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Offshore: New Products at OTC
Sensotec's Model 424 & 425 Hammer Union pressure transmitter are rugged sensors designed specifically for use with 1502 and 2202, two-in. wing unions in the demanding…
News: ConocoPhillips to Christen Integrity
ConocoPhillips christened Integrity, the second of four new ABS-classed towboats on March 5 at Port of Orange in Orange, Texas. The first of the towboats, Spirit, was christened in January.
MHI Suffers Another Fire
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) extinguished a fire on an LNG being built at the Nagasaki yard. According to reports, the nearly-completed ship is being inspected for possible damage.
News: Ansul Provides Fire Suppression Tech
More so than ever before, the need to keep workboats working is imperative. Simply put, a vessel loss due to fire, whether it is a complete loss or simply time out of service…
Training & Education Directory
BlueWater & Associates, Inc. 1054 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Novato, Calif. Contact: Terry M. Michael A. BlueWater, established in 1994, specializes in assisting the maritime industry…
Design: Communicating the Language of Space Planning
It is late in the day and you are anxious to get home. You drive onboard the ferry, park your car and head up to the passenger lounge. As you pass through the door at the top of the stairs…
Vessels: L.A. Fireboat 2 Delivered
The Los Angeles Fire Department has accepted its new fireboat, L.A. Fireboat 2, which is the largest in the U.S. according to its length of 32 m and a fire-fighting capacity of more than 10,300 cu.
BIMCO Launches Solid Cargo Database
BIMCO has launched the BIMCO Solid Cargo Database as an additional feature on the BIMCO website. According to Niels Bjørn Mortensen, Senior Manager, BIMCO Marine Department…
Clean-up Begins for Grounded Vessel
The Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Anchorage continues to monitor the Genei Maru No. 7, which was reported aground in Kazakof Bay on Afognak Island Sunday.
Crowley takes lead with “Reliance”
The 9,280 horsepower Ocean Reliance is the first of two tugs built by Marinette Marine Corp. for Vessel Management Services, a Crowley Maritime Co. The vessel is…
A New Generation of Fireboats
A new generation of fireboat hit the water this June. The NFPA Class 'C' 37-knot speedster exhibited speed, maneuverability and control. She had high pumping capacity…
CH3OH: Make Room for Methanol
The newest buzz among offshore operators serving the oil and gas rigs in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) is the increased use of methanol (CH3OH) by oil companies and contract drillers.
Bollinger Delivers Z-Drive Tug Savannah
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, La., has delivered the 4,000 HP, Z-Drive tug Savannah, to Crescent Towing, New Orleans. It is the second Z-Drive tug in the Crescent Towing fleet…
Kvichak Delivers L.A. Fireboat
The Port of Los Angeles recently welcomed the arrival of Fireboat #1, the first of three 39 ft. boats constructed by Kvichak Marine Industries and designed by Jensen Maritime Consultants.
Ship Explodes 30 Miles off of Alaska
The 180-ft. fishing vessel Galaxy exploded and erupted into flames 30 miles southwest of St. Paul Island, Alaska Sunday afternoon forcing 20 of its 26 crewmembers to abandon ship.
SCA Signs Alliance Agreement with OSHA Region X
Administration (OSHA) Region X. a culture of injury prevention while sharing best practices and technical knowledge. training resources. and Fire Protection. Safety…
Crowley to Christen its Newest ATB This Friday
Vessel Management Services, Inc., a Crowley Maritime Corporation subsidiary and part of its corporate services segment, will christen its newest Articulated Tug…
Ieva And Cassaras Promoted At Ashland Specialty Chemical
Drew Marine, a division of Ashland Specialty Chemical Company, recently announced two promotions in its Boonton, N.J., headquarters. Ron Ieva, who has held positions…
SMIT Salvage Removes Hazardous Cargo From Jolly Rubino
Approximately half of the hazardous cargo onboard the grounded ‘Jolly Rubino’ has been airlifted off the casualty in the last 9 days. SMIT Salvage personnel have…
Unitor Provides Fire Protection System for Malaysian LNGs
Unitor is now providing a ‘smart’ solution to onboard fire protection for three large LNG carriers operated by Malaysian International Shipping Corp (MISC), a subsidiary of Petronas.