Bordelon Marine Renews Charter for Brandon Bordelon
U.S. based offshore vessel owner Bordelon Marine LLC said it has renewed the charter agreement with Oceaneering International, Inc. for the MV Brandon Bordelon; 260ā DP2 Jones-Act-compliant ultra-light intervention vessel for an additional two-year firm term.The charter agreement renewal commenced in February 2022. The vessel is currently oprtating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, according to AIS shipā¦
Callan Marine's New Dredge General Bradley Launched
Galveston-based dredging and marine construction contractor Callan Marine announced the launch of its newest fleet asset, the 28-inch cutter suction dredge named General Bradley.At 341 feet in length and 52 feet wide, General Bradley will have a maximum digging depth of 60 feet and a dredge pipe diameter of 28 inches. Constructed at Halimar Shipyard in Morgan City, La., the diesel-electric driven General Bradley will be equipped with three ABC 12DZC engines that supply 9,260 horsepower combined.
Houthis Release Crew of Seized Emirati Cargo Vessel
The Houthi movement that controls most of northern Yemen has released the crew of the United Arab Emirates cargo ship Rwabee that was seized on January 3, the group's spokesman said on Monday.The release of the crew - 11 in all according to sources familiar with the matter - was agreed with the assistance of Oman, spokesman Mohammed Abdulsalam said in a tweet.He said a detained British man was also released. He did not provide more details.
Oceanside Harbor Dredging Begins
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District began its annual dredging of the Oceanside Harbor inlet starting April 19.Manson Construction Company of Seattle is dredging the channel to its authorized federal depth of 20 feet. Dredging is expected to be completed prior to Memorial Day weekend.About 250,000 cubic yards of beach-quality sand will be removed from the harborās entrance channel and placed along Oceansideās beaches.
New Routines on the Bridge in the Digital World
Like every sector of cargo and passenger shipping, ādigitalizationāāwhere computerized processes are replacing onboard routines previously handled manuallyā is an ongoing trend coastwise, on the waterways and harbors. Regulatory compliance, especially with Subchapter M for towing vessels, has also driven choices of onboard equipment with digital interfaces to software and online platforms for recordā¦
Fitts Named VP of Contracts & Pricing at Ingalls Shipbuilding
All-domain defense and technologies partner HII announced today that Stephen Fitts has been promoted to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Fitts succeeds Eric Crooker who assumed a new role in March as vice president of infrastructure and sustainability.Fitts will have overall responsibility for contracts, estimating and pricing, and export/import licensing and compliance for the Ingalls shipyardā¦
Unsecured Openings Led to the Flooding and Sinking of Tugboat -NTSB
Unsecured openings in the deck of a towing vessel led to its flooding and sinking off the coast of Puerto Rico, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Thursday.The agency's latest marine investigation report details the NTSBās investigation into the December 24, 2020, flooding and sinking of the towing vessel Proassist III near Puerto Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. The towing vessel was transiting northbound off the coast of Puerto Rico when its stern compartments began flooding.
K&L Gates Adds Maritime Lawyer in Houston
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has added Felisa Sanchez as of counsel in the maritime and finance practices. She joins the firmās Houston office from Foley & Lardner LLP.Sanchez focuses her practice on a wide variety of corporate, finance, and commercial matters for domestic and international clients in the financial services, maritime, transportation, and energy sectors. She has nearly 20 years of experience representing public and private companies in complex transactionsā¦
Wärtsilä Unveils 'Smart' Camera System for Ships
Wärtsilä Voyage has launched its Smart Panoramic Edge Camera System (S.P.E.C.S), designed to enhance marine safety by providing 360 degree situational awareness, streamed directly to the bridge in real-time.In addition to eliminating blind spots with digital panoramic cameras located around the vessel, S.P.E.C.S can also provide a birds-eye view of the ship and its surroundings, which the developer notes is a significant advantage when docking.
