Danelec Unveils Remote Operational Performance Test for VDRs
The newly launched Remote Operational Performance Test (OPT) service from Danelec enables ship operators to perform mandatory voyage data recorder (VDR) operational performance tests remotely.The new Danelec Remote OPT is a software-as-a-service solution designed to simplify the workflows required of ship owners under the Operation Requirement Resolution MSC.333(90) and IEC 61996-1 ed.2, which states that all VDRs installed after July 1, 2014, must support an OPT.
Vita Delivers Electric RIB to Newport Harbor Department
VITA Power announced it has delivered all-electric Vita Seal rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to the City of Newport Beach, marking the electric marine technology company's first sale to a public agency.The RIB will join the Harbor Departmentâs existing fleet of three boats and assist with patrols and towing and pushing vessels that need assistance or have broken away from moorings.According to VITA PowerâŠ
NTSB Continues to Push for Safety Management System Mandate
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is once again calling for safety management systems (SMS) to be required for all U.S.-flagged passenger vessels.On the fifth anniversary of the 2019 Conception dive boat fire that killed 34 people, Jennifer Homendy, chair of the federal safety watchdog, held a media availability with the families of the victims and again called on the U.S. Coast Guard to mandate SMS on passenger vessels such as ferriesâŠ
Fierce Competition Drives Down the Cost of US Dredging Projects
Heavy competition within the U.S. dredging sector helps to save American taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars each year, as highlighted by a recent industry report.According to the "U.S. Dredging Report: An Analysis of the FY23 U.S. Federal Dredging Market", compiled by dredging industry insider Michael Gerhardt, highly competitive U.S. dredging companies saved taxpayers $707 million for contracts awarded by the U.S.
BRIX Marine Delivers Whale Watching Vessel for Allen Marine Tours in Alaska
Aluminum boatbuilder BRIX Marine announced it has launched a new custom-built whale watching vessel for Allen Marine Tours, in Alaska.The new vessel, Raven, a 4818-HTC passenger catamaran, is the second vessel BRIX Marine has developed for Allen Marine, following the launch of the Eagle in September 2023.According to the builder, Raven is designed to enhance the whale-watching experience in Alaskaâs waters, focusing on passenger comfort, safety, and sustainability.
KNOT Makes Tanker Swap
KNOT Offshore Partners announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, KNOT Shuttle Tankers, has entered into agreements with parent ocompany Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers AS (KNOT), to simultaneously acquire from KNOT the 2021-built, industry-standard Suezmax shuttle tanker Tuva Knutsen and sell to KNOT the smaller-scale, 2011-built shuttle tanker Dan Cisne.These transactions will be effected by the purchase and sale of the entities which own the respective vessels.
Scorpio Sells Two Tankers
Shipowner Scorpio Tankers on Tuesday announced it has entered into agreements to sell two vessels and a new time charter-out agreement.The company said it recently entered into agreements to sell two 2014 built scrubber fitted MR product tankers, STI San Antonio and STI Texas City, for $42.5 million per vessel. These sales are expected to close within the fourth quarter of 2024.The New York-listedâŠ
Salvors Say It's Unsafe to Tow Tanker Sounion Hit by Houthis in the Red Sea
Private companies involved in salvaging the Sounion tanker, which was attacked by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea, are exploring other options after the towing operation was deemed unsafe, the European Union's naval mission said on Tuesday.The Sounion, which was struck on Aug. 21 and which the Houthis and maritime sources have said has been rigged with explosives, is laden with about one million barrelsâŠ
Fire Safety: Consilium Safety Group Acquires Daspos
Sweden-based fire, flame and gas safety solutions company Consilium Safety Group on Tuesday announced it has acquired Daspos, a Danish fire safety company specialized in detection of gas, oil mist and fuel vapors. Daspos has developed a unique and patented detection sensor technology, that can predict the risk of fire in the engine room of all types of vessels. The acquisition follows a multi-yearâŠ
Stretched US Navy Eyes Risky New Waters in South China Sea
As two U.S. aircraft carrier battle groups patrolled the Indian Ocean this week in an explicit effort to deter Iran from striking Israel and sparking a major regional conflict, a very different military messaging effort was underway in a luxury conference centre in Manila.The 35th annual Military Law and Operations Conference organised by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command â running from Aug. 27-30 â isâŠ
Power Outage Hits Port of Rotterdam; Issue Resolved
A power outage in the Rotterdam port area in the Netherlands briefly interrupted operations at one of Europe's biggest oil refineries on Tuesday, the plant's operator BP said.Electricity grid operator TenneT said the problem was solved shortly after 1000 GMT.
Russian 'Spy Whale' Hvaldimir Found Dead Near Norway
A beluga whale that was suspected of spying for Russia after being discovered in Norwegian waters five years ago has been found dead, according to the non-profit organization that had been monitoring the whale.The body of Hvaldimir - a combination of the Norwegian word for whale and the first name of Russian President Vladimir Putin - was spotted floating in the sea by a father and son fishing in southern Norway over the weekendâŠ
Houthis Attack More Oil Tankers in the Red Sea, US Military Says
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two crude oil tankers - the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I - in the Red Sea on Monday, the U.S. military said, calling the assaults "reckless acts of terrorism".The Houthis late on Monday claimed responsibility for targeting the Blue Lagoon with multiple missiles and drones but did not make any mention of the Saudi tanker.The U.S.
LNG Carriers Line Up At Malaysia's Bintulu Complex After Maintenance
A backlog of liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers is waiting to load at Malaysia's Bintulu terminal this week after outages and maintenance work disrupted production, according to industry sources and shiptracking data.The Bintulu facility in Sarawak, controlled by state-owned Petronas, consists of nine LNG production trains run by four different operators with total capacity of nearly 30 million metric tons per yearâŠ
Norden Completes Norlat Shipping Acquisition
Danish shipping company Norden said on Tuesday that it has closed its acquisition of Nordic dry bulk operator Norlat Shipping.The deal was announced in July but remained subject to regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed. âWe are delighted to have received the green light for the acquisition last week and with the closing of the acquisition today we look forward to welcoming the Norlat Shipping team and customers,â said Norden CEO Jan Rindbo.
Ship Repair That is Transparent, On Time & On Budget
EDR Antwerp Shipyard has undergone a complete rebrand, but the transformation is far more than skin deep. Philippe Trouillard, Commercial Manager, discusses with Maritime Matters: The Marinelink Podcast, not only the transformation of the yard and its facilities, but also too the challenges of successfully competing with much cheaper repair yards in the Far East; and insights on an exciting new electrostaticallyâŠ
Sealutionâs Gateway Secures Lloydâs Register Approval
Maritime connectivity technology provider Sealution has secured a Type Approval from Lloyd's Register for its plug & play Gateway solution.Sealutionâs Gateway is designed to unlock and transport critical data below deck on board merchant vessels. The hybrid solution combines the reliability of a cabled connection with the flexibility of wireless technology.With Type Approval from Lloyd's Register, the Gateway now officially meets the standards for safetyâŠ
Zelim Launches âWorldâs Firstâ Unmanned Overboard Rescue Vessel
Zelim, an Edinburgh based sea survival innovator, has unveiled the world's first unmanned/manned remotely controlled person-in-water rescue vessel.The vessel, dubbed GUARDIAN, is 8.4 meters long, 2.5 meters wide aluminium hulled Next Generation Fast Rescue Craft (FRC), presented to the international maritime industry for the first time at the SMM Trade Fair, which is taking place in Hamburg, Germany.SpecificallyâŠ
