ABB’s onboard DC grid was one of 15 technologies selected for an award at the current OTC expo in Houston Texas.The grid concept was selected for an award by a panel of representatives from the OTC Board and program committee. To qualify,…
IMO begins a 6-month consultation on the administrative burdens that may come with compliance with IMO instruments.The intention is to gather data from a broad spectrum of stakeholders from which recommendations on how to alleviate administrative burdens can be developed…
New research reveals the impact of post-Macondo reform U.S. oil and gas professionals are losing their appetite for risk and are worried about rising operating costs, as they grapple with the consequences of a tougher, post-Macondo regulatory regime…
GE’s Power Conversion business debuted its latest Dynamic Positioning (DP) system at OTC. It is more energy efficient, better integrated and—most importantly—more mariner friendly, GE said. Since they were introduced some 50 years ago, DP…
Drydocks World and Maritime World, one of the largest and most diversified shipyards in the world, announced that Chairman Khamis Juma Buamim, will participate in the Mare Forum, Rome, Italy where he will deliver a keynote address. The theme of the forum “Quo Vadis” (Where are you going…
Polar Petroleum Corp. appointed Mr. Donald W. Brizzolara to the Company's Advisory Board as Chief Geological Advisor. Mr. Brizzolara represents 25 years of experience in oil and gas exploration and development, geology and consulting experience for firms such as ConocoPhillips and Shell…
The American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) 2013 Maritime Economic Development Workshop in Chicago, June 27-28, will explore the factors driving today’s investments in seaport and related infrastructure. The program's speakers will…
Blue Star Line Chairman, Professor Clive Palmer, appoints V.Ships Leisure as ship management services partner for his Titanic II project.According to the Blue Star Line's press release, V.Ships Leisure is the world’s largest supplier of…
Royal Boskalis Westminster wins a Shell Philippines Exploration contract to install an offshore Depletion Compression Platform.The contract to be executed for the Malampaya Project off the coast of Palawan Island, in the Republic of the Philippines…
At the end of Q1 2013 the Norwegian company's backlog totalled a record-high NOK 31.6 billion, including incorporated joint ventures.Kvaerner, a specialised provider of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for offshore platforms and onshore plants…
Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding's 'HealthWaves' wellness program host the sixth annual 5K fun run.The 5K is a fun event that encourages families, friends and co-workers to get out and do something active together,' said Brady Goggin…
International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 13 sees a gathering of 35 ships, 18 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) & over 100 explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) divers.Representatives from 41 nations are assembled in Bahrain to prepare…
The Finland PM is hopeful that a strong new owner can turn around the prospects of the cash-strapped Finnish shipyards.This past week, the South Korean parent company STX announced it plans to sell off the Rauma and Turku shipyards as well as its half-share in the Helsinki shipyard…
The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office's (UKHO) security charts are designed to protect against risks, including piracy.The two new Admiralty Maritime Security Charts, cover the waters around India and Southeast Asia, including the Malacca Straits…
'Minnesota' (SSN 783) being built at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, successfully completes 'Alpha' sea trials.All systems, components and compartments were tested during the trials. The submarine submerged for the first…