Maritime Tech Trends Digital
With digitalization technologies sweeping through maritime, Henrik Segercrantz, Maritime Reporterâs correspondent in Helsinki, explores latest developments in the quest to harness the power of 'big data.'Wärtsilä's Smart Marine EcosystemWärtsilä continues to build its leadership resume in marine and energy markets, boasting net sales of $5.7 billion last year, supported by 18,000 employees with operations in more than 80 countries.
Drifting Iceberg Puts Greenland on High Alert
An iceberg the size of a hill has drifted close to a tiny village on the western coast of Greenland, causing fear that it could swamp the settlement with a tsunami if it calves.The iceberg towers over houses on a promontory in the village of Innaarsuit but it is grounded and has not moved overnight, state broadcaster KNR reported.A danger zone close to the coast has been evacuated and people have been moved further up a steep slope where the settlement liesâŠ
Solstad Farstad Secures Work for Six Vessels
Norwegian ship owner Solstad Farstad ASA said it has secured new contracts and contract extensions for six vessels.BP Egypt has declared the one-year option on the platform supply vessel (PSV) Sea Swift resulting in continuous utilization of the vessel through to August 2019.Equinor Brasil has extended present contracts for the PSVs Far Scotsman and Far Serenade with three months each to December 2018.In additionâŠ
Fincantieri, MERMEC Make Joint Offer for Vitrociset
Italian shipbuilding group Fincantieri and engineering group MERMEC have presented a joint offer for technology group Vitrociset, a source close to the matter said on Tuesday, adding that a potential
Lockheed Wins $451 Combat Ship Contract
Lockheed Martin Corp is being awarded a $451 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract for material and detail design in support of the construction of four Multi Mission Surface
âLava Bombâ Strikes Tourist Boat in Hawaii
Nearly two dozen sightseers were injured from a lava explosion that sent debris hurtling onto a tourist boat in Hawaii. Officials said one passenger suffered a broken leg and others were burned when the volcanic blast launched a âbasketball-sized lava bombâ through the vesselâs roof.At approximately 6 a.m. Monday, U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders in Honolulu received a report from 911 that sightseersâŠ
Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Up Slightly in June
Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes totaled 6.1 million tons in June, an increase of roughly one load in a 1,000-foot-long U.S.-flag freighter, the Lake Carriersâ Association reported. Shipments were 8.7 percent ahead of the monthâs five-year average.Iron ore shipments from U.S. ports through the Soo Locks totaled 5.6 million tons in June, an increase of 4.1 percent. Of that total, 5.2 million tons, or 94 percent, transited the Poe Lock. On June 29, the U.S.
Strong Capesize Demand Drives Baltic Index Higher
The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose for the fifth straight session on Tuesday, propelled by strong demand for capesize vessels.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax shipping vessels, rose 26 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,721 points.The capesize index was up 97 points, or 3 percent, at 3,335 points.Average daily earnings for capesizes, which typically transport 170,000-180,000 tonne ca
Heavy Lifters for Offshore Renewable Market
Offshore Heavy Transport (OHT) will enter the offshore renewables and installation market with a new heavy lift transport and installation vessel, a customized Ulstein Alfa Lift design developed by Ulstein Design & Solutions BV (UDSBV) and OHT.There is one firm order with three options to build the ship at China Merchant Heavy Industry (CMHI), ready for action in 2021.The dynamically-positioned, 48âŠ
Bee Paradise in the Rotterdam Port Area
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has had a swarm of bees placed on the Maasvlakte in the verge next to the Stenen Baakplein. In this section of the Honey HighwayâŠ
Yilport Makes a Bid for Taranto Container Terminal
Yilport Holding has submitted its offer for Taranto Container Terminal concession in Italy. Ionian Sea Port Authority (AdSP), the managing institution of Port ofâŠ
CEMS Rolls out Hi-tech Labs in Visakhapatnam
India's Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding (CEMS), a well-funded startup in skill development for maritime and shipbuilding sector has announced thatitsâŠ
Container Ship âAfifâ Named in London Gateway
It took British Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani just one go to activate the mechanism that sent a big champagne bottle crashing against the massive sidewall of the âAfifâ.
MV SSL Kolkata: Salvage Operations Continue
The salvage operations of the container vessel MV SSL Kolkata that had caught fire last month, is continuing in rough weather conditions with 2- 4 metre swells.
Diana Shipping Signs USD 75mln Term Loan Facility with BNP Paribas
Diana Shipping Inc. announced that on July 13, 2018, it signed a term loan facility with BNP Paribas for up to US$75 million with maturity date on July 16, 2023.
IMO Reviews Training Standards for Fishers
The ongoing comprehensive review of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) treaty on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing VesselâŠ
Boskalis Bags New Contracts
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has acquired a sizable logistical management transport contract and has received a letter of award for the transport andâŠ
RRS Sir David Attenborough Launched
The hull of the U.K.âs new polar research ship RRS Sir David Attenborough was launched from Cammell Laird shipyard Saturday, marking a major milestone toward the completion of one of the worldâs most advanced scientific maritime vessels.Shipyard workers, engineers, scientists and maritime industry experts were among thousands who gathered to celebrate the launch along with special guest speakers, including renowned naturalist and broadcaster Sir David AttenboroughâŠ
Wärtsilä to Assist Transocean with Thruster Maintenance
Wärtsilä and Transocean will optimize the maintenance of all Wärtsilä thrusters installed within the Transocean fleet, while seeking to reduce dry-docking costsâŠ
Guided Missile Destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. Launched
Huntington Ingalls Industriesâ Ingalls Shipbuilding division launched the Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyer Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Friday.Frank E. Petersen Jr. was translated via Ingallsâ rail car system to a floating dry dock. Once on, the dry dock was moved away from the pier, and it was ballasted down to float the ship.âThis is the one of the most significant milestones in the life of any ship,â said Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Cuccias.
