Kirby Corp. to Acquire Allied Transportation
Kirby Corporation agrees to purchase assets of Allied Transportation Company, a subsidiary of Allied Marine Industries, & two affiliated companies. Kirby Corporationā¦
Rolls-Royce Marine Gas Engine EPA Approved
Rolls-Royce announce the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its C-class engine for sale in the U.S. market. The C-class is a state-of-the art marine gas engine designed to improve fuel efficiency, dramatically cut harmful methane emissions and meet strict international environmental standards set to take effect in 2016. The EPA Certificate of Conformity is issued for the C-engine range from Rolls-Royce.
New Fleet Management System Debuts at SMM 2012
Applied Weather Technology, Inc. (AWT) introduces its Fleet Decision Support System (FleetDSS). The new fleet management system is completely customizable, designedā¦
New MAN Four-stroke Diesel Premières at SMM 2012
Dual-fuel marine diesel engine newcomer L35/44DF offers full flexibiltiy. MAN Diesel & Turbo introduce its L35/44DF engine, the latest addition to its four-stroke portfolio.
VLCC Owners Paying Clients to Ship Oil
Owners of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) by agreeing to current low rates are effectively paying shippers for the priviledge. Hire costs for the largest oil tankersā¦
MAN Turbocharger Judged an Entire Success
The very first MAN Diesel & Turbo TCA77 turbocharger installed aboard āJo Sequoiaā nears 50,000 hours trouble-free operation. The chemical tanker 'Jo Seuoia' is powered by a MAN B&W 7S50MC-C two-stroke engine, having been built about ten years ago for Bergen-based Jo Tankers. During its construction, and with Jo Tankers already having chosen an MAN B&W 7S50MC-C engine as prime mover, MAN Diesel & Turbo approached Jo Tankers in regard to installing its then-new TCA77 turbocharger.
SeaRoc Charters 'MPI Adventure' for Windfarm Mast Installation
SeaRoc charter 'MPI Adventure' for Narec's offshore anemometry hub (NOAH) installation for windfarm site weather appraisal. MPI Adventure is a dedicated vessel to transport, lift and install wind turbines and their foundations; delivered in March 2011 (Qidong, China) she is the second of MPI's three jack up vessels owned by MPI, part of the Vroon Group. SeaRoc was recently awarded the contract to complete the mast installationā¦
Government Aims to Develop, Upgrade, Cyprus Shipping
The government continuously improves incentives for shipowners to register their ships under the Cyprus flag. Communication & Works Minister Flourentzou pointedā¦
New Small-bore Two-stroke Diesel Introduced by MAN
MAN Diesel & Turbo introduces new small-bore two-stroke, updates designs of ME-B & G series engines. MAN Diesel & Turboās updated engine programme features severalā¦
Malaysia's Nam Cheong Wins AWB Orders
Shipbuilder Nam Cheong Group wins order from Perdana Petroleum Berhad to build two Accommodation Work Barges (AWB). The contracts are worth worth a total of US$59ā¦
Gangway Snarl-up Left Liberia's President Dockside
Liberia's President, set for an afternoon cruise, delayed first by boat's late arrival, then gave up idea when gangway jammed on board. An embarrassing fiascoā¦
Ship Exhaust Gas Emissions in Australia Quantified
Research by CSIRO & Australian Maritime College estimates that about 30% NOX and 20% SOX harmful emissions emanate from shipping. The authors of a recent research paper, Dr Ian Galbally from CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research, and the Australian Maritime Collegeās Dr Laurie Goldsworthy estimate that approximately 30 per cent of anthropogenic nitrogen oxide emissions and 20 per cent of oxides of sulphur emissions generated in the Australian region may come from shipping.
New US Coast Guard Regs for Vessels Inbound from Most Yemeni Ports
Due to lack of effective anti-terrorism measures in many Yemeni ports USCG to impose conditions of entry into US waters. The regulations came about following a Coastā¦
Ship Owners Urged to Keep Up Counter-piracy Guard
European Union Naval Force Somalia ā Operation Atalanta, NATO & Combined Task Force 151) advise continued caution despite respite in attacks. In a recent report published by the International Maritime Bureau it was announced that there was a 54% drop in global piracy during the first half of 2012. One of the key contributors to this welcome development was the fall in both Somali hijackings and attacks.
Sea Motion Compensation Platform for GeoSea
GeoSea NV & Barge Master BV sign cooperation agreement to test and deploy the first S700/C400 Barge Master platform. Vessels equipped with a Barge Master platform are able to perform saferā¦
North Sea Accommodation Rig Contract Extended
One-month contract extension by BP Norge AS for 'Safe Scandinavia' at Valhall Field in North Sea. BP Norge AS has exercised the first of two remaining one-month options, thereby extending Safe Scandinaviaās operations at Valhall until 30th November 2012. The value of the exercised option is approximately US$ 9-million. Safe Scandinavia is owned by Prosafe, a leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation/service rigs.
Eco-friendly Fish Wellboat to be Built by Havyard
Herøy-based shipping company orders a specialised live fish transport vessel from Havyard Ship Technology's yard in Leirvik, Norway. Delivery of the first ship is due in January 2014 with the option for delivery of a similar ship six months later. Each wellboat has an estimated value of NOK 250 million. The Havyard 587 design has three large cylinder tanks for live fish with a capacity of 3250 cubic. The wellboat is nearly 85 metres long and has accommodation for 12 persons.
New Arctic Oil Terminal Planned in Finnmark
Norterminal AS plans to build a large oil-terminal outside Kirkenes in the Norwegian, Russian borderland. New fields in the Arctic Barents and Kara Seas bring alongā¦
Hybrid Ferry Project Takes Shape in Scotland
Scottish designers, engineers and shipbuilders are assembling the worldās first hybrid seagoing Ro-Pax ferries. The two revolutionary passenger and car ferries willā¦
Engineering Apprentices Train Worldwide with Tognum
148 young people start their apprenticeships in Germany & at other locations, including America for the first time. Tognum has taken the German version of cooperative education to the U.S. for the first time and is applying it at its subsidiary, Tognum America. āWe develop, produce and maintain state-of-the-art engines and energy systems, and to do this, we need qualified staff. With this investment in the futureā¦
