Maritime Industry Top News
Signet Continues Gulf Coast Fleet Expansion
Signet Maritime Corporation continues to expand its diverse fleet by awarding a contract for the construction of two Robert Allan Ltd. designed tugs to Patti Marine Enterprises, Inc. in Pensacola, Florida. This marks the ninth Signet/Robert Allan Ltd. design in 5 years. Construction commenced in November 2012 with an expected delivery of December 2013 for the first vessel and March 2014 for the second vessel.
First voyage of the CMA CGM Marco Polo
Hamburg was the first continental European port of call on the maiden voyage of the CMA CGM Marco Polo. The mega-ship, with a capacity of 16,020 standard containers, is being handled at the HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai. The French shipping company CMA CGM sets great store by Hamburg because of its geographic location and hinterland links. On Wednesday morning, the CMA CGM Marco Polo became the first container mega-ship with a capacity of more than 16âŚ
Topaz Signs Contract with Kuwait Oil Company
Renaissance subsidiary, Topaz Marine Engineering (âTopazâ), a UAE-based full service ship building, ship repair and engineering services company, confirms it has been commissioned by the Kuwait Oil Company (âKOCâ) to design, build and deliver 10 Fast Steel Crew /Pilot Boats of 22m LOA (âCrew/Pilot Boatsâ), market estimates believe the contract value to be in the region of US$50 million. With a focus on high technology and latest designâŚ
Keppel Expands Foothold in Mexican Offshore Market
Keppel FELS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M), has won a contract from PEMEX Exploracion y Produccion, a subsidiary of Mexico's national oil companyâŚ
MHI Enhancing Cruise Repair & Conversion Business
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) is taking steps to strengthen its cruise ship repair and conversion business. Recently, along with swift expansion of the cruise market in Asia it has become increasingly important for cruise companies, both Japanese and foreign, to differentiate their services and enhance their responsiveness to customer needs. Against this backdrop, MHI has received orders from Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line, Ltd. (MOPAS) and Nippon Charter Cruise, Ltd.
Tidewater Inc. Awards Furuno With BNWAS Fleet
Tidewater Inc., a provider of Offshore Service Vessels to the global energy industry, has selected Furuno USA, Inc. as a primary supplier for their BNWAS (Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System) needs. With hundreds of vessels that vary from Platform Supply and Fast Crew Supply Vessels, to Offshore Tugs and a variety of other specialty vessels, the installation project will take the majority of 2013 to complete.
Rock Pinnacle Removal Work Could Begin Next Week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports today that two contractors named to remove rock pinnacles at Thebes, Illinois are en route and are expected to arrive on location on December 13 and 17, respectively. The Corps says it is âcautiously optimistic we can start blasting next weekâ after it meets with the contractors and reviews their blasting submittals. âWhile this is welcome news, it only solves part of the problem to avoid an effective Mississippi River shutdown to commerce.
Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi Selects Dual Globe iFusion Solution
Globe Wireless, a provider of communications, operational and IT solutions to the maritime industry, has announced Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Skipsrederi AS has selected the Dual Globe iFusion system as the communication solution for both SKS Tankers Holding AS and KGJS Cement Holding AS. The Dual Globe iFusion solution provides full featured redundancy and reliability for vessels. The dual terminalâŚ
Offshore Wind Majors Sign Turbine Test-bed Agreement
Dong Energy advances its involvement in Vestasâ prototype testing of the V164-8MW turbine in Østerild, Denmark. Dong Energy and Vestas Wind Systems have enteredâŚ
Introducing MEISTer Disaster Recovery Support Robot
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) prototype has two arms to assist in recovery work after disasters or severe accidents. MEISTeR (Maintenance Equipment Integrated System of Telecontrol Robot) can light-duty tasks in areas inaccessible by humans. By changing its arms' attachment tools, the robot can perform various tasks such as carrying objects, drilling and opening/closing of valves. Going forwardâŚ
New Device Fires a Painless Warning Shot to Boaters
The US Coast Guard implements a new non-lethal signaling, warning device in Long Island Sound. The Coast Guard is implementing the use of a non-lethal signalingâŚ
Seat on UK Offshore Wind Board for ABB's Stephen Trotter
Stephen Trotter, Managing Director for ABBâs UK Power Systems business, takes a seat on new UK Government advisory board. He is to represent the electrical, cables and transmission and distribution fields on a new board set up by the Government to shape the future of project delivery in the offshore wind sector. As one of 11 industry members, Stephen will sit on the Offshore Wind Programme Board alongside other senior representatives from GovernmentâŚ
Konecranes Deliver 10 RTG's to West Africa
Ten Konecranes Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes delivered to Ports and Cargo Handling Services (PCHS) Ltd. PCHS, the port operations arm of the Nigerian Sifax Group, is a major player in port operations and related services in West Africa. The RTGs were ordered at the end of last year and delivered on time to the companyâs terminal in Tin Can Island Port and are equipped with the new Konecranes cabin offering improved ergonomics and visibility.
Staten Island Sandy Victim Tankship Salvaged
Hurricane 'Sandy' pollution response US Coast Guard unified command completes tank vessel lift on Staten Island, NY. The tank vessel John B. Caddell is a 184-foot tanker ship that washed up on Staten Island as a result of high winds and floodwaters from Hurricane Sandy. The Caddell posed both an environmental and navigational threat to the New York waterways. The Hurricane Sandy Pollution Response Unified Command lifted and transported the vessel from Front Street in Staten IslandâŚ
Cruise Ship Repair & Conversion Orders for MHI
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) gets orders to carry out repair & conversion of the liners 'Nippon Maru' & 'Fuji Maru'. MHI has received orders from Mitsui O.S.K. Passenger Line, Ltd. (MOPAS) and Nippon Charter Cruise, Ltd. (NCC) for repair and conversion work on the Nippon Maru and Fuji Maru, respectively. The work will be performed at MHI's Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works in Kanagawa Prefecture between mid-December and the end of January 2013.
Dockwise Reports Multi-million US$ Backlog
Dockwise Ltd. has 6 new contracts, letters of intent and contract extensions with a total value of almost US$ 60 million. Dockwise, headquartered in Breda, the NetherlandsâŚ
New Savi Cargo Tracking System Introduced
The latest software release from Savi Technology dramatically improves insight into cargo shipments and logistics. Shippers, logisticians, customs agents and supply chain professionals can now dedicate more time to action and less time gathering data with todayâs introduction of Savi Mobile Tracking System 2.2. The latest release from Savi Technology gives professionals greater detail on real-timeâŚ
Shift in Global Energy Predicts New Report
ExxonMobilâs 'Outlook for Energy' forecasts new opportunities for international trade and economic growth. The global energy landscape will evolve significantlyâŚ
Classification Societies Establish EU Presence
The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) re-opens its Brussels office within the EU maritime community. Representatives from EU InstitutionsâŚ
Korean Company Extends Port of Seattle Berthing Lease
The Port of Seattle Commission approves lease extension with Total Terminals International (TTI), a J/V subsidiary of Hanjin Shipping & Terminal Investment Limited (TIL). The ten-year lease extension will secure continued volume and revenue at Terminal 46 for the next 13 years, through 2025. Hanjin Shipping, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a subsidiary of the Hanjin Group, a large transportation conglomerate that includes Korean Air Lines.
