USCG Responds to Boston Drydock Oil Spill
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Sector Boston pollution response crew is responding to an oil spill from the USNS Fisher, drydocked at the Boston Ship Repair facility.
Container Census & Container Equipment Insight Publication
Described by publishers Drewry Maritime Research as the definitive Annual enhanced with quarterly updates released in July, October, January and April. The use ofâŚ
Coal-burning Steamship Joins NZ's New Safety System
Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) informs it is welcoming Real Journeysâ iconic steamship TSS Earnslaw into the new Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) - designed to improve operator and vessel safety.
I-Tech to Supply CMP with New Biocide Anti-fouling Ingredient
I-Tech says it has entered into a non-exclusive supply agreement with Chugoku Marine Paints Ltd (CMP) for use of I-Techâs proprietary product, Selektope, in commercial antifouling paints.
UK Offers Substantial R&D Tax Breaks: Consultants
Accounting and consulting network Moore Stephens inform that as part of the UK governmentâs continuing aim to attract new companies to the UK to create growth and jobsâŚ
Navy Partnerships Matter: RIMPAC in Action
The future is maritime partnerships maintains the US Navy in a recent news release. The worldâs navies must be able to come together quickly to work on common interestsâŚ
Singapore's Ezra Holdings Profits Rocket
Ezra informs that it has sustained another quarter of growing revenues and improving operating performance with fiscal 9M 2014 revenues crossing the US$1 billion mark.
Shipbuilders Havyard 'First Taste' Program for 20 Youngsters
Norway's Havyard says that for two weeks 20 young adults have been participating in the company's introduction program, visiting some of the locations where it is located: FosnavågâŚ
Towage Charges at Darwin to Rise
Towage charges at Darwin, Australia, will increase by 2.9% for A Class Tug services, and 5.8% for C Class Tug services from 1 August. [email protected]
Pertamina Awards EPCI Contract for Matindok Gas Project
Technip, in a consortium with PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) Tbk (WIKA), was awarded an onshore lumpsum contract by PT Pertamina EP for the Matindok Gas Development project located in Central SulawesiâŚ
Philly Tankers Step Closer to Its First Vessels
Following the announcement of 10 June 2014 by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard ASA (AKPS) Philly Tankers had successfully secured equity commitments necessary to financeâŚ
Baltic Exchange Honors Eyal Ofer with Life Membership
London's Baltic Exchange informs that the achievements of Eyal Ofer, the principal of ship management company Zodiac Group, have been celebrated with the award ofâŚ
FEPCO & Far Eastern Branch of RAS Sign Scientific and Technical Deal
Far Eastern Petrochemical Company and Far Eastern Russian Academy of Sciences division have signed an agreement on scientific and technical collaboration. As partâŚ
ClassNK Issues Another Approval for ECDIS Training
ClassNK issued its Type Specific Training Course approval for âFURUNO MODEL FEA ECDIS & FURUNO MODEL FMD ECDISâ (Electronic Chart Display and Information System)âŚ
Rolls-Royce to Design & Equip Stern Trawler for Prestfjord Havfiske
Rolls-Royce announced it has signed a £7 million contract to design and equip a stern trawler for the Norwegian fishing company Prestfjord Havfiske AS. The trawlerâŚ
Europe to Cut Swath in Vessel Port Formalities Paperwork
The European Commission informs that a new global era for maritime transport will dawn in June 2015 when it will unveil harmonised e-reporting for all vessels entering in or departing from EU ports.
Merriman Enters New Role at Fairbanks Morse
Fairbanks Morse Engine, an EnPro Industries company, has named Rhett Merriman sales manager for marine power systems. Merriman, a veteran Fairbanks Morse manager, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role. Throughout his 36-year career he has been involved with bringing large, complex power system projects from the proposal, bidding and contract development phase through project management to successful completion.
Caterpillar Tier 4 Offering Hits the Market
Caterpillar Marine today announced the open order board of the Cat 3516C United States EPA Tier 4 propulsion, auxiliary and diesel electric propulsion (DEP) power solutions. In addition to being EPA Tier 4 certified, the 3516C solutions are IMO II certified and IMO III compliant. The Cat 3516C Tier 4 certified engine is available in a âBâ rating of 2,240 bKW at 1,800 rpm and a âCâ rating of 2350 bKW at 1,800 rpm. An auxiliary engine is available in a rating of 2,250 ekW at 1,800 rpm.
Ezra to Consolidate EMAS Marine into EOC
Ezra Holdings Limited today announced plans to consolidate its Offshore Support Services division, EMAS Marine, into its associated company, EOC Limited, which is listed on the Oslo Børs, Norway.
Holton Tours Newport Newsâ Apprentice School
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) hosted Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton Wednesday for a tour of The Apprentice School at the company's Newport News Shipbuilding division. Danny Hunley, Newport News' vice president of operations, and Everett Jordan, The Apprentice School's education director, led the tour of the 90,000-square-foot facility, which includes eight computer labs, two video teleconferencing classrooms, a physics lab and a 600-seat gymnasium.
