Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Maritime News

U.S. Navy Treading Water on Shipbuilding

Jun 26, 2012

Fleet, Force put Warfighting First: U.S. Navy still the World's “preeminent maritime force,” At the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, and with a new Chief of Operations at the helm, the U.

Changing of the Guard at Tidewater Inc.

Jun 26, 2012

Tidewater Chief Taylor Retires After Era of Fleet Growth; Jeff Platt Steps into the Top Spot Dean Taylor bid farewell to his post as Tidewater Inc.'s chief executive officer on May 31,

EPA Guidance on Fuel Availability Off N. America

Jun 26, 2012

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released interim guidance for ship owners and operators clarifying how the U.S. government will implement fuel availability

Rolls-Royce to Supply the Republic of Korea Navy

Jun 26, 2012

Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply its MT30 gas turbine to power a new FFX frigate for the Republic of Korea’s Navy.   This is the first order for the MT30 in Asia.

Russia’s VolgodgradNIPImorneft Institute Implements AVEVA Marine

Jun 26, 2012

AVEVA (LSE:AVV), announced today that VolgogradNIPImorneft has implemented AVEVA Marine for jack-up platform projects in the Caspian Sea.   In addition to the AVEVA software,

Hamburg Süd Aims for 26 PCT Cut in CO2e Emissions

Jun 26, 2012

Hamburg Süd is pressing ahead vigorously with its commitment to environmental protection.   The shipping group thus decided recently to set itself an objectively

HATLAPA UK Moves to New Facilities

Jun 26, 2012

HATLAPA Marine Equipment Ltd., the UK based subsidiary of German marine equipment manufacturer HATLAPA Uetersener Maschinenfabrik, has moved to new facilities.   The

FreeSeas Receives of NASDAQ Non-Compliance Letters

Jun 26, 2012

FreeSeas Inc. (Nasdaq:FREE), a transporter of dry-bulk cargoes through the ownership and operation of a fleet of Handysize and Handymax vessels, announced that

Synapsis INS for Jumbo Newbuilds

Jun 26, 2012

The German navigation system manufacturer Raytheon Anschütz has been awarded the contract for the supply of advanced Integrated Navigations Systems of their Synapsis

"Do Not Work for Substandard Companies" Jamaica Urges Seafarers

Jun 26, 2012

Seafarers need to take an active role in helping the international community to win the battle against substandard shipping.   That’s the message from the Maritime

Laborde Welcomes Marine Salesman

Jun 26, 2012

Expanding its sales force, Laborde Products brings on a new salesman.    David DiSalvo will handle diesel equipment sales and marketing.  He will serve the Gulf Coast and inland rivers territories.

Viking Ramps Up Down Under

Jun 26, 2012

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has announced the extension of its global servicing network in Australia and New Zealand, primarily aimed at servicing liferafts.    Six

Austal to Distribute Kelvin Hughes' Products in Australasia

Jun 26, 2012

Electronics provider Kelvin Hughes has appointed  Austal to lead its defence, border protection and paramilitary sales and support activities in Australia and New Zealand.

Moss Hydro Engineers Create Revolutionary Filters

Jun 26, 2012

Newly-formed Moss Hydro has been established to address a ballast water challenge that is threatening the entire shipping industry – reliable filtration. Stein Foss,

Stricken Liberian Tanker Finds Refuge in Bahrain

Jun 26, 2012

The General Organization of Sea Ports (GOP) said that the Liberian vessel -- MV Stolt Valor -- was granted permission to take refuge in Bahrain’s waters. The operation

Industry Looks to RAMP Act to Meet Dredging Needs

Jun 26, 2012

Silt accumulation and dredging that's been postponed for years have prevented the full use of U.S. waterways and ports, maritime industry leaders said last month.

Vantage Gets Contracts for 'Sapphire Driller'

Jun 26, 2012

Vantage Drilling Company announces it has received two contract awards for its jack-up drillship 'Sapphire Driller' The two contract awards for the Sapphire Driller

Shipping Benefits from Falling Fuel Costs

Jun 26, 2012

The recent slide in bunker prices has allowed owners to operate their ships at more profitable levels The Shipping Industry has recently benefited from falling oil prices.

Offshore Support Vessel Shipyard Flourishes

Jun 26, 2012

Norway-based shipbuilders, STX Holdings, outperform the FTSE Straits Times Oil & Gas Index The offshore support-vessels builder has outperformed the FTSE Straits Times Oil and Gas Index,

Japan's Hybrid Ship for Hybrid Cars

Jun 26, 2012

'Emerald Ace' a 60,200 grt diesel-engined car carrier with solar panels is shown off at Mitsubishi's Kobe Shipyard & Ironworks The ship is expected to cut carbon

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