Israeli Police Trial its Latest Patrol Boats
The Israel Marine Police (IMP) visited SAFE Boats International (SBI) this week to inspect and sea trial the final three vessels of 10 new patrol boats under contract. The delivery finalizes an extensive multiyear vessel procurement planned by the Israel Marine Police since 2012. âOver the past three years the Israel Marine Police partnered with SAFE Boats International to construct 10 vessels for the safety and security of our community.
Power Products Acquires Lenco Marine
Power Products, LLC has acquired Lenco Marine, a designer and manufacturer of trim tabs, actuators, hatch lifts, accessories and the AutoGlide automatic trim tab control system.
USCG Mulls Removing Lenses from 2 Lighthouses
The U.S. Coast Guard has proposed removing the Fresnel classical lenses from two lighthouses in Wisconsin: the Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse in Algoma, and the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse in Kewaunee. The Fresnel Classical lenses will be replaced with modern light-emitting-diode lanterns, which are more dependable and energy efficient. The lenses will be removed and preserved. Due to the harsh environmental conditions including temperature fluctuations and ultraviolet raysâŠ
Northern Shipping Fund Closes above Target
Northern Fund Management America LLC (âNorthern Shippingâ), an alternative capital provider to the shipping and offshore oil service sectors, said that it has completedâŠ
Northern Shipping Fund Closes above Target
Northern Fund Management America LLC (âNorthern Shippingâ), an alternative capital provider to the shipping and offshore oil service sectors, said that it has completedâŠ
Shippersâ Confidence at 15-month High -Survey
Shipping confidence improved for the third successive quarter in the three months to end-November 2016, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. In November 2016, the average confidence level expressed by respondents was 5.6 out of 10, equaling the highest rating since August 2015. All main categories of respondent were more confident than in August 2016, when the overall rating was 5.4.
âMega-shipâ the Largest to Ever Transit the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal welcomed the largest capacity vessel to-date to transit the Expanded LocksâHapag-Lloyd's Valparaiso Express, a 10,589 TEU Neopanamax containership built specifically to take advantage of the greater capacity offered by the Expanded Panama Canal. Todayâs passage ushers in a new era of mega-ships that are now able to transit the Expanded Canal since itâs inauguration on June 26 of this year.
Cortland Australia Earns NATA Accreditation
Customized cable and rope specialist Cortland Company said it has received full endorsement from the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) for its inspection and testing facility in Western Australia. The facility has received ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for the testing and inspection of high performance round slings and ropes used in a range of industries along with associated fittings and hardware.
Polymer: An Alternative Bearing Material
Be it a mega yacht, workboat or ship, tremendous forces are put on warping rollers. Traditionally manufactured with bronze bearings that require regular maintenance and greasing, Vesconite is the modern polymer alternative that outclasses metallic materials, according to its manufacturer. Vesconite is self-lubricating and performs when dry or wet with seawater. Because it doesn't need grease or oil, it's environmentally friendly and complies with the EPA's Uniform National Discharge Standards.
ExxonMobil Awards FPSO Contract to SBM Offshore
ExxonMobil subsidiary Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited has awarded contracts to SBM Offshore for a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vesselâŠ
Moody's Downgrades Maersk's Credit Rating
Moody's downgraded A.P. Moller-Maersk's credit rating on Tuesday, piling pressure on the world's biggest container shipper as it juggles a major restructuring with a multi-billion dollar acquisition of a German rival. Moody's said the downgrade from Baa1 to Baa2 with a negative outlook "reflects Maersk's deteriorating credit profile". The credit rating firm put the Danish shipping company under review in SeptemberâŠ
Emergency Towing Vessel Contracted for Scotland
The U.K. Governmentâs Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a five-year contract for a new Scottish Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV) to Ardent Maritime Netherlands BV, to begin on December 31, 2016. The ship is the Ievoli Black, a 70-meter towing vessel of some 2,283 gross metric tons and a bollard pull of 139 metric tons, capable of firefighting operations, anchor handling, towing, research and underwater services.
DCNS Australia Opens Adelaide Future Submarine Facility
DCNS Australia celebrated the founding of its Australian headquarters in Keswick, Adelaide, which will be dedicated to delivering the Future Submarine Program. The ceremony was attended by Malcolm Turnbull, Prime Minister of Australia, Minister for Defense Industry, Christopher Pyne MP, Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Minister for Defense and a number of parliamentarians and defense sector figures. âThisâŠ
Master Marine Lays First Keel of Four-vessel Order
Master Marine said it has laid the first keel of four new 67â x 28â fleet boats ordered in September. Each boat will be powered by a pair of S6R2-Y3MPTAW Mitsubishi 803 HP tier III diesel marine engines to be operated at 1,400 RPM coupled to Twin Disc 5321 gears. The boats will be set up with 10,400 gallons of fuel, 4,359 gallons of potable water and 9,500 gallons of ballast water along with providing a maximum 7â-9â working draft.
Damen Delivers for Amsterdam Fire Department
The City of Amsterdam Fire Department has taken delivery of its new firefighting vessel: the Jan van der Heyde IV. C-Job Naval Architects provided the concept design for the 17.6-meter vessel. Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld executed detailed design, engineering and vessel construction. The canals of Amsterdam are more than a world-famous tourist attraction. They also form an important part of the cityâs infrastructure.
Power Presented with Alexander Hamilton Award
The National Coast Guard Museum Association, Inc. presented the 2016 Alexander Hamilton Award to Coast Guard veteran and founder of J.D. Power and Associates, Inc., J. David Power III, who served as an officer aboard the Coast Guard icebreaker EASTWIND during the mid-1950s. Power was honored in recognition of his years of outstanding service in support of the National Coast Guard Museum. Powers has spent almost 50 years as a pioneer in studying consumer opinionsâŠ
US Naval Secretary Calls for 355-ship Fleet
In announcing the results of the 2016 Force Structure Assessment (FSA), U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus recommended a 355-ship fleet, including 12 carriers, 104 large surface combatants, 52 small surface combatants, 38 amphibious ships and 66 submarines. The FSA is a year-long effort which began in January that was conducted to evaluate long-term defense security requirements for future naval forces today at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.
Great Lakes/Seaway Iron Ore Trade Up in November
Shipments of iron ore on the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway totaled 5.5 million tons in November, an increase of 13 percent compared to a year ago, Lake Carriersâ Association (LCA) reported. Shipments were also slightly ahead of the monthâs five-year average. Shipments from U.S. Great Lakes ports totaled 5 million tons in November, an increase of 19.5 percent. However, loadings at Canadian terminals in the Seaway fell nearly 26 percent to just 530,000 tons.
Conquest Offshore Partakes in Troll Solution Wreck Removal
Conquest Offshoreâs MB-1 heavy lift barge was the key asset in the largest wreck removal recorded in 2016. Conquest MB-1 removed the Troll Solution jack-up rig from the seabed 30 meters deep of the Bay of Campeche, Mexico. The accident occurred back in May 2015 when the Troll Solution tilted during the positioning to carry out maintenance work related to the Caan Alf production platform, operated by PEMEX, Mexicoâs National Oil Company.
Great Ships of 2016: Ethane Crystal
Since it started publishing in 1939, Maritime Reporter & Engineering News has recognized excellence in ship construction. Owner: Reliance Industries, Ltd. The worldâs first very large ethane carrier (VLEC), Ethane Crystal, has been delivered to Indiaâs Reliance Industries Ltd. by South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI). The vessel is now the worldâs largest purpose-built ethane carrier â comparable in size to todayâs very large gas carriers (VLGC) â and with its 87,000 cu.
