Grounded Containership Rescued
The 2006-built vessel grounded after suffering rudder failure near Ossenisse on the River Scheldt, between Hansweert and , during ebb tide. Working under a Lloyd’s Open Form agreement, Multraship and URS immediately mobilized an experienced salvage team and six tugs. The salvors tried to refloat the vessel on the same tide, but the water level had fallen too far and the operation had to wait for the next tide, at around midnight.
China Delivers Largest Oil Tanker
The "Hua San" is capable of carrying 318,000 tons of crude oil. It is 1,093 feet long, 197 feet wide and 100 feet high. The maker Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co…
Hanwha to Buy Daewoo Shipbuilding
(Source: FinanceAsia.com)
Shipbuilders Support Collins for Senate
In recognition of her commitment to the men and women who work at Bath Iron Works, a coalition of shipbuilders pledged their support for Susan Collins for re-election to the United States Senate. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Collins has supported legislation to provide a continued and steady workload at Bath Iron Works (BIW). Senator Collins has stated that BIW has been, and must continue to be, a central part of efforts to expand and modernize the U.S.
Algonquin Returns to Canadian Navy
(Source: Lookout Journal)
Zodiac Site Compares Fuel Consumption
According to Yamaha engine performance tests on a variety of vessels, Zodiac RIBs use less horsepower and get twice the miles per gallon than heftier counterparts.
Britannia Bulk Talks About Financial Difficulties
While the company has not yet concluded the review of its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2008, the company expects to announce a significant…
Sperry Marine to Upgrade USS Carl Vinson
Exmar 3Q Report
· Turnover: first semester $253.6m; third quarter $130.4m; YTD 2008 $384m; YTD 2007 $361.5m. · Operating cash flow (EBITDA): first semester $63.5m…
Horizon Marine – Modeling Brazil Currents
Horizon Marine has initiated a Joint Industry Project (JIP) with two Eddy Watch – Trinidad/Venezuela clients and a modeling group at the of to develop a dynamic…
Datatrac Systems Sold to OSG
The EERL system reduces the paperwork associated with traditional handling of engine room logs; digital data is collected in a PDA, data entry is timed and PIN secured…
M Ship Aim: Safer Vessels for Special Ops
The San Diego-based company received $2m in Congressional funding that will allow USSOUTHCOM to rapidly field an operational demonstrator for the evaluation of a shock-mitigating craft. The craft will feature an advanced hull design and will be constructed of advanced composite materials to reduce operational injuries and lower procurement risk. “M Ship’s advanced hull research has demonstrated significant…
BMT Techmar Opening in Le Havre
As the leading French port for container traffic, has undergone recent and considerable expansion to increase its cargo handling capacity, with some 60% of all…
MOL Resigns from TSA & CTSA
“With the European Union’s abolition of liner anti-trust immunity, it has become extremely difficult to align the business processes of our entire organization when…
Parliament - Piracy Resolution
(Source: Holland & Knight)
LNG “Heel” Not Cargo
(Source: Holland & Knight)
Plaintiff Can’t Use Maritime Attachment
(Source: Holland & Knight)
Columbia River Update
(Source: Holland & Knight)
USS New Hampshire Joins Fleet
USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), the Navy's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine and the fifth of the Virginia-class, was brought to life Oct. 25 during a commissioning…
Navy Contracts Awarded
This effort will continue to provide for advanced planning, shipchecks, design, documentation, engineering, procurement, fabrication and preliminary shipyard or…