Maritime Industry Top News
Fendercare Assist in Wave Energy Converter Installation
Finnish renewable technology developer, Wello Ltd., install Orkney (UK) wave energy converter partnered by Fendercare Marine. Wello Penguin is a unique and patentedâŚ
Pilots and Shipowners Join Forces on Pilot Ladder Safety
The International Maritime Pilotsâ Association (IMPA) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have joined forces to update a brochure aimed at shipping companies and seafarers, reminding them of the vital need to ensure that ladders used for pilot transfers are safe and always rigged correctly. The revised brochure â âShipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangementsâ â is supported by a wide range of other international shipping bodies.
Big Ship Slow Steaming: How Prevalent is It?
Much has been heard, said and read regarding the advent of Slow Steaming in the global maritime industry. But in reality, how prevalent is the practice? MAN PrimeServ set out recently to find some answers. Being a market leader with the lionâs share of big ship main propulsion installations has its benefits, particularly when seeking answers on operational trends from the worldâs leading vessel owners and operators.
Underwater Metal Detectors Assist in Artifact Recovery
Underwater metal detector is successfully used for the African Slave Wrecks Project. In October 1619 the naval warship Warwick sailed into the Kingâs Castle Harbour in Bermuda with an important cargo from England; the colonyâs new governor, Captain Nathaniel Butler. After taking on provisions the Warwick was to travel onto the struggling colony at Jamestown, Virginia, but it never made the voyage. Before the ship could sail, Bermuda was hit by a fierce hurricane.
BC Ferries' Operational Training Initiatives
Jeffrey Joyce, Director, Operational Training â British Columbia Ferry Services, Inc. A native of British Columbia, Jeff Joyce was accepted into the Canadian NavyâŚ
Strategic Marine Wins Offshore Cargo Catamaran Contract
Western Australian (WA) ship builder Strategic Marine has signed a contract with repeat client Offshore Plant Hire for the construction of a 24 meter heavy duty offshore cargo catamaran. The catamaran will be built at Strategic Marine's Singapore facility which is nearing the end of a major expansion program which will see the shipyard more than double its capacity. The vessel will be completed in the first quarter of 2013 and is expected to operate in WAâs North West.
IMCAâS New Guidance on Mooring Practice
Ships enter and leave ports regularly. Tying up a ship when alongside a berth or another vessel is potentially a very hazardous operation, unless simple and effective safety procedures are followed. âMooring Practice Safety Guidance for Offshore Vessels when Alongside in Ports and Harboursâ (IMCA SEL 029/M 214), the latest publication from the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) is designed to ensure safe mooring with zero incidents.
IME 300 BNWAS Gets USCG Approval
Intermarine Electronics announced that its new cost effective IME300 BNWAS received a US Coast Guard approval no 2012 2957. With USCG approval, in addition to GL type approval, IME 300 is accepted by all major classification societies. IME 300 is a marine electronic product that meets and exceeds all IMO criteria. It connects instantly with any VDR or Autopilot without extra interfaces. Power supply and rechargeable battery are included.
Fire-damaged Tankship 'Stolt Valor' to be Scrapped
He said the vessel could be broken apart in Bahrain and then taken away. The tanker, which suffered an explosion after a fire in March, had at one point threatened Bahrain's coastline.
US Navy's LPD 25 to be Named for 9/11 Heroes
The Navy will christen the newest amphibious transport dock ship, 'Somerset' at HHI shipyard in Avondale, La. The ship is named in honor of the courageous passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93. Their actions prevented terrorist hijackers from reaching their destination only to have the airplane crash near Shanksville in Somerset County, Pa., Sept. 11, 2001. During the weeks following the Flight 93 crashâŚ
World's Largest Wind Farm Installation Vessel Delivered
Samsung Heavy Industries won an order to build Pacific Orca in July 2010. Pacific Orca is 161m long, 49m wide and 10.4m high, and as the worldâs largest wind farm installation vessel, it is capable of transporting and installing 12 units of 3.6MW. It also allows installation of wind farms to a depth of 60m, which is the deepest in the world, as well as the installation of ultra-large wind farms with a capacity of 10MW or higherâŚ
U.S. Based Kirby Corp. Announce Q12 2012 Results
Kirby Corp. reports continued overall inland tank barge utilization & improved rates as US petrochemical production remained strong. Joe Pyne, Kirby's Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerâŚ
SENER Wins its First China Marine Engineering Contract
The SENER contracts are with the Chinese CSDDC ((China Ship Development and Design Center) & CSOC (China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co. Ltd). Once built, the fishing vessel will be operated by the company CNFC (China National Fisheries Corporation) in the fishing-grounds of the coast of West Africa. This project represents an important milestone for SENER because it is the first marine engineering contract achieved in China.
Barents Sea Rock Atlas Aids Arctic Energy Exploration
RSI, a geoscience consulting firm to the oil exploration industry, completes several late sales of its Arctic atlas. RSI recently completed several late sales ofâŚ
Tankship Blaze Alongside PETRONAS Terminal Labuan
The vessel was alongside the PETRONAS Chemicals Methanol Sdn Bhd terminal in Labuan when the incident took place. The ship has 29 crew members, of which 23 are Malaysians and 6 Filipinos.
Kleven Maritime to Build LNG-powered PSV for Remøy Shipping
The vessel is to be built at Kleven Maritimeâs shipyard Kleven Verft. Total contract value for Kleven is around 400 million NOK. In addition, the contract also includes an option for a further vessel of the same type. The newbuild is of the VS 4412 DF PSV type from Wärtsila Ship Design Norway. âCompetition has been really hard this time, and we chose Kleven Maritime because of their long experience and competence when it comes to building LNG powered vessels.
New Navigation Bridge Design by Havyard
Project Manager Svein Olav Tørresdal of Havyard Power & Systems has been heading the design and the development of this modern bridge concept, which has been done in close cooperation with the Nomek company , in Stryn, Norway. âConcept Bridge â˘â is developed for all types of vessels within offshore, fishing, seismology, cargo vessels and also for passenger ships. We have spent one year developing this system and now we are finally there.
New Cranes Arrive at Seattle Container Terminal
SSA Marine & subsidiary SSA Terminals announce arrival of 3 new Super Post Panamax cranes for Terminal 18, Seattle. Together with the three Super Post Panamax cranes that arrived in December 2011, the cranes represent a $54 million investment by SSA Terminals. These are the largest cranes in the Puget Sound region, enabling Terminal 18 to service the worldâs largest 18,000 TEU vessels. Each crane will have a lifting height of 146 feet and an outreach of 210 feetâŚ
Britain's Latest Warship Sails to Home Port
The Royal Navy's newest Type 45 destroyer, 'HMS Defender', sails to her new home at Naval Base Portsmouth. The ship's arrival at her new base brings Defender a step closer to her first deployment. She will now undergo sea trials before being declared ready for operations in 2013. Armed with the world-leading Sea Viper missile defence system, the 7,500-tonne vessel is able to defend against multiple attacks from even the most sophisticated anti-ship missilesâŚ
Marine Products Corp Reports Successful Q2 2012 Financial Results
U.S. based Marine Products Corporation release its unaudited results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of fiberglassâŚ
