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Derecktor Delivers Fisheries Research Vessel
The State of Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife took delivery of First State to replace its current Fisheries Research Vessel (FRV), a 100-year-old converted wooden sailboat. The new 62 ft.
V.Ships Announces Senior Management Appointments
Roberto Giorgi, a member of the Board of the V.Ships Group, will take over as Chief Executive Officer of V.Ships Inc., which covers all shipmanagement activities of the Group…
Port Authority Hires Contractor to Build $20M ExpressRail
With the Port Authority’s ship-to-rail facility at the Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal nearing capacity, the agency announced that it has hired a contractor to design and build a larger…
Fresh Fuel Cell Initiatives
Two recent European initiatives, both involving power systems supplier Wärtsilä Corporation, have given fresh impetus to the development and application of fuel cell technology aboard ship.
Where Everyone is A Celebrity
That is the basic business principle that has sustained Dietmar Wertanzl, senior VP of Fleet operations for Celebrity Cruises, since he began his career with the industry in the late 1970's.
Hydrex Broadens Its Horizons With New Bow Thruster Replacement Methods
Rompay is referring to the successful replacement of the removal, repair and subsequent replacement of the vessel's seven-ton bow thruster and propeller - all of…
UK Club Elects New Directors
Three members of the U.K. P&I Club were elected to the board at the annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur on October 21. (FESCO). Carthew has spent all his working life…
Furuno Now Offers LS6100
Furuno now offers the LS6100, which has been specially designed with pleasure craft and coastal fishing boats in mind. Sporting a sleek, stylish appearance common to Furuno’s new line of products…
Bollinger Announces Promotions
Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., has promoted and/or assigned new responsibilities to the following members of its management team in order to meet the demands of increased business…
FBI Issues New Warning
On October 23, the FBI issued an intelligence update warning state and local law enforcement of recent reporting that Al Qaeda is targeting the U.S. railway and petroleum sectors.
NSWC Carderock Division to House $12.9M Maritime Tech Center
The Naval Surface Warfare Center's Carderock Division (NSWCCD) will be the home for the new National Maritime Technology Information Center (NMTIC) here. The Military…
OSI, Raytheon Team for IBS Opportunities
Offshore Systems International Ltd. ('IBS') market. new destroyers being built for the Royal Navy in the United Kingdom. solutions going forward," said John Jacobson, President and CEO.
Repsol Expands N. American LNG Ops
Repsol YPF announced that it has signed agreements with M&NP for transportation service on a new pipeline system in Canada, as well as for a planned expansion of…
LNG Contract
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. reportedly received a contract valued at more than $100 million to design and construct storage tanks for a new liquefied natural gas import…
Carnival Takes Delivery of Carnival Conquest
Carnival Cruise Lines has taken delivery of the new 110,000-ton Carnival Conquest. Billed as the largest "Fun Ship" ever constructed, the Carnival Conquest’s official…
Fishing for Maximum Power
The commercial fishing industry must rely on the power of their vessel to stay afloat in business. Weather, rough water, long excursions and heavy loads can cause great wear and tear on a boat.
Criminal Liability of the Mariner (and His Employer)
By Jeffrey S. In recent years, federal prosecutors have pursued criminal charges against shipping companies and their employees with increasing energy. This trend…
This Day in Naval History - Sept. 7
1776 - David Bushnell attempts to destroy a British ship-of-the-line, HMS Asia, in New York Harbor with his submarine Turtle. 1814 - USS Wasp captures HMS Avon.
MTN Connects Silversea Cruises
Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN) announced an agreement with Silversea Cruises to provide a complete package of onboard communications capabilities. MTN’s…
Bordelon Boosts Fleet
The ground swell is well underway. For the past few months the undeniable signs of another boom period in the offshore oil and gas business are all around the Louisiana bayous.
Video: CMA CGM's New 20,600 TEU Containership
Baltic Workboats Delivers New Launch for the Laurentian Pilotage Authority
Cyber Security to the Fore as New Coast Guard Rules Loom
SAFE Boats Debuts 41-ft. Offshore Interceptor in New Orleans
MJP Debuts New WaterJet
Brunswick Introduces New RHIB
IMO 2020: New Rules Demand New Solutions
Sterling PBES Launches a New Maritime Cartridge Battery Solution
LR - Fit for 55: Managing compliance and optimising operations
New BAE Jacksonville Shiplift is on Track to Start Ops in ’25
