Ultra-Deepwater & Remote Subsea Factories R&D
ABB has entered a US$100-million research and development joint industry program (JIP) with Statoil to develop solutions for transmission, distribution and power conversion systems designed to power and control subsea pumps and gas compressors at depths of 3,000 meters, and over vast distances. The agreement is seen as an important step on the path to develop complete subsea oil and gas producing facilities.
China Bunker Price Undercut by Russian Competitors
Bunker fuel sales at China's Shenzhen port have dropped by around 20% since the beginning of this year as more ships are calling at the Russian Far Eastern portsā¦
Unlit Loaded Barge Set Adrift in Columbia River
Coast Guard Sector Columbia River in Warrenton, Ore., received a call from personnel at the Tidewater Barge facility informing them that one of their loaded grainā¦
Liberia-flag OSV Detained for MLC Breach
The offshore supply vessel 'Atlantic Carrier' was detained for 24 hours in Esbjerg, as the Danish Maritime Authority discovered during a port control inspection that the crew had not been provided with employment contracts as required by the recently introduced Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). "It is satisfying to see that the MLC requirements are incorporated in the Danish authorityās port state control. The seafarers' employment is quite basic.
GasLog Buy STX Pan Ocean LNG Carrier
GasLog Ltd. has signed a memorandum of agreement to acquire the 'STX Frontier', a 2010-built, 153,600 cubic meter LNG carrier from Singapore- based company STX Pan Ocean LNG PTE. Ltd. The intention is that GasLog will take over the vessel from STX Pan Ocean early in the fourth quarter of 2013 in Spain, which makes her well positioned to take advantage of the current tight supply of tonnage for this winter in the Atlantic.
Coast Guard Civilian Receives LATINA Style Service Merit
Cleveland-native Coast Guard civilian, Aidalis Mills, receives meritorious service award for promoting role of minorities, Hispanics and Latinos in the federal workforce and community. The award was presented at the Distinguished Military Awards Luncheon during the 10th Annual National Latina Symposium in Arlington, Va., Sept. 5, 2013. Mills, the management and program analyst for the Coast Guard 9th District Planning and Force Readiness Branchā¦
DFDS Seaways Wins Ferry Travel Award
DFDS Seaways was named āEuropeās Leading Ferry Operatorā at the European leg of the 2013 World Travel Awards in Antalya, Turkey, the seventh consecutive year that the ferry company has been recognised for its outstanding service at the World Travel Awards. The 2013 World Travel Awards are recognised worldwide as the āOscarsā of the travel industry and the premier industry awards programme, with the winners decided by votes from travel industry professionals and consumers.
Lake Erie Parade of Sails
The 2013 Erie Tall Ship's Parade of Sails (with tall ship tours) is being held for the 4 days starting Sept. 5, 2013 in Presque Isle Bay, Pa., with some 60,000 visitors in attendance. This year's festival marks the 200th anniversary of the building of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's fleet in Erie and his victory at the Battle of Lake Erie off of Put-In-Bay, Ohio, Sept. 10, 1813. Pictured is the US Coast Guard Cutter Morro Bayā¦
London International Shipping Week Kicks Off
Maritime UK welcomes leaders from across the global shipping, ports and maritime business services sectors to the inaugural London International Shipping Week from 9, September 2013. Through the week, Maritime UK will be covering all the major stories, announcements and events. On Monday morning it will publish the results of an extensive survey of UK industry leaders, saying what they think of the UK economy and its competitiveness.
US ACE Connecticut Dredging Contract for Cashman
Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Co., Quincy, Mass. has been awarded a $8,238,900 firm-fixed-price, non-option eligible, non-multi-year contract by the Departmentā¦
LBC Tank Terminals' CFO to Leave the Company
LBC Tank Terminals, one of the largest independent operators of bulk liquid storage terminals & the second largest independent chemical storage company in terms of global storage capacity announce that Chief Financial Officer, Lucas Barry, plans to leave LBC to return to his native Australia. "Lucas has been nothing but a rock solid partner to me and support to the LBC Tank Terminals group since the day he walked in the door just over 3 years ago.
Kvichak Delivers Pilot Boat to Savannah
Kvichak Marine Industries, Inc., of Seattle, Wash., recently delivered PV Georgia, a 64' all-aluminum Pilot Boat to the Savannah Pilots Association of Savannah, Ga. Georgia is the second vessel built by Kvichak for the Savannah Pilots. Designed by Camarc Design, U.K., Georgia is powered by twin MTU 12V2000 engines rated for 1,450 BHP each with Hamilton 521 waterjets and ZF 3050 marine gears. Kvichakā¦
USS The Sullivans Provides Assistance to Saudi Dhows
The guided-missile cruiser USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) provided medical assistance to a vessel in distress in the Arabian Sea, approximately 40 miles off the coast of Saudi Arabia, Aug.
Canadian Govt. Invests in Vancouver Marine Container Facilities
The Honorable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, along with the Honorable Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honorable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport, today announced infrastructure investments that will strengthen the border, improve marine container inspection capacity and improve efficiency at Port Metro Vancouver (PMV). "Our government's top priority remains the economy and creating jobsā¦
Norwegian Shipownersā Association Seeks Nominations for Heyerdahl Award
The semiannual Thor Heyerdahl International Maritime Environmental Award was launched in 1999 by Thor Heyerdahl (1914-2002) and the Norwegian Shipownersā Associationā¦
U.S. Navy, Coast Guard Participate in Joint Training
U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment Team (LEDET) 101 embarked and integrated with Sailors on the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) for training and anti-drug smuggling operations off the California coast, Aug. 26-29. "We are currently supporting counter-smuggling operations by providing law enforcement capabilities to Third Fleet Navy platforms in known drug and migrant transit corridorsā¦
Panama Canal Discusses Tolls, Expansion with Car Carrier Segment
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) met with the Japanese Shipowners Association (JSA) and several car manufacturers in Japan as part of the ongoing discussions with the vehicle carrier segment on the Expansion Programās progress and future toll structure upon its completion. During the meetings, the Panama Canal provided an update on the Expansion Program and presented the analysis of the results forā¦
Martek: Act Now to Avoid Costly ECDIS Mistakes
Specialist marine electronics manufacturer Martek Marine is cautioning shipowners not to underestimate the amount of time required to safely and effectively implement ECDIS on boardā¦
Navios Receive Chemical Tanker with Employment
Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, an owner and operator of tanker vessels, announced that the Nave Constellation, a newbuild chemical tanker of 45,281 dwtā¦
Navios Charter out Newbuild Capesize Vessel
Navios Maritime Partners L.P., owner and operator of dry cargo vessels, chartered out the Navios Joy, a newbuilding Capesize vessel for three years. The Navios Joyā¦
