Supporting the Protection of Southeast Asian Seas
A project aiming to identify sea areas in Southeast Asia to be designated as Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSAs) is gaining ground with the holding of a second regional meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, June 24-25, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced. A PSSA can gain extra protection through the adoption of associated protective measures, such as ship routing systems. The IMOās Ed Kleverlaan is facilitating the meetingā¦
Smart DC Grids to Revolutionize on Board Power Networks
As we see the introduction of storage and renewable energy sources on board ships, a new design philosophy for the electrical power networks is required, especially given the trend towards higher safety standards, better reliability and the reduction in manning. Until recently, electricity on board was largely generated by diesel engine driven synchronous generators. The majority of electrical consumers were linear loadsā¦
New European Inland Waterway Project Underway
Engineering and consulting firms setec and Royal HaskoningDHV have been selected by VNF ā the French navigable waterways authority ā to jointly provide program management assistance over 12 years for a canal link extending from France to Belgium. The new Canal Seine-Nord Europe will connect the basin of the Seine near Paris, to the Scheldt, near Lille, giving access to Belgian and Dutch inland waterways networks.
World Record Attempt: Suhay Tries to Break Distance by Dinghy Mark
In 2014, Robert Suhay tackled the ālongest single-handed distance sailed in a dinghy by a male ā 283.5 nautical miles (326.24 miles)ā into the face of Hurricane Arthur for a Guinness World Record. Next week, Suhay will attempt to break his own record in a 14-foot Laser dinghy unassisted from Beaufort, N.C. to Annapolis, Md., a distance of about 340 nautical miles that will take him around Cape Hatteras and across dangerous ocean shipping lanes.
Colombia Upgrades Aids to Navigation
DIMAR, the Colombian Maritime Authority, informs that it continues to improve aids to navigation around the Colombian coast. This time itās been in the Gulf of Urabá, in the Northwest Caribbean coast. The Navy has contracted Almarin, together with its partners Cenacol and INER Consultores, to carry out the supply and installation of new buoys in the harbors of Turbo, Sapzurro and Capurganá and alsoā¦
New Forming Machine for the Construction Site
Sometimes less is more. Thatās also true for the size and weight of pre-assembly devices that are predominantly used at construction sites. They need to have compact designs but nevertheless work precisely, fast and safe, just like the new VOSSForm 100 Compact forming machine. The mobile bench machine shapes a contour on hydraulic tubes. In combination with a soft seal and function nuts, this results in extremely leakproof and process-reliable tube connections.
VLGC Concorde Delivered to Dorian LPG
Dorian LPG Ltd., an owner and operator of modern Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), reported today that it has taken delivery of the ECO VLGC Concorde from Hyundai Heavy Industries. Concorde, Dorian LPG's fifth newbuilding delivery, will initially trade in the spot market through the Helios LPG Pool.
Crowley Vessels Receive AMVER Awards
Crowley Maritime Corp. announced that 65 of its vessels were recently recognized for participation in the Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) programā¦
DSM Dyneema to Appeal Patent Case Ruling
DSM will appeal against a ruling by a judge in the Court of Milan that one of its Patents is not valid, the company announced in a press release today. According to DSMā¦
AAPA Praises Senate for Passing TPA - 2015
āThe prosperity of the United States is inextricably entwined with that of the rest of the world and international trade agreements provide stability and equity enabling increased tradeā¦
Inmarsat Join Forces with World-Link
Inmarsat has signed an agreement with World-Link Communications, Inc. appointing the innovative satellite services provider as a Partner for FleetBroadband, serving the maritime market globally.
setec, Royal HaskoningDHV to Manage Canal Seine-Nord Europe
Engineering and consulting firms setec and Royal HaskoningDHV have been selected by VNF ā the French navigable waterways authority ā to jointly provide programmeā¦
Tanker Chief Officer Medevaced off Mumbai
Continuing with the series of search and rescue operations undertaken and coordinated by Coast Guard Western Region in last two days, the Indian Coast Guard undertookā¦
Star Bulk Sells Star Christianna
Star Bulk Carriers Corp., a global shipping company providing transportation solutions in the dry bulk sector, today announced the sale of M/V Star Christianna (a 74ā¦
Vancouver Shipyard Starts Building First NSPS Vessel
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, joined by Andrew Saxton, Member of Parliament for North Vancouver and John Westonā¦
Liebherr Cranes for Port Lafito
GB Group announced that Port Lafito welcomed the arrival of two new Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbor cranes that are now fully operational. The cranes aim to boostā¦
IRClass Raises Focus on Offshore
Classification society and IACS member Indian Register of Shipping has established an āIndia and Offshore Advisory Committeeā with a vision to raise the profileā¦
Mercator Acquires Two Dredgers
Mercator Limited announced that it is expanding its dredging business by adding two more Dredgers to its fleet. Mercator,India's largest Marine and Energy group with businesses in Oil & Gasā¦
Maersk Line to Stay at Houston Port
The worldās biggest shipping company, Maersk Line, and its affiliated shipping services, SeaLand and Safmarine, has agreed to continue to call at the Port of Houston after APM Terminalsā¦
Indian Navy, Coast Guard Save 14 From Sinking Vessel
In a swift response to an SOS from a distressed offshore coastal vessel, the Indian Navy and Indian coast guard rescued 14 people from the crew of the Indian flag cement carrier shipā¦
