Thursday, January 12, 2012 Maritime News

This Day In Naval History - January 12th

Jan 12, 2012

From the Navy News Service:   1813 - U.S. frigate Chesapeake captures the British warship Volunteer. 1848 - Sloop Lexington attacked in San Blas, Mexico.

Rolls-Royce Delivering First Gas Power System for Tugs

Jan 12, 2012

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a contract to deliver highly efficient engines and propulsion systems for the world’s first Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) powered tugs.

Austal Launches Second LCS

Jan 12, 2012

Austal Launches 2nd Littoral Combat Ship CORONADO (LCS 4)   Mobile, Alabama-based Austal USA successfully launched the second 127-meter Independence-Variant Littoral Combat Ship, Coronado (LCS 4).

ABS Group Concludes Acquisition of Safetec Nordic AS

Jan 12, 2012

ABS Group of Companies, Inc. concluded its acquisition of Safetec Nordic AS, with a signing ceremony attended by senior ABS, ABS Group and Safetec management in Trondheim, Norway, on January 5, 2012.

Latin America on the (Offshore O&G Spend) Move

Jan 12, 2012

While much attention rightfully is paid the development of offshore oil and gas spending offshore Africa, a new report claims that Latin America is one of the fastest growing regions globally,

arl-shipping.com Launches Cloud Terminal Tools

Jan 12, 2012

arl-shipping.com launched cloud based collaborative planning, optimization and performance measurement apps for container terminal operators. The tools are instantly

Container Freight Rates Gain

Jan 12, 2012

A short-lived revival in rates still means rich pickings for shippers coming into the transpacific contracting season, but beware the capacity crunch to come.   Shippers

Shipping Facing Serious Long-Term Challenges

Jan 12, 2012

SHIPPING is going to need a great deal of resilience to meet the challenges of the next twelve months, according to international accountant and shipping adviser, Moore Stephens.

Austal Vessel Ehances Wind Farm Ops

Jan 12, 2012

Building on its initial success in the renewable energy market, Austal has confirmed a contract for a fourth wind farm support vessel for Turbine Transfers Limited.

Work Boats Exchange Roster Gains Momentum

Jan 12, 2012

Work Boats Exchange: A New Hosted Commercial Marine Buyer's Event is set for the Ritz-Carleton in Fort Lauderdale April 2012     Regardless of industry, the

Raytheon Anschütz Expands to USA

Jan 12, 2012

Raytheon Anschütz is expanding its presence in the U.S. navigation systems market with the opening of its San Diego, Calif.-based operations in January 2012. The

Svanes Joins NAVTOR as new Managing Director

Jan 12, 2012

E-navigation company NAVTOR said that Tor A. Svanes, the founder of C-MAP Norway, has joined the business in the position of Managing Director. Svanes, who is

Shipping Industry Facing “Deepwater Horizon moment”

Jan 12, 2012

The shipping industry has been warned by a leading maritime lawyer that it may soon face its “Deepwater Horizon moment” in the event of a mega containership casualty.

WRI Announces Debut of AquaTex LiquID

Jan 12, 2012

Wastewater Resources, Inc., an international provider of wastewater treatment systems and services, announced the debut of their new customizable, real-time, online monitoring system,

Horizon Lines Completes Mandatory Debt Conversion

Jan 12, 2012

$49.7 Million of 6.00% Series B Mandatorily Convertible Senior Secured Notes Exchanged for Common Stock and Warrants.   Horizon Lines, Inc. has announced that

Ocean Safety Iintroduces Lifebuoy Light

Jan 12, 2012

One of the smallest and lightest lifebuoy lights available on the market is the Apollo lifebuoy light.   The Apollo has just been launched by Ocean Safety and uses the latest LED technology.

Trawlercat Introduces Anti-Piracy (PEV) Design

Jan 12, 2012

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).

Fendercare in STS Operation off Belfast

Jan 12, 2012

Fendercare Marine provide first ship to ship transfer operation off Ireland.   Norfolk based Fendercare Marine completed the first ship to ship (STS) transfer off the coast of Belfast last week.

Braemar: Interim Management Statement

Jan 12, 2012

Braemar Shipping Services plc today issues its interim management statement in relation to the period since the announcement of the interim results on 25 October 2011.

Chinese Ferry Orders Propulsion Package

Jan 12, 2012

Weihai Haida Ferry Co., operating in NE China, has placed an order for a 2,200-passenger/1100-lane-metre Ropax ferry featuring a MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion package.

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