K-Line Adds 311,000 DWT-Type VLCC âKisogawaâ
Japanâs shipping major Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line) has expanded its fleet as it took delivery of the 311,000 dwt very large crude carrier (VLCC) Kisogawa on November 15.
Offshore Pipeline Standard Update by DNV GL
The most used and recognized offshore pipeline standard in the world has been updated to reflect the latest pipeline research and developments by DNV GL, the qualityâŠ
S&P Upgrades MOLâs Long-term Credit Rating to BBB-
MOL Plc. has been upgraded to BBB- investment grade long-term credit and issuer rating with stable outlook by Standard and Poorâs (S&P). S&P concluded that the upgradeâŠ
Ships 'Unseaworthy' If They Don't Meet Emissions Rules -IMO
Ships which do not meet cuts to the amount of sulphur they can burn in their engines risk being declared "unseaworthy", the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said on Thursday.
US Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Ralph Johnson
The Navy accepted delivery of future guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) from shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Nov. 15. In early SeptemberâŠ
UK Chamber CEO Hails Shipping's Role in Globalisation
Capitalism, globalisation and international collaboration spread prosperity and growth - and shipping has a vital role to play in this process, Guy Platten, CEOâŠ
Worldwide Implementation of Maritime Search and Rescue
International search and rescue plans are crucial, so that, no matter where an accident occurs, the rescue of persons in distress at sea can be coordinated successfully.
Huonâs Tassie Homecoming
HMAS Huon capped off a South West Pacific deployment recently with the final of six port visits to Hobart, Tasmania, and her nearby namesake city of Huonville. HavingâŠ
APM Terminals Poti Upgrades Tugboat Services
APM Terminals Poti has added two Azimuth Stern-Drive (ASD) tugboats from the Maersk Transport & Logistics sister brand Svitzer, to significantly improve harsh weatherâŠ
De Nora BWTS Concludes USCG Testing
De Nora announced that it has completed shipboard testing for its BALPURE ballast water treatment system (BWTS), and intends to make its submission for United StatesâŠ
Free-flowing Maritime Traffic in Montenegro
The key IMO treaty supporting the free flow of international maritime traffic â the Facilitation Convention â provides a set of consistent, uniform regulations thatâŠ
US Navy: Back to Basics
The U.S. Navy has a well-deserved reputation for seamanship in trying conditions. Recently though, the Navy has suffered a series of marine casualties, including the fatal collisions involving two destroyers of the Pacific Fleet. On June 17, USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62), an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, was involved in a collision with the container ship ACX Crystal off Japan, resulting in the deaths of seven Navy crewmembers.
Maritime Cyber Security: The Wrong Formula
For many industries, cyber security is about target hardening and perimeter defense. This makes sense, as cyber security is implemented in much the same way that physical security is implemented. We often think of it in terms of the medieval castle design, which translates to defense in depth in modern vernacular. This formula makes sense, as we can see and touch perimeter defense in physical security.
ABB Outlines Its Plan for Shipping's Future
âWe are living through one of the most exciting periods in the history of the maritime industry,â said Juha Koskela, Managing Director, ABB Marine & Ports. ABB, a company with its sights set on spurring the next step change for vessel and fleet management, has laid out its new approach âharnessing the full potential of its power, control and automation solutionsâ via digital integration. âWe believe the next generation of ships will be electricâŠ
SAR Vessel Passes Capsize Test with Engines Running
Damen â in cooperation with the Turkish Coast Guard, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and engine manufacturer MTU â said it has completed full scale roll-over testing of its Search and Rescue Vessel 1906 with running engines, in Antalya, Turkey. According to Damen, its SAR 1906 has been an example of technological and academic cooperation since the vesselâs conception. The designâŠ
Australia Names 'Ferry McFerryFace' to Crew's Dismay
Australia âbrings a smileâ with Ferry McFerryface, but not everyone gets the joke. In the grand tradition of Britainâs Boaty McBoatface, Australian authorities are christening one of the ferries crossing Sydneyâs world famous harbor Ferry McFerryface, but some union workers arenât amused. The New South Wales state government announced the name for one of its six new ferries on Tuesday after a public vote, with Transport Minister Andrew Constance deeming it âone for the kidsâ.
Engine Contract Awarded for LCS 27
Fairbanks Morse said it has been selected to build and deliver the main propulsion diesel engines (MPDE) that will power the U.S. Navyâs newest Freedom class Littoral Combat Ship, LCS 27.
Atlantic Offshore Scotland Secures Charter with Maersk Oil UK
Emergency Response and Rescue Vessel (ERRV) operator Atlantic Offshore Scotland Ltd, has secured a two-year firm charter with Maersk Oil UK. The companyâs ERRV Ocean Troll, will provide Emergency Response and Rescue services for Maersk Oilâs Culzean project in the central North Sea. The Charter is the first Fire Fighting Class II (Fi-Fi II) ERRV to have operated in the UK sector. The charter commenced in July 2017 and will last for a firm period of two yearsâŠ
