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Crew System Integration on RHIBs and High Speed Craft

Human Systems Integration (HSI) is a recognized requirement for many organizations. This is rapidly becoming more important as the professional RHIB and high speed

AAPA Commends Senate Passage of WRDA Bill

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) lauded Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and David Vitter (R-La.), chairman and ranking member, respectively, of

Massport Launch 2013 Cruise Season

With Friday’s Bermuda sailing of the Norwegian Dawn, the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) launches the 2013 cruise season at Cruiseport Boston’s Black Falcon Terminal in South Boston.

Statutory Alert: Revision to MARPOL Annex IV

Statutory Alert: Revision to MARPOL Annex IV – passenger ship discharge requirements and new performance test/standard for sewage treatment plants New sewage

Dead in the Water

Electrical System Failure at Sea The world watched as the Carnival Triumph sat still, dead in the water in the Gulf of Mexico after a main space fire caused a total loss of electrical power.

Incat Crowther to Design New Generation Rocket

Incat Crowther has worked closely with Sealink to develop a vessel that offers exceptional value to the operator with tangible measures taken to reduce both capital investment and running costs.

Catamaran Ferry Delivered to Coastal Fast Ferries

Incat Crowther launched Kilimanjaro IV, a 45-meter passenger ferry for the African Operator Coastal Fast Ferries. The vessel capitalizes on the rapid growth in the operator’s passenger numbers,

Derecktor to Build Catamaran

Robert E. Derecktor, Inc., is pleased to announce its selection to build a new 19.2-meter catamaran research and classroom vessel for The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (CT).

Shipbuilding Achievement at Vigors Seattle Shipyard

U.S. Fab  teams placed a massive superstructure module atop the hull of new WSF ferry. U.S. Fab teams have been hard at work building two, 144-car ferries at

Cruise the Whitsundays with WRAY

Whitsunday Rent A Yacht (WRAY) will showcase its skipper-yourself holidays, investment opportunities for boat owners and running an online Live Deals auction –

Geo Shipyard Delivers R/V Apalachee

Geo Shipyard Inc, New Iberia, La, delivered the R/V Apalachee, a 64x21x9’, aluminum catamaran for Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory, St Teresa, Florida.

PVA Weighs in on TWIC Rulemaking

Carolyn Horgan, 2013 President for Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) commented on the Coast Guard's notice of proposed rulemaking on Transportation Worker Identification

24M Catamaran Passenger Ferry Nearing Completion

Incat Crowther announced that a 24m Catamaran Passenger Ferry under construction at Aluminium Marine in Brisbane, Australia has left the shed. This vessel is available for immediate sale,

WESMAR Announces Bow Thruster Order

WESMAR (Western Marine Electronics, Inc.) has announced an order from Hydraquip, Tasmania, Australia, for two commercial bow thruster systems for installation on a steel-hulled car/passenger ferry.

Wärtsilä Signs Five Year LNG Agreement

Wärtsilä  signed a five year maintenance agreement with Finnish ship owner, Viking Line.   The agreement, which became effective from March 1, is for maintaining

BASSnet Software for Liners, Yacht

French luxury liner, Compagnie du Ponant has picked BASSnet software solutions to drive key functions on its superior liners and flagship yacht¸ in a maiden contract

PVA & Coast Guard In Hi-speed Vessel Fire Safety Accord

The Passenger Vessel Association (PVA) & the U.S. Coast Guard sign policy agreement regarding Coast Guard approval of fire protection for newly constructed high-speed vessels.

Cruise With Confidence: Cruise Lines Prosper Despite Troubles

Cruise Lines shrug off tragedy, bad publicity, new regulations and a weak economy to post impressive growth. In the year since the Costa Concordia tragedy, the

PC58 Evolves Into a "Bigger and Better" PC60

The PC58 is a power catamaran that, according to its maker, is getting bigger and better.    The waterline length was increased to just over 60 feet to accommodate

Alaskan Waters Sightseeing Catamaran Ordered

CIRI Alaska Tourism Corporation (CATC) orders a 150-passenger catamaran for KFT to add to its 12-vessel fleet, with delivery in early 2014. CATC is making investments

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