Clarksons Dry Cargo Grows its Team in New York
Clarksons, the world's leading shipping services group, is delighted to announce that it has expanded its Dry Cargo team in New York with the recent appointment of Stefano Udarelli.
Holland America Line Offers Diverse Options in Premium Cruising
Travelers looking for an intimate, mid-sized cruise experience in the Caribbean have 126 itineraries to choose from during Holland America Lineās 2014-15 Caribbean season.
Look No Hands! Concept Short-sea Trader
DNV GL say that the increasing stress placed on land based logistic networks is driving the search for alternatives, and one of the most promising is short sea shipping.
Domestic American Maritime Industry Booming
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation today heard first hand about Americaās booming domestic maritime industry from Mark Tabbuttā¦
New Versatile McDermott CSV Christened
McDermott International, Inc. informs of the christening of its new Construction Support Vessel 108 (āCSV 108ā) at Metalships & Docks shipyard in Vigo, Spain. Theā¦
Enhanced Fidelis XPS Collector Capabilities Accelerate Incident Detection
General Dynamics Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions has enriched its network security analytics solution, Fidelis XPSTM Collector, with new capabilities that enableā¦
GD Electric Boat Gets Potential US$1.5-Billion Navy Contract
The Department of Defense informs that General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, is being awarded a $234,229,426 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for design agentā¦
Two Piracy Survivors Back to Sea - MPHRP
Since MPHRP started their Programme they have discovered that seafarers are resilient people. Also the ones who were attacked by pirates, taken hostage or captured.
License Agreement Signed by MAN Diesel & Turbo at SMM
On Tuesday September 9, 2014 at Hamburgās SMM Marine trade fair, MAN Diesel & Turbo signed a new license agreement with QMD, a member of the CSIC Group together with Dalian Marine Diesel Co., Ltd.
Dedicated Recruitment Day at SMM 2014
SMM, Hamburg, Expo says it recognises that the competitiveness of a company depends largely on its employees, and consequently has dedicated 12, September as a recruiting dayā¦
GAC Pindar to Add Quality to Volvo Ocean Race
With just one month to go to the start of the first leg of the Volvo Ocean Race 2014-15, GAC Pindar is in the thick of ensuring the provision of a seamless logisticsā¦
Growing American Shipping Act Gaining Support
Legislation promotes revitalization of maritime industry through export of liquefied natural gas on U.S. Chairman Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) and Ranking Member Johnā¦
USCG Rescues Fisherman off Massachusetts
A fisherman was rescued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) after his 40-foot fishing vessel became caught in the surf on the Chatham Bar in Chatham, Massachusetts, Wednesday. USCG Watchstanders at Sector Southeast New England received a notification from a good Samaritan informing that the fishing vessel Never Enough was stuck in waves and needed assistance. Coast Guard Station Chatham rescue crews arrived on seen with two 42-foot fast response boats to assist.
Keep it Clean & Green
When dealing with oil and other hazardous contaminants on vessels and in marine facilities, there are some common misconceptions about the way hydrocarbons biodegrade. āThe words biodegrade and bioremediate are not interchangeable,ā said Jay H. Murland, CEO of EnviroLogic Biobased Technologies Inc. who manufacturer a line of over 30 EPA-approved bioremediation products. To explain further, letās look at the difference between the processes of bioremediation, bioaugmentation and encapsulation.
Fight Piracy ā Intelligently
While global piracy is constantly changing, modern technology adapts to exploit the weaknesses in the piratesā mode of operation. Intelligence gained from such technologies enables voyage planners and navigators to steer clear of harm ā but what kind of information is required? While the image of the Somalian pirate is still high in the publicās mind as the number one piracy threat, the reality is not as straightforward.
Shippers Must Reduce Costs, Boost Efficiency
So whatās keeping ship operators awake at night these days? Plenty, it seems. Sluggish recovery from a lingering worldwide recession, unsustainable debt loads, endemic overcapacity in most shipping trades, punishing freight rates, rising costs of fuel and regulatory compliance and a lingering sense that ships are not running as efficiently as they could. The last two topics ā reducing fuel costs whileā¦
SmartGrip: An āEvolutionā in Bulk Handling
Liebherr Maritime Cranes launched what it is calling a āgame-changingā technology: SmartGrip for its mobile harbor crane product range. This technology is designed to operate as an intelligent system which optimizes grab filling rates in a self-learning manner, aiming for better performance and zero overloads. SmartGripās development is based on recent turnover analyses in various ports around the world, as data showed that, on average, only 70% of the grab capacity is used.
The Lowdown on Lifting
Telehandlers and aerial work platforms (AWPs) have long been staples of the construction industry, favored by contractors for their safety and efficiency when working at height. As the equipment evolves, these machines are becoming more versatile and moving into other industries, including the marine market. Telehandlers allow for flexibility in handling goods and materials, particularly in shipyards and shipyard warehousesā¦
MN 100: TerraSond Limited
539 N. TerraSond is a leader in precision geospatial solutions providing professional survey and geophysical services in both terrestrial and marine environments safely, effectively and economically. TerraSond employs ACSM Certified Hydrographic Surveyors, staff hydrographers, marine geophysicists, geologists, oceanographers, cartographers, GIS / CADD specialists and IT and professional mariners. Clients include oil and gasā¦
MN 100: Teufelberger Fiber Rope Corporation
Teufelberger is a dynamic group of companies working with three key technologies in three divisions with 220 years of experience. In addition to Synthetic Fiber Rope, Teufelberger produces Steel Wire Ropes as well as Extrusion. The firmās towing, mooring, and general purpose marine lines provide an array of options for commercial marine industry professionals. Whatever your need, Teufelberger has a line for it ā on time and on budget.
