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Incat Designs Founder Philip Hercus Passed Away
Incat Designs founder Philip Hercus, one of the forefathers of Incat Crowther and Australiaâs marine design industry, has passed away. Hercusâ contribution to the industry was immense. In the 1980s, he pioneered the introduction of aluminum catamaran passenger vessels in tourist areas such as the Great Barrier Reef before developing the Wave Piercing Catamaran. In 1990, one of these vessels won the Hales Trophy for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean for a commercial vessel.
US Denies Iran Report of Confrontation with US Vessel
An Iranian military vessel confronted an American warship in the Gulf and warned it to stay away from a damaged Iranian fishing boat, Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, but the U.S.
Technology Drives Growth of Indiaâs Major Ports
Technological advancement for modernization of major ports and reforms for enhancing ease of doing business are driving and sustaining the growth trend line at Indiaâs major ports.
Global Treaty to Halt Invasive Aquatic Species On
A key international measure for environmental protection that aims to stop the spread of potentially invasive aquatic species in shipsâ ballast water enters into force today (8 September 2017).
In Sign of Oil Rebalancing, North Sea Floating Storage Shrinks
The volume of global price benchmark North Sea crude being held in floating storage has declined sharply since mid-August, according to shipping data and trade sourcesâŚ
Florida Navy Bases Prepare for Irma
Navy installations throughout Florida are preparing for heavy weather as Hurricane Irma approaches South Florida. Commander, Navy Region Southeast, Rear Adm. Bette BolivarâŚ
Irma Churns Through Caribbean, Possibly Enroute to Florida
Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century, churned across northern Caribbean islands on Wednesday with a potentially catastrophic mix of fierce windsâŚ
ABB to Power the âAnti-cruise Shipâ
ABB will provide the power and propulsion for the first in a series of vessels that mark Ritz Carltonâs first foray into the maritime sector. The 190-meter long vessel has been dubbed the âanti-cruise shipâ because it can accommodate just 298 passengers and is aimed at providing a more bespoke service than larger cruise ships. ABBâs solutions will optimize energy efficiency and allow the vessel to be remotely monitored from shore.
Case Study: Fishing Vessel Corrosion Protection
Substance type: Flanges, couplings, panels, etc. Oxifree TM198 is 100 percent environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitor supplied by Corrosion Solutions Norway AS. After a simple pretreatment, TM198 can be applied on structures using an applicator gun. The application is fast and efficient and can even be applied to live equipment eliminating the need for a shutdown. M/S Endre Dyrøy is the firstâŚ
Wärtsilä Tests Remote Control Ship Operating Capability
Wärtsilä said it has taken a further important step toward developing its Smart Marine capabilities by successfully testing the remote control of ship operations. The testing, which involved driving the vessel through a sequence of manoeuvres using a combination of Dynamic Positioning (DP) and manual joystick control, was carried out on August 21 off the North Sea coast of Scotland in collaboration with Gulfmark Offshore, the U.S. based operator who provided the vessel for the project.
DVB Bank Losses on Shipping
DVB, the specialist in international shipping finance, reported a consolidated net loss before taxes of EUR 506.3 million in the first six months of 2017 (previousâŚ
Harvey Soaks Louisiana as Houston Struggles With Flooding
Tropical Storm Harvey bore down on Louisiana on Wednesday, pouring down more water after setting rainfall records in Texas that caused catastrophic flooding and paralyzed the U.S.
BW Catcher Sails to North Sea
BW Offshore, a leading global provider of floating production services to the oil and gas industry, announced the sail away of the FPSO BW Catcher. The vessel hasâŚ
St. Louis Regionâs Agriculture Freight Network Poised for Growth
As cargo handling capacity increases along the Mississippi River, this 15-mile section of the Mighty Mississippi is being called the Ag Coast. Located in the heartland of AmericaâŚ
Clean Tanker Rates Soar on Strong Fuel Consumption
Mideast demand especially strong due to refinery outages. Rates for tankers carrying refined fuels like gasoline and diesel have soared this month as trade activityâŚ
Fincantieri Floats Out MSC Cruises Newbuild
The second ship in the MSC Cruisesâ Seaside class, MSC Seaview, has entered the final phase of construction at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, where MSC Cruises and FINCANTIERI celebrated the vesselâs float out. MSC Seaview is the second of MSC Cruisesâ Seaside generation of cruise ships, based on a prototype designed to bring guests closer to the sea, for warmer climates and the ultimate sun and sea cruise experience.
Typhoon Batters Hong Kong, China
Destructive winds, waves batter Hong Kong, south China. Typhoon Hato, a maximum category 10 storm, slammed into Hong Kong on Wednesday lashing the Asian financialâŚ
HMAS Ballarat Returns Home
HMAS Ballarat has sailed into her home port of Fleet Base West in Rockingham, Western Australia, to a large gathering of family and friends after completing a threeâŚ
Colac Remembered
Despite being in the thick of action on many occasions, Bathurst class corvette HMAS Colac ended the Second World War with only two members of her shipâs company killed and two woundedâŚ
Detyens Sees Uptick in International Repair Work
International vessels have been trading in the Port of Charleston, S.C. for centuries. While Charleston is the sixth largest container port in the U.S., it is also home to Detyens Shipyards, Inc (DSI). In the past several years, DSI has seen an increase in the number of dry dock inquiries and bookings from International vessel operators. âIn the last two quarters, weâve dry docked eight internationally owned and operated vessels,â explained Peter Browne, Vice President of Estimating.
