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ex-Hawaai Superferry to be Re-named 'USNS Guam'
One of two sister ships â either the Alakai or the Huakai â will be named after the island of Guam. These high-speed ferries were built by Austal, later acquired by the Maritime Administration and sold to the Navy. Both ferries will be used to move military troops and equipment from Okinawa to training areas around the Asia-Pacific region. Each ferry can carry 288 cars and 866 passengers. The two catamaranâŚ
Hospital Ship 'Mercy' Deploys After Repairs
âWe got underway this morning,â mission spokeswoman Lt. Cmdr. S. Maria Lohmeyer said, speaking by cell phone from the ship after Mercy left San Diego Bay. ProblemsâŚ
NTSB Findings on 2010 Staten Island Ferry Accident Published
On May 8, 2010, the 310-foot-long passenger ferry Andrew J. Barberi lost propulsion control of one its two cycloidal propellers as the vessel approached St. George terminal, Staten Island, New York.
Hospital Ship 'Mercy' Delayed by Propulsion Problem
USNS Mercy's departure on S.E. A âmechanical issueâ delayed the has delayed the departure of the hospital ship Mercy, which was scheduled to leave its berth here for a scheduled humanitarian mission to Southeast Asia, according to the Navy. Problems surfaced with the shipâs forward propulsion system just as Mercy was preparing to leave on its four-and-a-half-month deployment for this yearâs âPacific Partnershipâ humanitarian and civic mission, said mission spokeswoman Lt. Cmdr.
NTSB Cites Propulsion Failure in 2010 Ferry Accident
Andrew J. Barberi Lacked Warning Alarm Indicating Propulsion Loss in 2010 Accident. On May 8, 2010, the 310-foot-long passenger ferry Andrew J. Barberi lost propulsion control of one its two cycloidal propellers as the vessel approached St. George terminal, Staten Island, New York. The loss of propulsion control resulted from a solenoid failure in one of the vessel's propulsion control panels. The crewmembers on board the Andrew J.
Denison Yacht Sales Adds to its Team of Brokers
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Marina Del Ray, Calif. - Denison Yacht Sales, a full-service global yacht brokerage and yacht charter firm, recently hired eight new yacht brokers and a charter fleet manager. The new hires will expand the company's presence at its Florida and California offices. Joining the Fort Lauderdale brokerage are Skip Denison, Juan Pasch, Peter Quintal, and Gene Echols. Pasch will specifically be assisting in the sale of new Beneteau G.T.'s.
Another Challenging Year in Global Shipping: Hamburg Sud
Following the powerful recovery of the world economy in 2010, the reporting year saw global growth continuing with slightly lower dynamics. Shipping reaped the benefit in the shape of rising volumes. However, the downward pressure on revenue as a result of increasing overcapacity and a significant rise in costs, especially of fuel, posed problems for ship operators. The year 2011 was marked by the debt crisis in Europe, the weakness of the U.S.
WSS Signs Safety Service Agreement With Victoria Ship Management
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has signed its first fleet Safety Service Agreement with a Japanese principal. The two-year agreement, valued at $300,000 includesâŚ
GEOSHIPS Extends Fleet Following Successful Year for First Vessel
SeaHold GEOSHIPS Ltd., a marine and subsea services shipping company, has taken delivery of its second multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV) on a contract valued at over £30million, following a successful year for its current vessel, the Stril Explorer. Formed in 2003, Aberdeen-based GEOSHIPS will manage and crew the MPSV Loch Roag vessel, which it has taken on a five-year bareboat charter basis from Otto Marine Ltd.
Wind Power Seen Surging as Custom Barges Cut Cost
Offshore wind-power producers from Dong Energy A/S to RWE AG are building custom ships at record rates to reduce the cost of the technology which is three timesâŚ
Launching India into the Global Shipbuilding Competition
Shipbuilding has always been close to his heart, but Vijay Kumarâs greatest desire is to see his country, India, exploit the benefits of shipbuilding for the greaterâŚ
Software Radio Technology Wins Big Russian AIS Contract
Software Radio Technology plc (âSRTâ} announce it has signed an AIS supply agreement with Transas Navigator (âTransasâ) of Russia with an initial frame order forâŚ
New British Warship Exercises with US Carrier Group
HMS Daring has been working with the USS Carl Vinson and her impressive air wing of fast jets to test Daring's Sampson radar and control system which allows multiple targets to be tracked over ranges of up to hundreds of miles. That information is fed to the Aster missiles in the silo on the ship's forecastle. With the long-range radar, Daring can track many thousands of air contacts, giving her unprecedented surveillance of huge areas of airspace.
ABB Introduces New Arc Flash Safety Device
ABB LV Products releases new generation of its proprietary Arc Guard System, providing enhanced arc flash protection. The ABB Low Voltage Products division has released TVOC-2, a new generation of its proprietary Arc Guard System that has been protecting electrical equipment from dangerous electrical arc flashes for over 35 years. TVOC-2 features numerous upgrades and new functions to provide superior arch flash protectionâŚ
Severe Weather Disrupts Black Sea Shipping
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) advises that thickening sea ice, resulting from particularly low temperatures across Eastern Europe, is causing disruption to shipping across the Black Sea.
NATO's Weekly Piracy Assessment
Reporting period: 19 to 25 January 2012 (Updated: 25 January 2012). The reporting period of 19 to 25 January 2012, has been very quiet. There was one disruptionâŚ
Maersk Leads Fuel Switch at Port of Virginia
Maersk Line will switch to low-sulfur fuel while at berth for all of its containerships calling the Port of Virginia starting in February. This fuel switch program will help improve air quality in the greater Hampton Roads area by significantly reducing emissions of sulfur and nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. Maersk Line is the lead shipping line to participate in the fuel switch program sponsoredâŚ
Build And Repair Work Accelerates
All U.S. Coasts enjoying upswing in business. For many U.S. builders, last year closed on a happier note than 2010 â when the BP spill, offshore drilling ban and weak U.S. and global economies hurt business. In 2011, new orders for vessels for the oil industry and for the U.S. and foreign governments promised to keep a number of builders busy in 2012. A need to comply with new federal regulations created work, and repair activity grew.
Kongsberg Sets out to Prove "Less is More"
Kongsberg Maritime will lead a new research project called âSituation Awareness and Decision Support Tools for demanding marine operationsâ (SITAWARE), which kicks-off on February 2, 2012.
Work Boats Exchange Roster Gains Momentum
Regardless of industry, the ability to continually meet potential new clients is the cornerstone to any companyâs success. While the marine industry is well armed globally with traditional exhibitions, an emerging concept â the Hosted Buyer Event â is gaining steam as a viable and productive means to earn new business. âHosted Buyer Events are quite commonplace on the automotive side of ZFâs business,â said David Santos, Product Line Manager â Commercial Craft, ZF Marine LLC.
