Shenzen Pengxing Shipping Orders Fast Ferries
CoCo Yachts has announced a contract for the basic and detailed design for two (2) fast ferries type Coastal Cruiser 200. The vessels will be built by Afai Southern Shipyard in Guangzhou, P.R. China. Shenzhen Pengxing Shipping Co., Ltd. has chosen the Coastal Cruiser 200 design for itās fuel efficiency in combination with excellent sea keeping performance. Shenzhen Pengxing Shipping Co., Ltd. willā¦
ClassNK First Nickel Ore Carrier Registered
The worldās largest classification society ClassNK (Chairman & President: Noboru Ueda), announced that the worldās first specialized vessel for the carriage of Nickel Ore has been built and registered to the NK class. The vessel, the Jules Garnier II, was built by Naikai Zosen Corporation and delivered to Japanese shipping major JX Shipping Co. Ltd on 19 September 2012, and is the first vessel in theā¦
MJP Waterjets Acquires Ultra Dynamics
MJP Waterjets AB (āMJP Waterjetsā) based in Österbybruk, Sweden has acquired Ultra Dynamics Ltd and Ultra Dynamics Inc (jointly referred to as āUltra Dynamicsā) based in Cheltenham, England and Columbus, Ohio, USA, with the waterjet brand UltraJet. The merger between MJP Waterjets and Ultra Dynamics creates one of the leading providers of waterjets in the world comprising a complete and complementary product range.
Seagull Covers the Distance on MLC Compliance
Norwegian maritime training specialist Seagull AS is extending its suite of Distance training packages in anticipation of the entry into force of the International Labour Organizationās (ILO) Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) in August 2013. The Convention has been ratified by 32 countries which represent 60% of global tonnage and on entry into force it will replace 37 existing ILO maritime conventions and related recommendations adopted since 1920.
Alexander to Announce Plan Wednesday at Chickamauga Lock
Will Attend Public Events This Week in Davidson, Knox and Hamilton Counties, Media Invited to Events Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. U.S. Senator Lamar Alexanderā¦
Port Everglades Welcomes Largest Cargo Ship in Port's History
The largest containerized cargo ship in Port Evergladesā history, equal to the size of an air craft carrier, is calling at the South Florida seaport, Monday, October 22.
New Tool at SCI
Additional simulator in SCIās Houston Center for Maritime Education enlarges capacity for specialized assessment and training. This month, the Seamenās Church Institute (SCI) completes construction of an environment tailored for one-on-one mariner skill appraisal. SCIās new Houston simulator manufactured by Transas provides a dedicated tool for assessments, corrective action implementation and company human resource evaluations.
UTEC Opens New Premises in Naples, Italy
In opening a second new office and workshop facility in six months, UTEC has underlined its commitment to both the Mediterranean and African markets by relocating to a purpose built-facility in Naples, Italy. Continued sustained growth in operations, including two large geophysical and geotechnical projects in West Africa and Saudi Arabia, has led the company to move to larger premises in Pozzuoli, Naples.
Long Island Coast Guard Receive New Boat
Coast Guard Station Eatonās Neck, N.Y., receive a new 45-foot Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) rescue boat. The new boat, a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium (RB-M), was issued to replace one of two aging 41-foot utility boats at the station. The RB-M is an aluminum, self-righting, high-speed, multi-mission capable boat, able to respond rapidly to Coast Guard missions, or conduct planned patrols and training. The primary roles of the RB-M are search and rescue and maritime law enforcement.
Lockheed Martin Offer LCS Warships World-wide
Leveraging on its USN Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) experience, Lockheed Martin offers a Multi-Mission Combatant for navies worldwide. With two Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) currently in the U.S. Navy fleet, two more in production and two others under contract, Lockheed Martin is leveraging experience gained through the LCS program to offer a Multi-Mission Combatant for navies worldwide. The Multi-Mission Combatant is an agile, modular vessel capable of speeds in excess of 40 knots.
Rolls-Royce to Design, Power, Brazilian OSV's
Rolls-Royce wins a £24 million order to design & equip four platform supply vessels (PSVs) for Brazilian ship owner Bravante Group. The UT 775 SE PSVs are designed to carry deck cargo, pipes and diesel oil to and from offshore oil and gas platforms. They will be chartered by Petrobras. Bravante Group will build the vessels at their ship yard in Niteroi, Brazil, as they have done for previous orders.
Offshore Rig Helicopter Ditches, All Saved by Merchant Ship
Major Search & Rescue operation followed the North Sea helicopter crash with 19 on board. The helicopter on its way from Aberdeen to West Phoenix drilling rig ditchedā¦
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¦
