Navy of the Future: The Revolution & Evolution of Surface Combatants
Following the drawdown at the end of the Cold War, the Navy finds itself trying to build up again. The expansion of Russian and Chinese naval power has changed the calculus. While there will always be a debate about the final number of ships to build, we can all agree on one thing: the Navy must get bigger and the demand signal is to start building now,” said Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, in testimony before Congress regarding the sea service’s 2019 budget request.
SNA's "Old Salt" Award Passed to Adm. Davidson
Adm. Philip S. Davidson, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), became the Navy’s newest “Old Salt” during an award presentation Oct. 22 at the Pentagon.The “Old Salt” award is given to the active duty officer who has held the Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) qualification for the longest amount of time."It is a tremendous honor to receive this award. I have been fortunate to be part of this organization for more than 35 years, serving alongside a number of amazing men and women.
Woodside Energy GWF-2 Commences Production
Australian oil and gas company with a global presence Woodside announced that the Greater Western Flank Phase 2 (GWF-2) Project off the north-west coast of Australia…
Jan De Nul Names Newest Offshore Installation Vessel Taillevent
Luxembourg-based dredging and offshore contractor Jan De Nul Group named its newest offshore installation vessel Taillevent in the Belgian port of Ostend.Miss Pauline Stassijns…
Orsted Contracts EEW OSB to Supply Offshore Wind Components
EEW OSB, a Teesside facility that manufactures transition pieces (TPs) used in offshore wind farms, is entering the international market thanks to multiple contracts with Ørsted…
Ocean Yield Adds Tankers to its Fleet
Ocean Yield has agreed to acquire two 2015 built 37,000 dwt IMO II chemical tankers with 12-year bareboat charters to companies owned and guaranteed by Ardmore Shipping Corporation.
Ardmore Shipping Refinances Four Vessels
Ardmore Shipping Corporation has announced that it has signed agreements for the refinancing of four vessels.Two of Ardmore's subsidiaries have signed agreements…
Knud E. Hansen, DTU Aqua Pact on Marine Research Vessel
Danish naval architectural firm Knud E. Hansen has signed a contract with the Technical University of Denmark's DTU Aqua (National Institute of Aquatic Resources)…
Seaspan Completes Silver Explorer Overhaul
Seaspan’s Vancouver Drydock (Seaspan) announced the completion of work on the Silver Explorer for Silversea Expeditions.This spectacular vessel has an ice strengthened…
Port of Kiel Presents Emission-Free Berthing for Ships
The construction of the first onshore power supply plant for commer-cial vessels at the Norwegenkai Terminal in the port of Kiel has begun.Taking part in the official…
Port of Rotterdam Authority to Invest in Port of Pecém
Allard Castelein, the CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, and Camilo Santana, Governor of the Brazilian state of Ceará, signed an investment agreement regarding…
CMA CGM to Buy Ceva Logistics
French shipping group CMA CGM has made a voluntary public tender offer to Swiss transport company Ceva Logistics as part of its strategy to “broaden their partnership…
GNS, SIRM Join to Povide Cloud-based Services for Ship Managers
The maritime technology company Global Navigation Solutions (GNS) and the supplier of navigation and telecommunications equipment and services SIRM have announced…
India to Boost Coastal Shipping
The Indian ministry of shipping has taken several significant steps to boost and develop coastal shipping as the most efficient mode of transportation of cargo."The…
Samsung Shipbuilding Delivers Newbuild to Nordic American Tankers
The international tanker company Nordic American Tankers (NAT) said that the third 2018 suezmax newbuilding from Samsung Shipbuilding in South Korea was delivered yesterday ( October 25, 2018).
EU Hails Maritime Single Window Environment
The European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism has recently published the draft report on the Commission’s proposal for a Regulation establishing a…
IMO Supports Turkey on Liability Treaties
An International Maritime Organization (IMO) workshop for Turkish government and industry officials is set to boost the country’s ability to ratify and enforce…
U.S. Seeks 'Pragmatic' Approach to IMO 2020 Rules
The United States is looking for a "pragmatic" approach to the implementation of new marine fuel emission rules that go into effect in 2020, a U.S.
IMTRA Mourns the Loss of Nat Bishop
IMTRA Corporation and its employees are saddened by the passing of former CEO and long-time member of the IMTRA family, Nat Bishop, after a 15-year battle with melanoma.Bishop joined IMTRA, the leading manufacturer, supplier and importer of quality marine products, in May 1974 and worked there until his retirement at the end of 2013. He spearheaded the company’s expansion effort by opening its southeast operation in Clearwater…
Baltic Index Slips as Capesize, Panamax Demand Wanes
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, dipped 2 percent on Thursday, weighed down by weaker demand for capesize and panamax vessel segments.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, fell 30 points, or 2 percent, to 1,516 points.The capesize index snapped five straight sessions of gains and fell 35 points, or 1.5 percent, to 2,353 points.
