Norwegian to Buy Prestige Cruises in $3b Deal
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH.O) said it would buy Prestige Cruises International Inc from its owner Apollo Global Management LLC (APO.N) in a $3 billion deal to expand its high-end luxury cruise offerings. Shares of Norwegian Cruise, the world's third-largest cruise operator, were up 13 percent at $37.57 in early trading. Prestige, which in January registered with U.S. regulators for an initial public offeringâŠ
Today in U.S. Naval History: September 2
Today in U.S. 1940 - Destroyer-for-Bases agreement between U.S. 1945 - Japan signs surrender documents on board USS Missouri (BB-63) at anchor in Tokyo Bay. FADM Chester W. Nimitz, USN, signs for the U.S. In different ceremonies, Japanese forces on Palau Islands, Truk, and on Pagan Island and Rota in the Marianas surrender. For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.
Vard Orders Parat Electric Steam & Hot Water Boilers
During the last month, PARAT Halvorsen AS has collected four new boiler plant orders from the Vard Group and their multipurpose platform ships of Vard 1 08 design. Part of and included in PARATâs scope of supply will be combined electric steam and hot water boilers with capacity each of 1,250kW. In normal operation, the boiler is a part of the hot water and heat recovery loop and supplies necessary additional heat to the HVAC, sanitary and tank heating systems on board.
NavStation to Launch at SMM
Touch screen technology has transformed everyday life and now, thanks to Norwegian e-navigation specialist NAVTOR, it is set to revolutionize operations onboard busy vessel bridges. Today sees the launch of the NAVTOR NavStation, the worldâs first âDigital Chart Tableâ and a breakthrough in bridge-based decision making tools. NavStation combines unique software with an optional 46inch âgigapadâ touch deviceâŠ
N-KOM Lays Keel for Qatarâs First Liftboat
Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM) has achieved another milestone with the keel laying of its first liftboat newbuild project, awarded in July 2014 by long-time client Gulf Drilling International (GDI). The project marks the shipyardâs first foray into the offshore jack-up newbuild market and is also the first such project to be undertaken in Qatar. Once completed in 2015, the liftboat will support GDIâs growing offshore fleet of jack-up rigs.
STS Young Endeavour Prepares for World Voyage
The Royal Australian Navy operated Sail Training Ship, Young Endeavour, is undergoing maintenance work in preparation for a 12-month world circumnavigation. It is the vesselâs first deployment of this nature in more than 20 years. Darren Chester MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defense, visited Royal Australian Navy crew and maintenance team members to view STS Young Endeavour in the Captain Cook Graving Dock in Sydney.
Imtech Marine Nav/Com Partner for Groen OSV
The first newbuild ship in a series of three offshore support vessels (OSVS) for shipowner Groen (Scheveningen), 7-Oceans, was delivered at Damen Maaskant Shipyards in Stellendam, the Netherlands at the end of July. Imtech Marine Netherlands provided all navigation and communication equipment, under the reintroduced Radio Holland brand. Imtech Marine Netherlands has already taken care of the maintenanceâŠ
Master Fined After Wind Farm Collision
The master of a wind farm support vessel has today been made to pay £3,000 in fines and costs after pleading guilty to breaches of maritime collision regulations.
Maritime Reporter @ 75: The Daily Cartoon
Maritime Reporter & Engineering News was founded by John J. O'Malley (1905-1980) in 1939, and today ranks as the world's largest audited trade publication in the world serving the maritime industry, with a circulation of more than 35,000 worldwide, including ship and boat owners, ship and boat builders, naval architects and marine engineers. Today Maritime Reporter heads a group of four print and 10 websites serving the global maritime, offshore and subsea sector.
Newport News Selects Paramarine Design Software
QinetiQâs Paramarine Ship and Submersible Design Software has been selected by Newport News Shipbuilding (NSS) as its primary naval architectural software. QinetiQ Paramarine Software will be used for all ships designed and built at its shipyard, including use on the U.S. Navyâs latest class of aircraft carriers and to support submarine research and development. As the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, and one of two providers of U.S.
