MN100: Metal Shark Boats
Metal Shark is a leading shipbuilder specializing in the design and production of boats and ships for military, law enforcement, fire rescue, and a wide spectrum of commercial applications. At its facilities in Franklin and Jeanerette, Louisiana, Metal Shark manufactures vessels in aluminum, steel, and fiberglass. In addition to the diverse lineup of models designed by its in-house team of naval architectsâŠ
This Day In Naval History: August 24
1814 - During the War of 1812, the British invade Md. and burn Washington, D.C. Commodore Thomas Tingey, superintendent of the Washington Navy Yard, burns the Navy Yard to prevent British access during the invasion. 1862 - During the Civil War, Capt. Raphael Semmes takes command of CSS Alabama at sea off the island of Terceira, Azores, beginning his career of raiding American commerce. 1912 - The collier, USS Jupiter, is launched. The vessel is the first electrically-propelled Navy ship.
JSMEA to Host Smart Ship Seminar at SMM
Onboard and ashore, IoT application services, which rely on shipsâ onboard equipment data, have become increasingly prevalent throughout the maritime industry. Japan Ship Machinery & Equipment Associationâs (JSMEA) Smart Ship concept utilizes IoT application services to achieve optimum ship operation in terms of safety and energy efficiency. Armed with two new international standards â ISO/CD 19847âŠ
MN100: Safety Management Systems, LLC
A leading US maritime consultancy established in 1996, SMSLLC provides practical risk mitigation solutions for vessel operators and stakeholders. Clients include a broad range of operators including Genesis Marine, American River Transportation Company, Seabulk Towing, Military Sealift Command and others. Primary services include, Regulatory Advisement, Internal Auditing, Risk Management, and the creation of Management Systems.
French Sub Info Leaked
Leaked documents about French naval contractor DCNS' Scorpene submarines appear to be neither critical nor confidential, a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.
Höegh LNG Speeds up FSRU Conversion
Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. today announced that it has signed agreements with Wärtsila Oil and Gas (EPCIC regas) and Moss Maritime (engineering) for its first FSRU conversion projectâŠ
Fugro, US Army Corps of Engineers Ink Mapping Deal
Fugro has been awarded a photogrammetric and LIDAR surveying and mapping contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Missouri. The agreementâŠ
APL Strengthens Asia-Europe Service Network
APL today announced the launch of a new weekly service - the India Pakistan Europe (IPE) Service, directly connecting the key South Asian markets of India and Pakistan to major ports in Europe.
Ocean Signal, AMI Marine Unveil E101V Float-Free EPIRB
Marine communications specialist Ocean Signal and VDR manufacturer AMI Marine will introduce a new float-free EPIRB with integrated voyage data recorder (VDR) memoryâŠ
Fednav Welcomes Innovative Ballast System at Indiana Port
Fednav Limited, the largest international bulk shipowner in Canada, welcomed to the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, the Federal Caribou, one of seven new oceangoingâŠ
iNavX Debuts IN-APP Charts, Maps Purchase Capability
iNavX, the benchmark marine navigation mobile application, in partnership with Fugawi X-Traverse, today launched its chart and map in-app purchase program. Now enabledâŠ
Essarâs Vizag Port Terminal Boost Third Party Business
Post the taking over of Vishakhapatnam Port Trustâs (VPT's) Iron Ore Handling Complex (OHC) on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis for a period of 30 years in Mayâ 15âŠ
2015 Congestion Affected Long Beach Port's Air Quality
Pollution around the Port of Long Beach has been dramatically cut over the last decade, however, according to the latest study, lingering effects from ships at anchorâŠ
European Owners Lead in Buying Up Secondhand Tonnage
With European owners leading the pack in buying up vessels, the sale and purchase market appears to have been notably active in recent years, reveals Clarkson Research Services Limited.
Monjasa Bags Credit Facility from Société Générale
Danish bunker fuel supplier and shipping firm Monjasa has signed a credit facility with French bank Société Générale for USD 80 million. A statement from the companyâŠ
Hanjin Shipping to Submit Self-Rescue Plan
South Koreaâs Hanjin Shipping is planning on submitting a self-rescue plan to creditors this week to stave off bankruptcy by Aug. 25, reports Korea Herald quoting local media.
Global Climate Change Threatens PapahÄnaumokuÄkea Marine
Despite its remote location in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, PapahÄnaumokuÄkea Marine National Monument faces a looming threat of global climate change thatâŠ
MPA Appoints Koji Sekimizu as Distinguished Visiting Fellow
The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) have appointed former Secretary-General of the InternationalâŠ
South Africa Workshop Promotes Ship Energy Efficiency
An International Maritime Organization (IMO) workshop is raising awareness of the Organizationâs regulatory regime dealing with improving energy efficiency and the control of GHG emissions from ships.
Giant CMA CGM Ship Vasco De Gama Runs Aground
CMA CGMâs mega containership Vasco De Gama ran aground off the Port of Southampton on the UKâs south coast just after midnight on August 22, 2016, reported Fleetmon.
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