Cruise Ship Arrivals Set New Shetland Island Port Record
Lerwick Harbour, Shetland Islands, Scotland, logs best cruise season yet, with number of vessels visiting setting four new records. 37,572 passengers, topping the previous highest figure of 30,843 in 2010. 52 cruise ships, beating last yearâs record of 50. 1,531,097 gross tonnes of shipping, up on the previous record of 1,220,455 gross tonnes in 2010. 3,105 passengers on a single vessel at Lerwick - Costa Pacifica, on 2 July, passing her previous record of 3,007 in June, 2011.
Boating Safety Pocket Checklist Launched
NauticalCheck launch the worldâs first multi-page, waterproof, pocket checklist, giving boaters immediate access to both critical safety information. According to the US manufacturersâŚ
US Navy's Third Littoral Combat Ship Commissioned for Service
Lockheed Martin-led team's second Littoral Combat Ship, 'USS Fort Worth' (LCS 3) commissioned by U.S. Navy in Galveston, Texas. USS Fort Worth, the second of the Freedom-variant in the LCS class, successfully passed Acceptance Trials in May and was delivered to the U.S. Navy in June, two months ahead of schedule. "Today's global security challenges demand new and improved solutions, and the Littoral Combat Ship represents the innovation that is needed to respond to this dynamic environmentâŚ
Tognum Renames SKL Motor
Tognum equips subsidiary SKL Motor GmbH in Magdeburg for standardized reconditioning of MTU engines & components and renames it MTU Reman Technologies GmbH. The MTU logo is now on the frontage of the main entrance as a sign of a new era in the history of the Magdeburg mechanical engineering operation. It was recently unveiled during a works festival attended by Secretary of State for the Economy of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Michael Richter, and the Mayor of Magdeburg, Dr. Lutz Trümper.
Corvus Energy Supply BMS to New Østensjø Rederi PSV
Corvus Energy supplies Norwegian ship owner Østensjø Rederi with turnkey lithium-ion battery management system (BMS) for newly designed vessel. The Platform Supply Vessel (PSV)âŚ
Cargo Ship, Japanese Fishing Vessel Collide
A Japanese fishing boat with a crew of 22 collided with a Panama-flag cargo ship in the Pacific Ocean early Monday and 13 crew are missing. The 119-ton Horiei MaruâŚ
LNG Carrier Drydock Booking for Damen Shiprepair, Brest
Damen Shiprepair Brest (France) awarded a second firm booking for the drydocking, maintenance & repair of the LNG carrier âLalla Fatma NâSoumerâ. The Hyproc Shipping owned and managed 80,920 dwt vessel will arrive end-September, straight after the shipyard has completed the Bonny Gas Transport âLNG SOKOTOâ contract. Jos Goris, Managing Director of Damen Shiprepair Brest (DSB), says: âWe are very pleased with this orderâŚ
North American ECA â Today
On August 1, 2012, the North American Emissions Control Area (NAECA) took effect, mandating the use of 1.0% sulfur Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) or residual fuel oil for ships within 200 miles of the continent of North America. California has mandated the use of distillate fuel when ships are within 24 miles of its coastline since July 1, 2009. Lessons learned from Californiaâs experience with distillate fuels may benefit operators as the next phase of NAECA comes into effect (January 1âŚ
Louisiana Company Ahead of Proposed Steering Rules
With implementation of the US Coast Guard Subchapter M regulations just around the corner, owners of uninspected towing vessels are scrambling to understand and prepare for whatâs to come, even while the rules are still evolving. Among the proposed changes for towing vessels are standards for propulsion and steering controls that closely resemble the existing standards for fully inspected offshore vessels.
Damen Shipyards Group Adapts Swiftly to New Argentinian Import Regulations
Damen Shipyards, which has already built up a considerable presence in Argentina since the nineties, is working very closely with Argentinian shipyards and looking forward to expanding its activities in the country. Currently, several Damen ASD tugs are being built in Argentina and very soon work will begin on an entirely new powerful pusher to serve the Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay, the greatest waterway of South America.
