ClassNK Releases Cyber Security System
Classification Society ClassNK has released its Cyber Security Management System for Ships.As part of the ClassNK Cyber Security Series, ClassNK regularly releases guidelines and standards that outline cyber security measures based on the recently-released ClassNK Cyber Security Approach that outlines ClassNKās basic approach to ensuring onboard cyber security for ships.The Cyber Security Management System for Ships provides guidance on ensuringā¦
Stenaās NextGen Ferry Floats Out in China
Ferry company Stena Line has achieved another major milestone in its fleet investment program with the āfloat outā ceremony of the second vessel in its new generation E-Flexer series.The second vessel will be named Stena Edda and follows the Scandinavian heritage decided for the five new vessels that are being constructed at the Avic Weihai Shipyard in China.Stena Edda just before the water startedā¦
Drewry: After the sugar rush
Following the tariff-induced cargo rush of late-2018, container shipments from Asia to West Coast North America dived in Q1, denting carriersā hopes of securing higher annual contracts.Things can change very quickly in the Transpacific container market. In our previous analysis of the Asia-West Coast North America trade at the end of last year, the market was booming with eastbound spot freight rates at a six-year peak.
BMA Appoints Hutchinson as MD, CEO
The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) announces the appointment of Captain Dwain E. Hutchinson as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Captain Hutchinson succeeds Commodore Davy F. Rolle, who stepped down as Director last year.Captain Hutchinson is a proud Bahamian from Nassau, New Providence island, where he completed his tertiary education before commencing his maritime studies in Scotland at Glasgow College of Nautical Studies.
MN100: The Best 100 firms in the Brown Water Sector
Is your company a Top 100 performer? The application period for this yearās MN100 edition is officially open and underway! Only those who apply can be considered for inclusion.The MN100, always our August print edition, is our annual look at the best 100 firms in the MarineNews, brown water, workboat space. There will never be a better time for you to tell MarineNews just why your firm is one of the best in the business.
WASHINGTON WATCH: A Tale of Two Fleets
Mixed Government Support for U.S. Shipbuilding.It has been a busy start to the 116th Congress for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, with three congressional hearings in early March focused on the industryās role as a critical component of the U.S. national security industrial base. In addition, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, which was signed into law on February 15, contained mixed news for shipbuilding programs.
1000 Km of the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Laid
1000 km of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline has now been laid in the Baltic Sea in Finnish, Swedish and German waters.Two Allseas pipelay vessels - Pioneering Spirit andā¦
Woodside Expands LNG Supply
Australian exploration and production company Woodside has opened a liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck loading facility at its Pluto LNG project in Western Australia (WA)ā¦
Thorco Invests in Navis
Copenhagen-based Thorco Projects has selected Navisā Bluetracker solution to monitor and analyse the fuel consumption and vessel performance of its own and chartered vessels.
Houston Widens Ship Channel
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority has decided to accelerate widening of the Houston Ship Channel, the nationās busiest waterway.The Port Authority is working with the U.S.
CdM Sells Newbuild DEEP BLUE 43
The Italian luxury yacht builder Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) announced the sale of DEEP BLUE 43 a new, fully custom 43-metre explorer yacht designed by Horacio Bozzoā¦
Quark Expeditions Turns 30
Quark Expeditions, Polar Region expeditions company, is celebrating its milestone 30th year with the launch of its new Antarctic 2020.21 season.The company specializingā¦
Rever Offshore Appoints Ops Director
The subsea services provider to the oil and gas industry Rever Offshore, has announced the appointment of Bob Bryce to the newly-created role of Operations Director.Theā¦
CSC Clarifies Continental Shelf Beyond Bouvet
The extent of the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles outside Bouvet Island has now been clarified with the Continental Shelf Commission (CSC) in New York.Theā¦
Standard Drilling Sells Four PSVs
New World Supply, where S.D. Standard Drilling (SDSD) has an ownership of 26.2 percent, has completed a sale of its remaining four medium sized platform supply vessels (PSVs).The NWS vesselsā¦
Keppel Makes First LNG Cargo Import from N. America
Singapore's Keppel Gas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel Infrastructure Holdings, has completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo import under Singapore'sā¦
Aus Upstream Capex Touches at US$10bln pa
The Australian renewable energy pipeline is surging above 100GW of solar, wind and utility storage projects. Investment is currently matching upstream capex, atā¦
Avance Gas Names Ulrik Andersen as CEO
Avance Gas Holding, a Bermuda-based company engaged in the transportation of liquefied petroleum gas, announced the appointment of Ulrik Andersen as Chief Executive Officer of Avance Gas ASā¦
Dream Cruises Welcomes Third Ship
Dream Cruises, a luxury cruise line owned by Genting and based in China welcome āExplorer Dreamā in Shanghai as the third ship in its Dream Cruises fleet.Dream Cruisesā¦
SunStone Orders Sixth Newbuild in China
Miami-based SunStone Ships signed to build a sixth Infinity-class expedition vessel in China, continuing the European designed, Chinese built concept.The passengershipā¦
