Washington State Ferries Explores LNG
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is exploring an option to use liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a source of fuel for the Issaquah Class ferries. LNG is used worldwide and provides an opportunity to reduce fuel costs, and better the environment by decreasing emissions. Fuel is WSF's fastest growing operating expense; it burns more than 17 million gallons each year. Its fuel budget is over 30 percent of the FY11-13 operating budget, compared to 12 percent in FY00-01.
CMA CGM Marco Polo Fitted with Fugro Maneuvering System
Fugro Seastar AS announced that CMA CGM Marco Polo has been fitted with Marinestar maneuvering system to assist in berthing and navigation. The satellite aided navigation technology is based on composite GPS and GLONASS constellations and measures precise speeds at the bow and the stern together with quay distances to assist the vessel safely to the berth. The Marinestar system provides speed and headingā¦
Unique Hydra Signs Agency Agreement with EIVA
Unique Hydra, a Unique Maritime Group Company, an integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution provider, recently signed an agency agreement with EIVA to represent its products and services in the southern part of Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Unique Hydra is a manufacturer and supplier of marine and diving equipment to the oil and gas industry. Unique Hydra personnel have substantial experience in marine engineeringā¦
ISS Australia to Provide Support Logistics for Jan De Nul
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a maritime services provider, was selected to provide support logistics to the Jan De Nul Group for an offshore energy megaproject in Australia.
IHC Hytech, Fathom Systems Enter Distributor Agreement
Two commercial offshore diving companies, IHC Hytech and Fathom Systems, joined forces by signing a new international distributor agreement that was signed on May 7, 2013.
Seagull Launches JRC ECDIS Training Module
Norway-based Seagull AS introduced an equipment specific training module for Japan Radio Co Ltd (JRC)ās ECDIS systems. Developed in close cooperation with JRC, one of the worldās leading ECDIS manufacturers, this latest addition to Seagullās extensive library of computer-based training (CBT) modules is designed to train navigators in the use of the JRC 701B, 901B and JAN-2000 series ECDIS. Targeting deck officersā¦
CCG Among Winners at the JEC Asia Conference
CCG with partners UES Malaysia and Vee-Tek Australia Epoxy will be given an award in the sector of Raw Materials at the JEC Asia Composites Show & Conferences in Singapore, June 2013.
EMAS AMC Partners with Cecon for Pipelay Work
Lewek Centurion (formerly Caesar) to install pipelines in support of existing Cecon projects. EMAS AMC, the subsea services division of EMAS, a global offshore contractorā¦
First Minister Launches Bibby Offshore New HQ
First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, officially opened subsea installation contractor Bibby Offshoreās new purpose-built headquarters, Atmosphere One. The company recently relocated from Aberdeen Harbour to the new office facility at Prospect Park, Westhill, to provide Bibby Offshore with the additional capacity necessary to support its significant increase in staff numbers and services, as Bibby Offshoreās operations expand both in the U.K. and internationally.
Ace Winches Sets its Sights on Southeast Asia
Ace Winches, the deck machinery specialists, is coming to Malaysiaās capital as part of next monthās Oil and Gas Asia exhibition at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center.
MAN Engines Power New Brazil-built Suezmax Tankship
MAN Diesel & Turbo diesel engines power the tanker, the second PROMEF ship built by Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS). Powered by an MAN B&W 6S70ME-C type prime mover and 3 × MAN 7L23/30H auxiliary engines, the delivery ceremony of the āZumbi dos Palmaresā was attended by the President of Brazil ā Dilma Rouseff, President of Petrobras ā Maria das Graças Silva Foster, and President of Transpetro ā Sergio Machado.
Hurry! Test Your Satellite Phone
Iridium's 'Test Your Satellite Phone Week': May 26 - June 1, 2013. Now in its seventh year, the annual Test Your Satellite Phone program was established by Iridium to support first respondersā¦
Container Shipping Rates Continue to Plummet
Due to overcapacity & economic turmoil in the market, the market index for 40ft containers has taken a massive dip, 44% from May 2012. Xeneta, the price comparison service for sea freight, found that the average container freight rates from Asia to North-Europe continues to drop to $2,564 per 40-foot container and $1,341 per 20-foot. Due to overcapacity and various economic turmoil in the market, the market index for 40-foot has taken a massive dip with it being down 44 percent from May 2012.
IYRS Boatbuilding Grads Row Their Own Boats
Students from the IYRS Boatbuilding & Restoration Program will launch their careers, along with the boats they restored this past year as they graduate June 1, 2013. International sports figure and North Sails President Ken Read will help mark the start of studentsā career paths as featured graduation speaker at this marine trades and technology school in Rhode Island. Read is a fitting person to clueā¦
Maersk Deliver Antarctica 'White Gold' to Europe
The 'white gold' is in the form of deep ice cores taken for scientific research from the south polar region for delivery to a Belgian university. The sensitive shipment required global collaboration across several Maersk Line teams. Samples of ice, or ice cores, each slightly longer and wider than a baseball bat, are regularly drilled from the sea ice of Antarctica. The cores are like gold in scientific value: each containing a multitude of microorganisms (algaeā¦
PVA Make Alaskan Harbor Seal Protest
The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) says existing voluntary Code of Conduct sufficient to protect Alaskan Harbor Seals. PVA has submitted written comments toā¦
Ultrapetrol to Refinance, Sells 7 Barges
In related recent announcements Ultrapetrol (Bahamas) says it intends to offer secured Notes, & has completed the sale of 7 barges. Business and Ocean Business)ā¦
Offshore Equipment Firm Acquisition by Forum Energy
Houston-based Forum Energy Technologies agrees to acquire Blohm + Voss Oil Tools from STAR Capital Partners Limited (STAR), a London based private equity firm. Completionā¦
Greek Shipowners Hit by Tax Changes
Greek shipowners must now pay tonnage tax on ships operating under flags other than the Greek flag which are managed by companies based in Greece, or offshore companies which have a branch in Greeceā¦
Gulf Coast Shipyard Group Investment by Littlejohn
Littlejohn & Co., LLC, a private investment firm based in Greenwich, CT, has made an equity investment in Gulf Coast Shipyard Group, Inc. Gulf Coast Shipyard Groupā¦
