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Moore Stephens: Andrew Cunningham
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Andrew Cunningham, a former senior partner of Moore Stephens, will be held in London at 11.30 a.m. on Friday, 27 April at St Sepulchre-without-Newgate.
Melbourne Hosts Biggest Ship Yet
QM 2 Docks in Melbourne, South Australia The Queen Mary 2 has docked at Port Melbourne's Station Pier, soon to navigate around the continent. The luxury $800 million liner's cruise around Australia marks the longest period away from her northern hemisphere home ports of Southampton and New York.
Lloyd's Register Joins Swan's Antarctic Expedition
A four-man team from Lloyd's Register will set sail today from Ushuaia, Argentina, as part of an international expedition to the Antarctic, lead by the renownedâŚ
Pirates Seize Hostages off Nigeria Coast
Nigerian pirates stormed cargo shilp off Port Harcourt. For first time ever, hostages were taken. Eight armed pirates boarded and started firing toward the bridgeâŚ
Voith Announces First Linear Jet Order
A new propulsor for 20 to 40 knots with the simplicity and efficiency of a propeller. Voith has announced the first Voith Linear Jet order with Turbine TransfersâŚ
USS McFaul Heads to the Arabian Sea
NORFOLK (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) departed Naval Station Norfolk today on a regularly scheduled deployment to the Arabian Sea to participate in counter-piracy operations. The crew, commanded by Cmdr. Daniel J. Gillen, has been preparing for this deployment since they returned from their last deployment in August 2010. "I have a great crew and we are ready for this deployment," praised Gillen.
Tidewater PSV Named For New Orleans Native Cindy Brown
Platform supply vessel Cindy Brown Tide was delivered to offshore-service giant Tidewater on Oct. 24, and chartered to oil company BP in the Gulf of Mexico. The boat's namesake is someone missed by many. "The vessel was named for Cynthia Niklaus Brown, a wonderful woman who passed away in late 2009 in Houston after being diagnosed with cancer," said Joseph Badeaux, general manager and vice president at Houma, La.-based Quality Shipyards, a subsidiary of Tidewater.
WCI Laments $800M Cost Overrun at Olmsted Lock & Dam
Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) President/CEO Michael J. Toohey issued the following statement regarding the U.S. âTucked away in the fine print of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget, the cost over-run at Olmsted Lock and Dam is finally made public. Alerted in August 2011 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that there was a âsignificantâ change in the cost of the Olmsted project, the users - ho pay half of the costs of the projects and the overruns - repeatedly asked for clarification and haveâŚ
Wesmar's Navigation and Security Sonar on Display
For cruise ships and excursions vessels, the NS860 sonar offers both open water and shallow water protection. In open water it is a tool for avoiding objects near the surface such as icebergs or lost containers. In shallow water, it is used to locate large rocks, reefs, shoals and objects sunken in shipping lanes or navigable channels. WESMARâs NS860 features precision beam stabilization for maximum range performance in hazardous close-to-shore and shallow-water situations.
Florida Shipyard Purchases Mobile Boat Hoist
Jacksonville shipyard purchases a Marine Travelift 600C to compliment existing dry dock. The Commodore Point Facility at North Florida Shipyards, Inc. has been providing commercial ship repair and modernization support to customers for over 30 years. To maintain its current customer base and generate new business the shipyard invested in a Marine Travelift 600C mobile boat hoist with the assistance of federal stimulus package funds. Through the U.S.
Container Carriers Set Reliability Record
Container service reliability reached a new high in the final quarter of 2011 with an on-time average of 69% across all the trades covered by Drewryâs Schedule Reliability Insight report, just published. The latest result was up by 6 percentage points over the previous quarter, meaning that schedule reliability has improved for three consecutive quarters, a feat only equalled once before between 4Q08 and 2Q09.
Boston Whaler Introduces Cutting Edge Pilothouse
Boston Whaler debuts cutting-edge new 285 Conquest Pilothouse. With Boston Whalerâs landmark release of the 285 Conquest Pilothouse, the boatbuilder firmly establishes itself as an industry leader in boating innovation. state-of-the-art integrated windshield-hardtop system, aft bulkhead with door, and a fullyenclosed, weather-protected helm, the 285 Conquest Pilothouse offers unprecedented comfort and cover from the elements.
Mica is AAPA 'Port Person of the Year'
U.S. Rep. John Mica To Accept AAPA âPort Person Of Yearâ Award At March 20 Event Luncheon. AAPA Centennial âSpring Conferenceâ Speakers Will Focus On Raising Priorities For Freight Infrastructure. U.S. Congressman John Mica (R-FL) will be honored on March 20 as the American Association of Port Authoritiesâ (AAPA) âPort Person of the Yearâ during the associationâs 100th anniversary Spring Conference event, March 19-20, at The Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel.
Dick Bollinger Passes Away
Dick Bollinger â President Emeritus of Bollinger Shipyards-- died at home surrounded by his loving family. Richard N. Bollinger died at home on January 17, 2012 of natural causes. He was President of Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. from his graduation from LSU in mechanical engineering in 1950 until his retirement in 2003, and remained President Emeritus and Director Emeritus of the company until his death.
Shipyards: Hotbeds of Ingenuity â and Risk
A typical driveway mechanic can open up the hood, dive into a carâs guts and emerge hours later with an understanding of what is wrong. Even if the mechanic can't get the engine to purrâŚ
MEBA Announces Passing of Thomas Cannon
Former Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School Instructor passes away at the age of 81. It is with great sadness that the Marine Engineersâ Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) announces the death of long-time friend and colleague, Thomas âTomâ Francis Cannon. Cannon passed away peacefully on January 7, 2012 in Salerno, Italy. He was 81 years old. âTom was an engineerâs engineer. He excelled at everything he put his mind to, and inspired those around him to achieve their best,â said M.E.B.A.
Work Boats Exchange Roster Gains Momentum
Regardless of industry, the ability to continually meet potential new clients is the cornerstone to any companyâs success. While the marine industry is well armed globally with traditional exhibitions, an emerging concept â the Hosted Buyer Event â is gaining steam as a viable and productive means to earn new business. âHosted Buyer Events are quite commonplace on the automotive side of ZFâs business,â said David Santos, Product Line Manager â Commercial Craft, ZF Marine LLC.
Trawlercat Introduces Anti-Piracy (PEV) Design
Trawlercat Marine Designs of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada is seeking joint venture partners to join them in building their purpose-designed anti-piracy personal escort vessels (PEV). Trawlercat Marineâs president, Captain Graham Pfister states that âIndividual PEVâs can chase pirates away from unarmed and even armed ships. They can prevent groups of pirates from âswarmingâ and getting close enough to fire their weapons and cause injuries, do damage or even board a ship.
Navmaster ECDIS Training CD Released
PC Maritime has announced that its Navmaster ECDIS type-specific training CD Rom is now available. Believed to be the first manufacturer to provide a stand-alone type-specific training CD Rom, PC Maritime has taken the view that the required training should be made as convenient as possible to the customer. As Anne Edmonds, PC Maritimeâs Marketing Director, explains: âOne Navmaster ECDIS type training CD Rom onboard can be used by any number of shipâs officers, as and when their time permits.
LR Safety Alert: Working Over Water
Safety alert: Working over water â Lloydâs Registerâs Golden Rules and Instructions for health and safety. Applicabilty: Owners, operators, shipyard managers and site controllers. The Lloydâs Register Group has published a set of Health and Safety Golden Rules which our employees must follow to keep themselves, and those people around them, safe. Some of these Rules, together with our Instructions, are related to working over water, in particular the conduct of boat transfers.
