Maritime Industry Top News
Ranger Tugs Delivers 100th R29
Wefings Marine Celebrates Sale of the First and 100th R29. Ranger Tugs is pleased to announce the delivery of the 100th Ranger Tug 29 to her new owners. The 100th boat was sold by Marc Grove, owner of Wefings Marine, the Apalachicola, Florida-based Ranger Tugs dealer. Marc was also responsible for the sale of the first R29 in 2009 which was also Wefings Marine’s 100th anniversary year. The R29 was introduced in 2009 and has remained a popular model of the trailerable trawlers since her debut.
Aker Solutions Acquires Sandnessjøen Engineering
Aker Solutions acquires Norwegian engineering company Sandnessjøen Engineering. The acquisition will strengthen Aker Solutions' presence in northern Norway and grow the company's engineering capacity for offshore projects. Over the past 20 years, Sandnessjøen Engineering has established a strong and experienced team, which supplies engineering and project management services to the oil and gas and construction industries in the area.
Oil & Gas Regulators: Respond & Review Regimes
Oil & Gas Regulators Respond to Recent Pollution Incidents by Reviewing their Regulatory Regimes. In response to the spate of significant pollution incidents involving oil & gas exploration, production and transportation that have hit the headlines in recent years, a number of national and international regulators have taken the opportunity to review their regulatory regimes. This article provides an update on the new Community-wide regulations that have been proposed by the European Commission…
Resolve to Provide RCI with Simulator Training
Resolve Maritime Academy and Royal Caribbean Cruises to join forces to deliver state-of-the-art simulator-based safety and navigation training for Royal Caribbean cruise ship personnel. Resolve Maritime Academy and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced today that plans are underway for new simulation-based training programs to enhance safety at sea for the cruise line’s personnel and guests. In 2011, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
Expanded Distribution for Mill Log Marine
Mill Log Marine announces Tri-State Coating Hardened Shaft Sleeves are now available in British Columbia. Mill Log Marine, Burnaby, BC (www.milllog.com) is pleased to announce that Tri-State Coating & Machine, Inc.’s line of hardened Tail Shaft Sleeves are now available through its Burnaby, BC distributor. “There is a significant opportunity in the workboat market for Nickel Chrome Boron hardened tailshaft…
AWO: No Separation for Great Lakes and Mississippi River
Great Lakes, Mississippi River Separation Threatens Jobs and Commerce, AWO Says. The American Waterways Operators strongly believes that effecting permanent physical…
General Maritime Reorganizes
General Maritime Files Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement; Plan Supported by the Company's Key Senior Lenders. General Maritime Corporation announced…
Tracer Introduces Leak Detection Solution
Ultra-Powerful Leak Detection Flashlight Slashes Inspection Time For Marine Vessel Technicians. Tracer Products has unveiled the Tracerline TP-8690 OPTIMAX 3000 — the world’s most powerful, portable, blue light LED fluorescent leak detection flashlight. With its focused beam, the OPTIMAX™ 3000 makes it easier than ever to find air-conditioning and fluid leaks. Now, marine vessel technicians can pinpoint all leaks the first time and avoid comebacks due to undetected leaks.
Alion Nets $73M Navy Contract
Alion Awarded Navy Contract Valued at $73.2M to Support NAVSEA Programs for Maintenance and Modernization of 185 Surface Warfare Ships; Technology Solutions Firm…
St. Lawrence Seaway Welcomes New Board Member
The St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James (Jim) Wilson to its Board for a three year term beginning January 27…
E-Instruments New TCS 140 Calibrator
All-In-One, High Accuracy Dry Block/Liquid Bath/Blackbody Calibrator is now Available with Black Body Inserts to Calibrate Infrared (IR) Thermometers. The affordable New TCS140 is an All-In-One portable Dry Block, Liquid Bath, Blackbody Calibrator. The Dry Block insert is easily replaced with a Liquid Bath complete with an easy-to-use adjustable speed agitator. It is an ideal tool to calibrate glass thermometers and for short thermocouples and thermoresistors.
WSS China Expands Network to Tianjin
Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) has announced the opening of a facility in Tianjin, China, taking the total number of WSS agency offices in the region to six, located in Shanghai, Beijing, Qingdao, Dalian, Ningbo and Tianjin. Mr Leo Hao, Manager of WSS Tianjin said; “There are currently 1500 calls per month in the port of Tianjin. Captain Bi, General Manager of WSS Ships Agency & Marine Logistics China said…
This Day in Naval History - February 01
1941 - The U.S. fleet is reorganized, reviving the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. 1942 - USS Enterprise (CV 6) and USS Yorktown (CV 5) make the first World War II…
E Instruments High Range Differential Manometer
The new MP105 is a compact, rugged & VERY easy-to-use manometer ideal for many industrial applications. The MP105 is a highly sensitive and accurate instrument. In addition to pressure measurements, more advanced features of this versatile and innovative tool include leak test procedures and air velocity with density compensation. The Large Ice Blue backlit LCD display is easy to read in either light or dark environments. Accuracy of ± (1% rdg.
Woolly Hat Week Inspires Knitting Frenzy
The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society Supports Campaign to Help Sailors. Sailors are renowned for spinning a good yarn, however on this occasion it is a volunteer at the land-locked Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society who has been getting busy with her knitting needles to make hats for mariners as part of Woolly Hat Week (6-13 Feb). Maureen Phillips has spearheaded a knitting frenzy at the care home, which provides dedicated accommodation and care to former seafarers…
Paragon Announces Early Charter Termination
Paragon Shipping Inc. announced that Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione SpA, the charterer of the M/V Friendly Seas (the "Vessel"), a 2008-built 58,779 dwt Supramax bulkcarrier (the "Charterer")…
EPA to Help in Shore Clean Up
EPA To Provide Nearly $10 Million to Clean Up Beaches Across the Nation; The agency launches improved website for beach advisories and closures. The U.S. Environmental…
Caterpillar on Board USNS Howard Lorenzen
Caterpillar Delivering the Power Solutions for United States Navy Missile Vessel MaK Engines Selected for the U.S.N.S. Howard O. Lorenzen. Caterpillar Marine Power…
Braemar Names Regional Director
Braemar (Incorporating the Salvage Association) announces new regional director for key market. Braemar (incorporating The Salvage Association) is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Gayton to the key role of Regional Director, Americas. He will take responsibility for strengthening and growing Braemar’s surveyor presence in this important region and for engaging more directly with the local New York market…
Archaeologists Go Deep to Uncover History
Many universities are adding or expanding their underwater archaeology programs in an effort to give students a broader educational experience and a better understanding of our maritime history. The field of underwater archaeology is expanding rapidly as the equipment required for marine exploration becomes more affordable, and more scientists and researchers learn to scuba dive. Indiana University (IU) Bloomington has one of the oldest academic diving programs in the country.