The Corvus Power Play
Corvus Energy has quickly evolved as a leader in the marine hybrid propulsion market, developing state-of-the-art battery system solutions on some of the worldâs biggest projects. And this is just the beginning. While the world ârevolutionaryâ is too often and liberally bandied about in the description of new products, Vancouver, BC-based Corvus Energy arguably has created a revolutionary battery for the maritime marketâŚ
Torque Marine IPS
Led by calls to reduce emissions (CO2, NOx, PM-values), while at the same time increasing energy efficiency with a long-term eye on the diminishing supply of fossil fuels, it is clear for all that âalternativesâ â even under the aspect of higher investment costs â will pay back in the future. Beside economic and safety-related aspects, more and more questions about environmental protection as wellâŚ
ULSTEIN Wins Twelve Design Deliveries
Sinopacificâs Zhejiang yard in Ningbo, China, has entered into a contract with ULSTEIN for the delivery of twelve design packages for platform support vessels of the PX105 design for Seatankers Group. âSeatankers Group is a new customer for ULSTEINâ, says Managing Director Sigurd Viseth at Ulstein Design and Solutions AS, âand we are very happy that the company chooses our designs. We strongly believe that they will find these to be cost-effective and excellent vesselsâ.
EMISA Welcomes Tekomar
EMISA (the European Maritime Independent Suppliers Association) is particularly pleased to welcome Tekomar to membership due to this companyâs in-depth experience in the development of large two-stroke engines. From Tekomar's initial foundation, the company has built on its experience to assist customers in maintaining and optimising their machinery equipment. This has proven to be very successful in the marine and power markets.
Rich Galuk Joins TMI
Thunderbolt Marine welcomes Rich Galuk as he joins TMI as Vice President and General Manager. Rich has worked closely with TMI over the years in his duties managing the Savannah Bar Pilots' fleet of vessels & marine surveying. Galuk's 29+ years in the marine industry also include service with the United States Coast Guard, maritime law enforcement, marine repairs, consulting and expert witness services. Rich, his wife and two children have lived in the Savannah area for 28 years.
GL Nobel Denton Expands Safety and Risk Services
GL Noble Denton has expanded its safety and risk services to the Norwegian oil and gas market through a new strategic partnership with Stavanger-based consultancy, XAFE.
WCI Presses for WRDA Passage
WCI Immediate Past President Rick Calhoun Testifies on need for WRDA Bill. Rick Calhoun, President of Cargo Carriers, a business of Cargill, Inc., and Immediate Past Chairman of Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI), testified today before the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee on âWater Resources Development Act: Growing the Economy and Protecting Public Safety.â Mr. Calhoun addressed the need for a Water Resources Development Act (WRDA)âŚ
GLS Completes USCG Repairs
Great Lakes Shipyard Performs Emergency Repairs on USCG Aids to Navigation Barge. United States Coast Guard Cutter MOBILE BAY of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin departed Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, Ohio after completion of drydocking and repairs to the bow thruster on it 120-foot Aids to Navigation Barge. The barge was hauled out on Monday, September 17th using the Shipyardâs 770-ton Marine Travelift. The shipyard immediately removed the bow thruster and disassembled it in the shop for repairs.
Containers Salvaged From Rena Wreck Number 1000
The Braemar Howells/Unimar latest update informs recovery milestone passed, there now remain 365 containers to recover. A total of 1368 containers were onboard the Renawhen grounded on the Astrolabe Reef nearly on 5 October 2011. Braemar Operations Manager Mike Richards says the milestone was reached this week after the positive identification of more container parts hauled up from the seabed at the wreck site.
Fleet Management System Via Tablet Devices
Blue Sky Network introduces new SkyRouter Mobile Satellite Tracking & Fleet Management application. Fleet managers can now stay constantly connected to assets viaâŚ
