Maritime Industry Top News
Acquisition Enhances 3sun’s Aberdeen Presence
3sun Group, a specialist provider of products and services to the global energy industry, announced the acquisition of RRC Controls Services Ltd., based in Gourdon Aberdeenshire. The deal, worth a six figure sum, is part of 3sun Group’s plans to expand its footprint in Aberdeen and enhance its service offering to the energy industry. The acquisition of RRC Controls Services, an established manufacturer of subsea control systems for the offshore oil and gas industry…
Planet Ocean Welcomes Kira Coley
Due to a continued increase in business, and an increasing portfolio of ever more sophisticated instruments and systems, Surrey based Planet Ocean Ltd. appointed Kira Coley as Scientific Applications Specialist. Kira will provide scientific and technical support to new and existing customers as well as being the science liaison between Planet Ocean and its principals. Kira will spend most of her time…
Shipbuilding Software will be a SENER Focus at DSEI 2013
The engineering and technology group SENER will attend as an exhibitor the DSEI exhibition, the world’s largest defense and security event, which is held from September 10-13 at the ExCeL convention center in London. SENER’s Engineering and Construction division will present at the exhibition new developments and projects in two large fields of activity: the naval sector and the defense sector. Along the naval sector…
Director Brian Salerno Sworn in at BSEE
Brian Salerno was sworn in on August 26 as the Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. Salerno retired as a Vice Admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard in 2012, after more than 36 years of active duty service. He is the third Director in BSEE's history, following James Watson and Michael Bromwich. He stated to employees that, "It is an honor and a privilege to join you today at BSEE.
Hydrofoil Excellence EDC: Student Prize Inaugurated
Founded in England in 1965 and based in the United States since 1970, the International Hydrofoil Society (IHS) is now initiating an annual Mandles Prize for Hydrofoil Excellence in recognition of hydrofoil engineering, design or construction (EDC) achievement by college and university students. To be clear, hydrofoils are "wings under water" that can substantially increase the speed, maneuverability and stability of suitable boats…
Greenpeace Protest Ship Threatened, Leaves Kara Sea
Having defied Russian refusal to grant the Greenpeace ship 'Arctic Sunrise' permission to enter the Kara Sea area on the Northern Sea Route, Russian coastguards boarded and threatened to open fire unless the protesters turned back. An oil spill here is practically inevitable – and a clean up virtually impossible. At risk is the fragile Arctic nature, the narwhals, polar bears, bowhead whales, walruses, seals, and dozens of bird species.
Aker Sees Robust Demand Following Q2 2013 Slip
Aker Solutions generated revenue of NOK 11.9 billion in the second quarter of 2013, compared with NOK 11.9 billion in the second quarter of 2012. Earnings before interest…
ABB Installs Powerful North Sea HVDC Wind Connector
ABB has installed the world’s highest-voltage offshore converter station in the North Sea. Alternating current electricity generated in three wind farms off the coast of Germany will be converted on the platform into high-voltage direct current (HVDC) for transmission to the mainland. The 320 kilovolts converter station has an 800 megawatt power transmission capacity making it the world's most powerful installation of its kind.
Boaters' Week-end Mainly Spent Treading Water in Lake Erie
The Coast Guard inform that 3 boaters were rescued by a good Samaritan Sunday morning after spending 21 hours treading water in Lake Erie after their fishing vessel capsized near Conneaut, Ohio. Fortunately they wore lifejackets. The three were found treading water, hanging onto the hull of their capsized 20-foot fishing vessel. They were suffering from hypothermia and were transported to shore, where EMS took them to a local hospital.
Russian Application to Extend its National Arctic Boundaries
In 2014, Russia plans to submit an application for extension of the boundaries of the continental Arctic Shelf to the special UN Commission after modifying and reinforcing…
Thai Owners Charter Out DSV 'Mermaid Endurer' for N. Sea Work
Mermaid Maritime's subsidiary Subtech Ltd. has been awarded a subsea services contract with Bibby Offshore Limited for services in the North Sea. This contract will utilize the DP2 Dive Support Vessel ‘Mermaid Endurer’ for inspection, repair and maintenance services & light construction intervention. The contract is scheduled to commence in the second calendar quarter of 2014 for a term ending in the fourth calendar quarter of 2014, with options for extension subject to mutual agreement.
Lithium-ion Battery Navy Contract for General Atomics
A Department of Defense, Navy, $12,490,000 contract has been awarded to General Atomics, San Diego Calif., for lithium-ion batteries and associated accessories to…
FSL Appoint Alan Hatton CEO
The Board of Singapore's financially-turbulent FSL Trust Management Pte. Ltd. has appointed Investment Banker Alan Hatton to be CEO of the Trust. Alan Hatton joins FSL Trust from FR8 where he has been CEO since 2008. He joined FR8 as CFO in 2007 and has significant commercial shipping experience including negotiating and executing time charters, sale & purchase deals and risk management strategies.
Coast Guard Commandant Honors Wisconsin Auxiliarist
Chris Bandy, a Coast Guard auxiliarist in Bayfield, Wis., was recognized as the 2012 Coast Guard 'Auxiliarist of the Year' at a recent ceremony held in San Diego, Calif. Adm. Robert J. Papp Jr., commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, formally recognized Bandy and awarded him the Coast Guard Auxiliary Commendation Medal during the Auxiliary National Conference. Bandy enrolled in the Coast Guard Auxiliary in June 2010 and quickly earned the reputation as an enthusiastic volunteer…
China Approves Shanghai Free Trade Zone
Covering 28.7 square kilometres, the new zone (a pilot project) will be built on the basis of existing bonded zones, the Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Waigaoqiao Free Trade Logistics Park, Yangshan Free Trade Port Area and Pudong Airport Comprehensive Free Trade Zone. Citing a Ministry of Commerce statement, Xinhua, report that the zone is a crucial move in adapting to global economic and trade development and imposing a more proactive opening-up strategy…
ANSYS Speeds International Yacht Race Winner
Powered by ANSYS solutions to maximize yacht aerodynamics, 'Emirates Team New Zealand' has captured the Louis Vuitton Cup and won the right to compete in the 34th America's Cup. Faced with the challenge of making fast design improvements to its yacht to stay hyper-competitive, Emirates Team New Zealand used a 100 percent simulation-driven development process — eliminating the need for physical prototypes.
Intermodal Private Port Terminal on JLL's Books
Jones Lang LaSalle is to market Macalloy Port Terminal in Charleston, SC for private investors and operators. The privately-owned, 115-acre Macalloy Intermodal Terminal in North Charleston is being developed to complement South Carolina’s port system, including the adjacent future Navy Base terminal currently being developed and operated by the SCSPA. Macalloy Terminal offers bulk material maritime solutions and is designed for mixed-use purposes…
Port of L.A. Given “AA” Bond Rating
As evidence of its continued strong financial position and overall stability, the Port of Los Angeles has been affirmed an “AA” long-term bond rating by Standards & Poor’s (S&P).
SHIPPINGInsight 2013 Announces Agenda and Speaker List
The SHIPPINGInsight conference producers have finalized the agenda and confirmed speaker list for the 2013 Fleet Optimization Conference, scheduled for Oct. 22-24…
RINA Appoints Business Development Manager
RINA Services S.p.A., the international Classification Society, announces that Ches K. King joined RINA USA Inc. as Business Development Manager. Based in the Seattle area, Ches will support the RINA Services marine and industrial clients in the North and Central American markets, as well as engage clients in the development of new advisory activities and services. Ches has been active in the marine industry in the Pacific North West…
