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CARB Taps CMA to Assess Ship Fuel Regs

Oct 28, 2011

The California Maritime Academy (CMA) was contracted to evaluate issues associated with the implementation of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) ship fuel regulation.While most vessel operators are successfully complying with the regulation without incident…

Maersk Uses Emsys for Navy Biofuel Trials

Oct 20, 2011

W R Systems, Ltd (WRSystems) has been asked to supply its EmsysTM laser‐based Emissions Monitoring System (EMS) for the purpose of emission verification for an ongoing fuel trials on‐board the AP Moller‐Maersk vessel Maersk Kalmar.WRSystems…

BIMCO: Download the New EEDI Calculator

Oct 19, 2011

Development and verification testing is now completed for the first version of the BIMCO EEDI Calculator which is now ready for download from the BIMCO web site. BIMCO has developed the easy-to-use EEDI Calculator to assist its members calculating…

FMT to Build 4 Barges at Trinity

Oct 18, 2011

FMT Industries, LLC, A Florida Marine Transporters Affiliate, Signs Contract to Build Four 30,000 Barrel Fuel Barges with Trinity Offshore, LLC. Order Indicates Florida Marine’s Ongoing Commitment to Customers.FMT Industries, LLC—an affiliate of Florida Marine Transporters…

Maersk Uses Emsys for USN Biofuel Trials

Oct 17, 2011

W R Systems, Ltd (WRSystems) was asked to supply its Emsys laser-based Emissions Monitoring System (EMS) for the purpose of emission verification for an ongoing fuel trials on-board the AP Moller-Maersk vessel Maersk Kalmar. WRSystems was asked…

Knight & Carver Acquired by Hybrid Firm

Oct 09, 2011

Arc Light Acquisition Adds Capabilities to Marine Compnay's Existing Services. San Diego marine hybrid systems pioneer Arc Lite Power, LLC has signed an agreement to purchase National City shipyard Knight & Carver Maritime, the companies announced today…

Harvey Gulf Contracts to Build First U.S. LNG-Powered Vessels

Oct 07, 2011

Today, Harvey Gulf International Marine became the first U.S. vessel operator to contract for construction of vessels capable of operating exclusively on natural gas.  The agreement is for two, 302’ X 64’, Dual Fuel Offshore Supply Vessels, with an option for a third…

KPI Bridge Oil Adds Bunker Trader for Valparaiso Office

Oct 06, 2011

KPI Bridge Oil has appointed Mr. Cesar A. Aguilar as Bunker Trader in its Valparaiso office.Cesar is an experienced shipping and bunkering professional with 7 years of experience in international shipping and bunkering and a graduate of…

AAPA's 'U.S. Port Person Of The Year' Award

Oct 05, 2011

Award to precede speech on grant opportunities for reducing diesel emissions. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) will be honored in Wilmington, Del., on Oct. 7 as the American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) “U.S. Port Person of the Year”…

MetalCraft Unveils First Electric Powered Patrol Boat

Oct 05, 2011

Patrol Boat-1 is really the first, the first ever electric powered patrol boat. MetalCraft Marine designed and built the boat for the City of Annapolis’ Harbormaster. The boat utilizes a Steyr hybrid diesel/electric engine that permits either electric power or for higher speeds…

KPI Bridge Oil appoints London Bunker Trader

Oct 04, 2011

KPI Bridge Oil, a leading global bunker broker and trader has appointed Mr Evandro Cavalli as Bunker Trader in its London office.Evandro, 31, is Brazilian/Italian and has previously worked for several years with one of the international…

ICS Pushes CO2 Compensation Fund

Oct 03, 2011

ICS Says CO2 Compensation Fund Could Help Sea Ports Adapt To Climate Change. The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), whose member national shipowners' associations represent more than 80% of the world merchant fleet, has participated…

New Hand-Held Industrial Combustion Analyzer

Oct 03, 2011

The NEW E1100 Hand-Held Combustion Analyzer is a rugged unit for boiler, burner, engine, turbine, furnace, and other combustion applications.Pre-calibrated and field replaceable sensors allow for easy diagnostics and replacements to reduce “down-time” and costly repair charges…

First VLCC Order with the New G-Type Engine

Sep 23, 2011

Greek ship management company Almi Tankers S.A. is set to establish itself as a market front runner with the new ultralong-stroke G-type engine tailor-made for Very Large Crude Carriers.Athens-based ship management company Almi Tankers S…

KPI Bridge Oil celebrates 40th Anniversary

Sep 22, 2011

KPI Bridge Oil is celebrating its 40th anniversary in September 2011. KPI Bridge Oil, Inc. was established in 1971 in New York as KPI Oil Associates, Inc. The company was one of the first true marine fuel broking houses in the U.S. and is today…

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