Maritime Industry Top News
Corpus Christi: Energy Port of the Americas
The Port of Corpus Christi lives up to its moniker âEnergy Port of the Americas,â as the movement of energy in and out dominates the portâs history and future. John P. LaRue, Executive Director, Port Corpus Christi recently visited Maritime Reporterâs headquarters in New York to discuss the nearly $50 billion in investment projects driving the port forward. âLetâs just start with what we are and what we are not,â said LaRue. âWe are not a container port.
Update: Transnet Refloats Vessel Grounded at Port of Durban Entrance
One of three vessels that has grounded in the Port of Durban today due to inclement weather has been successfully refloated and remoored alongside. Port teams remain on scene attending to the remaining vessels. TNPA has also managed to contain containers that had blown into the bay. At this stage vessel movements in the Port of Durban remain suspended until futher notice. No severe disruptions have been reported thus far at the Port of Richards Bay.
Master Marine Delivers for Waterfront Services
Master Marine has delivered the first of four 67â x 28â fleet boats to Waterfront Services Co. Each boat will be powered by a pair of Laborde Products, Inc. S6R2-Y3MPTAW Mitsubishi 803 HP tier III diesel marine engines to be operated at 1,400 RPM coupled to Twin Disc MG 5321, 5:1 gears, E300 electronic controls with RW Fernstrum, Inc. keel coolers. Electrical power was also provided by Laborde Products, Inc.
Great Workboats of 2017: Apply Now
Will your vessel be honored as a âGreat Workboat of 2017â in the December 2017 edition of Marine News? Every year, Marine News profiles the most outstanding vessels built in shipyards in North America, recognizing builders, owners and designers as leaders in their field. This edition â the much anticipated end-of-the-year edition â generates much excitement, as your work is profiled and delivered to the largest audited b2b maritime industry audience in this genre.
DNV GL Acquires ComputIT
DNV GL said it has acquired ComputIT, a specialist independent company for Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software and R&D. ComputIT develops unique high-end technology for simulating fires, explosions and gas dispersion. âThis acquisition brings us world-leading capabilities in the CFD domain,â says Are F. Tjønn, CEO, DNV GL - Software. With its roots in the offshore sector, ComputIT has also served onshore oil and gasâŚ
Yamal LNG to Ship Two LNG Cargoes in November
The Russian Yamal LNG project will ship the first two cargoes of liquefied natural gas in November, followed by another four in December, Russia's customs service said on Tuesday.
Wärtsilä Acquires Guidance Marine
Wärtsilä has acquired Guidance Marine Limited, a technology leader within the marine industry for sensor solutions relating to dynamic positioning and other vessel control systemsâŚ
IOC to Lift U.S. Crude for December Delivery
Indian Oil Corp, the country's largest refiner, has bought two new types of U.S. crude for December delivery as it tests different grades from the United States, trade sources said on Tuesday.
Universal Energy Faces Millions in Claims
Universal Energy entered voluntary liquidation on Oct 3, tightening credit in Singapore's bunker fuel market. Shipping fuel suppliers are filing millions of dollarsâŚ
Bahri Data and DNV GL Sign Partnership
Bahri Data, one of the six business units within Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, and DNV GL, the worldâs leading classification society andâŚ
San Diego Expecting Larger Cruise Season
The Port of San Diego is preparing to welcome 83 cruise calls during the 2017-2018 cruise season, with a wide variety of itineraries visiting this inspiring destination.
APL Adds Eagle GO to Suite of Eagle Guaranteed Services
As the Trans-Pacific trading season heats up, APL today launched the new Eagle GO Guaranteed product. A first-of-its-kind ocean freight guarantee, it promises equipmentâŚ
Port of Oakland Import Volume Jumps 12.6 %
New statistics out today show that containerized import volume at the Port of Oakland increased 12.6 percent last month. The Port reported that it handled the equivalent of 79âŚ
LNG Market to Reach USD 20.6 bln by 2025
The global liquid natural gas (LNG) market is expected to reach USD 20.6 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 12.7%, Research and Markets reported. Rising focusâŚ
CMA CGM: Indian Sub-continent Service Enhancement
To better respond to our customersâ needs in the dynamic East Africa market, CMA CGM will upgrade and broaden its service offering connecting India and Middle East Gulf to East Africa.
Evergreen Expands its Service Network to Northern Mindanao
In order to offer a wide-ranging service to the whole market of the Philippines especially in Mindanao Island, Evergreen Line who operates the fourth largest containerâŚ
APL Pioneers 100 Years of Shipping in the Philippines
In celebration of its 100th anniversary in the Philippines, APL today renewed its commitment to keep pioneering shipping solutions for the development of the Philippinesâ shipping industry.
Crowley's 24/7 Response to Puerto Rico Crisis is Ongoing
20 Vessels, 6,500 Loads of Cargo will be Offloaded by Weekâs End. The Full-Scale Logistics Operation includes 375 Trucks Used to Expedite Deliveries. With employeesâŚ
Iridium NEXT Successful Third Launch
Iridium Communications has announced the successful third launch and deployment of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites. The satellites were delivered into low-Earth orbit approximately one hour after a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 5:37 a.m. PDT. With two successful launches having already been completed this year, this third batch of 10 satellites brings the total number of Iridium NEXT satellites in orbit to 30âŚ
Damen Workboat Festival
Fine weather after a stormy morning and a wide range of vessels to view and try out on the water encouraged a good turnout of clients, industry partners and media at Damenâs second annual Workboat Festival. Held at Damen Shipyardsâ HQ at Gorinchem, the event not only invited guests to experience a selection of smaller tugs, pilot boats, fast crew suppliers and a high-powered RIB, it also gave them the opportunity to explore themes that are very much at the forefront of the industry.
