Industry Award for Simrad Structurescan 3D Sonar
Simrad StructureScan 3D sonar imaging has won the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the Consumer Electronics category at the 2016 Miami International Boat Show.
Incat Crowther Delivers Dive Cruise Vessel
Incat Crowther informed about the delivery of the 33m Catamaran Dive Cruise Vessel, Evolution. Built by Marine Engineering Consultants on Queenslandâs Gold CoastâŚ
Results of CIC on Enclosed Space Performance Satisfactory
PSCOâs in the Tokyo MoU and Paris MoU regions have performed a joint Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Crew Familiarization for Enclosed Space Entry from 1 September through 30 November 2015.
Ecoslops Issues âŹ5.5 Mln Bonds for Growth
Ecoslops, the first company to develop a technology to sustainably produce marine fuels from refined marine oil residues (âslopsâ), has announced the successfulâŚ
NOL Nets 4Q US$77 mln loss
NOL Group today reported a 4Q 2015 net loss of US$77 million, an improvement of US$8 million over 4Q 2014. The Group posted a Core EBIT (Earnings Before InterestâŚ
CWR Launches Shipping Efficiency Advisory Board
Six leaders and influencers from across the shipping industry will join global NGO Carbon War Roomâs (CWRâs) Shipping Operation Advisory Board. Their backgrounds span the shipowningâŚ
India's First Nuclear Submarine INS Arihant is Ready
India's first nuclear armed submarine INS Arihant is now ready for full fledged operations, according to Navy sources. It has passed several deep sea diving drillsâŚ
Qatargas, Maersk, Shell in LNG Marine Fuel Partnership
Three heavy weights have come together in the Middle East to promote LNG as marine fuel in the region - Qatargas, the Maersk Group and Royal Dutch Shell Plc signingâŚ
Vancouver: Housing the Homeless in Old Shipping Containers
The City of Vancouver has issued a request for proposal for a company to build and install up to 300 shipping container-sized modular housing units to temporarily house the homeless, repots CBC News.
Reducing Emissions From the Shipping Sector
The EU is calling for a global approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping â a large and growing source of emissions. As a first stepâŚ
Rickmers Maritime Reports Significant Loss
Rickmers Maritime, which is affiliated to the Hamburg-based Rickmers Group, slumped to a $129.2 million loss in 2015 from a $16 million profit a year earlier onâŚ
Adani Ports Eyeing Acquisitions
Indiaâs biggest private port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is actively looking at acquisitions to complete its âstring of pearlsâ ports strategy, reports Livemint.
USACE Orders Foil-assisted Survey Catamaran
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded a contract to All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) for the design and construction of a new hydrofoil supported aluminum catamaran survey vessel. The new vessel will replace the aging survey boat, Shuman, to primarily perform survey missions and some dive operations in support of dredging work planned within the Corpsâ Philadelphia District. The 68- by 26-foot custom aluminum catamaran will be designed by AucklandâŚ
Offshore Vessels: Squall Delivered to Jackson Offshore Operators
BAE Systems delivered its fourth and final of series platform support vessel (PSV) to Jackson Offshore Operators, LLC, completing a four-ship program that began in 2012. Motor Vessel Squall joins three other vessels built by BAE Systemsâ Jacksonville, Florida, shipyard to support U.S. offshore oil exploration. Squall is the fourth vessel of the GPA 675J class, designed by Guido Perla and Associates of Seattle. Construction of the 252-ft.
OPEC Sec-Gen: Output 'Freeze' Could Help Ailing Oil
OPEC Secretary-General Abdullah al-Badri said OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers might later take "other steps" to curb a global supply glut if a preliminary deal betweenâŚ
NordLB forms JV Ship Loan Restructuring
German bank NordLB and two partners have formed a joint venture that will specialise in advising on the restructuring of non-performing ship loans, the state-backed lender said on Monday.
Submarine Warfare: NATO Strengthens Anti-Sub Skills
NATOâs Submarine Warfare Exercise DYNAMIC MANTA 2016 (DYMA 16) began today off the Sicilian coast, with ships, submarines, and aircraft and personnel from 8 Allied nations converging on the Central Mediterranean Sea for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare training. Submarines from France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States, under the control of NATO Submarine Command (COMSUBNATO), will join 4 surface ships from France, Italy and Spain.
SAAM Orders Two Damen ASD Tugs
SAAM S.A. has placed orders with the Damen Shipyards Group for two ASD Tugs 2411. SAAM is based in Chile from where it offers towage, logistics and port services in South, Central and North America. With a fleet of nearly 200 vessels it is the largest such operator in the region. At 24-metres in length the ASD 2411 is a compact yet powerful vessel with a maximum bollard pull of 70 tonnes and can be found in operation all over the world.
Tubman Confirmed as Marad Chief Counsel
Former FMC counsel David Tubman has served in FMC Commissioner Doyle's office as counsel since 2013 at U.S. Federal Maritime Commission. After being cleared by the White House and U.S. Department of Transportation late last week, starting today (February 22, 2016), Mr. Tubman will be serving as Chief Counsel in U.S. Department of Transportationâs Maritime Administration (MARAD). William Doyle, U.S.
Aids to Navigation Receives Funding of $4.6 mil
The Marinersâ Advisory Committee for the Bay and River Delaware, the Pilots Association for the Bay and River Delaware, and the Maritime Exchange for the DelawareâŚ
