NYK Selects INTTRA eVGM Service
INTTRA, the world's ocean shipping electronic marketplace, and NYK Line, informed that NYK has joined the rapidly growing INTTRA eVGM network for facilitating complianceâŚ
ABS Advisory Solutions Integrate ERM
ABS Group anticipated the update to Circular A-123 from the United States (US) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requiring US executive departments and agenciesâŚ
General Dynamics Bags $19 Mln U.S.Navy Order
General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded an $18.9 million contract modification for the continued development of the Virginia Payload Module (VPM). The fundsâŚ
Royal IHC, NETICS Join Forces
Royal IHC has entered into a partnership with NETICS, a civil engineering and consultancy agency. A leading global player in engineering with dredged sediments,âŚ
CMA CGM Completes NOL Acquisition
CMA CGM has reported its all-cash voluntary unconditional general offer for Neptune Orient Lines Ltd (NOL) closed on July 18, 2016, with CMA CGM now owning approximatelyâŚ
Sub-Committee on III Meets
âThe third session of the Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III) has been opened by International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Kitack Lim.
Maersk Takes Business from India to East Africa Faster Than Ever Before
The Mawingu Express, Maersk Line's direct service from India to Kenya, offers the fastest transit times in the market and better port coverage to bring business closer to East Africa.
Offen Group Deploys DNV GL Energy Efficiency Training
The three shipping companies of the Offen Group, CPO Container, CPO Tanker and CPO Bulker, have decided to implement DNV GLâs e-learning course âEnergy Efficiency on Boardâ across their entire fleet.
DNV GL Seeks to Standardize Floating Turbines
DNV GL launched a new joint industry project (JIP) together with thirteen global partners to mutually develop a Recommended Practice for the coupled analysis of floating offshore wind turbines.
UASC Rolls Out New India Subcontinent â Europe Services
UASC announced two new Indian Subcontinent â Europe services (IEC1 & IEC2), to better align with its customer's needs, providing a superior service between IndiaâŚ
Foxx Names New Members to Maritime Industry Advisory Panel
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the appointment of 29 new members to the Marine Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC).
Crane Collapse at Tappan Zee Bridge Spurs USCG Response
Coast Guard crews are enforcing a safety zone on the Hudson River around the Tappan Zee Bridge after a crane collapsed Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 12:15 p.m.âŚ
Harbor Breeze Cruises Expands Fleet with AAM Built Catamaran
All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), together with Harbor Breeze Cruises, has announced the completion and delivery of an aluminum catamaran passenger vessel to operateâŚ
SCIGRIP Transforms Hovercraft Assembly Process
Griffon Hoverwork, a designer and manufacturer of technically advanced hovercrafts, has collaborated with SCIGRIP, the global supplier of smarter adhesive solutions, in the development and production of their latest vessel. The newly completed 12000TD is a 22 meter passenger craft and represents a significant shift in manufacturing techniques for the UK hovercraft company. The 12000TD craft has been specially commissioned by HovertravelâŚ
Saab's KleinPort Contracted for Curacao Ports Authority
Defence and security company Saab has been awarded a contract from the Curacao Ports Authority to install the latest version of Saabâs KleinPort for the Authorityâs new Harbor Management System. Curacao Ports will be using KleinPort to manage its multi-harbor operations. System functionality includes the scheduling of vessel traffic and services, the dispatch of pilots and tugs, the recording of cargo data, full tariff billing and provision of comprehensive management reporting.
Great Lakes Ports Support Ballast Reforms
Directors of major commercial ports in the Great Lakes region called on Congress to end years of regulatory chaos surrounding ballast water management. In a joint letter issued late yesterdayâŚ
Lake Assault Fireboat Assists with Foss Lake Wildfire
A Lake Assault fireboat, owned and operated by the Lake Vermilion Fire Brigade, provided support for wildland firefighting efforts during the Foss Lake wildfire near Ely, Minn. earlier this spring. The 33-foot craft was used to haul up to 20-person crews, and their canoes and equipment to staging areas to fight the blaze. The fire, located approximately 10 miles west of Ely, Minnesota in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)âŚ
Book Review: Privateers of the Revolution
Privateers of the Revolution: War on the New Jersey Coast 1775-1783 is the revelatory narrative of the 538 Pennsylvania and New Jersey privateers, privately owned ships of war some called pirates. Manned by over 18,000 men, these privateers influenced the fight for American independence. From the halls of Congress to the rough waterfronts of Delaware River and Bay to the remote privateering ports of the New Jersey coast and into the AtlanticâŚ
Ecospeed Demonstrator Vessel on Display
Shipowners, shipbuilders and representatives from the Green Award Foundation attended the first in a series of planned âroadshowsâ Subsea Industries has initiated to demonstrate the zero environmental impact and simplicity of cleaning hulls protected with its Ecospeed hard coating. Taking place last week in Maassluis, just outside Rotterdam, guests boarded Subsea Industriesâ maintenance and dive supportâŚ
U.S. Ports See Slower Beginning to Shipping Season
While U.S. ports have been busy, overall the beginning of the shipping season has been slower than anticipated. âAlthough the overall cargo numbers remain down when compared to the same time frame last year, in June we were above the five-year average,â said Betty Sutton, Administrator of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. âImports arriving in the Great Lakes Seaway System kept longshoremen busy during the month of June.
