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Efforts continue to improve the Modeling of Thrusters

Sep 19, 2013

MARIN uses thrusters in many projects. For a typical model scale, around 1:50 to 1:60, relatively small thrusters are required. Thrusters for these models are available ranging from 50 mm to 80 mm nozzle diameters.  In the past these thrusters were always modelled with a horizontal shaft…

U.S. Ship Owners in Quandry with MLC2006

Sep 19, 2013

The failure of the United States to ratify an international treaty pertaining to maritime issues is, unfortunately, nothing new.  But the Senate’s failure to ratify the Maritime Labor Convention of 2006 (MLC), arising out of the 94th session…

Interview: MAN Diesel & Turbo Head of R&D, Søren H. Jensen,

Sep 19, 2013

Recognizing Opportunities and Mastering ChallengesMore stringent emission regulations and increasing fuel prices require the development of environmentally compatible, fuel efficient ship propulsion. At the same time, there is a mild demand for new ships and engines…

Rep. King Receives Champion of Maritime Award

Sep 19, 2013

Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) this week received the 2013 Champion of Maritime Award from the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), a group representing the domestic maritime industry in New York and across the United States.  AMP provides the prestigious…

Harbor Maintenance Legislation Supported by TTD President

Sep 19, 2013

Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO (TTD) President Edward Wytkind issues this statement in support of H.R.3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA):“The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today will consider a critical…

MTU Environmental Foundation Offers Grant

Sep 19, 2013

Grant from the MTU Environmental Foundation to promote the environmental protection of Lake Constance; Environmental protection a major corporate mission of the Tognum Group. For the fourth time, the MTU Environmental Foundation is inviting tenders for a grant of 20…

GulfMark Offshore Elects Two New Board Members

Sep 19, 2013

GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (NYSE:GLF) has announced the election of Steven W. Kohlhagen and Charles K. Valutas to its Board of Directors for terms expiring in June 2014. Steven W. Kohlhagen is a retired financial executive who brings to the Board expertise in financial accounting…

Neste Oil to Exit the Shipping Business

Sep 19, 2013

Ownership of key vessels will remain in Finland Neste Oil is planning to exit its shipping business. According to the plan, the company would sell all its own vessels and outsource the ship management functions currently covering them…

U.S. Coast Guard Academy to Host Academic Workshop

Sep 19, 2013

The Center for Maritime Policy and Strategy will host an academic workshop, Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy entitled “Resilient Ports, Marine Transportation Systems and Maritime Communities in an Era of Global Environmental Change…

Knowledge Gap Contributing to Increased Cat Fine Claims

Sep 19, 2013

With individual claims arising from excessive main engine wear caused by cat fines in the fuel oil likely to exceed $1m, and no sign of the problem being remedied at source, operators will have to take on the responsibility for reducing the incidence of these claims…

IBIA Welcomes Early IMO Fuel Availability Study

Sep 19, 2013

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) supports the UK government’s call for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to bring forward its review of the availability of 0.50% sulphur fuel. As more and more locations declare ECA requirements…

General Dynamics Make Leadership Changes

Sep 19, 2013

Jeffrey S. Geiger, president of General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, will become president of General Dynamics Electric Boat effective November 4, 2013, following the retirement of Kevin J. Poitras. Geiger will continue reporting to John P. Casey…

Washington Navy Yard Tragedy TAPS Fund Created

Sep 19, 2013

TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) has set up a 'Navy Yard Tragedy Family Support Fund' for those affected by the recent tragedy. They have experience and expertise in providing this support for families in circumstances like this…

Virginia Ship Repair Association - Portsmouth Path of History Dedication

Sep 18, 2013

The Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) is preparing to celebrate its 35th Anniversary and held a dedication of a new memorial to the private ship yard industry on the Portsmouth Path of History.  This National Historical Landmark is…

Classification Societies Take Center Stage at ShippingInsight 2013

Sep 18, 2013

Executives from major classification societies will be sharing their expertise with maritime industry colleagues at the 2013 Fleet Optimization Conference, which is scheduled for Oct. 23-24 in Stamford, Conn. The keynote speaker Oct. 24 will be Yasushi Nakamura…

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