Ship Engineers' Strike Possible in Norway
Approximately 600 Norwegian engineers in service on ships, members of the Maritime NHO, could go on strike with effect from 0000 hours tomorrow, May 15, GAC said in its daily Hot Port News report.
Second Berth Opens at DP World London Gateway
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New shipping services are being announced as the second berth at DP World London Gateway opens for business. Britainās newest port doubled its capacity as the second berth began operations in May. Five new shipping routes to North America, South America East Coast and West Coast, the Middle East and Europe are starting. New rail, road and container services are also announced. The G6, one of the worldās largest shipping alliancesā¦
Floating Production System Orders Outlook
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An EPC contract for a production unit can easily exceed $1 billion ā and $3 billion for an FPSO has recently been breached. Overall, this is a $20 to $30 billion annual market. But, as described below, the sector is hitting some headwinds that could impact future business opportunities. 243 floating production projects are in various stages of planning as of beginning May. Of these, 57% involve an FPSOā¦
Today in U.S. Naval History: May 14
Today in U.S. 1836 - U.S. Exploring Expedition authorized to conduct exploration of Pacific Ocean and South Seas, first major scientific expedition overseas. Lt.
BOS Provides 2-5% Fuel Savings
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With consistent results of 2-5% fuel savings, Keppel Offshore & Marineās subsidiary Blue Ocean Solutions (BOS) said that it has proved that emulsified fuel can bring significant fuel savings adding to the well established NOx reduction, if done correctly. The patented BOS Emulsified Fuel System (EFS) is designed to improve combustion efficiency by improving the injector fuel atomization. In addition to the measured fuel savingsā¦
New Concept Eliminating Crude Oil Spill Spread
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A new method is available which purports to stop the spread of major oil spills in offshore areas. It involves a floating ring-like device called Protection Ring Offshore Environment (PROE) that encircles the drilling rig. It has a curtain suspended vertically from the ring bottom that is designed to retain the oil spill. PROE is self-propelled and is submersible, meaning it is able to āchaseā oil spills if necessary. When not in use it can be submerged 50-ft. below marine surface traffic.
Long-range Clean Tanker Markets Rally on Higher Bookings
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Long-range clean tanker rates rallied on Wednesday as buoyant demand for cargoes reduced vessel availability with expectations of further gains. Long Range 1 tankers, carrying 55,000 tonne loads from the Middle East Gulf (MEG) to Japan, reached W111.64 in the Worldscale measure, or $9,721 a day when translated into average earnings, its highest since mid December last year. That compared with W109.28 or $8,920 a day on Tuesday and W102.86 or $6,779 a day last Wednesday.
The MN100 Selection Process is Underway
Tell Us About Your Company. The first annual MarineNews 100 will feature the Leading Companies serving the North American Shallow Draft Market. Appearing in the August 2014 print editionā¦
Gabon Drops Three Firms from Offshore Oil Talks
Three companies previously named as winners in an offshore oil licensing round in Gabon have been dropped from the list, Gabon's oil mininster said on Wednesday.
SENER Presents Hull Form Optimization Paper
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COMPIT, Europeās annual international conference on computer applications and information technology in the Maritime Industries, took place this year from May 12-14 in Redworth, U.K., with the participation of SENER. SENERās Rodrigo Pérez presented the paper āAn Innovative Approach for Hull Surface Fairingā written by Perez and SENER colleague Mirko Toman. The paper describes some new capabilities within FORAN to improve the hull forms fairing.
Results Reveal Stong Year for Aberdeen Harbor
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Aberdeen Harbor has reported its results for 2013, with vessel tonnage exceeding 28 million metric tons for the second year in succession, and nearly 4.9 million metric tons of cargo crossing the quayside. Strong activity across the Harborās customer base was reflected in its financial results for the year, with turnover up 1.1% to £27.6 million (2012: £27.3 million), delivering pretax profits of £9.6 million.
US Urges Dialogue in Chinese Oil Rig Dispute
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The White House said on Wednesday that a dispute in the South China Sea over erection of a Chinese oil rig about 120 miles (193 km) off the Vietnam coast needs to be resolved through dialogue, not intimidation. Spokesman Jay Carney said the United States is not a party to the dispute but said President Barack Obama on a recent Asia tour had repeatedly stressed the need for peaceful dialogue on various disputes involving China and the South China Sea.
Port of Long Beach Expands Education Plan
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The Port of Long Beach announced Tuesday, May 13, the award of education scholarships totaling $43,500 to 28 local high school and college students. At the same time, the Port introduced an expanded Education Outreach Plan at the āCelebrating Education Receptionā held at the Museum of Latin American Art. The Education Outreach Plan, which was approved by the Board of Harbor Commissioners on Mondayā¦
USCG Testing eATON in San Francisco Bay
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) said it is now testing 25 electronic aids to navigation (eATON) to augment existing physical aids and mark unique and potentially hazardous navigation features in the San Francisco Bay Area. Commonly referred to as āvirtualā buoys, the eATON are being transmitted through the Coast Guardās Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS) for display on shipsā electronic charting systems and radars.
Workboat with MAN EPA Tier 3 Engine Launched in the US
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"Ava Jane", was launched in Washington state on April 15 as the first workboat with a MAN EPA Tier 3 commercially certified engine. Right in time, the German engine manufacturer made its entire product line conform with the current emission standards, by optimizing the internal engine design without increasing its fuel consumption at full load. RDI Marine, MANās west coast distributor has been heavily involved in the workboat industry since the early 90ās.
Hamburg Hosts 12 Cruise Ships for Ports 825th Anniversary
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Over the last weekend (May 9-11, 2014), 12 cruise ships visited the Port of Hamburg and were counted in total with 27 sail-by passages in front of the Landungsbrücken pontoons. Overall, 37,000 cruise passengers were handled during the three days of celebration. The cruise ships prominently showed themselves to the nearly one million visitors of the Port Anniversary, who were able to experience the ocean giants up close.
DNV GL Conducts HAZID for Methanol Carriers
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DNV GL has conducted a risk assessment āhazard identification study (HAZID)ā on a series of three methanol-fuelled tankers for owner Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and shipyard Minami Nippon Shipbuilding in Japan. As these are the vessels with a flex fuelled low speed diesel engine using methanol and/or heavy fuel oil, DNV GL was asked to participate in the project for its expertise in the low flash point fuel including methanol and LNG.
GE Gas Turbines Power LCS USS Coronado
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Littoral Combat Ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) was commissioned by the United States Navy on April 5 at its home port of San Diego, California. GE Marine reported that this Independence-variant LCS is powered by two GE LM2500 marine gas turbines. Named for the California city of Coronado, LCS 4 is the third Navy ship to bear the name of the "Crown City." The first USS Coronado (PF 38), a patrol frigate, served as a convoy escort during World War II.
IMRF Gains Formal Legal Status in China
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The International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) has successfully registered its Asia Pacific regional centre (APRC) in China, giving it formal legal status and providing a timely boost to maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) development in the region. Registration means that the IMRF, which has operated an office in Shanghai since 2011, can advance its activities without the limitations of Chinese law places on non-registered organizations.
White House Honors Chiarello for LNG Efforts
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TOTE, Inc. President and CEO Anthony Chiarello is among 11 honored by the White House as 2014 transportation industry āChampions of Change.ā Chiarello was chosen for his role in leading the U.S. maritime industry toward natural gas as fuel. TOTE is building the first natural gas-powered containerships in the world to serve Puerto Rico and is converting its ships in Alaska to natural gas; TOTE is the first in the United States to convert its fleet to liquefied natural gas (LNG).