Tuesday, September 04, 2012 Maritime News

Bridge Navigation Systems Contract for Northrop Grumman

Sep 04, 2012

Northrop Grumman contracted by Chengxi Shipyard to supply navigation bridge equipment for a series of new 39,500-dwt dry bulk cargo ships. The contract is for

Crystal Cruises Booking Boom Despite Fare Increases

Sep 04, 2012

Reservations for Crystal Cruises surged with the highest ever August booking week and month recorded in its history. Crystal Cruises report that With the expiration

Kirby Corp. to Acquire Allied Transportation

Sep 04, 2012

Kirby Corporation agrees to purchase assets of Allied Transportation Company, a subsidiary of Allied Marine Industries, & two affiliated companies. Kirby Corporation,

Rolls-Royce Marine Gas Engine EPA Approved

Sep 04, 2012

Rolls-Royce announce the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its C-class engine for sale in the U.S. market. The C-class is a state-of-the

l’Hydroptère DCNS Sets Sailing Speed Record

Sep 04, 2012

San Francisco Bay sailing speed record set by l’Hydroptère DCNS World's fastest boat partners with local experts to certify historic 1-mile speed run and gives

New Fleet Management System Debuts at SMM 2012

Sep 04, 2012

Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) introduces its Fleet Decision Support System (FleetDSS). The new fleet management system is completely customizable, designed

New Hatch Cover Support Pad Unveiled at SMM Hamburg

Sep 04, 2012

Hatch Cover and RoRo-equipment specialist Cargo Care Solutions unveils its latest product development at Hamburg expo. The UltraPad, a new type of polymer-based,

New MAN Four-stroke Diesel Premières at SMM 2012

Sep 04, 2012

Dual-fuel marine diesel engine newcomer L35/44DF offers full flexibiltiy. MAN Diesel & Turbo introduce its L35/44DF engine, the latest addition to its four-stroke portfolio.

VLCC Owners Paying Clients to Ship Oil

Sep 04, 2012

Owners of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) by agreeing to current low rates are effectively paying shippers for the priviledge. Hire costs for the largest oil

MAN Turbocharger Judged an Entire Success

Sep 04, 2012

The very first MAN Diesel & Turbo TCA77 turbocharger installed aboard ‘Jo Sequoia’ nears 50,000 hours trouble-free operation. The chemical tanker 'Jo Seuoia'

SeaRoc Charters 'MPI Adventure' for Windfarm Mast Installation

Sep 04, 2012

SeaRoc charter 'MPI Adventure' for Narec's offshore anemometry hub (NOAH) installation for windfarm site weather appraisal. MPI Adventure is a dedicated vessel to transport,

Government Aims to Develop, Upgrade, Cyprus Shipping

Sep 04, 2012

The government continuously improves incentives for shipowners to register their ships under the Cyprus flag. Communication & Works Minister Flourentzou pointed

New Small-bore Two-stroke Diesel Introduced by MAN

Sep 04, 2012

MAN Diesel & Turbo introduces new small-bore two-stroke, updates designs of ME-B & G series engines. MAN Diesel & Turbo’s updated engine programme features several,

Malaysia's Nam Cheong Wins AWB Orders

Sep 04, 2012

Shipbuilder Nam Cheong Group wins order from Perdana Petroleum Berhad to build two Accommodation Work Barges (AWB). The contracts are worth worth a total of

Gangway Snarl-up Left Liberia's President Dockside

Sep 04, 2012

Liberia's President, set for an afternoon cruise, delayed first by boat's late arrival, then gave up idea when gangway jammed on board. An embarrassing fiasco

Ship Exhaust Gas Emissions in Australia Quantified

Sep 04, 2012

Research by CSIRO & Australian Maritime College estimates that about 30% NOX and 20% SOX harmful emissions emanate from shipping. The authors of a recent research paper,

New US Coast Guard Regs for Vessels Inbound from Most Yemeni Ports

Sep 04, 2012

Due to lack of effective anti-terrorism measures in many Yemeni ports USCG to impose conditions of entry into US waters. The regulations came about following

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