Star Bulk Carriers Acquires 3 Dry Bulkers from Oceanbulk Container Carriers
Star Bulk Carriers announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of three newbuilding Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels in an all-share transactionā¦
Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation to Acquire Outstanding Units of Navios Maritime Midstream Partners
Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, an owner and operator of tanker vessels, announced that it has submitted a proposal to the board of directors of Naviosā¦
Maritime Single Window for Antigua and Barbuda
An exciting new phase in a project to develop a maritime single window for Antigua and Barbuda has begun, with the installation of the first, basic system platformā¦
Shipping Industry Confidence Holds Firm: Moore Stephens
Shipping confidence held steady in the three months to end-May 2018 according to the latest Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens.
New Research in Biofilms: Fighting Nature with Nature
Underneath the glistening patchwork of blues and greens lurks an intricate world of unique animal communities, diverse landscapes, and changeable conditions. Theā¦
Rerouting a River
The Old River Control Structure and its future implications for the Mighty MississippiPrior to about 1500, the bodies of water now called the Mississippi River andā¦
BAE Wins $25.7 billion Australian Shipbuilding Deal
Deal covers nine anti-submarine warfare ships; BAE beat Italy's Fincantieri and Spain's Navantia. Britain's BAE Systems PLC has won a A$35 billion ($25.7 billion)ā¦
NOC Tanker Refused Berth in Libya
Officials at Libya's Zueitina oil port have not authorized a tanker contracted by Tripoli-based National Oil Corporation (NOC) to berth, port and industry sources said on Thursday.Zueitina is one of t
Volvo Penta Appoints Stewart & Stevenson as A New Marine Power Center
Volvo Penta of the Americas announced the appointment of Stewart & Stevenson as a new Authorized Power Center for the marine industry.Based in Houston, Stewart & Stevenson is a leading provider of specialized equipment, as well as aftermarket parts and service to the global oil and gas, marine, construction, power generation, transportation, material handling, mining, agricultural and other industries.As a Volvo Penta Authorized Power Centerā¦
Dutch Police Order Six Damen-built Patrol Vessels
The Dutch Police has ordered six patrol vessels from Damen Shipyards for its āZeehavenpolitieā and āLandelijke Eenheidā units. Three of the new vessels are seagoing (the Stan Patrol 2506) and the other three are for the inland waterways (the Stan Patrol 2005). All six will be built at Damenās headquarters in Gorinchem in the Netherlands, and are due to be delivered between 2019-2021. Jeroen van Woerkumā¦
Panama Canal to Boost LNG Transit After Scrapping Restrictions
The Panama Canal will boost liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker traffic along the waterway from October in a boon to U.S. East Coast LNG producers chasing profits from sales to Asia.As demand for LNG transit grows, the Panama Canal will grant night passage, and scrap its single-file rule to enable passage in opposing directions at the waterway's north end."By lifting these restrictions on October 1ā¦
The MarineNews MN100 Edition is just around the Corner
MN100 Deadline Extended to 15 July 2018. At the request of some of our loyal readers and subscribers, We have extended the deadline for the MN100 entry forms to be populated.
Britain's BAE Wins $25.7 billion Australian Frigate Contest
Britain's BAE Systems PLC has won a A$35 billion ($25.7 billion) contest to deliver anti-submarine warfare frigates for the Australian Navy, the Australian government said on Thursday.The nine ships,
Nippon Foundation Addresses Global Ocean Threats
Nippon Foundation is a philanthropic organization active globally with a simple mission, social innovation. While its activities today cross many activities and borders, when founded in 1962 its efforts focused largely on the maritime and shipping fields. Last month in Houston we spoke with Nippon Foundation Chairman Yohei Sasakawa, focused specifically on Nippon Foundationās activities in and aroundā¦
Norsafe Launches New Fast Rescue and Patrol Boat at Seawork
Norsafe has carried out extensive research and development in the last few years to develop a new range of robust and safe boats for the Military and Professional market. Using the experience gained from the closed cabin 1200 and S1200 in the Munin range, an open version is now ready for sea trials and will be launched at Seawork International on July 3-5 in Southampton, UK. The latest boat has already been tested by Norsafeās engineers together with user groups representing the coast guardā¦
Alfa Laval: Focus on Lifetime Vessel Performance at SMM
At SMM 2018 in Hamburg, Alfa Laval will focus on lifetime vessel performance ā achieved through equipment, cooperation and services in applications throughout the ship.Over the course of more than 100 years, Alfa Laval has become a full-scope partner to ship owners, ship operators and shipyards. At this yearās SMM, taking place September 4ā7, in Hamburg, Germany, the company will showcase a breadth of equipment innovationā¦
Innovative Ballast Water Solutions: Damen's InvaSave
Since the Ballast Water Management (BWM) Convention entered into force on September 8, 2017, newbuild vessels have to meet the D2 standard of the Ballast Water Management Convention. In this situation, the Inland Coastal Tanker Elena H. will make her maiden voyage from the Netherlands to Argentina on her own keel. Following her arrival, she will remain permanently in local waters.Instead of installing a ballast water management system (BWMS) on board the vessel for this single tripā¦
New Red Funnel Catamaran with MTU Engines Ready for Operation
UK operator Red Funnel's 40-m, 277-passenger Red Jet 7 fast ferry will enter service in July after its commissioned in June. Built in the UK by the Wight Shipyard Co., Rolls-Royce supplied the four MTU 10V 2000 M72 engines to power the ferry. Powered by four 900 kW MTU Series 2000 engines, Red Jet 7 has a top speed of 38 knots while also meeting the IMO for Tier II certification.The aluminum catamaran is to join its sister ships Red Jet 6ā¦
Fraser to Head DNV GLās Noble Denton Marine Services
DNV GL has appointed Neil Jamieson Fraser as its new head of Noble Denton marine services in the UK and West Africa. The role will focus on marine warranty, marine advisory/assurance, technical assurance, and advanced engineering services. Fraser has worked with DNV GL for more than 25 years and has held a number of senior positions within the company in the UK, West Africa and most recently, in South America.
PetroChina Ships first Gasoline Cargo to Canada
PetroChina has shipped its first gasoline to Canada on June 20, the company's official newspaper said on Thursday. Sinopec's Tianjin refinery also shipped dieselā¦
