Evergreen Upgrades its Intra-Asia Service Network
Evergreen Line announced it will partner with Mariana Express in launching a joint South China- East Malaysia (SEM) Service. The new initiative will give a boostâŚ
Bureau Veritas Diversifies with MatthewsDaniel Acquisition
Bureau Veritas announced today that it has acquired MatthewsDaniel Ltd, a global provider of loss adjusting and risk assessment services for the offshore industry.
Fogal Retires from Zentech After 57 Years in O&G
Robert âBobâ âSonnyâ Fogal, Jr., one of the icons in the offshore oil and gas industry, has decided to retire from front-line work as Zentechâs Director of Business Development. Zentechâs President Ramesh Maini noted on August 28, âAll the serious players in our industry know Bob and his many accomplishments. Fogal has spent his entire career in the rig building business, starting with Levingston Shipyard and subsequent work with major designers and builders in the U.S.
Chloropac Anti-Fouling Selected for Largest Decommissioning Vessel
Allseas Group S.A., a global offshore pipe installation and subsea construction company, has selected Evoqua Water Technologiesâ Chloropac electrochlorination system to protect onboard cooling water for Pieter Schelte, the worldâs largest decommissioning and pipe laying vessel. The Chloropac system will protect the 382-meter long, 124-meter wide vesselâs onboard piping and equipment from marine foulingâŚ
SENER Announces the FORAN V70R3.0
SENER announces the new FORAN V70R3.0, available from July 31, 2014. With more than 45 years in the market, FORAN takes advantage of SENER´s innovative development effort as the key factor to give added value. The new version incorporates improvements for the users and on its own technology. Some remarkable new aspects are described below. FORAN offers a solution covering all design stages and disciplines.
MN 100: Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.
Easternâs original shipyard was established in 1976 for the purpose of constructing commercial fishing boats for the companyâs founder and President, Brian R. DâIsernia. By 1980, 26 commercial fishing vessels had been constructed and delivered. DâIsernia eventually decided to diversify Easternâs reputation from a âFishing Vesselâ shipyard into a shipyard that could fulfill any type of custom vessel request, large or small.
MN 100: FloScan Instrument Co., Inc.
FloScan is a leading manufacturer of Fuel Monitoring Systems for permanent installation on diesel and gasoline engines. FloScan Systems are installed worldwide on commercial and recreational vessels, stationary industrial generators and general aviation aircraft. Since FloScan flowmeters were first introduced in aircraft over 40 years ago, more than 750,000 FloScan flowmeters have found their way onto almost every make of gasoline and diesel engine rated from 25hp to 6000hp.
MN 100: Kluber Lubrication North America L.P.
Kluber Lubrication is a leading manufacturer of specialty lubricants, offering high-end tribological solutions to all industries worldwide. Most products are developed and made to customer requirements. During its more than 80 years of existence, Kluber Lubrication has provided high-quality lubricants, thorough consultation and extensive services. The company holds all common industrial certifications. Kluber Lubrication, set up in 1929, is today part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities KG.
VOSTA LMG Secures Order From Boskalis
VOSTA LMG has been awarded an order for efficient dredge ball joints from maritime services company Royal Boskalis Westminster. The order consists of a series of high pressure Crossover ball joints suitable for dredge pipes with an internal diameter of 1000 mm. The Crossover ball joint is a new and patented design ball joint which utilizes two wear liners to provide optimal flow performance and maximum wear protection.
Ballast Water Leadership
Admiral Paul Zukunft, the new U.S. Coast Guard Commandant, could fill the BWT leadership void. Global efforts to combat the spread of invasive species in ballast water are hampered by a leadership void so serious that in April the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) discouraged further ratifications of the International Maritime Organizationâs (IMO) invasive species convention. Admiral Paul Zukunft, the new U.S.
Challenging the Myths of Pirate Violence
âIn the last five years, pirates have killed at least 411 fishermen and wounded at least 1,000 more, suggested Mujibur Rahman, Chairman of Coxâs Bazar District Fishing Trawler Owners Association (DFTOA). According to the DFTOA, pirates attacked more than 1,000 fishing boats, abducting more than 3,000 fishermen, killed over 45 and collected more than $1.28 million in ransoms from fishery owners of two coastal towns â Chakaria and MaheshkhaliâŚ
BSEE Conducts Oil Spill Response Equipment Review
Earlier this week, BSEE's Oil Spill Response Division (OSRD) conducted an onsite review of oil spill response equipment listed in DCOR, LLC's Oil Spill Response Plan for platforms offshore Long Beach, Calif. The visit included verification of equipment and response vessels maintained by Marine Spill Response Corporation. OSRD verifies the equipment listed in each operator's plan on a rotating basis in addition to reviewing maintenance and training records.
Logistical Scenario Analysis for Hydrodynamic Applications
To calculate the operability of the whole logistics chain, rather than only individual operations, MARIN has developed the hydrodynamic scenario analysis program ScenSim. The uptime, or operability, of a specific operation can be calculated with existing methods and tools in different ways. However, each specific operation is often just a small stage in a long chain. When planning an operation a key parameter is to know the efficiency and duration of the operation.
New Bulk Carrier Design Puts Ecoships in the Lotus Position
Ecoships, the technical shipmanagement arm of Newport Shipping Group, has introduced a next generation bulk carrier design, developed to set the standard in ecologically compatible marine transportation. Inspired by the low friction to water flow and self-cleaning properties of the lotus flower â a symbol of purity and beauty in Buddhist and Hindu philosophy â Ecoshipsâ Greenlotus 32, is a 32,500dwt gearedâŚ
Polar Code Afoot
The IMO is on the verge of adopting the Polar Code, something that is important and long overdue. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is on the verge of adopting the Polar Code. When implemented, it will establish the first mandatory rules for operation of commercial vessels in polar waters. This important step is long overdue. On 18 January 2010, the IMO adopted voluntary guidelines for ships operating in polar waters (Res. A.1024).
Rowan Viking Rig Upgrade Completed
Damen Shiprepair Vlissingen, part of Damen Shiprepair & Conversion, has completed the upgrade of a Keppel Fels âNâ Class drilling rig, one of the largest in the North Sea, in thirty days less than was initially projected by the client. Owner Rowan Companies plc. projected that the work on the Rowan Viking would require 130 days, but through the application of innovative project planning techniques and highly specialized equipment Damen was able to reduce this by nearly 25 percent.
The Expense of New MARPOL Regulations
The Presidential Decree 979 and Marine Pollution Decree of 1976 were intended to protect marine and coastal elements from maritime pollution, yet due to their generality and datedness todayâŚ
Algeria in Talks to Export Crude to Venezuela
Algeria is in talks to export crude oil to fellow OPEC member Venezuela, Algerian Energy Minister Youcef Yousfi said on Tuesday, confirming a Reuters report. Last weekâŚ
New Shipping Agency Enters the Market
Founded by Lars Rosenkrands, CEO, and Alvin Lo, CFO, Wave Shipping was created with the vision to shake up the shipping agency industry through a fresh approach to meeting customersâ challenges and by introducing new technologies to become a global provider of port agency services. Rosenkrands, who helms the company, has more than 20 years of senior leadership experience in the shipping industry. In his previous roleâŚ
Chevron Announces Alliance with Petrol Ofisi
Chevron has signed agreements with the fuel products distribution and lubricants company of Turkey, Petrol Ofisi in Istanbul, that will result in improved supplies of marine lubricants to ship operators and managers operating in Turkey. This alliance covers production, logistics and delivery service of the full range of Chevronâs marine lubricant product line in Turkey for the first time. Pedro CardenesâŚ
