Transas Survival Craft Simulator Eliminates Drill Risks
Transas has introduced a new Survival Craft Simulator (SCS) to prepare crew for the multitude of possible scenarios that can occur during lifeboat drills, aiming to address one of the most notorious sources of accidents in shipping without exposing personnel to physical danger. Effective survival craft training is essential to prepare crew for a disaster at sea but practical lifeboat drills have a troubling track record for causing fatalities.
THE Alliance Sets $50 Mln Insolvency Contingency Fund
Remarks from Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle at the FTR Transportation Conference 2017, Indianapolis, Ind. On September 13, 2017, I voted to expedite the Commissionās decision and support THE Allianceās amendment authorizing creation of a contingency trust fund designed to protect customersā cargo and the ocean transportation chain should one of THE Allianceās carriers experience financial distress or an insolvency event.
Dellner Brakes Acquires Gummi USA
Swedish-based Dellner Brakes has acquired US brake and clutch company Gummi USA to consolidate its position as one of the worldās leading suppliers of brakes and related power transmission products for the industrial, and marine markets. This acquisition, the first in Dellner Brakesā 50 year history, will enable the company to expand its product offering worldwide and also strengthen the companyās distribution in North and South America.
Parpala Joins The Switch
The Switch has recruited Ville Parpala as Director, Product Marketing, Marine Solutions, as it targets its ambition of achieving growth of 200 percent in the marine segment across the next five years. The firm, a specialist in the development and supply of advanced drive train solutions, said it will leverage Parpalaās vast experience and contact book, to push its ability to deliver enhanced efficiency, cost savings and environmental performance to the shipping industry worldwide.
Japanās KCS Orders New Cable Lay Vessel
A keel laying ceremony held on September 7, 2017 at Colombo Dockyard PLC in Sri Lanka signaled the start of construction on a new cable lay vessel for Japanese owner Kokusai Cable Ship Co. Ltd (KCS). Vard Design secured the ship design contract with builder Colombo Dockyard for KCSās newest vessel, a VARD 9 01 design tailor-made for installation and repair of subsea telecom cables, with a high capacity below-deck cable carousel.
Netherlands to Receive LNG from Sabine Pass Plant
The Netherlands will receive its second-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass export facility in the United States on Oct. 6, according to shipping data.
Seadrill Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Seadrill Limited, one of the worldās largest offshore drilling companies, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at the Southern District Texas court, Reuters reported.
Peter Thomson of Fiji is UN Special Envoy For The Ocean
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Peter Thomson of Fiji as his Special Envoy for the Ocean, aiming at galvanizing concerted effortsā¦
Shipbreaking NGOs Attack FPSO North Sea Producer
16 August of last year the FPSO North Sea Producer was beached in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The ship was allowed to leave the UK based on the false promise that itā¦
JCG Praises MOL Vessels
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced that 15 MOL-operated / managed vessels won commendations from the commanders of the 3rd and 5th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters of Japan Coast Guard (JCG).
Singapore: Dredger Sank After Colliding with Tanker, 5 Missing
The divers have recovered two bodies out of the five missing crew of JBB DE RONG 19, following the collision between Indonesian-registered tanker KARTIKA SEGARAā¦
We4Sea Certified for Emission Monitoring for Ships
Maritime technology start-up We4Sea has received certification from Verifavia for EU MRV (Monitoring, Reporting and Verification) emission monitoring. We4Sea developedā¦
JNPCT Wins āContainer Terminal of the Yearā Award, 2017
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal (JNPCT) was awarded āContainer Terminal of the Yearā Award for the above 0.6 million TEUs category at The Gateway Awards 2017 held at Mumbai.
Oil from Sunken Tanker Spreads to Athens Riviera
Crews scrambled on Wednesday to clean up an oil spill from a sunken tanker which had spread to some of Athens's most popular beaches. The 45-year-old vessel, Agia Zoni IIā¦
Steel Cut for Costa Cruisesā LNG Newbuild
A steel cutting ceremony was held at Meyer Turku shipyard, Finland for the first of two Costa Cruises ships to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The ship will sail in October 2019 with a sister ship following in 2021. Costa Cruisesā president, Neil Palomba, announced today that newbuild NB-1394 will be named Costa Smeralda, and added, āThe two new Costa Cruises ships are a true innovation and set new standards for the entire sector.
New Service Powers Cyber Resilience at Sea
Mobile satellite communications provider Inmarsat has rolled out a fully-managed service for the maritime industry that detects vulnerabilities, responds to threats and protects ships from widespread cyber attack. The new service, called Fleet Secure, was showcased at London International Shipping Week, and will be commercially launched as a standard option on Inmarsatās Fleet Xpress service. Inmarsatā¦
ESG Sees Green With its Tier IV Thunderbolt Design
Eastern Shipbuildingās forward-thinking inland towboat design now features CAT Tier 4 propulsion and aftertreatment. When Eastern Shipbuilding Group (ESG) introduced its cutting edge 4ā¦
Kelvin Hughes Showcases Drone Detection Technology
Kelvin Hughes first launched its dedicated drone detection system earlier this year incorporating SharpEye SxV 360 degree radar and electro optic cameras with the Single Mast Solution (SMS) security system. At DSEI 2017 Kelvin Hughes has announced it will be demonstrating the next evolution of its drone detection and tracking technology. The SMS-D (āDā meaning drone) is a dedicated drone detectionā¦
Baltic Index Edges Lower on Weaker Capesize Rates
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, slipped on Wednesday as rates for capesize vessels fell. The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax, supramax and handysize shipping vessels, fell 7 points or 0.52 percent to 1,337 points. The capesize index lost 96 points or 3.52 percent to end at 2,628 points, marking its biggest one-day percentage decline in two weeks.
Palau Ship Registry Reaches Panama
Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) said it has expanded its global reach into 29 countries with a total of 42 Deputy Registrar offices around the globe. Theā¦
