GTT Receives Order for FSRU
GTT, a designer of membrane containment systems for the maritime transportation and storage of liquefied natural gas (LNG), has announced a new order for a Floating…
Charleston Harbor Deepening Gains Federal Approval
U.S. Today in Washington, DC, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Review Board (CWRB) unanimously approved the Final Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental…
Containership Responds for Yacht Fire Rescue
Two New Zealand sailors and their Mexican skipper were rescued from a liferaft 280 kilometers south of Niue after their yacht caught fire just after midnight June 23, Maritime New Zealand reported.
RILA Welcomes Introduction of Port Metrics Bill
In a letter sent Wednesday, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) applauded Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman John Thune (R…
Anadarko in Talks with Jera for Mozambique LNG Deal
Anadarko Petroleum is in talks with newly formed Japanese joint-venture vehicle Jera, set to become the world's biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG), to…
Day of the Seafarer Celebrated in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Ports informs it celebrated the global ‘Day of the Seafarer’ with as many as 1,000 seafarers. The day is observed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on June 25 each year to raise awareness of the vital role played by seafarers. Gifts were distributed by Abu Dhabi Ports employees to mark the day. The gift parcels, which contained commemorative items, were hand-wrapped by Abu Dhabi Ports employees and distributed at all ports.
RECAB Inks Deal with AKVA Group
Embedded computer systems developer RECAB AB has entered into a contract with AKVA Group ASA for the delivery of its solutions to the fish farming industry. The frame agreement signed during Norshipping 2015 will see AKVA group deliver RECAB's embedded computer systems to the global fish farming industry.
Svitzer Orders Pair of Damen Tugboats
Svitzerhas ordered two more Damen ASD 3212 tugs with 80 tons bollard pull performance for its escort and towing operations on the Thames and Felixstowe. They are being built at Damen’s ong Cam Shipyard in Vietnam and will be delivered to Svitzer UK in October 2015. The 32m ASD tugs, designed for push-pull, escorting, towing and fire-fighting operations, feature a 12.2m beam and speed of 14 knots. For propulsion…
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 IMO’s Ed Kleverlaan is facilitating the meeting…
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 loads…
New European Inland Waterway Project Underway
Engineering and consulting firms setec and Royal HaskoningDHV have been selected by VNF – the French navigable waterways authority – 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 “longest single-handed distance sailed in a dinghy by a male – 283.5 nautical miles (326.24 miles)” 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 it’s 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 also…
New Forming Machine for the Construction Site
Sometimes less is more. That’s 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) program…
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 DSM…
AAPA Praises Senate for Passing TPA - 2015
“The 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 trade…
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 – the French navigable waterways authority – to jointly provide programme…
