Obsolete US Ship Recycling Target Surpassed
U.S. Transportation Secretary visits Suisun Bay in Northern California to celebrate surpassing administration's goal for recycling. Ray LaHood, US Transportation…
China Subsea Contract for Technip
Technip in a consortium with Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd (COOEC) wins a substantial subsea contract in China. The contract, value €200 million (Technip share…
NYK Line Order PCTC's From MHI
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) jointly with Imbari Shipbuilding receive orders for two Pure Car & Truck Carriers (PCTC's). In building the two vessels, MHI will provide Imabari with design information on PCTC construction, incorporating advanced ship technologies, including installation of various devices and systems to reduce environmental burdens, such as the Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System (MALS).
Asia's Biggest Shipbreakers Keep Doors Shut
Alang ship-breakers decide to keep their facilities shut in protest against the arrest of shipbreakers arrested for culpable homicide. Three ship-breakers were booked…
Strange But True: Sea Levels Dropped Due to More Rainfall
Research scientist explains how it rained more yet the global average sea level fell for eighteen months up to mid-2011. Current perception of climate change leads us to believe that sea levels…
Costa Concordia Court to Decide Who Should be Tried
An Italian court begins hearings to determine who could stand trial as responsible for the cruise ship disaster. Hundreds of lawyers, scientific experts and survivors…
Suezmax Tankship Demand Boosted
Before the EU adopted sanctions on Iran in July this year, Suezmax super tankers were in dire straits. Previously there were too many tankships in operation and…
New Team at InterManager Takes Over
InterManager appoints Gerardo Borromeo president, joined by four new vice-presidents. InterManager, is an international trade association for in-house and third…
Cargo Ship Aground in St Lawrence Seaway
The upbound freighter 'Sedna Desgagnes' aground near Johnstown Bridge off Prescott, Ontario. The casualty is completely out of the channel and appears to be in a shoal area with 6 m of water or less.
NSF Launch Arctic Research Vessel
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) announce launch of 'R/V Sikuliaq', a 'next-generation' global class research vessel. The NSC new-building project was in cooperation with the Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC) and the University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF). MMC is the Wisconsin shipyard that built the ship with funding provided by NSF through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. UAF's School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences will operate the ship as part of the U.S.
US-Flag Lakes Float Down 6% in September
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US-flag Great Lakes freighters (Lakers) carried more cargo compared to August 2012 but less than the volume recorded a year ago. The Lake Carriers' Association report an increase of 20,579 tons compared to August, but 6 percent less than recorded volume a year ago. The September float was also 2.2 percent below the month’s 5-year average. Iron ore cargos for the steel industry totaled 4,351,654 tons in September, a decrease of 5.1 percent compared to a year ago.
Conciliator Reports on US Ports Labor Contract Talks
Statement by FMCS Director on United States Maritime Alliance & International Longshoremen's Association Labor Negotiations. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) director George H.
Submarine, Cruiser Collide Off US East Coast
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'USS Montpelier' arrives at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay & 'USS San Jacinto' at Naval Station Mayport to assess collision damage. There were no injuries reported after a U.S. Navy submarine and an Aegis cruiser collided earlier off the coast of the Eastern United States . The propulsion plant of the submarine was unaffected by this collision, and both vessels made it to port under their own power. The two warships were conducting routine training at the time of the accident.
MARAD: $2.3m for State Maritime Academies
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration announced that America's six state maritime academies will receive an additional $2.3 million total…
Carlson Appointed at Port Freeport
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Bill Terry, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Port Freeport, announces the selection and appointment of Mr. Glenn Carlson as Executive Port Director and CEO. Chairman Terry noted that after several months of diligent searching and review of a number of excellent applicants, the Board reached a unanimous decision in the selection of the new Executive Port Director and Chief Executive Office for Port Freeport. Mr.
CO2 & the Environment: A “Not Guilty” Verdict?
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Governments of the world continue to encroach with increasingly stringent emission legislation – of the in no way scientifically proven debate – creating a situation that puts vessel owners and operators of engine driven transport equipments of all kinds under growing legal and financial burden. But, what role does soot and CO2 really play for the environment and the global warming? Maritime Reporter & Engineering News German-based contributing editor Dipl.-Ing.
Wärtsilä X72 Engines Selected for Six Vessels
Wärtsilä, a marine industry's solutions and services provider, is to supply its recently introduced Wärtsilä X72 licensed engines to power six new vessels for two Singapore based shipping companies.
Interferry Welcomes EEDI Decision
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Trade association Interferry has welcomed the decision at last week’s session of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to proceed with a sector-specific methodology for establishing energy efficiency requirements for ro-ro cargo and ro-pax vessels. The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) requirements for most other ship types – due in force from 2013 – had been agreed during a previous session…
The Shipowners' Club Pegs Premium Rise
A developing trend in the number and quantum of higher value claims has led the smaller tonnage specialist the Shipowners’ Club to announce a general increase in…
Damen to Build 14 Terminal Tugs
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Damen and Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) have signed a contract for 14 Damen ASD Tugs. An extensive process of yard prequalification and tender evaluation finally resulted in an award to Damen this summer. The series consist of two types, with 9 tugs of Damen’s recently launched 3212 model and 5 units of the well-known 2810 design, providing 80 respectively 50 tons of bollard pull. While being based on existing Damen designs…