Maersk Tankers, ShipNet Win SHIPPINGInsight Award
The 2017 SHIPPINGInsight Award was presented to Maersk Tankers and ShipNet at the 6th Fleet Optimization Conference & Exhibition in Stamford, Conn. The award is presented annually to honor a shipping company and its technology partners for the successful implementation of an innovative technology or initiative that advanced the state of the art in fleet optimization. The award winners each received a binnacled captainās clock in a polished wooden case as well as framed certificates.
USS Washington Commissioned
The U.S. Navyās newest Virginia class submarine, USS Washington (SSN 787), was officially commissioned during a ceremony on board Naval Station Norfolk, Va. on October 7. Washington, named in honor of the 42nd state, is the 14th Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine to join the Navy's operational fleet. Elisabeth Mabus, daughter of the 75th Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, served as the submarineās sponsor. Washington is the fourth of eight Block III Virginia-class submarines to be built.
Top Regulatory Concerns on the US Commercial Waterfront
A top 10 list of regulatory concerns is by no means all-inclusive, but it does bring to light the full weight of the regulatory hammer on the collective domestic commercial waterfront. āIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darknessā¦
Corpus Christi: Energy Port of the Americas
The Port of Corpus Christi lives up to its moniker āEnergy Port of the Americas,ā as the movement of energy in and out dominates the portās history and future. John P. LaRue, Executive Director, Port Corpus Christi recently visited Maritime Reporterās headquarters in New York to discuss the nearly $50 billion in investment projects driving the port forward. āLetās just start with what we are and what we are not,ā said LaRue. āWe are not a container port.
Hepburn and Sons to Help Boost Virginia Economy
Twelve Virginia companies were recently selected by the Governorās office to participate in the Virginia Economic Gardening Pilot Program (VEGPP) ,which aims to advance the local economy. One of the companies selected was the veteran-owned small business Hepburn and Sons LLC, a provider of maritime consulting and engineering support services. The VEGPP, administered by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)ā¦
Update: Transnet Refloats Vessel Grounded at Port of Durban Entrance
One of three vessels that has grounded in the Port of Durban today due to inclement weather has been successfully refloated and remoored alongside. Port teams remain on scene attending to the remaining vessels. TNPA has also managed to contain containers that had blown into the bay. At this stage vessel movements in the Port of Durban remain suspended until futher notice. No severe disruptions have been reported thus far at the Port of Richards Bay.
Master Marine Delivers for Waterfront Services
Master Marine has delivered the first of four 67ā x 28ā fleet boats to Waterfront Services Co. Each boat will be powered by a pair of Laborde Products, Inc. S6R2-Y3MPTAW Mitsubishi 803 HP tier III diesel marine engines to be operated at 1,400 RPM coupled to Twin Disc MG 5321, 5:1 gears, E300 electronic controls with RW Fernstrum, Inc. keel coolers. Electrical power was also provided by Laborde Products, Inc.
Great Workboats of 2017: Apply Now
Will your vessel be honored as a āGreat Workboat of 2017ā in the December 2017 edition of Marine News? Every year, Marine News profiles the most outstanding vessels built in shipyards in North America, recognizing builders, owners and designers as leaders in their field. This edition ā the much anticipated end-of-the-year edition ā generates much excitement, as your work is profiled and delivered to the largest audited b2b maritime industry audience in this genre.
DNV GL Acquires ComputIT
DNV GL said it has acquired ComputIT, a specialist independent company for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and R&D. ComputIT develops unique high-end technology for simulating fires, explosions and gas dispersion. āThis acquisition brings us world-leading capabilities in the CFD domain,ā says Are F. Tjønn, CEO, DNV GL - Software. With its roots in the offshore sector, ComputIT has also served onshore oil and gasā¦
Yamal LNG to Ship Two LNG Cargoes in November
The Russian Yamal LNG project will ship the first two cargoes of liquefied natural gas in November, followed by another four in December, Russia's customs service said on Tuesday.
Wärtsilä Acquires Guidance Marine
Wärtsilä has acquired Guidance Marine Limited, a technology leader within the marine industry for sensor solutions relating to dynamic positioning and other vessel control systemsā¦
IOC to Lift U.S. Crude for December Delivery
Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest refiner, has bought two new types of U.S. crude for December delivery as it tests different grades from the United States, trade sources said on Tuesday.
Universal Energy Faces Millions in Claims
Universal Energy entered voluntary liquidation on Oct 3, tightening credit in Singapore's bunker fuel market. Shipping fuel suppliers are filing millions of dollarsā¦
Bahri Data and DNV GL Sign Partnership
Bahri Data, one of the six business units within Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, and DNV GL, the worldās leading classification society andā¦
San Diego Expecting Larger Cruise Season
The Port of San Diego is preparing to welcome 83 cruise calls during the 2017-2018 cruise season, with a wide variety of itineraries visiting this inspiring destination.
APL Adds Eagle GO to Suite of Eagle Guaranteed Services
As the Trans-Pacific trading season heats up, APL today launched the new Eagle GO Guaranteed product. A first-of-its-kind ocean freight guarantee, it promises equipmentā¦
Port of Oakland Import Volume Jumps 12.6 %
New statistics out today show that containerized import volume at the Port of Oakland increased 12.6 percent last month. The Port reported that it handled the equivalent of 79ā¦
LNG Market to Reach USD 20.6 bln by 2025
The global liquid natural gas (LNG) market is expected to reach USD 20.6 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 12.7%, Research and Markets reported. Rising focusā¦
CMA CGM: Indian Sub-continent Service Enhancement
To better respond to our customersā needs in the dynamic East Africa market, CMA CGM will upgrade and broaden its service offering connecting India and Middle East Gulf to East Africa.
Evergreen Expands its Service Network to Northern Mindanao
In order to offer a wide-ranging service to the whole market of the Philippines especially in Mindanao Island, Evergreen Line who operates the fourth largest containerā¦
