Monday, April 18, 2011 Maritime News

World’s Largest Civilian Hospital Ship Back In Action

Apr 18, 2011

With four new GenSets from MAN Diesel & Turbo, the civilian hospital ship Africa Mercy is back in action off the coasts of Africa helping to provide free medical care to people in need.

KONGSBERG System Suppresses Superfluous Alarms

Apr 18, 2011

The Flagship maritime transport project has developed software that enables comprehensive suppression of audible warnings in order to avoid large cascades of alarms

4th Annual Global Marine Renewable Energy Conference

Apr 18, 2011

Wednesday April 27,  Industry Development Day there will be reports and discussion about current research on MHK advancement from Sandia National Laboratories, 

NORTH P&I CLUB Publishes Guidance On Sanctions For Shipowners

Apr 18, 2011

The ‘A’ rated, 150 million GT North of England P&I club has published new guidance for shipowners on how to avoid being caught out by the increasingly complex ‘patchwork’

Dryships Announces Signing Of $800 Million Loan Facility

Apr 18, 2011

ATHENS, GREECE – April 18, 2011 - DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) (the “Company” or “DryShips”), a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk and

SINANJU Partners with SpecTec

Apr 18, 2011

SINANJU joins the list of SpecTec’s ever growing distinguished customers by committing to AMOS2 Enterprise Suite. The project includes interfacing to third party

Signed Contracts for Acquisition of Two Resale Supramax Bulk Carriers

Apr 18, 2011

The  Shipping  Corporation  of  India  Ltd.  (SCI) has signed contracts for acquisition of two resale Supramax bulk carriers with M/s Grand Yard. Investments Ltd.

This Day in U.S. Coast Guard History - April 18

Apr 18, 2011

1820-Landing parties from the cutters Louisiana and Alabama destroyed a pirate base on Breton Island.   1908- Congress authorized the creation of the Office of

This Day in U.S. Naval History - April 18

Apr 18, 2011

1848 - U.S. Navy expedition to explore the Dead Sea and the River Jordan, commanded by LT William F. Lynch, reaches the Dead Sea.   1906 - Navy assists in relief

MTU 4000 Engines Power New LNG Terminal Tugs

Apr 18, 2011

Boston Harbor has been an important shipping center for more than 300 years, from its influx of European immigrants to the wide variety of cargo it handles today.

Crowley Equipment Fleet Expansion to Add 500 New Containers in 2011

Apr 18, 2011

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; April 18, 2011) - Crowley Maritime Corporation's liner services group is adding 500 new containers to its already robust equipment fleet in

Tankers Crass off China’s Southern Coast

Apr 18, 2011

According to a report from INDOlink.com, two oil tankers crashed today off China's southern coast, spilling about two tonnes of light diesel fuel into the sea, authorities said.

Metalcraft Towboat for U.S. Navy with UltraJet Waterjets

Apr 18, 2011

MetalCraft Marine has delivered its first 26-ft US Navy Tow Boat to Cheatham Annex. Metalcraft Marine was recently awarded a contract by the United States Navy

Army Vessels Deploy with New Life-Saving Technology

Apr 18, 2011

The U.S. Army has chosen BriarTek to provide the ORCA Man Overboard Indicator (MOBI) system for sailors aboard its Large Tug (LT) MG Winfield Scott and Logistics Support Vessel (LSV) MG Robert Smalls.

Tokyo Electric’s LNG Purchases Rise

Apr 18, 2011

According to a report from Bloomberg, Tokyo Electric Power Co. purchased a record amount of liquefied natural gas in March after two of the utility’s nuclear power

SeaArk Delivers Survey Boats to Corps of Engineers

Apr 18, 2011

SeaArk Marine, Inc. recently delivered two 2610 survey boats to the Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District.  The vessels are assigned to Pleasant Valley, Iowa and Lock and Dam 18 in Gladstone, Ill.

Keppel & Seafox Group’s MPSEP SEAFOX 5 Secures First Job

Apr 18, 2011

The KFELS MPSEP vessel will be deployed for foundation works at DanTysk in the German Sector of the North Sea, starting 4Q2012. Keppel FELS Limited (Keppel FELS)

Shipping Bodies Raise Alarm as Pirates Take Ransom

Apr 18, 2011

The International Chamber of Shipping, ITF, Indian National Shipowners’ Association, NUSI, MUI, IMEC, InterManager, Intertanko and BIMCO deplore the latest development

SMM India - CLOSING REPORT

Apr 18, 2011

SMM India successfully established Some 3,000 delegates and visitors at the second SMM India   shipbuilding, machinery & marine technology international trade

Burger Launches 60′ Research Vessel “Coregonus”

Apr 18, 2011

Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S.A. – April 8, 2011 Burger Boat Company launches the R/V Coregonus, a 60’ Research Vessel for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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