Jones Act Tanker Constitution Completes Sea Trials
The U.S. built tanker ship Constitution returned to the NASSCO shipyard on Wednesday, October 26 following tests and trials off the coast of San Diego, Calif. The ECO Class vessel is a 610-foot, 50,000 deadweight-ton, and LNG-conversion-ready product tanker with a 330,000 barrel cargo capacity. Christened and launched on August 27, 2016, Constitution was built for SEA-Vista, a partnership between SEACOR Holdings Inc. and Avista Capital Partners, and will be operated by Seabulk Tankers, Inc.
Huntington Ingalls Industries to Open Australian Office
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) said it plans to establish a permanent presence in Australia by opening an office in Canberra. âEstablishing a permanent presence in Australia demonstrates HIIâs commitment to supporting Australia and the U.S. military forces in the Pacific,â said HII President and CEO Mike Petters. âIt also facilitates our ability to conduct real-time, frequent engagement with the Royal Australian Navy and the U.S. The U.S.
Black Sea Wheat Exports Could Rise 12% in 16/17
Leading wheat producers in the Black Sea region - Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan - are likely to increase their exports by around 12 percent in 2016/17 due to a bigger harvest than last yearâŠ
Jawar Al Khaleej Orders Three Vessels
At this yearâs Seatrade Maritime Middle East Exhibition taking place in Dubai, Jawar Al Khaleej Shipping LLC (JAK) signed a contract with Damen Shipyards Group for the supply of three vessels: one Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 5009 and two ASD Tugs 3213. JAK is a provider of specialist services to the offshore oil and gas sector in the Gulf, delivering logistical support including oil terminal support services, towage and salvage, together with other integrated offshore solutions.
Maritime Trivia: November
MarineLink.com brings you a monthly maritime trivia question courtesy of The Marine Art of J. Clary. Here's the question for November 2016: When was the last time an actual whale was sited on the Great Lakes? Simply email your guess to [email protected] with the subject "Maritime Trivia: November 2016", and the first person to answer correctly will receive a J. Clary collector print. Please note: all are welcome to guess, though only participants in the continental U.S.
The Switch Buys Wärtsilä Marine Drives Business
Finland based drive train technology specialist The Switch said it has closed a deal on October 31 to purchase Wärtsiläâs Norway-based marine power drives product range for megawatt-class applications. Backed by Yaskawa, this acquisition aims to provide a platform for the operations to focus on developing its core competences together. âThis business unit fits into our own long-term strategy to offer environmental energy solutions for marineâŠ
Europe Rushes to Meet US Fuel Demand, Spiking Freight Costs
European oil traders rushed on Tuesday to book vessels to carry gasoline to consumers on the U.S. East Coast left stranded without their main domestic supply source, more than quadrupling shipping costs, traders and ship brokers told Reuters. An explosion late on Monday on the Colonial pipeline, which carries roughly one-third of the 3.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of gasoline consumed on the East Coast, makes U.S. drivers more reliant on imported oil products.
World First: Unmanned Autonomous Boat for Offshore Ops
While talk of autonomous operations in the maritime sector have swirled for years, the talk becomes reality as Automated Ships Ltd. (an M Subs Ltd subsidiary) and Norwayâs Kongsberg Maritime signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build the worldâs first unmanned and fully-automated vessel for offshore operations. In January 2017, Automated Ships Ltd will contract the âHrönnâ, which will be designed and built in Norway in cooperation with KONGSBERG.
SpeedCast to Acquire Harris CapRock
SpeedCast acquisition of Harris CapRock creates a global and diversified leader in remote communications and network services. SpeedCast International Limited, aâŠ
China, Malaysia Ink Navy Vessel Deal
China and Malaysia signed 14 agreements on Tuesday, including one on navy vessels, after a meeting between Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
Ten Dead in Blast at Pakistani Ship-Breaking Yard
At least 10 Pakistani workers were killed and more than 50 injured on Tuesday by huge blast in an oil tanker at a ship-breaking yard, trade union officials said, adding that the death toll could rise.
Joannides to Lead Intellian's American Business
Intellian has appointed industry veteran Edward Joannides to take the helm of its Americas business unit as General Manager. Joannidesâ experience in both the maritimeâŠ
Panama Canal launches Incentives for Cleaner Shipping
Today, the Panama Canal launched the Environmental Premium Ranking, a new initiative that rewards customers who meet high environmental efficiency standards. TheâŠ
Marine VSAT Services for Nakilatâs Fleet
Global Eagle Entertainment Inc. (âGEEâ) (NASDAQ:ENT) and Radiance Communications are deploying marine VSAT services for Nakilatâs fleet of LNG and LPG carriers.
Sembcorp Marine, ENGIE Ink Gravifloat Technology Deal
Sembcorp Marine Rigs & Floaters Pte. Ltd., and Paris-based ENGIE have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the development and deploymentâŠ
First Steel Cut for Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the cutting of the first piece of steel for Norwegian Bliss, the lineâs sixteenth vessel and the first one designed for the ultimate Alaska cruising experience.
Odffjell to Build Record Size Stainless Steel Chem Tankers
Odfjell has ordered four chemical tankers (with options for an additional four) with stainless steel cargo tanks from China Shipbuilding Trading CO., Ltd. and Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) CO., Ltd. The ships cost $60m each. The 49,000 dwt ships, with a cargo capacity at 54,600 cbm, reportedly makes them the world's largest stainless steel chemical tankers, according to the Norwegian owner.
Statoil Suspends Songa Enabler Rig
Statoil has decided to temporarily suspend the Songa Enabler mobile rig, which was originally scheduled for drilling for the Johan Castberg licence. The suspensionâŠ
Statoil Submits Trestakk Plan for Development and Operation
Statoil, on behalf of the license holders, has submitted a Plan for Development and Operation of the Trestakk discovery on the Halten Bank to the minister for petroleum and energy, Tord Lien, in Bodø.
Port of Oakland Terminal OK to Expand
Work could begin next month to nearly double the size of the Port of Oaklandâs second-largest marine terminal. TraPac LLC said today itâs ready to begin constructionâŠ
