New Product Launch: ABI-CAR Welding Tractors
ABICOR BINZEL has announced their entrance into the Hard Automation arena with the launch of their first Welding Tractor product ABI-CAR.ABI-CAR Tractors, which will initially come in three models – including one with an oscillator feature, boast a durably constructed carriage design and easy to use interface to allow welding professionals to easily operate the tractor.A strong magnet base lets the ABI-CAR be used for horizontal and vertical welding positions.
Shipbuilding: One-on-one with David M. Thomas, Jr.
BAE System’s San Diego yard is a critical player in keeping U.S. Navy ships operatingWalk with David M. Thomas, Jr., VP & GM, San Diego Ship Repair, BAE Systems, and a few things become immediately clear: Dave Thomas is passionate about cleanliness and order, as the San Diego yard is compact and bustling with work, yet impeccably clean. Dave Thomas is passionate about safety, and he takes the health and welfare of every employee, colleague, client and guest personally.
Qatar Mulls Buying 60 New LNG Carriers
Qatar’s energy minister Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, who also serves as deputy chairman of Qatar Petroleum (QP), outlined plans to order 60 new liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers.Reuters…
AAPA: US Ports Need $4B for Security
The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) identified nearly $4 billion in crucial port and supply chain security needs over the next 10 years.That funding…
Steel Cut for Quark Polar Expedition Ship
Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard today cut steel for Quark Expeditions' first newbuild, a 200-passenger vessel scheduled for 2020 launch.The ceremony took place at the shipyard and museum of Brodosplit…
MSC Secures Scrubber Loan For 86 Vessels
Container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has secured a USD 439 million financing to fit 86 exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) or scrubbers to its fleet.BNP Paribas (BNPP) was the
World’s First Purpose-Built Krill Harvesting Vessel Choose NAVTOR
Norwegian maritime industry completed the project of the world’s first purpose-built krill harvesting vessel that has taken two years and included 40 Norwegian…
Study Prompts Investments in LNG as Marine Fuel
A new study by the consulting group SEA/LNG reveals “a strong investment case” for LNG as a marine fuel in the container shipping market.The study was commissioned…
NYK Shipmanagement Intros Digital Guidance for ECDIS
Singapore-based NYK Shipmanagement, a wholly owned subsidiary of NYK Group, has created “iPlus ECDIS,” digital guidance for the operation of Electronic Chart Display…
First Hybrid Straddle Carriers at Hamburg Port
The port of Hamburg has for the first time introduced two straddle carriers with environmentally friendly hybrid engines.The first two energy saving, low emissions…
APM Terminals Pipavav Launches Intermodal Service
Indian multipurpose port APM Terminals Pipavav has launched a rail connection to its Kanpur Inland Container, giving customers the opportunity to connect more efficiently…
Meriaura Signs Five New TC Agreements
Finnish shipping company Meriaura has signed new time charter-in agreements covering five vessels.The five vessels that will join the company’s fleet include a deck cargo carrier…
Containerships Nord Completes 1st LNG Bunkering
CMA CGM subsidiary Containerships said that its first LNG-fuelled container vessel, M/S Containerships Nord, successfully underwent her first Marine LNG bunkering…
Orient Overseas Container Line Reports 10% Revenue Growth
Hong Kong-based container shipping and logistics service company Orient Overseas Container Line said that its revenue in 2018 increased by 9.9% to USD 5.96 billion for all services…
Yang Ming Announces New Intra-Asia Service
Taiwanese ocean shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation announced a new Intra-Asia service KVM(Korea–Vietnam–Malaysia Service) jointly operated by YM and APL Co.
Diana Shipping Fixes with Uniper and Phaethon
Diana Shipping announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Uniper Global Commodities SE, Düsseldorf…
Eagle Bulk Shipping Avails Loan Secured by 21 Vessels
American shipowner Eagle Bulk Shipping has announced that Eagle Bulk Ultraco, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has closed on a new five-year senior secured…
Envirocleanse inTank BWTS Receives Fleet Sale Commitment
Envirocleanse is billed as the first approved BWTS to treat during voyage: No Filter, No Change to port activities, The highest confidence of compliance with the least impact to vessel operations.Envirocleanse LLC, division of Charter Brokerage LLC, a BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY company has announced a fleet sale commitment from Enterprises Shipping & Trading S.A.both for the bulker and tanker arms. The initial installation will be in the 2nd Quarter of 2019…
The Bolton Marine Group Acquires Daigle Marine
The Bolton Marine Group has acquired Daigle Marine, one of the nation’s leading commercial boat builders. Founder, Steve Daigle and co-owner, Bob Kristmanson have…
Coast Guard Medevacs Cruise Ship Passenger
The Coast Guard medevaced an 80-year old woman Sunday 55-miles east of Savannah, Georgia.Coast Guard Sector Charleston Command Center watchstanders received a call at 9:15 p.m. from the cruise ship Carnival Ecstasy stating a passenger suffered a head injury after falling and was in need of medical attention.A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew launched to assist.The Dolphin crew rendezvoused with the vessel…
