Manning Agency Blacklisting Blights Seafarers
The Apostleship of the Sea (AoS) writes to condemn crewing agency practice of blacklisting certain seafarers. The report āConstruction industry faces claims forā¦
Lifeboat Called Out at Christening
Immediately after the UK RNLI christening ceremony the new B-class lifeboat was called to a rescue from its Calshot base. The name of a Welsh businessman was given to a lifeboat which will save lives at sea for many years to come, But as some of Calshot RNLIās volunteer crew put the newly-named Max Walls through her paces for family and friends in front of the boathouse, they were called to assist other emergency services at an incident near Itchen Bridge.
OceanWorks Contracted to Supply Spare OCB Components
OceanWorks International contracted to deliver additional seafloor nodes for CSnet Internationalās Offshore Communications Backbone (OCB). The OCB (Offshore Communications Backbone) subsea infrastructure, including five seafloor nodes which form the existing seafloor observatory portion of the system, was originally designed by OceanWorks International and delivered to Harris Caprock Communications (HCC) .
Iconic Schooner Fitted With Pollution-free Bearings
Nova Scotiaās sailing ambassador, 'Bluenose II', fitted with Thordon Bearings' water-lubricated stern tube & rudder bearings. Nova Scotiaās sailing ambassador, the Bluenose II, relaunched September 29, 2012 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia fitted with pollution-free water lubricated stern tube and rudder bearings. The extensive two-year $15.9 million restoration work was done by the Lunenburg Shipyard Allianceā¦
WSF Officers Save Fuel, Win Presidential Award
Washington State Department of Transportationās Ferries Division employees devised a plan that saved US$700,000 a year. Crew members of the Washington State Departmentā¦
Dubai-based Counter-Piracy Team Warns Mariners
With the ending of this year's monsoon season the British Navy reinforces their warning to seafarers to beware pirates. Attacks by āpirate action groupsā trying to hijack merchant shipping off the Horn of Africa are expected to increase, which is the business end of the Royal Navyās efforts to curb the scourge of modern-day piracy and wider maritime crime in the region ā and itās about to get busier.
Caterpillar Reports Good Q3 2012, But ...
Caterpillar Inc. announces strong improvement in its Third-Quarter 2012 results, but outlook not so bright. Caterpillar Inc. announce third-quarter 2012 sales and revenues of $16.445 billionā¦
APT Commits to Build Two New Product Tankships in US
American Petroleum Tankers (APT) affiliate intends to order the new ships from NASSCO Shipyared, San Diego. An affiliate of American Petroleum Tankers Parent LLC (āAPTā)ā¦
US Corp Buys PCTC
International Shipholding Corporation purchases a 1999-built Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) to fly the US flag. International Shipholding Corporation announce theā¦
AECOM to Design New South African Port
Transnet awards AECOM a US$3.4-million contract to initiate the design of the Durban Dig Out Port in South Africa. The project is a brownfield redevelopment forā¦
'Future of Naval Propulsion Electrifying' Says GE Expert
GE showcases futuristic technologies that could set new standards in electrical naval propulsion at Paris Euronaval Expo. āIāve seen the future of naval propulsionā¦
Pole Star & Mackay Sign Distributorship Agreement
Mackay Communications joins Pole Starās wide marine market network of approved distributors. Mackay will offer Pole Starās portfolio of products and services including Fleet Managementā¦
Crowley Scholarship Helps Fund CMA Cadet
California Maritime Academy (CMA) Cadet David Hoyt granted Crowley Maritime Corporationās Thomas B. Crowley Sr. Memorial Scholarship. The award was presented to Hoyt by Crowleyās Victoria Ellis, administrator, marine personnel, during the 2012 Containerization and Intermodal Institute (Connie Awards) dinner held earlier this month in Long Beach, Calif. Hoyt was selected for the scholarship based on his strong academic record, financial need and interest in pursuing a maritime career.
Subsea Services New J/V: FMC Partners Edison Chouest
FMC Technologies and Edison Chouest Offshore team up in subsea services joint venture with new base in Houston, Texas. Utilizing the subsea technologies, tooling and expertise of FMC Technologiesā¦
Diver Threat Detection Sonar Order for DSIT
DSIT Solutions Ltd gets order for its PointShieldā¢ Portable Diver Detection Sonar (PDDS) system. The PointShieldā¢ PDDS is specifically designed to provide underwater protection for navy shipsā¦
MTU Boosts Series 8000 Engine Power
Series 8000 marine diesel engines from Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH now available with an output of 10MW. Previously, the 20-cylinder engine had a maximum output of 9,100kW. The IMO Tier II-compliant unit demonstrated its increased power and reliability during a project-specific endurance run over 1,500 hours under tropical conditions. The Series 8000 engines now cover a power range from 7ā¦
Thales Launches Vigile DPX
Thales has announced the launch of a new naval Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM) solution for multi-purpose ships that need continued capability in the littoral.
North Wales Offshore Wind Trainees Breeze Through Program
Six offshore wind energy trainees from North Wales have successfully completed a year-long training program with the UKās only dedicated academy for the offshore wind industry and are ready to take up positions in this rapidly expanding industry. The trainees were fortunate enough to be selected for Offshore Marine Academy structured traineeship, which selects candidates with an affinity for the marine and coastal environment and aim to prepare them for a new career in offshore wind.
CH2M HILL Announces Two Key NE Leadership Appointments
CH2M HILL (www.ch2mhill.com), a global full-service consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, announces two key leadership appointments in the Northeast. With the 2011 acquisitions of Halcrow and Booz Allen Hamiltonās (BAH) State and Local Transit Consulting business, CH2M HILL has five times more people-power and expert capabilities to service the New York transportation infrastructure market and the entire Northeast region, stretching from Maine to Virginia.
GCS Adds New Feeder and Short-Sea Links
The Global Container Service Group (GCS) has added new feeder and short-sea links to the list of services calling at the NUTEP terminal in Novorossiysk. Both GCSā¦
