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Containership Gets a Special Welcome

The world’s largest containership received a special greeting when it arrived for…

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How HR Can Make Maritime Organizations Future Proof

Any maritime business relies on its workforce to innovate and adapt…
Rob Nakama: From USCG to Foss Maritime

Just two weeks after accepting the U.S. Coast Guard’s congratulations…
Wren Completes Isle of Man Steam Packet Company Deal

Liverpool marine fabrication firm Wren Industrial has manufactured…
Rodriguez Takes Americas Chairman Role at PONANT

Luxury cruise industry veteran Edie Rodriguez will serve as Americas…
Schulte Marine Concept Wins First Cruise Ship Newbuild Contract

Schulte Marine Concept (SMC) said it has won its first cruise ship…
Wilson Sons Delivers Tug SST-Aruá

Wilson Sons shipyard, part of the WilsonSons Group, has delivered…
Hyundai Vinashin Launches d'Amico LR1

d’Amico International Shipping (DIS) has launched the first three…
Navios Acquires Two Container Vessels

Navios Maritime Containers, a growth vehicle dedicated to the container sector…
Antwerp Port in Full Sustainable Transition

The first Sustainability Congress was held on Tuesday 10 October…
Global Ship Lease New Time Charter with CMA CGM

Global Ship Lease (GSL), a containership charter owner, announced…
Arab Women in Maritime Association Launched

A ground breaking event took place in Alexandria, Egypt (15-19 October)…
Two Missing after Barge Catches Fire in Texas

Two crew members were missing after a barge carrying about 140,000…

Shipbuilding/Repair

Scorpio Bulkers Lines Up New Loan Facility

Scorpio Bulkers announced that the Company has received a commitment for a loan facility of up to $85.5 million from Nordea Bank AB (publ), New York Branch, and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB. The loan facility will be used to finance up to 60% of the market value of the six Ultramax vessels the Company has recently agreed to acquire.

Deepwater

First phase of DNV GL Led Offshore Cable and Pipeline Project completed

The first phase of the DNV GL’s Joint Industry Project (JIP) which focuses on the development of a new design and certification standard for equipment for pipeline and cable offshore operations has been completed. "The JIP, focussing on the development of a new design and certification standard for equipment for pipeline and cable offshore operations…

Offshore

World’s First Floating Wind Farm Starts Production

The world's first offshore floating wind farm has started to deliver electricity to the Scottish grid, providing power to approximately 20,000 households. The 30MW Hywind Scotland wind farm, operated by Statoil in partnership with Masdar 25 kilometers offshore Peterhead in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was officially opened today by First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon.

Coastal/Inland

Marine News Boat of the Month: October 2017

RIBCRAFT recently introduced the all new 41’ RIBCRAFT 12.5 with the recent delivery of a specialized USCG Sub Chapter T Certified tour boat to a customer in New England. At 41’, the RIBCRAFT 12.5 is the newest and largest model in the RIBCRAFT model line. The ultimate offshore platform for tour operators, security and patrol operations…

Government

US Charters Cruise Ship to House Hurricane Relief Workers

The U.S. government has chartered another commercial cruise liner to serve as a floating hotel for relief workers in the U.S. Virgin Islands in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria. Carnival Cruise Line said it reached an agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that will see the 2,052-passenger vessel Carnival Fascination docked in St.

Equipment

John Deere Rolls Out Trio of Marine Engines

John Deere Power Systems has expanded its lineup with three new marine engines available for order from early 2018. The new 4.5L PowerTech 4045SFM85 offers high power to weight ratio for repowering and new vessel construction, and is ideal for planing and semi-displacement hulls, the manufacturer said. It has two ratings for light-duty commercial vessels…

Training

MOL Tabletop Drill Focuses on Car Carrier Safety

Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) has announced that it conducted a tabletop drill based on an incident involving a car carrier managed by an MOL Group ship management company. MOL holds these drills periodically to confirm its emergency response system in preparation for serious marine incidents. The drill was held on Tuesday, October 17…

Law & Regulations

Campbell CEO Stephaich Weighs in on All Things Inland

Peter H. Stephaich is Chairman and CEO of Blue Danube Incorporated and Campbell Transportation Company. Peter is also on the Board of Directors of Blue Danube, a position that he has held since 1982. If today he isn’t the most familiar name on the domestic waterfront, then perhaps, he should be. Serving the barge industry for over 30 years in a number of key roles…

Maritime Reporter Magazine Cover Oct 2017 - The Marine Design Annual

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