VIDEO: BOEM, NOAA Use Drones to Tag Endangered Whales
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationâs (NOAA) Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary on Wednesday announced the successful digital acoustic tagging of 14 sei whales in waters offshore Massachusetts. This is the first time researchers have successfully tagged an endangered species in the United States using an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone.
International Seaways Sells Stake in Al Shaheen Oil Field FSOs to Euronav
Oil tanker operator International Seaways has sold its 50% stake in two floating storage and offshore (FSO) vessels, the FSO Asia and FSO Africa, to its joint venture partner Euronav NV. The purchase price values the two FSO vessels at $300 million in total. Net of adjustments for working capital and expenses, International Seaways received approximately $140 million in cash from the sale.The transaction has been approved by North Oil Company (âNOCâ)âŠ
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Earns AIP for LCO2 Spherical Cargo Tank System
Bureau Veritas (BV) said it has delivered an approval in principle (AIP) to Mitsubishi Shipbuilding â part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group â for a spherical cargo tank system for liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers.LCO2 carriers transport liquefied CO2 in a low temperature, high pressure state. Independent Type C tanks are typically used for the cargo tank system. Until now, various tank structures have been availableâŠ
NTMA Seafarer Graduation Ceremony Held for First Time since 2019
On June 7, 2022, a graduation ceremony at the NYK-TDG Maritime Academy (NTMA), a merchant marine university jointly operated by NYK and the Transnational Diversified Group (TDG) near Manila, Philippines, was held for the first time since 2019 before the outbreak of COVID-19.NYK President Hitoshi Nagasawa, Senior Managing Executive Officer Tomoyuki Koyama, and TDG Chairman J. Roberto C. Delgado, in addition to invited guests of honor that included Kazuhiko KoshikawaâŠ
EALs Approved for Use in Schottel Controllable Propellers
Schottel has approved Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) for the use in its ControllablePropeller (SCP) units. Following an extensive testing period in the in-house test benches, oils that were able to meet the OEMâs high performance and quality requirements were technically approved for the use in CP hubs. The EALs are not only able to fully replace the mineral oils used so far, but offer a further advantage with their biodegradability.
ABS AIP for "Sterntube-less" Ship
Thordon Bearings said ABS issued an Approval in Principle to the âsterntube-less shipâ concept developed in cooperation with the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI), the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and Thordon Bearings Inc.The design replaces a vesselâs sterntube with an irregular shaped chamber that allows a shorter, water-lubricated propeller shaft to be inspected and maintained while the vessel is afloatâŠ
ABB Signs 'Shore-to-Ship' Power deal for Cruise, Ferries in Port of Toulon
Port of Toulon, which handles over 1.6 million ferry and cruise passengers annually, has committed to ABB Shore Connection technology at a key stage in its sustainability drive.With around 1,300 yearly calls from ferries and cruise vessels right in the heart of the city, the port of Toulon plays an important role in developing the attractiveness of the region for business and tourists. The port isâŠ
Crowley LNG Bunker Barge to Sport TGE Marine Gas Controls, Tanks
TGE Marine Gas Engineering GmbH (TGE Marine) inked a deal for a 12,000 cu. m. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering barge with Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding for the design and supply of the cargo handling system including two 6,000 cu. m. bilobe Type C tanks designed to transport LNG at -163°C.The barge will be built by Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding for Crowley and operate under a long-term charter with Shell NA LNG, LLC.
Kongsberg to Deliver CPP Systems for Four Finnish Navy Corvettes
Kongsberg Maritime signed a contract with Aker Arctic that will see KM supply propellers and shafts for four newbuild SQ2020 corvette ships for the Finnish Navy.The process originated in September 2019 when the Finnish Defense Forces Logistics Command (FDFLOGCOM) contracted Aker Arctic to design and deliver full shaftline system to SQ2020 corvettes and the Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) yard in Finland to build the vessels.
