Experts: S. Korean Ferry Could Be Raised for $91M
The MV Sewol, the capsized South Korean ferry that killed 304 passengers, could be raised, the country's Choson Ilbo newspaper reported yesterday. A 23-member task force of civilian experts and government officials concluded that raising the intact hull of the ferry is possible. The scenario proposed by task force members involves drilling approximately 100 lifting holes on the starboard side of the ship.
Dyna-Mac to Build FPSO Topsides for Armada Cabaca
Dyna-Mac has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) from Armada Cabaca Ltd. worth approximately $48 million (USD) for the construction of six FPSO topsides modules. Armada Cabaca Ltd…
Piracy Incidents Rose 26% in 2014: Report
Incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea increased 26% in 2014, the highest number of incidents since 2011, according to a report released by Control Risks yesterday. Control Risks, a London based global risk and strategic consulting firm, reported in its 2015 Maritime Risk Forecast that the rise in global piracy and armed robbery incidents was a result of increased activity in the Americas and Asia.
Marine Fuel Quality Improving -IBIA
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) noted an improvement in bunker quality from across the marine fuels supply chain thanks in part to a campaign launched by the association.
Royal Caribbean Deploys ElevenOS on Entire Fleet
Royal Caribbean International has selected ElevenOS as the guest Internet management platform for its entire fleet of cruise ships, and has completed deployment of ElevenOS on all 22 ships at the end of 2014, including smartship Quantum of the Seas, hospitality technology provider Eleven announced today. ElevenOS is used to manage all aspects of this Internet service including custom branded portal pages, guest authentication, billing and advanced reporting.
Death Toll From Mediterranean Crossings Rises to 50 in 2015
Inadequate naval patrols means ever more migrants from Africa and the Middle East will die trying to cross the Mediterranean, aid agencies warned on Tuesday, as Italy appealed for a "more vigorous" European response to tackle the crisis. The death toll in the Mediterranean since the start of the year stands at 50 against just 12 in the same period in 2014. In the latest tragedy involving migrants,…
Libya Reopens Oil Port After Strike
Libya reopened its oil port of Hariga on Tuesday, ending a strike by guards that had threatened to further slash exports as rival factions fight for control of the OPEC country.
Silentdynamics Enters Rim Thruster Market
Rim-driven thruster technology has emerged in recent years, demonstrating its potential for compact and silent maneuvering propulsion. Early development for this technology performed in Rostock, Germany at the company AIR. The project was then taken over by Voith, and the development of the Voith Inline Thruster and Voith Inline Propulsor was then continued. After the Voith factory was shut, the development…
Long Beach's Green Port Policy Turns 10
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Port of Long Beach’s Green Port Policy by honoring its originators and reaffirming their commitment to environmental sustainability. Adopted on January 31, 2005, the Green Port Policy is a pledge to protect air, water, community and wildlife, and to consider the environment in all of its day-to-day activities. According to the port…
Senate Subcommittee Holds Hearing on U.S. Ports
The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security held a hearing on U.S. The hearing comes during a labor standoff between shipping companies and port workers that shut down 29 West Coast ports over the weekend. The ports have since resumed operations. "We need to explore the policy options to support port growth and future volumes of freight to keep goods moving," Chairman Deb Fischer (R-NE) said during the hearing.
Polarcus 4th Quarter Revenue Down 24% v. 2013
Polarcus Limited announced another disappointing quarter today, reporting $93.3 million in fourth quarter revenues, down 24% from the same quarter in 2013. The Dubai…
CMA CGM Boosts Container Monitoring Investment
The CMA CGM Group have contributed to the capital increase of French startup TRAXENS, adding to two other investment funds, CAAP Création (Crédit Agricole Group) and S.C.R.
GTT Bags Order for 6 New LNGCs
These six LNGCs, for a European owner, are expected to be delivered between 2018 and 2019. They will be built with the NO96-GW technology which allows an optimized boil-off rate of cargo LNG.
New Engines for Muir Milach
Built in 1979 at the Mid Coast Marine shipyard, the 103 by 26-foot F/V Muir Milach has earned a fine reputation amongst the mid-water trawl fleet. An early adapter in the Alaska Pollock and cod quota fishery, the vessel has been a consistent producer. Currently an important component of the family-owned Aleutian Spray Fisheries fleet she has been well maintained. In January 2014 she was fitted with updated sonar equipment.
MAN, CSIC Extend Two-stroke Agreement
MAN Diesel & Turbo renewed its contract with Chinese two-stroke licensee, China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC). Signed at a ceremony in Beijing on February 3, 2015, the agreement runs for the next 10 years and covers the production of low-speed engines at CSIC affiliates: Dalian Marine Diesel Co., Ltd (DMD), Yichang Marine Diesel Engine Co., Ltd (YMD), Qingdao Haixi Marine Diesel Co., Ltd (QMD). Dr. Besides Dr.
Russian Minister Mulls Grain Storage Project in Egypt
Russian Agriculture Minister Nikolai Fyodorov said on Tuesday Russian companies may take part in building grain storage facilities in Egypt with a capacity of up to 8 million tonnes.
CWind Secures Another Contract in Germany
CWind has secured its third temporary power supply project in German waters. CWind is providing an integrated solution that includes the project management, rental of generators…
Keel Laid on 13th US Littoral Combat Ship
The Lockheed Martin-led industry team officially laid the keel for the U.S. Navy's 13th Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the future USS Wichita, in a ceremony held at Marinette Marine Corporation in Marinette, Wisconsin, today. Ship sponsor Kate Staples Lehrer completed the time-honored tradition and authenticated the keel of Wichita (LCS 13). Lehrer had her initials welded into a sheet of the ship's steel, which will ultimately be mounted in the ship throughout its entire service.
KR Statutory Services Authorized in Canada
Korean Register (KR), an IACS member classification society, has been fully authorized by the Marine Safety and Security Division of Transport Canada to perform…
USCG Sets 2015 Drug Testing Rate
The Coast Guard set the calendar year 2015 minimum drug testing rate at 25 percent of covered crewmembers. The minimum random drug testing rate is effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.