N-Sea Charters Offshore Vessel Braveheart Spirit
N-Sea Group has chartered Braveheart Marine's DP2 vessel Braveheart Spirit multi-purpose offshore vessel.The vessel formerly known as the DPSV Bourbon Gulf Star vessel, built in 2010, was acquired late last year by Braveheart Marine converted, and upgraded to meet the most up-to-date industry standards. N-Sea said it has taken the vessel on a long-term charter.The DP2 vessel has a carrying capacity of around 3ā¦
Iran Guards Seize Foreign Ship in Gulf for Smuggling Fuel
Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf for smuggling 200,000 liters of fuel, a senior Guards commander told the semi-official Fars news agency on Sunday."The ship was seized in the northern part of the Persian Gulf.
Russia Confirms Casualties After Missile Cruiser Sank Last Week
Russia's defense ministry on Friday confirmed for the first time that the crew of the missile cruiser Moskva suffered casualties when it blew up and sank last week, a report from RIA news agency indicated.Russia initially said all the ship's crew were evacuated after an ammunition blast triggered by a fire ripped through the Moskva, the flagship of its Black Sea fleet."Attempts by the crew to extinguish the fire were not successfulā¦
NATO Warships Arrive at Finnish Port for Training Exercises
Three NATO warships arrived in the southwestern Finnish port of of Turku on Monday to train with Finland's navy as Helsinki considers the possibility of joining the U.S.-led alliance amid increased tensions with Russia over Ukraine.Latvian minelayer LVNS Virsaitis and minehunters Estonian ENS Sakala and Dutch HNLMS Schiedam will train with two minehunters from Finland's coastal fleet, the Finnish defense forces said in a statement.The two-day exerciseā¦
Port of Corpus Christi Names Takizawa Director of Trade Development
The Port of Corpus Christi Authority has named Marcelo āYudiā Takizawa as its Director of Trade Development. Takizawa has more than 20 years of commercial business and market development leadership experience in the energy and marine transportation space. He comes to the Port of Corpus Christi from Vopak.In his new role, Takizawa will oversee all business and trade development initiatives for the Port of Corpus Christiā¦
What Goes Around Comes Around - Sale of Ex-Sanko Energy Firming AHTS Values
Those who are old enough (or young enough) to remember Justin Timberlakeās poignant lyrics, āWhat goes around, goes around, goes around, comes all the way back aroundāā¦
MAN Powerplant Chosen for new Svitzer TRAnsverse Tug Design
Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey have placed an order for a pair of MAN 12V175D-MM marine prime movers. The 2 x 2,040 kW-rated propulsion engines were selected to provide power for a new generation 60 TBP TRAnsverse tug. Both engines will be supplied along with MAN Energy Solutionsā versatile and efficient SCR exhaust gas after-treatment system, enabling the vessel to meet IMO Tier III emission standards.Theā¦
ClassNK Grants Certification to "K"Line Wind Service
ClassNK granted the Class C Innovation Endorsement Provider Certification for organizations to "K"Line Wind Service, LTD., the specialized organization for offshore wind power under Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Group.ClassNK offers its third-party Innovation Endorsement "Provider Certification", which supports innovative initiatives, to companies and organizations. As companies pursue ESG-oriented management and SDGsā¦
NAVTOR to Integrate Witherbys Pulications into NavStation
Witherbys publications will be made available on NAVTORās NavStation digital chart table software for the very first time after a new agreement.NavStation, which is designed to seamlessly gathers voyage data and information on a single platform, will now offer the Witherby Connect portfolio of highly respected publications covering everything from passage planning and operational training, through to fleet security and ballast water management.
Ship Recycling Takes a Holiday, too
As holidays descended across much of the sub-continent over the last week, activity and sales logically slowed as the recycling industry enjoyed a bit of a breather.Certainly, the recently ebullient Bangladeshi market has fallen out of contention over this past month, as domestic sentiments and pricing endured a sustained dip, despite having led the industry for much of this year.Instead, it is theā¦
Inquiries Begin into Missing Japan Tourist Boat, with at Least 11 Dead
Inquiries began into what caused the disappearance of a tour boat off Japan's northern coast as search efforts intensified on Monday to find the vessel and its missing passengers, with the confirmed death toll rising to 11.The "Kazu I" left harbor on Saturday for a sightseeing trip when it ran into trouble off the Shiretoko peninsula on the island of Hokkaido. The boat was carrying 24 passengers, including 2 children, and two crew members.
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