Jet Edge Celebrates 30 Years in Waterjet Industry
Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. celebrated its 30th anniversary Sept. 3 with a special open house celebration. Jet Edge’s anniversary event included a special ribbon cutting ceremony courtesy of the I-94 West Chamber of Commerce, a barbecue lunch, factory tours, and live 5-axis waterjet cutting demonstrations. Jet Edge President Jude Lague and TC/American Monorail President Paul Lague were honored by St. Michael Mayor Jerry Zachman. They also received recognition letters from U.S.
TITAN Salvage Receives NAMEPA Award
The North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA) announced earlier this month that Houston-based TITAN Salvage, a subsidiary of Crowley Maritime Corp.…
MM&P Hopes to Pad Ranks with Brown Water Mariners
Uniting with the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots will bring added clout, resources and training to local mariners and open the door to opportunities beyond the East Coast, the union said. Ballots are arriving in the mail this week at the homes of 1,300 area mariners for an election to decide whether local watermen will join a large national union of deck officers who serve on ocean-going ships…
3D Scanning Speeds Up Drag Boat Racing
NVision, Inc., a company in 3D laser scanning and reverse engineering for over 24 years, said it was able to help a motorsports boat designer optimize the design of the custom-built propellers created for its Top Fuel Hydro drag boat. The boat is equipped with two custom-designed and handmade propellers. The double-bladed propellers worked well but the boat maker felt their design could be improved further to produce even greater speed and power.
Second Sailing Added to Cleveland-Europe Express
The Port of Cleveland and Amsterdam-based Spliethoff Group announced today their mutual intent to add a second monthly vessel to the Cleveland-Europe Express (CEE), the only scheduled ocean service for containerized and breakbulk freight operating between Europe and a Great Lakes port. "We are extremely pleased to announce our intent to add a second sailing to the CEE starting next season or perhaps sooner to better accommodate the needs of the containerized segment of the market…
Damen Delivers ASD Tug in Italy
RimorchiatoriRiunitiS.p.A. of Genoa (Italy) has taken delivery of a Damen ASD Tug 2411. The 70-metric-ton bollard pull azimuth stern drive tug will be temporarily deployed by Tug Malta Ltd., a full subsidiary of the Genovese towage company. Named Malta, the tug was officially delivered to Gregorio Gavarone, Managing Director of RimorchiatoriRiuniti. The transfer took place in Malta. Initially flying the Maltese flag…
Finland Grants Support to Three Small LNG Terminals
The Finnish government granted 65.2 million euros (84.22 million US dollar) in subsidies to build three small liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to cut on use…
Navy Ships Deliver Supplies to Solomon Islands
Two Royal Australian Navy landing craft have delivered vital supplies to remote communities in Solomon Islands as part of Australia’s commitment to provide support to the region. HMA Ships Labuan and Tarakan transported education, medical and flood relief supplies from the capital Honiara to coastal communities in need. Labuan headed north and east to Tulaghi and Auki, with her sister ship Tarakan heading south to Guadalcanal’s very remote Weather Coast.
NRC Program Targets Vessel Operating Costs, Safety
As marine experts gather for the Ocean’s 14 conference in St. John’s Newfoundland, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announced a program aimed at finding…
LQT Delivers Accommodation Facility and Helideck in Gulf of Mexico
LQT Industries , a full-service provider of accommodation facilities, design-build construction services, and support services to the oil and gas industry, has engineered…
Ingram to Build 20 Tank Barges in 2015
Ingram Barge Company announced that it will build 20 tank barges in 2015 to meet growing demand for chemical shipments. While most of the company’s recent tank barges have come through acquisitions, this continued expansion in their barge fleet coincides with a 10-year plan that began in 2007 to build barges with Trinity Industries. With this building strategy, Ingram has been able to maintain its fleet size as barges reach retirement age.
Webinar: 3D Laser Scanning in the Marine Industry
Maritime industry professionals have increasingly taken notice of 3D laser scanning in recent years as acceptance for the technology and its applications mounts throughout the sector. FARO, a developer of computer-aided measurement and imaging devices and software for 3D measurement, imaging and realization, will take an up-close look at 3D laser scanning with a webinar entitled Improving the Boat Building Industry with 3D Laser Scanning, on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 1 p.m. EST.
Senator Says 2015 Could Be Time for US Oil Export Bill
The top supporter in the U.S. Congress for reversing the 40-year ban on crude oil exports, Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, said next year could be the time for a bill on lifting the restriction.
Shuster Receives Champion of Maritime Award
Congressman honored for support of domestic maritime industry. Rep. Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) this week received the 2014 Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry. The organization provides the prestigious award to recognize an individual who has displayed extraordinary dedication to and consistent support for the American maritime industry. As the Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Rep.
AEGIR-Marine Partners with On Site Alignment
AEGIR-Marine and On Site Alignment (OSA) signed a contract at SMM in Hamburg confirming the companies’ strategic alliance concerning stern seal and propulsion service and the alignment of propulsion shafting and bearings of seagoing vessels. AEGIR-Marine CEO, Ruud Muis, said, “Since AEGIR-Marine is a service organization, we aim to offer total solutions to our customers. The wear and durability of stern tube seal and bearings are closely related to the proper alignment of the propulsion system.
Global Ship Lease to Acquire Containership
Global Ship Lease, Inc. has announced that it has agreed to acquire a 8,063 TEU containership from a leading container liner company for a purchase price of $55 million.
BSH Certifies SeaCURE for Wide Range of Flow Rates
The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie- BSH), which previously granted the Evoqua SeaCURE Ballast…
Oil Edges Below $99 but Supply Risks in Focus
Oil traded slightly lower below $99 a barrel on Thursday, pressured by ample supply and concern over the weakening of demand growth in major consumer nations, as well as a rise in the U.S. dollar.
SSI Webinar: ShipConstructor MarineDrafting
As part of its Technical Webinar Series, SSI will host a ShipConstructor MarineDrafting Product webinar on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 from 8-9 a.m. (PDT). The webinar aims to introduce end-users to this new product and will include a short presentation and live demonstration. A technical lead will be available to answer questions. In a world of 3D design and manufacturing, many activities still need to be supported with 2D drawings during design and throughout the shipyard.
Shell: Nigeria Oil Union Strike Not Affecting Exports
A strike by Nigeria's oil unions is not having any immediate impact on crude oil exports from Africa's top exporter, despite moving into a third day, spokesmen for…
