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Seaspan Marine Names Hilder Marine Operations VP
Seaspan announced the appointment of Paul Hilder to Vice President, Marine Operations. As a member of Seaspanâs senior leadership team, Hilder will oversee the operational efficiency and safety of the companyâs vessels and marine crews. Working in collaboration with Port Captains, Dispatch and the Regulatory & Compliance departments, Hilder will also oversee and monitor ongoing operational and training issues in order to reduce potential risks and liabilities to the company.
Tinto Appointed V.P., Vancouver Shipyards
Seaspanâs Vancouver Shipyards has appointed Tony Tinto to Vice President, Planning & Estimating. Tony joined Vancouver Shipyards (VSY) in 2006 as a Project ManagerâŚ
Vancouver Shipyards Appoints Tinto as VP
Seaspanâs Vancouver Shipyards has announced the appointment of Tony Tinto to Vice President, Planning & Estimating. Tinto joined Vancouver Shipyards (VSY) in 2006 as a Project Manager, before moving over to affiliate company Vancouver Drydock in 2007 in a similar capacity. In 2012, Tinto returned to VSY as Director, Planning & Production Control, and was appointed to the role of interim Vice President, Planning & Estimating in November 2016.
Corvus Energy Powers North America's First LNG-Battery Hybrid Ferry
The 'Seaspan Swift' is the first LNG-battery hybrid cargo ferry in North America. The vessel features two dual-fuel engines and a Corvus lithium ion energy storage system (ESS), which operates as spinning reserve and provides propulsion power for low-speed maneuvers. The cargo ferry will be joined by a sister ship, Seaspan Reliant, in early 2017, after which the operator will order a further three ferries, according to Seaspan CEO Jonathan Whitworth.
Seaspan Ferries' First LNG-fueled Vessel Arrives
Seaspan Ferries Corporation (SFC) announced the arrival of the Seaspan Swift, the first of two new dual-fuelled/hybrid diesel, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and battery ferries to its fleet. The new state-of-the-art vessel, currently docked at the SFC Tilbury Terminal in Delta, arrived after an eight-week journey that spanned a total of 10,661 nautical miles following its construction at Sedef Shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey.
Seaspan Names Lister VP, Commercial Services
Peter Lister has joined the senior leadership team at Seaspan Marine as Vice President, Commercial Services, responsible for marketing, sales and customer relations. He will develop and build marketing strategies, customer service quality control measures, customer service standards and account management processes. Lister brings to the role more than 20 years of experience as a research and innovation leader in the forestry sector.
Retrofitting Containerships - Where The Savings Are
Despite the low fuel prices, energy efficiency is a key differentiator for shipping companies competing for cargo. The Canada-based owner Seaspan has worked withâŚ
Seaspan Declares Q3 Results
Seaspan Corporation announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Revenue edged up thanks to new additions to its fleetâŚ
Seaspan CEO: Hanjin Fallout Is Like Lehman for Shipping
Seaspan Corp chairman and ceo Gerry Wang has described the bankruptcy of South Koreaâs biggest container line Hanjin Shipping Co as the industryâs equivalent ofâŚ
Hanjin Ship Unloads, New Funds Pledged
A Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd vessel is finishing unloading in California and scheduled to leave port on Monday, shipping industry officials said, as shareholders andâŚ
Major Commercial Fleets Commit to New KVH Broadband Airtime Plans
MIDDLETOWN, RI â September 12, 2016 â KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq: KVHI), is driving a sea change in the way that global maritime fleets are using broadband at sea.
Seaspan Starts Fixed-rate Charter with Maersk Line
Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) announced today that it accepted delivery of a 10000 TEU containership, the Maersk Genoa. The new containership, which was constructedâŚ
Seaspan Hosts Atlantic Canada Industry Day
More than 100 people representing over 70 companies attended Seaspan Shipyardsâ second annual Atlantic Canada Industry Day hosted in Halifax today. During the sessionâŚ
MN100: Krill Systems, Inc.
Krill Systems Inc. was founded as a software development company focusing on accurate vessel fuel consumption measurement and efficient data transmission. In 2011, identifying demand from commercial marine markets for accurate, reliable, fuel management and emissions control technologies, Krill became a âsystem integratorâ with the ability to supply a broad spectrum of fuel flow meters and other accessory components.
Is Hanjin Shipping Going Into Court Receivership?
According to a latest report in Korea Times, South Korea's biggest container carrier Hanjin Shipping's efforts to settle the rescheduling deadlines for financingâŚ
Donors Give $2.9 Mln to Train BCâs Future Shipbuilders
The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Seaspan, announced today a multi-year, multimillion dollar investment in the future of British Columbiaâs marine industrial sector. The commitment totals $2.9 million and includes a three-year, $900,000 donation by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation to three institutional trades training programs in Canada. This donation hasâŚ
Seaspan Rejects Hanjinâs Proposal on Charter Rate
The container ship-leasing company Seaspan Corp declined Hanjin Shipping Co.âs request for a cut in charter rates by about 30 percent, dealing a blow to effortsâŚ
Seaspan Acquires Eighth 14000 TEU Vessel
Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) announced today that it accepted delivery of a 14000 TEU containership, the YM Width. The new containership, which was constructed at CSBC CorporationâŚ
Seaspan Responds to Canadaâs NSS Announcement
In response to the Government of Canadaâs announcement of a series of enhancements to strengthen the National Shipbuilding Strategy, Seaspan Shipyardsâ president Brian Carter issued a statement commending the governmentâs efforts and reinforcing the shipbuilderâs role in producing ships for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. âWe are pleased to receive the Government of Canadaâs support for the National Shipbuilding StrategyâŚ
Raytheon Anschütz Selected as INS Provider for Canadaâs OFSV
Thales, a major system integrator in Canada, has chosen Raytheon Anschütz as the supplier of the Integrated Navigation System (INS) for the Canadian Coast Guardâs (CCG) new Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV). As part of the OFSV program, three new vessels are being built for the CCG at Seaspanâs Vancouver Shipyards. The 63-metre vessels are designed to operate in the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans.
