Indiana Ports set Quarterly Tonnage Record
The Ports of Indiana handled nearly 3.9 million tons of cargo during the fourth quarter of 2016, the highest quarterly shipment total in the organization's 55-year history.
Marine Professionals commemorates 20th anniversary
Marine Professionals Inc. (MPI) is marking its 20th year in business, kicking off a year-long commemoration with a new celebratory logo and a secondary, complementary visual.
Ingalls authenticates keel of DDG 121
Huntington Ingalls Industriesâ (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel of the guided missile destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) today.
Maritime Cook Islands Technical Department Reconstituted
Maritime Cook Islands (âMCIâ), the international ship registry, hassignificantly enhanced its technical department with a series of senior appointments. The newâŚ
Inland Waterways Conference Set for Cincinnati
The 2017 Inland Waterways Conference is set to be held in scenic Cincinnati, Ohio, from March 6-8, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. The event will feature full days of hot topics and VIP speakers to address emerging inland waterways topics and trends, highlighted by Lunch Keynote Speaker United States Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, speaking on March 7 from noon to 1:15. "We are honored that Admiral Zukunft will take part in our conference" said Alan BernsteinâŚ
INS Sunayna Enters Abu Dhabi
The Indian Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel INS Sunayna, a state-of-the-art front line platform of the Indian Navy is on an Overseas Deployment to Abu Dhabi to participateâŚ
Keeping it in the Navy Family
They say Navy is like one big family but when it comes to three people in the west itâs more a case of a family within a family. Lieutenant Commander David SutherlandâŚ
DryShips Sails Back into Tanker Market with Two Modern Vessels
Greek owner of drybulk carriers DryShips Inc. has announced that it is re-entering the tanker shipping market as it agreed to purchase an Aframax tanker and a very large crude carrier (VLCC).
Malaysian Educators on Course for Energy-Efficient Shipping
An International Maritime Organization (IMO) workshop is training Malaysiaâs maritime educators to introduce the topic of energy-efficient ship operation into their teaching curriculums.
Containership Deliveries: Turning A Corner?
Containership deliveries changed course in 2016, toppling from the record level of 1.7m TEU in 2015 to reach just 0.9m TEU, having previously increased each year between 2011 and 2015âŚ
Saudi Aramco Selects Lead Underwriters for $100 Bln IPO
Oil giant Saudi Aramco has selected JPMorgan Chase & Co, Morgan Stanley, and HSBC Holdings Plc as lead underwriters on the firm's planned initial public share offeringâŚ
New Trawler Launched in Poland
A launching ceremony for the partly outfitted fishing trawler M/V Voyager took place February 21 at Newbuilding Division of Nauta Shiprepair Yard in GdaĹsk, Poland. It will be one of the most powerful fishing vessels in its class. Voyager is 86.4 m long and 17.8 m wide. The loading capacity is more than 3,200 cubic meters. The trawler will be fishing in the North Atlantic, the area known for its challenging weather.
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Asbestos on Board
What happens when a solution to one or many obstacles ends up becoming an even larger problem? For seamen, one such problem is asbestos. Asbestos is a natural fiber that was mined for use in construction and household products. It became rapidly popular after others realized it has fire-resistant properties and durability. However, in the 1960s, researchers began to link exposure to this material with cancer, specifically mesothelioma, which can form in the lungs, abdomen or heart.
Spanish Dockers Call Strike over Non-union Labor
Spanish dock workers have called nine days of strikes to protest government plans to allow ports to hire non-unionized labor, El Pais newspaper reported on TuesdayâŚ
Big Data: Top 5 Priorities for the Maritime Industry
Many maritime organizations are already working with âBig Dataâ or are preparing to start working with it as part of the so-called digital transformation. Dutch ICT company Shipbuilder presents its top five priorities for the uptake of big data in the maritime sector. It sounds so logical but often organizations donât define a goal when they start working with big data. This makes it impossible to determine whether the outcome is successful. Set a clear goal.
ICS Published Flag State Performance Table
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published its latest Flag State Performance Table providing an annual overview of the performance of the worldâs flag states against a number of criteria such as port state control records, ratification of international maritime Conventions and attendance at IMO meetings. The table, which is available for free from the ICS website, is mainly intendedâŚ
Cammell Laird Launches Claire House Charity Kite Boat
Merseyside shipyard and engineering company Cammell Laird held a special ceremony to launch a unique kite boat designed to raise funds for charity Claire House Childrenâs Hospice. The âCL Challengerâ was designed by retired shipyard naval architect Bill Owen incorporating a kite as the main power source to propel the vessel. The eco-friendly vessel also generates electric power for radio, lights and GPS through batteries charged via solar panel.
ABS Issues First Cyber Safety Notation
ABS said it has issued its first notation for the ABS Guide for Cybersecurity Implementation for the marine and offshore Industries. âThe focus on cyber safety is increasing, and that is changing the expectations industry has for classification services,â explained ABS Chairman, President and CEO, Christopher J. The ABS CyberSafety program is aimed at mitigating the risk of cybersecurity-related conditions or incidents that could negatively affect operations.
McDermott Acquires New Pipelay and Construction Vessel
McDermott International, Inc. announced it has acquired the newly built pipelay and construction vessel Amazon to better position the company for ultradeepwater and SURF projects. McDermott plans to upgrade the vessel to address the ultradeepwater market with a state-of-the-art J-lay system outfitted with the latest vessel technology. In the near term, the company plans to make minor capital expenditure investments to bring the vessel up to company standards.
