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Global Maritime Trends: U.S. Shipbuilding Will be Vibrant for a Generation
In trying to make sense of the global, mobile maritime industry, there is no better āgo toā than Shashi N. Kumar, Ph.D., Master Mariner, Fulbright Senior Specialist Fellow, Emeritus Professor of International Business & Logistics, Academic Dean, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Last month we met with Dr. Kumar in his office to put emerging global maritime trends in perspective. āThe views expressed in this article are Dr. Kumarās own and not those of the U.S.
200 Migrants Rescued off Libyan Coast
A refined product tanker owned by Danish shipping company Torm rescued more than 200 migrants off the coast of Libya on Sunday and took them to Italy at the request of the Italian coastguardā¦
Fincantieri Cuts Steel for MSC Seaside
Geneva-based MSC Cruises S.A., and Fincantieri, today cut the first steel for its new generation of ship, MSC Seaside. In a ceremony held at Fincantieriās shipyard in Monfalconeā¦
MAST, WESMAR Partner on Maritime Security
A new partnership between maritime security company MAST and marine sonar systems provider WESMAR has been established to protect super yachts and the maritime industry from security risks. Phil Cable, CEO of MAST, said: āGlobal threats to assets and personnel operating in the maritime environment are complex and continually evolving. WESMAR President Bruce Blakey said: āOur sonar technology is used as a navigational tool for obstacle avoidance and other underwater threats.
Bizzarro Named President of WRI
Effective June 1, 2015, Stasu C. Bizzarro has been appointed President of Weather Routing, Inc. (WRI, LTD), a leader in the world-wide maritime weather forecasting field for more than 50 years. Bizzarro is an AMS certified maritime meteorologist with close to 20 years experience in the maritime industry. Prior to his appointment to President, Mr. Bizzarro served as Vice-President at WRI for over a decade; supervising the cargo, cruise, and yacht divisions as well as product development.
G6 Alliance Enhances Asia-Europe Service
In response to market demand, members of the G6 Alliance today announced AsiaāEurope service enhancements to improve product transit times and coverage. The Loopā¦
Shear Stability: The Key to Proper EAL Gear Oil Selection
Selection of gear oil for marine thrusters or a stern tube lubricant for use with propeller shaft bearings is often based on analyzing price/performance characteristics of the lubricant and its availability. Now with the implementation of the 2013 Vessel General Permit, this analysis must be expanded to include environmentally acceptable lubricants (EALs) that meet the new EPA standards. To meet environmental requirements, EALs are blended from base oils other than mineral oil.
RWO Plots Its Strategy for CleanBallast
Itās been a difficult year in the ballast water market so far, says Bremen-based manufacturer RWO. Quite close to ratification, new regulations show up on the horizon, and old ones are put under discussion, piling the pressure on system requirements and manufacturers. In this volatile setup, RWO, a subsidiary of Veolia Water Technologies, molds its strategy for the CleanBallast system. Dr. āWe are in close contact with our customersā¦
AMI Group Adds IMS and IME
For over 12 years Island Marine Services Pte Ltd (IMS) and subsequently Island Marine Engineering Pte Ltd (IME) have maintained agencies with Sleipner (Side-Power Thrusters), Vestdavit and Headhunter and provided customers in the region and in Europe with naval architecture services and commercial ship servicing. The companies now bring their technical expertise and product range to the corporate portfolio of the AMI Group.
Caterpillar to Power 16 Korean Patrol Boats
Caterpillar Marine has announced Cat power solutions have been selected to power 16 new build Patrol Boats for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN). Each Patrol Boat will be equipped with two Cat C32 main propulsion diesel engines and two Cat C9 ship service diesel generators. The first Patrol Boats will be constructed at the Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction (HHIC) shipyard in Korea. Cat dealerā¦
'Valeport in Action' Contest Winners Announced
Bringing home the prize for Valeportās first product in action competition were an image of a Weddell Seal in the Antarctica carrying a Valeport CTD sensor and a hands-on video showing the pilot deployment of a Valeport Midas directional wave recorder at the mouth of the U.K.ās Humber Estuary. U.K.-based Valeport, a designer and manufacturer instrumentation for the oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric communitiesā¦
Navios to Sell Two VLCCs
Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation, an owner and operator of tanker vessels, has announced that it has agreed to sell the C. Dream, a 2000-built VLCC of 298ā¦
GNS Expands its Voyager Suite
Maritime services group Global Navigation Solutions (GNS) will unveil its new Voyager suite of products that for the first time connects ship and shore through one e-navigation solution.
ZF Appoints Pleasure Craft Product Manager
Federico Decio has assumed the role of product line manager for the pleasure craft business of ZF Marine Propulsion Systems, effective June 1, 2015. He is based out of ZF Marineās headquarters in Padova, Italy. Decio joined ZF in 2014 as operations manager for the ZF Padova srl plants in Padova and Arco. With a Bachelorās degree in engineering management, Decio began his career as a consultant, gaining experience in project management and business processes.
Malaysian Navy Negotiating with Tanker Hijackers
Orkim Harmony located with crew, cargo safe; Malaysian navy negotiating with pirates onboard. A Malaysian naval vessel has made contact with the pirates onboardā¦
APM Terminals Calls for Sensor Revolution
The annual Terminal Operators Conference (TOC) in Europe was held June 9-11 in Rotterdam with over 4000 people attending the conference supply chain sessions, Tech TOC, Bulk TOC venues and exhibits.
Norstar Opens Crewing Office in Myanmar
Norstar Ship Management, the Singapore-based ship manager, has opened a crewing office in Yangon, Myanmar named āNorstar Crew Management Company Limitedā. The officeā¦
Holland America Line Promotes Mosslinger as VP
Holland America Line has promoted Gerald Mosslinger to vice president, food and beverage, as part of the renamed Guest Experience and Product Development Departmentā¦
U.S. Energy Security: Maritime Infrastructure Investment is a Key, says Moniz
The maritime industry was front and center yesterday in Washington, D.C., as āgetting more oil on the waterā was touted as one piece of the puzzle in ensuring future U.S. energy security, said U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz. Sec. Moniz spoke yesterday at the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2015 EIA Energy Conference at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Washington, DC. Building U.S. energy security via a strategic evaluation of the U.S.
On Board Fuel Blending
Dennis de Bruin, Marine Director at BMT Surveys, explains the current issues and new regulations concerning the on-board blending of fuels. Fuel oils are mainly a blend of oils and other components, for example; aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene and xylene. Gasoline, for instance, is a refined product of petroleum, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, additives and blending agents.
Air Products Nitrogen Generators
Brunswick Introduces New RHIB
Maritime Reporter TV Interview: Mike Guggenheimer, President and CEO, RSC Bio Solutions
DSC Dredging Takes Dredge Accuracy to a Higher Level
Yanmar Power
Seakeeper: Insights on the Product, Market and Future
Electric Propulsion: The New Wave
RSC Bio Solutions Creates Big Waves with New Product Announcement
Avid Controls Pledges Lifetime Support for MV3000 Line
RSC Bio Solutions is Making Waves in the Marine Industry