Evergreen Upgrades its Intra-Asia Service Network
Evergreen Line announced it will partner with Mariana Express in launching a joint South China- East Malaysia (SEM) Service. The new initiative will give a boostâŠ
Bureau Veritas Diversifies with MatthewsDaniel Acquisition
Bureau Veritas announced today that it has acquired MatthewsDaniel Ltd, a global provider of loss adjusting and risk assessment services for the offshore industry.
Fogal Retires from Zentech After 57 Years in O&G
Robert âBobâ âSonnyâ Fogal, Jr., one of the icons in the offshore oil and gas industry, has decided to retire from front-line work as Zentechâs Director of Business Development. Zentechâs President Ramesh Maini noted on August 28, âAll the serious players in our industry know Bob and his many accomplishments. Fogal has spent his entire career in the rig building business, starting with Levingston Shipyard and subsequent work with major designers and builders in the U.S.
Chloropac Anti-Fouling Selected for Largest Decommissioning Vessel
Allseas Group S.A., a global offshore pipe installation and subsea construction company, has selected Evoqua Water Technologiesâ Chloropac electrochlorination system to protect onboard cooling water for Pieter Schelte, the worldâs largest decommissioning and pipe laying vessel. The Chloropac system will protect the 382-meter long, 124-meter wide vesselâs onboard piping and equipment from marine foulingâŠ
SENER Announces the FORAN V70R3.0
SENER announces the new FORAN V70R3.0, available from July 31, 2014. With more than 45 years in the market, FORAN takes advantage of SENER´s innovative development effort as the key factor to give added value. The new version incorporates improvements for the users and on its own technology. Some remarkable new aspects are described below. FORAN offers a solution covering all design stages and disciplines.
MN 100: Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.
Easternâs original shipyard was established in 1976 for the purpose of constructing commercial fishing boats for the companyâs founder and President, Brian R. DâIsernia. By 1980, 26 commercial fishing vessels had been constructed and delivered. DâIsernia eventually decided to diversify Easternâs reputation from a âFishing Vesselâ shipyard into a shipyard that could fulfill any type of custom vessel request, large or small.
MN 100: FloScan Instrument Co., Inc.
FloScan is a leading manufacturer of Fuel Monitoring Systems for permanent installation on diesel and gasoline engines. FloScan Systems are installed worldwide on commercial and recreational vessels, stationary industrial generators and general aviation aircraft. Since FloScan flowmeters were first introduced in aircraft over 40 years ago, more than 750,000 FloScan flowmeters have found their way onto almost every make of gasoline and diesel engine rated from 25hp to 6000hp.
MN 100: Kluber Lubrication North America L.P.
Kluber Lubrication is a leading manufacturer of specialty lubricants, offering high-end tribological solutions to all industries worldwide. Most products are developed and made to customer requirements. During its more than 80 years of existence, Kluber Lubrication has provided high-quality lubricants, thorough consultation and extensive services. The company holds all common industrial certifications. Kluber Lubrication, set up in 1929, is today part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities KG.
VOSTA LMG Secures Order From Boskalis
VOSTA LMG has been awarded an order for efficient dredge ball joints from maritime services company Royal Boskalis Westminster. The order consists of a series of high pressure Crossover ball joints suitable for dredge pipes with an internal diameter of 1000 mm. The Crossover ball joint is a new and patented design ball joint which utilizes two wear liners to provide optimal flow performance and maximum wear protection.
Ballast Water Leadership
Admiral Paul Zukunft, the new U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, could fill the BWT leadership void. Global efforts to combat the spread of invasive species in ballast water are hampered by a leadership void so serious that in April the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) discouraged further ratifications of the International Maritime Organizationâs (IMO) invasive species convention. Admiral Paul Zukunft, the new U.S.
