OceanWorks Delivers OCB Nodes to CapRock
OceanWorks Contracted by Harris CapRock Communications for the Delivery of Two High Power Nodes as an Expansion to the Successful OCB Project. OceanWorks International is pleased to announce the delivery of two (2) high power nodes to Harris CapRock Communications (HCC) as part of the Offshore Communications Backbone (OCB) system. The high power nodes represent an expansion of the successful OCB systemâŚ
New Miami Office for Crowley Logistics
Crowley and Subsidiary Customized Brokers Relocating to New Miami Office and Warehouse Facility; Joint Move Offers Customers a Faster, More Secure, Single-Stop Solution. To better serve customers, Crowley Maritime Corporation's Miami-based liner services and logistics personnel, along with those from subsidiary Customized Brokers, are relocating to a new office and warehouse in the heart of the Miami import-export community at 10205 NW 108 Avenue, Suite 1 effective Jan. 30.
Horizon Lines Pleads Guilty in Environmental Case
Horizon Lines reaches agreement with U.S. Department of Justice on Environmental Record-Keeping Incident. Horizon Lines, Inc. today announced that its Horizon Lines, LLC operating subsidiary has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, under which the ocean cargo carrier will plead guilty to two counts of providing federal authorities with false vessel oil record-keeping entries on a containership in the U.S. West Coast-Hawaii service.
Expro Wins Contract with Shell
Expro wins important five year multi-discipline contract with Shell in Europe. International oilfield services company Expro has been awarded an important multi-million pound multi-discipline five year contract with Shell UIE. Expro has won the primary Slickline/Multiline contract across Shell UIE, which includes the UK, Ireland, Norway and the Netherlands. Additionally, Expro has been awarded a contract to provide well testingâŚ
MOL to Scrap 5 Double Hull Tankers
Aims at Rejuvenation of the Fleet, Higher-quality Services. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President: Koichi Muto) today announced a decision to scrap five double-hull tankers (four VLCCs, one Suezmax) by the end of March. Scrapping of two vessels is already completed, and preparations are under way to start dismantling the other three. All five tankers were crude carriers launched before 1998. MOLâŚ
LR Issues Safety Alert
Safety alert: Fast rescue boat launching appliance âwave compensatorâ devices. Applicabilty: All owners and operators of new and existing ships. IMO Resolution MSC.218(82) introduced requirements for new fast rescue boat launching appliances, which entered into force on July 1, 2008. One of the new requirements was that fast rescue boat launching appliances be fitted with a âwave compensatorâ device.
ClassNK Approves ECDIS Training Course
ClassNK Issues Certification for ECDIS Training Course and Manning Services Provided by the âKâ LINE Group. ClassNK announced today that it had issued generic training course approval to an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) course offered by K Line Maritime Academy (Philippine) (KLMA (Phili)), a group company of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. The approval, which certifies that thisâŚ
Aquarius Eco Ship Concept Unveiled
Eco Marine Power Co. Ltd. (EMP) unveiled a concept ship design incorporating its Aquarius Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) System. This concept design is called the Aquarius Eco Ship and is part of Eco Marine Powerâs ongoing development efforts aimed at moving shipping towards a more sustainable future. The Aquarius Eco Ship is the result of a comprehensive study project which focused on optimising theâŚ
ITF Announces 2012 Investment Plans
ITF, a global oil and gas technology facilitator, announced the challenges that its membership of operator and service companies want to see tackled as priorities in 2012.
ABB to Supply for New Viking Line Ferry
ABB won an order to provide an energy management system for one a new Viking Line cruise ferry, being built at STX Turku in Finland and due for delivery in 2013.
Nelson Appointed at Atlas Copco Construction Equipment
Stephen Nelson has been appointed to the position of business development manager at Atlas Copco Construction Equipment, Commerce City, Colo., effective January 3, 2012.
International Offers Silyl, Copper Acrylate Choice
International Paint introduced Intersmooth 7465Si SPC and Interswift 6900Si silyl acrylate antifouling coatings. The company reports that it is first to offer bothâŚ
Bollinger Wins Signal Safety Award
Bollinger Shipyards president and CEO, Donald âBoysieâ Bollinger, won the 2011 Executive Leadership Safety Award by Signal Mutual Indemnity Association. The awardâŚ
Ingall Shipbuilding Awards Grants to Local Schools
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) announced that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has awarded $70,500 in grants to 19 school districts and organizations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Costa Releases Details on Guest Reimbursement from Concordia Wreck
Costa Crociere announced a compensation proposal for guests that have returned home after the Costa Concordia accident on January 13. This proposal is also the resultâŚ
National Initiative Launched by Maritime Industry Leaders
The high cost of recruiting, hiring and training the thousands of skilled shipbuilding and repair professionals needed across the country each year, coupled with the need to increase productivity has left executives in the industry searching for answers. In response to this need, industry leaders recently launched a national initiative called the Lighthouse Campaign. On December 6-7, 2011, the leadershipâŚ
Man-Overboard Product Wins Award
Kannad Marine SafeLink R10 SRS Named Overall Winner of 2012 Pittman Innovation Awards. McMurdo Ltd, a company of the Orolia Group announced that its Kannad Marine SafeLink R10 SRS (Survivor Recovery System) has been selected as the Overall Winner of the 2012 Pittman Innovation Awards. This is the first year an Overall Winner of the Pittman Awards has been selected by the judges. The judging panel recognizedâŚ
USCG â GPS testing off North Carolina
The USCG Navigation Center (NAVCEN) has issued a special notice stating that, from 3 through 10 February daily from 1600 EST to 2145 EST, the GPS navigation signal in waters off WilmingtonâŚ
NATO's Weekly Piracy Assessment
Reporting period: 19 to 25 January 2012 (Updated: 25 January 2012). The reporting period of 19 to 25 January 2012, has been very quiet. There was one disruptionâŚ
Lloyd's Register Statutory Alert
Statutory alert: Low-sulphur fuel oils in Turkish ports and waters; Applicabilty: All owners, operators and ships' staff. Lloydâs Register has received information from the Turkish Administration regarding the requirement to use low-sulphur fuel oils in Turkish ports and waters. The procedures, actions and record keeping which are currently used to comply with the Sulphur Directive in EU ports and waters are also to be used when in Turkish ports and waters.
