Maritime Industry Top News
Somali Pirates Jailed by Kenyan Court
Seven Somali's found guilty of piracy against a French fishing vessel, sentenced to 20 years. Following a terrifying attack against the MV Captain St. Vincent in October 2009 the pirates, operating in 2 attack skiffs, were located by a EU an Naval Force (EU NAVFOR) warship that was conducting counter-piracy patrols nearby. A boarding team from the warship detained the suspect pirates, and they were subsequently transferred to Kenya for trial.
Tognum Secures Long-term Financing
Tognum has recently concluded an agreement with a bank consortium for a revolving credit line of €300 million. The credit line has a term of five years. In addition to Commerzbank as the coordinator…
Chinese Icebreaker Transits Northern Sea Route
The icebreaker 'Xuelong' made the Arctic Ocean passage from China through to Norwegian waters. The Chinese icebreaker completed the Arctic North-East Passage marking the first such voyage by a Chinese vessel and opening an Arctic route connecting the Pacific and the Atlantic for future Chinese science expeditions. In completing the voyage, the icebreaker Xuelong or Snow Dragon channeled through five marginal seas of the Arctic Ocean: the Chukchi Sea…
Teekay Tankers Post Loss in Q2 2012
Teekay Tankers Ltd. reports results for the three months ended June 30, 2012, pays out reduced dividend compared to Q1. In June 2012, Teekay Tankers completed the…
U.S. Warship Saves Gulf of Oman Boat-blaze Victims
The U.S. Navy reports the rescue of 10 mariners from a blazing wooden Iran-flagged boat. The recent rescue by the destroyer USS James E. Williams is at least the…
Thai Cruises Set Up by New Chinese Venture
Hong Kong-based Profit Summit Deluxe Cruise partner with Thailand's Eastime Shipping for China – Thai cruises. China’s rapidly increasing involvement in cruise shipping…
Yanmar to Show New High-speed Diesel at Hamburg SMM Expo
Yanmar Europe to display its new V-12 marine diesel engine (12AY) at upcoming SMM 2012 trade fair. With easy installation and maintenance, the purpose-built 12AY is ideal for offshore support vessels, ferries, tugs, commercial fishing craft and other demanding applications, says Yanmar. A key element of the improved performance and efficiency is a new staggered injection nozzle and patented combustion chamber design. which allows a very wide rpm range with low fuel consumption and emissions.
Lloyd's Safety Alert: BWM FAQ's
Safety Alert: FAQs issued by US Coast Guard on United States ballast water management regulations. Applicabilty: All shipowners, operators, charterers and ballast water treatment system manufacturers. Further to Classification News No. 10/2012, the US Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to address and clarify issues related to the United States ballast water management regulations.
Marad to Study Double Hull Issues
Study on the Safety, Economic and, Environmental Issues of Double Hulls. This project will study the safety, economic and environmental issues of vessels to be constructed with double hulls.
Oil-fired Boiler Plants by Parat Halvorsen for Simek OSV
PARAT Halvorsen AS to deliver 2 new Oil-Fired Boiler plants to Simek Shipyard, Norway. Parat Halvorsen AS has been awarded in all two oil fired boiler plant contracts with Simek Shipyard for their new buildings 129 and 130, with further one in option. The boilers will be delivered as combined boilers for both hot water production and steam production. The boiler plants will be equipped with a complete steam injection system for ORO tank heating.
Chinese Shipbuilder Plans Next Component of 'Oceanaut' Station
China Shipbuilding Industry Corp. (CSIC) is developing a manned submersible for dives to 4,500 meters (14,764 ft). The move comes as part of a greater plan for the…
GE (France) to Supply Propulsion Systems for 23 New LNG Carriers
Korean companies Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and Hyundai Heavy Industries contract GE technology. The GE equipment will be installed on 23 new LNG ships and represents total propulsion power of 1,105 megawatts. Traditionally, the propulsion of LNG tankers has been based on boil-off boilers and steam turbines. In recent years, more and more ship owners have turned to dual-fuel engine systems combined with electric propulsion as more efficient solutions…
Fjellstrand WindServer Trimarans to be Classed by GL
New Fjellstrand designed WindServer Trimarans for World Marine Offshore to be classed by GL. As offshore wind developments move further offshore, into deeper waters with more extreme weather conditions, the challenge of providing operations and maintenance (O&M) support safely and cost effectively grows. The Fjellstrand WindServer is one of the new generation of offshore service vessels that will be…
GAC Expands its Sri Lanka Offshore Ship Supply Operation
As the demand for ship supply services off the island of Sri Lanka grows, so too has GAC Sri Lanka. The company has moved into new, bigger premises at Galle and…
Russia's First Borey-class Subs for Pacific Deployment
Russia’s first two Borey-class strategic submarines will be ultimately deployed with the Pacific Fleet says Defense Minister. The submarines Yury Dolgoruky and the Alexander Nevsky are undertaking test runs in the White Sea and are expected to be commissioned by the end of 2012. “I am absolutely certain that the first two subs will be initially placed with the Northern Fleet and will be redeployed to the Pacific Fleet after all the infrastructure there is ready…
Norwegian Offshore Oil Rush Forces Rig Rates Higher
High activity on the Norwegian shelf leads to high day rates for drilling rigs. Desperate oil companies are forcing day rates for drilling rigs to reach new heights. Analysts believe day rates will be over $700,000 this autumn, reports the 'Barents Observer'. Contracts are pouring into the rig market and the day rates for the most advanced drilling rigs are reaching the top levels of 2008. “The rush has just begun”, says analyst Martin Huseby Karlsen in the 'Dagens Næringsliv'.
British Naval Vessel Makes First Post-Gaddafi Libya Visit
Survey ship HMS Echo become the first Royal Navy ship to visit Libya since the fall of Colonel Gaddafi. HMS Echo, in the final stages of a 19-month mission to gather ocean data and update nautical charts in waters east of Suez, began her Libya visit with firefighting and damage control demonstrations, tours of the ship, and an extensive look at Echo's impressive hydrographic and oceanographic survey…
IMO Tells of Commitment to Greener, Cleaner Shipping
IMO Secretary-General at Korean World Fair to reiterate organization’s commitment to sustainable maritime development. IMO Secretary-General Koji Sekimizu will be…
HV Submarine Cable Market Research Report
Latest Pike Research report focuses on a small & highly specialised market that is due to grow steadily. Demand for submarine cables is growing steadily as national…
Arctic Imperative Summit to Convene in Alaska
Recognizing the Arctic is changing rapidly the Summit convenes decision-makers on infrastructure investment, natural resources, policy and security. Rapid change…
