MSC Ship Rescues 11 Mariners from Sinking Vessel
Ship-owning and managing company Crowley informs that a Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessel under its management has rescued 11 fishermen from a sinking vessel in the South China Sea. While transiting toward Subic Bay, Philippines, on July 19, USNS Impeccableās (T-AGOS 23) on-watch lookout spotted lights, debris floating in the water and numerous distressed mariners struggling to stay afloat andā¦
CMA CGM Upgrades Europe-Africa Service
Worldwide shipping firm the CMA CGM Group announced plans to upgrade its services joining Europe to Africa, altering its EURAF 1, EURAF 2 and EURAF 4 services withā¦
USMMA Welcomes Class of 2019
On Saturday, August 8, The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point welcomed 243 āplebe candidatesā of the Class of 2019 into the Regiment of Midshipmen as they took USMMAās Corps of Cadets Oath administrated by Rear Admiral James A. Helis, Ph.D., Superintendent of USMMA, during the Acceptance Day Ceremony and Parade. They were then sworn in as midshipmen in the U.S. Navy Reserve by Rear Admiral Mark Rā¦
Workers Strike in Panama Canal Locks Project
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) issued a press release stating it has learned of a National Union of Workers of Construction and Similar Industries (SUNTRACS) noticeā¦
Great Lakes Limestone Trade Strong
For the second month in a row, shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes topped 4 million tons in July, the Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) reported. This is theā¦
EMS Hires National Sales Manager
Electronic Marine Systems Inc. (EMS) has appointed Ron Monnell as National Sales Manager. Monnell joins EMS with more than 35 years of marine sales experience in the commercial and military sectors of the U.S. marine industry. Based in Florida, Monnell will be responsible for developing new opportunities for the EMS automation line of products in the U.S.
Retlif Expands Into North Carolina
Independent compliance and testing organization Retlif Testing Laboratories announced it has expanded with a new location in Concord, North Carolina to answer aā¦
Roller Names Flynn Marine and Offshore Supplier
U.K.-based refrigeration and air-conditioning specialist Flynn has been appointed as an official supplier for German refrigeration firm Roller, the company announced. As part of the deal, the Birkenhead business will act as a worldwide distributor for Rollerās marine and offshore products typically fitted inside cold rooms on board vessels. Flynn managing director Alex Flynn said the deal with the Gerlingen-based firmā¦
Interlake Steamship to Install Scrubbers on 2 More Ships
Following the implementation of exhaust gas scrubbers on its self-unloading bulk carrier M/V Hon. James L. Oberstar, the Interlake Steamship Company has announced its plans to expand its emission-reduction efforts to one-third of its fleet by installing similar scrubber systems on the M/V Lee A. Tregurtha and M/V James R. Barker early next year. In April 2015, Interlake became the first U.S.-flag fleetā¦
CWind Secures London Array Vessel Deal
CWind announced that it is has been awarded a contract for the supply of two crew transfer vessels to the London Array offshore wind farm (OWF) supporting operation and maintenance (O&M) activities. London Array OWF is located 20 km off the Kent coast in the outer Thames Estuary. Both workboats, the CWind Alliance and CWind Artimus, will be operating from Ramsgate in Kent. CWind Alliance is very familiarā¦
Piracy Still Hot in Southeast Asia -PVI
Southeast Asia is likely to see a record number of ship hijackings in 2015 as demand for illicit oil, together with a well-established black market, will continue to drive maritime attacks in the region, advises private maritime security company PVI. In the absence of a stronger law enforcement response, ship owners and operators, especially for small tankers, face increasing operational, financial and security threats, warns PVI.
Harkand Completes $10.5 mln DSV Upgrade
Harkand informs it has completed the $10.5 million upgrade of its Gulf of Mexico based dive support vessel (DSV) Swordfish. Originally built in 2007, the Swordfish is the youngest DSV in this region. The fully International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) compliant, ABS classed, 104-meter-long, DP2 DSV features a newly upgraded 15-man saturation diving system with a three-man bell along with a new 165-foot surface diving system.
MCS Adds London Stop to Australia Express Service
The MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A Australia Express Service will begin calling at DP World London Gateway Port, the U.K.ās newest deep-sea terminal, following changes to the service. The service will now provide direct calls between DP World London Gateway Port, King Abdullah port in Saudi Arabia, Colombo in Sri Lanka and ports around the Australian coast. It will reportedly be the fastest direct service between Northern Europe and Australia in the market.
Keppel Shipyard Wins FPSO Conversion Contract
Even as world energy prices continue to maintain low pricing levels, offshore contracts are there to be won. Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd has secured a Floatingā¦
Cyber Security at Sea: Hack Atttacks on Commercial Ships
Angus Frew, Secretary General of BIMCO, said, āHamburg is one of the shipping capitals of the world and home to many BIMCO members ā which is why we have chosen it for our annual conference this year.
Peel Ports introduces Training Simulator on Site
In anticipation of the arrival of five of the worldās largest cranes at the Port of Liverpool in the autumn, Peel Ports has introduced a state-of-the-art āvirtualā training simulator on siteā¦
Sulzer Appoints Dittrich as Interim CEO
The Board of Directors of Sulzer was surprised to hear of Klaus Stahlmann's personal decision to step down as CEO of Sulzer AG. The Board of Directors acknowledges Mr.
New DMRs for USN Destroyers, Submarines under Construction
The U.S. Navy has ordered 56 AN/USC-61(C) Digital Modular Radios (DMRs) and related equipment from General Dynamics. The newly built DMR radios will be capable ofā¦
Tidewater Logs 1Q 2016 Loss
Tidewater Inc. announced today a first quarter net loss for the period ended June 30, 2015, of $15.1 million, or $0.32 per common share, on revenues of $304.8 million.
31st MEU Provide Disaster Relief in Saipan
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Saipan on Aug. 8 and is providing disaster relief in the wake of Typhoon Soudelor.
