ASV Global, TerraSond Complete First Unmanned Hydrographic Survey
ASV Global and TerraSond have completed a 5172 nautical mile hydrographic survey in the Bering Sea, off Alaska. TerraSond used the C-Worker 5 Autonomous Surfaceā¦
Gate Terminal Expanded for Handling Small LNG Vessels
Gate terminal and its shareholders Gasunie and Vopak are proud to announce that the LNG terminal at the Maasvlakte in Rotterdam has been expanded to include a thirdā¦
Virginia Port Refuses Inbound Hanjin Cargo
Effective immediately, The Port of Virginia will not be accepting any inbound Hanjin cargo (freight for export) at any of the portās marine or intermodal terminals.
Evergreen Responds to Hanjin's Receivership Filing
It has been reported that Hanjin Shipping, a member of CKYHE Alliance, has applied for court receivership today. As a member of CKYHE Alliance, Evergreen Line hasā¦
Global Fallout from Hanjin Collapse
When Hanjin Shipping, Korea's largest and one of the worldās top ten container carriers, filed filed for court receivership after losing the support of its banksā¦
DNV GL's New Project on EU LNG Market
Whilst LNG has proven to be a viable option as a bunkering fuel for ships, there are still challenges to the pace of its development and demand for LNG as a fuel.
Royal Navy Warship Goes to Libya
The UK provided RFA Mounts Bay to support the Danish-led maritime operation, escorting a Danish transport ship through the Mediterranean as it carried the chemicalsā¦
Japanese Shippers Trim Fleets
The three big Japanese marine transport firms - Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Lines), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Kawasaki Kisen - are decreasing the number ofā¦
GoFLNG Strategy Milestone for Golar LNG
Golar LNG has now passed a very significant milestone in the roll out of its GoFLNG strategy, says a statement from the company. The recent full and final investmentā¦
Ship Finance 2016 Q2 Reveue Falls
Ship Finance International Limited earnings missed the Street expectations for the second quarter. Quarterly charter revenues $159m versus $174m in last quarter.
Höegh Readies New Horizon Vessels
Höegh Autoliners ordered the latest additions to its fleet, the New Horizon vessels, in which the information technology on board is fully integrated and connectedā¦
VLCC Delivered to Gener8 Maritime
Gener8 Maritime, Inc., a U.S.-based provider of international seaborne crude oil transportation services, announced that it has taken delivery of the ECO VLCC the Gener8 Macedon on August 30ā¦
MN100: Guido Perla & Associates, Inc.
With offices in the US, Brazil, Chile, China and Germany, GPA developed into an independent, full-service naval architecture and marine engineering company that since 1979 has helped vessel owners and shipyards navigate through complex newbuild, retrofit and repair projects. Its extensive design portfolio includes hundreds of offshore vessels, workboats, passenger vessels and fishing vessels constructed for commercial owners worldwide and governmental institutions.
Elcome Supplies Electronics for Abu Dhabi New Builds
Elcome International is supplying electrical switchboards, safety, monitoring and control systems for three vessels under construction at Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB). Elcomeās scope of work included supply, installation and commissioning of main switchboards and electrical systems, bridge and engine room consoles, tank gauging and fire detection systems. The three vessels are being built for a customer in the Middle East for delivery in 2017.
Are We on the Crest of an Offshore Wind Wave?
This time last year, when we were preparing to host ABN AMROās inaugural international seminar on offshore wind the imminent Borssele offshore wind tender in the Netherlands was a hot topic.
Grand Bahama Shipyard Expands Sales Team
Grand Bahama Shipyard Limited (GBSL) has added three regional sales directors to its Marketing and Sales Division, with posts in the Americas, Europe and Asia/Middle East. According to the shipyard, their prime objectives will be to increase yard exposure, as well as develop future projects with existing and new customers for their refit, refurbishment or revitalization projects. Andre Szadzinski joined GBSL in August 2016 as Regional Sales Director for North and South America.
NYC Ferry Strikes a Group of Kayakers
A New York Waterways ferry struck a group of kayakers on the Hudson River Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Five of the 11 kayakers were transportedā¦
MN100: Kohler Marine
Kohler Marine generators are produced in the United States and distributed globally. Kohler Marine sales as well as aftermarket sales and service activities are globally organized. Kohlerās USA, EMEA, Singapore, India, China, Australia and Brazil offices all have dedicated Marine personnel supporting a network of regional, authorized Kohler distributors. Kohler Power Systems, a division of Kohler Co.ā¦
W&O Promotes Key Associates
W&O, a distributor of pipe, valves, fittings as well as automation and engineered solutions, announced the promotion of two associates: Lori Ulrich to Director, Human Resources and Tammy Emerson to President, Propeller Club of Jacksonville, in additional to her sales responsibilities as Account Executive. Joining W&O in 2009, Lori Ulrich is responsible for managing the Human Resources department for W&Oās international branch network.
KfW IPEX-Bank Boosts its Presence at SMM
In an interview the departing head of the KfW IPEX-Bank Maritime Industries department, Dr. Carsten Wiebers offers insight into the facets of international ship finance as well as the challenges it currently faces. His successor Holger Apel casts a glance into the future. Carsten, KfW IPEX-Bank is once more stepping up its presence at SMM. Why? SMM is increasingly becoming a platform for topics beyond technology, such as environmental regulation or market intelligence.
