Finnlines, Alfa Laval Ink Scrubber Performance Deal
Finnish shipping operator Finnlines, part of the Grimaldi Group, has placed a service order with Alfa Laval to optimize the performance of its existing Alfa Laval PureSOx scrubber systems. The performance agreement was tailored for Finnlines using the Alfa Laval 360° Service Portfolio, a structured selection of defined service offerings. The Alfa Laval performance agreement with Finnlines covers PureSOx systems installed on board seven RoRo vessels: FinnpulpâŠ
Somali Forces Clash With Pirates, Free Indian Ship Crew
Somali security forces clashed with pirates early on Wednesday and freed nine seamen kidnapped on an Indian cargo ship this month, officials said. The pirates seizedâŠ
A Glimmer of Hope for Asia Dirty Tankers
As we enter Q2 2017, Asiaâs crude tanker market finds itself flooded with a flurry of newbuilds that hit the water over the last quarter. According to Lloydâs List Intelligence, new tonnage delivered hit 15m dwt in Q1 and is expected to stand at 8.7m dwt in Q2. The gradual but steady unwinding of floating storage in global hotspots due to a flattening Brent futures curve is likely to release a constant stream of tonnage into the market, exacerbating the situation of oversupply.
Stream Marine Training Building New HQ
U.K. safety training company Stream Marine Training (SMT) has broken ground on a major project to refurbish its newly purchased 20,000 sq ft headquarters at Glasgow Airport. SMT was founded in 2014 by Martin White at smaller premises at Glasgow Airport. SMT specializes in providing firefighting, sea survival, rescue craft and health & safety courses to the maritime, oil and gas, renewables and construction sectors.
Dual-fuel Solution to Drive World's Mightiest Cutter Dredger
Wärtsilä said it has been contracted to supply a comprehensive package of engines and propulsion machinery for a new cutter suction dredger (CSD) vessel slated to become the world's most powerful and first ever to be fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The newbuild, Spartacus, is being built at the Royal IHC yard in the Netherlands on behalf of Belgium based Dredging International (DEME). The order with Wärtsilä, worth around $21 million, was booked in the fourth quarter of 2016.
Rickmers Maritime is Latest Singapore Casualty
Company struggled with debt in wake of shipping downturn. Debt includes over $270 mln in secured loans. Rickmers Maritime, a Singapore-listed trust that operates container shipsâŠ
Gercke to Christen AIDAperla
Lena Gercke will christen AIDAperla, the 12th member of the AIDA fleet, in Palma de Mallorca on June 30, 2017. In Germany, Gercke is among the most famous and successful models and presenters. The skyline of the old city of Palma will form the perfect backdrop when the night sky above AIDAperla is transformed into a sparkling sea of color during a spectacular music and lighting event. âWith her natural charm and vitality, Lena Gercke is the ideal godmother of AIDAperla.
Makin Island Concludes Hong Kong Visit
The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departed Hong Kong April 11, following a scheduled port visit. The four-day visit allowed nearly 2,500 SailorsâŠ
Indian Ports Initiatives to Cleanliness
For the first time ever, the twelve major ports under the Ministry of Shipping of India have been ranked on sanitation parameters, based on the efforts undertakenâŠ
Quality of Ocean Carriers âPoor to Averageâ
The service provided by container shipping lines is rated as poor to average and has deteriorated in the past year, according to a survey of exporters, importersâŠ
Shipping Safer with Maritime Pilots
Maritime pilots are a strong and essential link in the structure that underpins the safety of international shipping. This was the message delivered by InternationalâŠ
DNV GL Advisor for 3 New UK Wind Farms
DNV GL, the worldâs largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has advised renowned lenders, including Santander, on their GBP 210 millionâŠ
Shipownersâ Club Pact with Yachtpod Risk Partners
Yachtowners, the specialist yacht syndicate of The Shipownersâ P&I Club, today announces that it has entered into a partnership with newly established super yachtâŠ
Chief of the Indian Naval Staff visits Malaysia
Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy is on a goodwill visit to Malaysia from 11 to 15 April 2017.
Western Great Lakes Icebreaking Completed
The U.S. Coast Guard has concluded its domestic ice breaking operations in support of commercial navigation, known as Operation Taconite, throughout the Western Great Lakes, Tuesday.
Biggest Ship to Ever Visit US East Coast
Wide, deep channels and big-ship infrastructure will earn South Carolina Ports Authority the desired position as last port of call when the biggest ship ever to call the US East CoastâŠ
STI Marine Opens Rotterdam Distribution Center
STI Marine, a Division of Specified Technologies Inc., has added a new distribution center in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The central European location benefits local shipbuildersâŠ
Horizon Shipbuilding Grows through Diversification
Alabama's Horizon Shipbuilding is bustling with activity. New York Fast Ferries are being quickly delivered, large AST tugs are being built and launched, and vessels of all sizes are cycling through weekly for refurbishment and refit. âOur companyâs diversity allows us to manage multiple projects at one time,â said Travis Short, owner of Horizon. âWe are a true full service builder. In 2009 F.E.M.A., through the U.S.
DCNS Delivers Frigate for French Navy
In early April DCNS delivered the FREMM multi-mission frigate Auvergne to the French Navy, the fourth of the series ordered by OCCAR1 on behalf of the DGA (French armament procurement agency). Delivery of the FREMM multi-mission frigate Auvergne is the result of a design and construction process managed by DCNS in close cooperation with the French Navy, DGA and OCCAR teams. âThe delivery of the FREMMâŠ
Navios Selects Preferred Scrubber Supplier
Navios ShipManagement Inc., a member of Navios Group, has issued a letter of intent endorsing DuPont Clean Technologies as the preferred supplier of exhaust gasâŠ
