Aberdeen, Scotland, Subsea Firm, Jee, Double Staff
Independent subsea engineering & training company Jee Ltd announce the expansion of its Aberdeen office as part of their vision for strategic growth, with the potential of increasing staff numbers by 110% in Aberdeen city and Shire. Jee explain that the new ‘Subsea Corridor’ premises are more than double the size of the previous Westhill office, with the capacity for 60 staff and can provide project office support for operator or contractor personnel.
Sydney Harbour Incat Crowther-Designed Ferry Launched
Incat Crowther announce the launch of the 'Elizabeth Cook', a 24m catamaran passenger ferry built by Richardson Devine Marine, designed to operate in Sydney Harbour, Australia for Captain Cook Cruises, a subsidiary of Sealink Marine. Incat Crowther say thay they worked closely with Sealink to develop a vessel that offers exceptional value to the operator, with tangible measures taken to reduce both capital investment and running costs.
Russian Classification Society RS at Marintec China 2013
RS say that Russia-China ties are developing actively and that China's maritime industry capabilities are of great interest to their Russian clients. Consequently RS will be exhibiting at this year's Marintec China expo in Shanghai. Russian Maritime Register of Shipping has operated in the region since 2003. The RS office in Tianjin coordinates service rendering in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, performing classification and survey of ships under construction at Chinese yards…
Rightship Wins PM's Australian Exporter of the Year Award
Global marine and environmental risk assessor, RightShip, has been awarded the Australian Prime Ministers Exporter of the Year Award by the Hon. Tony Abbott MP…
Robert Allan Turkish Tugboat Workhorses Delivered
Admirers of Lewis Carroll's classic 'The Hunting of the Snark' are unlikely ever to forget the names of the two new Robert Allan TS 2000 design 20m long tugboats 'Garp' and Sark', recently delivered from the Besiktas Shipyard to the Directorate General of Coastal Safety in their home port of Istanbul. Configured as conventional twin-screw tugs, GARP and SARK are designed to perform ship-assist/ harbour tug duties and construction support.
New Propulsion Test Centre for Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä's new Propulsion Test Centre has been established and funded by Wärtsilä with strong support from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, who will provide the resources to operate the facility. The test centre is located in Tuusula, southern Finland, and will enhance the company's capabilities in product validation and research activities. The new facility enables Wärtsilä to speed the development of new…
New Carnival Cruise Ship to be Powered by MAN Diesel & Turbo
MAN Diesel & Turbo has won an order from Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines to supply five medium-speed 48/60CR engines to power its next-generation diesel-electric propulsion cruise liner which is to be built by Fincantieri. With a gross tonnage of about 133,500 tons and a passenger capacity of about 5,000, the ship will be the largest vessel in the Carnival Cruise Lines' fleet. Its construction represents…
Young MHI Japanese Shipbuilders Win Slew of Medals
Yusuke Shiomoto (20), an employee of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) who works at the Kobe Shipyard & Machinery Works in the Energy & Environment business domain, has won the gold medal in the Construction Steel Work category at the 51st National Skills Competition held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba and other venues in Japan. MHI participated in five categories this year: Construction Steel Work, Welding, Mechanical Device Assembly, Mechatronics and Turning.
US Hospital Ship Reverts to Status Quo
'USNS Mercy' had been ordered to prepare for sea and a deployment to support disaster relief efforts as part of Operation Damayan, but that order has been rescinded following a dramatic improvement in the provision of other medical facilities in the Philippines. "Shifting Mercy from her normal reduced operating status to fully ready to deploy in a matter of days is a testament to the responsiveness and expertise of the Military Sealift Command…
China Shenzen Container Terminal Adopts Navis N4 TOS
Navis say that container terminal operators Modern Terminals Limited has gone live on the Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS) at Da Chan Bay Terminal One (DCB), located in Shenzhen, China.
Leading Korea Shipyard Appoints New Chairman
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has promoted Lee Jae-sung, from CEO to chairman, the position having become vacant when former chairman Min Kye-shik left the shipbuilder in December 2011, reports 'The Korea Times'. This is part of a management reshuffle designed to defy concerns over corporate profitability amid the continued market downturn. The Korea Times adds that President Kim Oe-hyun will be in charge of shipbuilding…
Excel Maritime Agree Chapter 11 Way Out Re-structuring
Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd. say they have reached an agreement on the terms of a modified plan of reorganization with its senior secured lenders and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, which was filed with United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. "We are pleased to have reached this agreement with our lenders and bondholders, which positions Excel Maritime for future growth and success," said Gabriel Panayotides, Chairman of the Board.
MOL to Migrate Fleet to 6GB FleetBroadband Plan
Inmarsat say that MOL Ship Management has commenced migrating over 100 vessels to the FleetBroadband 6 gigabyte (GB) plan for the primary purpose of enhancing both crew welfare and business operations. The decision to upgrade was made following a trial period on several selected vessels. “Any FleetBroadband user can quickly and easily upgrade their plans without additional capital investment and data usage can be shared across vessels,” said Frank Coles, President of Inmarsat Maritime.
DoD's Increased Arctic Attention Welcomed by AAPC Co-Chairs
Alaska Arctic Policy Commission Co-Chairs Senator Lesil McGuire and Representative Bob Herron have approved of a recent DoD report, introduced by United States Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, but pointed out that the overarching language is short on details and lacks a plan for implementation. Chuck Hagel, announced the release of his agency's 14-page “Arctic Strategy”, touting it as a plan to ensure security, support safety and promote defense cooperation in the region.
NAT's New Offshore Subsidiary to Seek NYSE Listing
Nordic American Tankers Ltd. (NAT) inform that they have created a new offshore supply vessel company, Nordic American Offshore Ltd. that has completed a $250m private placement. Earlier this month the investor market was informed that NAT was coordinating the establishment of Nordic American Offshore Ltd. (NAO). NAO, an offshore supply ship company, has now been established and NAT is its largest shareholder (26%) with an investment of $65 mill.
New Canadian Coast Guard Hovercraft Arrives
Canadian Government ministers have announced the arrival in Canada of the new hovercraft to be stationed at Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia – the 'CCGS Moytel'. The new hovercraft will be named the CCGS Moytel. Moytel is a Halq’emélem word meaning “to help each other.” Canadian Coast Guard vessels are given names that promote Canadian sovereignty, culture, geography and history. As a replacement for the CCGS Penac…
Resolve Maritime Academy Welcomes Distinguished Visitor
Lieutenant Colonel Roque, Director, Region South, of the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Warrior and Family Support visits Resolve Marine Group and tours Resolve Maritime Academy. LTC Roque's visit included a tour of the Resolve Maritime Academy simulators and fire school. The purpose of the tour was for her to acquaint herself with industry-related capabilities and to meet the many veterans employed by Resolve.
Diana Shipping Dispute Early Charter Termination
Diana Shipping subsidiary Gala Properties Inc. has received a notice from the charterers of the 'M/V Houston' claiming that they are entitled to terminate the vessel's charter effective November 26, 2013 for purported breaches by the owners. The Company believes that the owners have fully performed under the terms of the charter since its inception and that the charterers have no basis for the purported termination of the charter.
Drew Marine Gets Navy Worldwide MSC Supply Contract
In the latest listing of US Department of Defense, Navy, contracts Drew Marine USA has been awarded a one-year option for the worldwide supply, delivery and services for shipboard chemical treatment…
Aecon Completes $150 Million Public Offering
Aecon Group Inc. announced that it has completed its previously announced public offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of 5.5% convertible unsecured…
