Public Meetings on Deepwater Drilling & Spill Response
Michael R. Bromwich, Director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEM), announced that he will be leading a series of public…
Sinotrans Joins CGLN Bringing Over 200 Offices
Sinotrans Ltd. of the People’s Republic of China, has agreed to join China Global Logistic Network, (CGLN). As a flagship of integrated logistics in Sinotrans Group, Sinotrans Ltd.
AISSat-1 Begins Mission with Kongsberg Payload
Norway’s AISSat-1 Satellite recently started its mission with a payload developed by Kongsberg Seatex AS. The AISSat-1 was launched successfully from India on July 12, and has already begun transmitting AIS messages from space to earth via Kongsberg Satellite Services' ground station at Svalbard. AISSat-1 is an experimental satellite, equipped with a Kongsberg Seatex payload that receives and forwards AIS messages from ships.
PHA, Maersk $1.5m EPA Grant for Emissions Reduction
The Port of Houston Authority and Maersk Line, which partnered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the first-ever low-sulfur “fuel switch” demonstration on a container ship in the Gulf of Mexico last November, have been selected to receive a nearly $1.5m grant from the National Clean Diesel Program. Funded by the National Clean Diesel Emissions Reduction Program, the grant will pay…
MCS Kenny Becomes an IMarEST Marine Partner
MCS Kenny Inc., provider of engineering solutions for the subsea industry from optimizing subsea layouts to detailed design of risers, flowlines and umbilicals,…
Sheringham Shoal Wind Farm Guard Vessel
A guard vessel is now in operation on the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm to ensure the safety of marine traffic around the foundation installation sites and along the export cable corridor. The 118-ft vessel, Jadi, has been contracted from UK-based marine solutions company, Offshore Marine Management. Her key role is to assist the heavy-lift vessel, Svanen, which is now installing the monopiles and transition pieces…
WE, BP to Jointly Invest $9B in Egypt Offshore Gas
According to a July 19 report from The Wall Street Journal, Frankfurt (Dow Jones)--RWE Dea, the gas and oil exploration and production unit of German utility RWE AG (RWE.XE)…
New Flagship CMA CGM Christophe Colomb
Last week the new flagship from the French shipping company CMA CGM came from Le Havre and, with a holding area capacity of 13,800 TEU as well as 800 connections for reefers and a deadweight capacity of 157,000 tons, it is currently one of the largest container ships worldwide. The container giant measures 1,199 ft in length and reaches a maximum draught of 50.8 ft when used to full capacity. CMA CGM…
Athens Group Doubles Revenue, First Half of 2010
Athens Group announced a 103% increase in year-over-year revenue for the first half of 2010, as well as a significant increase in booked business for the balance of 2010.
Bay Diesel & Generator Distributor for Scania/Terex
Bay Diesel & Generator has been selected as the distributor for Scania Industrial Diesel Engines in the Mid-Atlantic region. Scania has recently been named the supplier…
DonJon-SMIT New Salvage, Lightering & Marine Firefighting Package
Donjon-SMIT, LLC’s Board of Directors announced that its new Salvage, Lightering and Marine Firefighting (SMFF) services package is now complete and includes a new…
ISS Partners with Asia Superyacht Conference (ASC)
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) is partnering with Informa Yacht Group’s Asia Superyacht Conference (ASC) slated for 12-14 October 2010 at ONEº15 Marina Club in Singapore.
This Day in Coast Guard – July 20
1917- An Executive Order extended the jurisdiction of the Lighthouse Service to the non-contiguous territory of the American Virgin Islands. 1942-The Herald-Tribune of July 20…
This Day in Naval History – July 20
1846 - First visit of U.S. warships (USS Columbus and USS Vincennes) to Japan is unsuccessful in negotiating a treaty. 1960 - In first launch of Polaris missile…
Gjøa Norway Platform Gets Electricity from Mainland
On Sunday, July 11, Statoil switched on the power, making Gjøa Norway’s first floating platform to get electricity from the mainland. “This is a good example of how Statoil can play a part in solving some of the climate challenges in collaboration with the supplies industry,” said Bjørn Midttun, head of subsea installations, pipelines and marine operations on the Gjøa field. Statoil had considered supplying the platform with electricity from the mainland…
Naval Sea Systems Selects Shipyard Commanders
The Naval Sea Systems Command announced the selection of Rear Adm. (sel.) Gregory R. Thomas as the next commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). He is currently…
Palfinger Acquires 75% Ned-Deck Marine
The Palfinger Group is acquiring a 75% interest in the Dutch company Ned-Deck Marine B.V. (NDM). NDM manufactures rescue boat davits, a special application of marine cranes. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands and has another production facility in Vietnam. The existing management team will stay in place. With the entry in the market of ship-mounted cranes Palfinger is expanding its previous truck-related product range.
AXSTanker Version 3 Released
AXSMarine launched Version 3.0 of AXSTanker, its internet-based software. Not only will it have an upgraded interface and include a more user-friendly look, but…
Austal Water Taxis Sea Trials
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’s four 134.5 ft Austal-designed and built high speed passenger ferries recently completed sea trials. Designed to carry 405 passengers at speeds of more than 37 knots, the aluminum vessels are intended to help reduce road congestion in Trinidad and Tobago by establishing a water taxi service between San Fernando and Port of Spain in southwest Trinidad. All four ferries achieved a trial speed above the contract requirement during recent sea trials.
Hornbeck on Latest Drilling Moratorium
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) is reviewing the Secretary of the Interior’s latest offshore drilling moratorium and has substantial concerns about its consistency with the June 22…
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