to co-market with Wing Ship Technology and jointly develop the WIG craft’s mooring system for use on offshore platforms, in addition, DSME also has plans to cooperate…
China Shipyard Delivers Bulk Carrier to Greek Owners
COSCO Dalian Shipyard has delivered a 57.000 dwt bulk carrier to Common Progress Co Na S.A. COSCO (Dalian) Shipyard Co., Ltd ("COSCO Dalian"), a subsidiary of the…
China, Russia Plan Naval War Exercise
China says it will join Russia in naval war games starting next month in the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. The official Xinhua News Agency quoted Defense Ministry…
Cruise Line Chooses ABB to Supply Power, Propulsion Systems
ABB, the power and automation technology group, has won an order to provide complete power plant and propulsion systems for the first new build ship for German cruise operator TUI Cruises.
US Navy 30-year Plan Envisages About 300 Ships
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The Navy’s new 30-year shipbuilding plan for 2013 shows few unexpected changes, projecting a slightly smaller average fleet size and slightly reduced shipbuilding rate. The plan, sent to Congress, projects an average fleet size through 2042 of 298 ships, a drop of seven ships from last year’s 306-ship standard. The force is projected to rise from today’s 282-ship level to 300 ships by 2019. Ten fewer ships are scheduled to be bought over the three-decade time span…
Diana Shipping Signs Contracts for Two Dry Bulk Carriers
Athens, Greece - Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, announced that it has signed, >…
ULSTEIN Delivers Seismic Research Vessel
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ULSTEIN delivered the next generation seismic research vessel Polarcus Amani to marine geophysical company Polarcus on March 29, 2012. The vessel is of the SX134 design from ULSTEIN, and is vessel number seven in Polarcus’ fleet of some of the most modern and advanced seismic vessels in the world, all with the X-BOW® hull line design. Polarcus Amani is an arctic-ready vessel designed and built for operations in arctic waters.
SeeByte Selected by U.S. for Foreign Comparative Testing
Edinburgh, Scotland - SeeByte, the global leader in creating smart software technology for unmanned systems, has been selected by the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense…
Imtech Marine Signs Agreement to Become Global Xpress Reseller
Rotterdam – Imtech Marine announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Inmarsat to become the first Value Added Reseller of Global Xpress. Global…
Ship Agents Face Increasing Pressure From Telex Releases
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International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) said that mistakes in arranging so-called ‘telex releases’ are a frequent and growing source of claims against ship agents. ITIC points out that this practice – whereby liner agents frequently have to arrange for cargo to be released against bills of lading surrendered at the port of loading – is risky, as no bill of lading is collected at the discharge port, and misdelivery of cargo frequently results.
ABB Wins Marine Order in Finland
Zurich, Switzerland – ABB has won an order to provide complete power plant and propulsion systems for the first newly built ship for German cruise operator TUI Cruises.