Crowley Receives Heavy-Lift Deck Barge in Singapore
Crowley Maritime Corporationâs solutions group announced today that it has received the first two of potentially four, new heavy-lift, ballastable deck barges (HDBs)âŚ
DNV GL Opens New Office in Malaysia
To meet the growing demand in the region, DNV GL opened a new office in Malaysia. The official opening of the office coincided with the companyâs celebration ofâŚ
300th Tug Brokered by Marcon Int'l
Marcon International, Inc. of Coupeville, Washington reported the sale of the U.S. flag, twin screw tug âPacific Patriotâ (ex-Pacific King) from Kirby Marine Offshore to U.S.
Signet Transports Second LLOG Rig to GofM
On September 14, five Signet Maritime ASD/Z-Drive tugboats, the SIGNET ENTERPRISE, SIGNET RELIANCE, SIGNET MAGIC, SIGNET WEATHERLY, and SIGNET VOLUNTEER successfullyâŚ
World's Largest Fast Crew Boat Powered by HamiltonJets
The worldâs largest Fast Crew Boat has recently been launched by Incat Tasmaniaâs shipyard on the 15th of September 2014. This DP2 class 70m Fast Crew Boat (FCB) will be operating as a fast crew transfer vessel to various installations in the Caspian Sea and has a semi-SWATH hull design with active ride control, which will provide a more comfortable ride and reduce stress on the crew and passengers. Named the âMuslim Magomayevâ the boat has approx.
Almarin Buoys for GNL del Plata in Uruguay
Almarin has supplied fourteen buoys to OAS constructor for the maritime beaconing of the works of GNL del Plata project in Uruguay. Almarin Spanish AtoN supplier has provided fourteen buoys to OAS for the marking of the works of GNL del Plata project in Uruguay. OAS, S.A. is a Brazilian constructor with considerable growth in Latin America and recently awarded with part of the construction of the LNG Terminal located in west of Montevideo (Uruguay).
Port Firm Fined £650,000 for Health, Safety Breach
A port operator has today (Monday 29 September) pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches, following the deaths of three crew members of a tug which capsized on the River Clyde in 2007.
Mercury Marine produces 75,000th Verado L6 Outboard
Milestone comes less than 10 years after launch of platform. Mercury Marine, the world leader in commercial and recreational marine propulsion and technology, has produced its 75,000th Verado L6 outboard engine. The Verado six-cylinder was first launched in 2005 and covered 200 to 275hp; the Verado family now includes up to 300hp outboard engines. Mercury Marine has manufactured more than 15 million engines since the company was founded in 1939.
New Semi-self-righting Lifeboat for KNRM
On September 20, on KNRM station Texel a new lifeboat named Cornelis Dito type Fast Rescue Craft 903 - Twin was taken into service by the Royal Netherlands Lifeboat Organization (KNRM). The lifeboats a Fast Rescue Craft 903 - Twin, designed by Pieter Meuzelaar (Dutch Special Marine Group) and built by Habbeké Shipyard in Volendam. Is a specially developed type with self-righting installation on the console and double drive for use on open water, such as the âWaddenzeeâ Sea.
IRPT, Community College MoA on Maritime Training
The Inland Rivers, Ports and Terminals (IRPT) Trade Association announced today that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Lewis & Clark Community College - National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) and the Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics (MRTDL) Consortium. âIRPT promotes the education of the river industry professionals. We continue to see the need for skilled workers in occupations in river transportationâŚ
OC Selects Siemens Blue Drive PLUSC Propulsion Solution
Siemens Blue Drive PLUSC Low Voltage Propulsion Solution providing reliability, Safety, increased fuel efficiency, reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Methane, NOX and SOX) and reduced maintenance costs. Siemens Industry announces it was awarded a contract to equip Otto Candies (OC) Subsea Support and Construction Vessel (SSCV) for offshore Oil & Gas support, with its unique Blue Drive PLUSC Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) Solution. Candies Shipbuilding located in Houma, LA.
EDGE Facility to Develop, Deliver Security Capabilities
Center in Nova Scotia will focus on rapidly delivering new technologies and capabilities to the Royal Canadian Navy as they transition to future fleet. General DynamicsâŚ
Fire at Milazzo Refinery Impacts Docks
Inchcape Shipping Services is advising of extensive disruption after a fire broke out Friday afternoon (27 September) at Italyâs energy giant Eni and Kuwait PetroleumâsâŚ
IMO Takes Step Towards Electronic Certificates
In the future, the IMO member States should accept the use of electronic certificates. This is the request of the Facilitation Committee (FAL) and, hence, the road is paved for less paperwork, nuisance and delays for the shipping industry. In the future, it must be easier to use electronic certificates. This was decided by the Facilitation Committee of United Nationsâ International Maritime OrganizationâŚ
Northrop Grumman Advances Unmanned Maritime Capabilities
Innovative unmanned systems program moves forward to Phase II. Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) is developing new, advanced unmanned systems to support the Department of Defense's capability to deploy global persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and strike capabilities in a faster and more cost-effective way. The next-generation Tactical Exploited Reconnaissance Node (Tern)âŚ
EMAS Offshore Launches Singapore Listing
EMAS Offshore boosts profile amongst international investment community by providing Asian platform for growth; Singapore public offer opens at 6.00 p.m. today and closes at 12.00 noon on 2 Oct 2014. EMAS Offshore Limited (âEMAS Offshoreâ, or the âGroupâ), formerly known as EOC Limited (âEOCâ), is pleased to announce the launch of its public offering of shares following the registration of its prospectus (the âProspectusâ) with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (âMASâ)âŚ
Ocean Installer Awarded New Contract
Ocean Installer has been awarded a contract for SURF support work in Brazil for Saipem. The contract which will see the Normand Clipper in Brazil for 8 months is valued at circa USD 50 million, with options to extend. Ocean Installer will support Saipem with their installation of multiple Steel Catenary Lazy Wave Risers, Free Standing Hybrid Risers and Export Pipelines for the Iracema and Pre-Salt projects in the Santos Basin Pre-Salt Area for Petrobras.
The New Pipeline
Competition in the maritime communications sector is fierce, and ship owners are the winners as service from land-to-sea is becoming faster and cheaper. MR spoke with KVHâs Jim Dodez in Athens at Posidonia for his insights on the present and future of connectivity at sea. More than ever ships at sea demand âland-likeâ connectivity to the internet. Whether the purpose is maritime business or a content crewâŚ
K-Line to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (K-Line), a Japanese corporation, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $67.7 million criminal fine for its involvement in a conspiracy to fix prices, allocate customers, and rig bids of international ocean shipping services for roll-on, roll-off cargo, such as cars and trucks, to and from the United States and elsewhere, the Department of Justice announced today. According to a one-count felony charge filed today in U.S.
VADM Hilarides Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command
Vice Adm. William Hilarides, the commander of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), recently spoke to a small group of reporters about his vision for NAVSEA and the challenges and opportunities he faces. A decline in the number of skilled Sailors able to conduct repairs onboard their ships; an aging civilian workforce; balancing capability with affordability and achieving commonality are priority issues for Hilarides and his staff.