Høglund Delivers Automation and Control System for Ethane Carrier
Høglund Marine Solutions has delivered an automation and control system for the Pacific Ineos Belstaff, reported to be the worldâs largest ethane carrier.Høglund esigned an integrated automation system with ship performance monitor and a customized control system.The technology was created to support Babcock LGEâs cargo handling system (CHS) and fuel gas supply system (FGSS) for the vessel, which is owned by Pacific GasâŠ
Capital Ship Management Signs On to Deploy ABS' My Digital Fleet
ABS and Capital Ship Management (Capital) signed an agreement to deploy ABSâ digitalization and decarbonization platform in support of Capitalâs sustainability strategy.ABS My Digital Fleet is a configurable risk management platform, designed to integrates data to provide AI-driven insights for driving sustainable operations and reducing operational risks. Environmental insights provide visibilityâŠ
Glosten Tapped toDesign new Research Vessel for KAUST
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) selected Glosten to design a new ship with advanced capabilities for Red Sea research.The new oceanographic research vessel (RV) will replace the existing RV Thuwal, designed to bring advanced research capabilities for work in both shallow reef and deepwater environments with a reconfigurable deck for multipurpose jobs and equipment and weatherâŠ
Naming Ceremony Held for Yinson's Anna Nery FPSO
Malaysian FPSO provider Yinson, with its project partner Sumitomo Corporation named the new FPSO Anna Nery, during a naming ceremony held concurrently in Jiangsu, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The FPSO Anna Nery is currently undergoing final conversion works and is going to set sail for Brazil in the third quarter, where it will be deployed at the Marlim Field located in the eastern part of the Campos BasinâŠ
Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Suffers Another Repair Delay
Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, has suffered another repair delay and will not reenter service until 2024 at the earliest, Tass quoted a defense source as saying on Tuesday.The ship, launched in 1985, had been due to undergo a refit that would have seen it operational in 2023.The source told Tass that defects in the work had been discovered, and this meant the ship would remain in dock for longer than initially planned.
HHI to Develop Worldâs Largest Liquified CO2 Carrier
A next generation ultra large, liquefied carbon dioxide (LCO2) carrier being developed in a groundbreaking project between ABS, Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (HHI), and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime Administrator is said to be the worldâs largest in terms of LCO2 capacity.The 74,000cm3 design builds on the 40,000cm3 âsuper gapâ technology developed in 2021 by HHI, which includes Hyundai GlovisâŠ
HJSC Receives LR AIP for 7,700 TEU LNG-fueled Containership
Lloydâs Register (LR) has awarded approval in principle (AIP) to HJ Shipbuilding and Construction Co. Ltd (HJSC) â formerly Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction â for its 7,700 TEU liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled containership.The AIP follows a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and joint development project (JDP) agreement between the two companies signed on November 24, 2021. Under the MOU, HJSC has delivered the concept and the design of the vesselâŠ
Russian Superyacht in Fiji Leaves for US Amid Legal Wrangling
A Russian-owned superyacht docked in Fiji departed for the United States on Tuesday after a court in the Pacific island nation ordered its removal, saying it wasâŠ
VIDEO: One-on-One with Pieter van Oord, CEO, Van Oord
Pieter van Oord is candid in discussing the future growth of his storied companyâs activities in offshore wind with specific insights on challenging current jobs, Van Oordâs recent order of a massive and groundbreaking Wind Turbine Installation Vessel, and the companyâs future working in the United States.Pieter, to start, can you give a âBy the Numbersâ look at your company today using the metrics of your choice?Well, 2021 was a disappointing year for us.
BHGI Hires Naval Achitect Delaney
Bristol, R.I.-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. (BHGI) announced it has hired Braden Delaney, as a naval architect. He graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. with an B.S.E. in naval architecture and marine engineering.Prior to joining BHGI, Delaney interned at NASSCO and NAVSEA, providing engineering support for shipyard operations in addition to interning as a salvage naval architect.
Manor Marine, Chartwell Marine Partner
Shipbuilder Manor Marine UK Ltd. announced it has signed an agreement with naval architecture firm Chartwell Marine Ltd. to jointly develop vessel designs and pursue shipbuilding contracts in the offshore wind industry.The U.K.-based companies, which have worked together on various projects previously, said their recently signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) demonstrates a further commitment toâŠ
