China Shipyard Gets QN Group Bulk Carrier Orders
Queensland Nickel Group (QN) subsidiary Asia Pacific Shipping Enterprises (APSE) orders four 64,000 dwt ultramax bulk carriers. The contract has been signed with the Foreign Economic and Technical Cooperation Company of China, Chanjiang National Shipping Group and the China Changjiang National Shipping Group Corporation Jinling Shipyard. “The four vessels, for the use of QN, will be built at the China Changjiang National Shipping Group Corporation Jinling Shipyard…
Detained Chemical Tankship a Safety Threat Say Operators
The ship 'Norgas Cathinka' remains detained in Indonesia following a September 2012 collision. In a statement, the operators, Singapore-based Norgas Carriers said that the ship…
Long Voyage for Largest UK Aircraft Carrier Module
The largest section of future carrier 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' is now complete & embarks on 1,230 mile barge trip. This gigantic segment - officially known as Lower Block 04 and weighing 11,300 tonnes - was towed on a barge down the Clyde on Sunday to begin a 1,230-nautical-mile (2,278km) journey around the south of England to Rosyth. Originally the shorter route around the north of Scotland had been planned.
China Offshore 3D Seismic Survey a First
CGGVeritas has conducted first BroadSeis Surveys offshore Shenzen in the South China Sea. The deepwater surveys of two areas offshore Shenzhen in the east of the South China Sea were awarded to CGGVeritas by Chinese seismic services company, COSL (China Oilfield Services Limited), on behalf of its parent company, the Chinese national oil company, CNOOC. Data processing is already underway in the CGGVeritas Singapore center and is expected to be delivered by the end of 2012.
Ship Self-Defense Contract for Raytheon
Raytheon awarded US Navy contract to extend open architecture combat system deployment and fleet support. Raytheon Company has been awarded a $22.5 million U.S.
US Boating Insurers SkiSafe Ratchet Up 'Sandy' Claims Response
SkiSafe Insurance has been working extensively to assist affected boaters in the region. SkiSafe has extended its operational and online facilities to allow for…
Indonesian University to Install Intergraph SmartMarine 3D
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember selects Intergraph® SmartMarine® 3D for its educational program. Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), one of the best technology universities in Indonesia…
Russian Owner of Sunken Gold-ore Carrier Arrested
The owner of the missing freighter 'Amurskaya' has been arrested on suspicion of negligence leading to multiple deaths. The cargo ship Amurskaya was carrying a cargo…
DSME Open Offshore Drill Simulator
Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) opens a drilling and well control simulation laboratory. The DSME R&D Institute has perfectly recreated a…
Shipbuilders HII Donate to Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund
Huntington Ingalls Industries donates $50,000 to the American Red Cross. The shipbuilders' donation is to the American Red Cross' Disaster Relief Fund to be used to provide food…
Somali Pirate Attacks Low, Elsewhere Increasing
Global pirate activity jumped 52% compared to September, driven by increased attacks in the Gulf of Guinea, & off Indonesia. Somali piracy remained low, with three attacks reported.
Revenues Up in Danaos' Latest Financial Report
Greece-based container ship owners, Danaos Corp., reports Q3 & nine months results for period ended September 30, 2012. Operating revenues of $156.3 million for the three months ended September 30…
Warning of Stiff Fines for APIS Inaccuracies
Crews should triple check Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) data to avoid US CBP penalties. Maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) is advising all crew…
New York Floating Venue for NAMEPA Conference
NAMEPA's upcoming 5th Anniversary Conference and Awards Dinner to move aboard the 'Hornblower Infinity'. Hurricane Sandy created a lot of havoc in New York, but it hasn’t dampened the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA)’s plans for its 5th Anniversary Conference and Awards Dinner being held on November 14th which will now be held aboard the Hornblower Infinity, docked at Pier 40 (33 West Street).
GPA Gets Go-Ahead for Savannah Harbor Expansion
The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) has received final approval for its harbor deepening, which will allow the Port of Savannah to more efficiently serve Post-Panamax vessels and lower shipping costs for containerized trade by $213 million a year. Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army (Civil Works) Jo-Ellen Darcy issued the Record of Decision Oct. 26, approving the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP).
Diana Containerships: MOU to Buy Ship for $30m
Diana Containerships Inc. (Nasdaq:DCIX), signed through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, a Memorandum of Agreement with Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. for the purchase of a 1995-built.
ECDIS Ltd Install VSTEP NAUTIS
UK based ECDIS training and consultancy company ECDIS Ltd unveiled a VSTEP NAUTIS full mission bridge simulator with a 315° viewing capability. It is to primarily be used for Bridge Team training but has been fitted with 4 different ECDIS systems all integrated with the NAUTIS software. The Simulator was opened last month by MP George Hollingbery in Southampton. The Bridge Simulator is to accompany…
Wärtsilä Wins Multi-Engine Middle East Contract
Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions and services provider, has been awarded the contract to supply the engines and complete propulsion systems for two newbuild vessel projects. The order includes a total of 28 engines for 14 vessels being built for the Kuwait Oil Company, and represents a major order for Wärtsilä from a Middle East based marine sector customer. The Wärtsilä propulsion solutions will be installed in nine 80 ton Bollard Pull (BP) tugboats…
Full Warship Trainer Development Planned
Thales Germany & Transas Marine International sign a cooperation agreement to develop & market a Full Warship Trainer (FWST). This modular simulation solution, which…
Major Seabed Seismic R&D Collaboration
SpiceRack: CGGVeritas & Saudi Aramco join in major R&D collaboration to develop seabed seismic acquisition. Five months after CGGVeritas and Saudi Aramco signed…
