Polarcus receive the world’s first-ever DNV Level 1 Triple-E™ rating for its fleet of sesimic survey vessels.Triple-E™ is a voluntary environmental rating scheme for ships with a rating from Level 4 to Level 1, where 1 is the highest. To achieve Level 1…
The 'Chauncy Maples' is being renovated to bring health care to one of the poorest communites in the world, Malawi.Members of the Chauncy Maples team recently took a trip to Malawi and visited remote villages, watched welders at work on…
Jiangsu Yangzijiang Offshore Engineering Co. Ltd. signs contract for the rig with Creon associate company Explorer 1.The directors of Creon the resources infrastructure investment company, announce that Jiangsu Yangzijiang Offshore Engineering Co…
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) & the European Cruise Council (ECC) applaud new IMO safety measures.Both CLIA & ECC are pleased with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decision to approve incorporation of the cruise…
CEACT/SevenC's digital chart software displays latest USACE additional rock pinnacles data in the Upper Mississippi.Due to the historical lowest water level USACE has issued additional rock pinnacles data for different water levels in order to continue shipping on the Upper Mississippi…
Kongsberg debut its latest integrated naval training solution at I/ITSEC 2012 Show in Orlando, Florida.Proteus Interact (Integrated Naval Training Environment for Resource management And Crew Teamwork) is a joint development between the simulation and training departments of Kongsberg…
DNV with key industry players develop an enhanced design framework for structures deployed in open water & harsh areas. In order to ensure a common, transparent and documented approach to achieving acceptable safety levels for offshore structures in cold-climate regions…
A law revision requires South Korean ships to build safe areas (citadels) against pirate attacks.The recently passed revision, passed in the National Assembly on Nov. 22, 2012, obliges the construction of a so-called 'citadel' inside ships…
Crowley honored with more CSA 2012 Environmental Achievement Awards than any other maritime company.Crowley Maritime Corporation was recently honored by the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) with 96 environmental achievement awards for safe vessel operations during 2012…
The ILWU Local 63 Marine Clerks Office Unit (“OCU”) remains on strike at terminals in the Ports of Los Angeles & Long Beach.ILWU long shore locals continue to honor the OCU pickets and operations are completely shut down in APM Terminals…
APL introduce a new weekly service to enhance its network coverage in East Asia, with connections to APLs global network.The new Japan Thailand 2 (JT2) service is operated through a vessel sharing agreement with Hanjin Shipping with three vessels of 1700 TEU nominal capacity each…
John Dane III, President and CEO of TY Offshore, LLC & Trinity Yachts, LLC delivers 'Shipyard Day' show keynote speach.The show's 'Shipyard Day' keynote address is from John Dane III, President and CEO of TY Offshore, LLC and Trinity Yachts…
Viking Ocean Cruises signs MOU with Fincantieri for construction of two ocean cruise ships with an option for another two.The new ships will be twins to those ordered earlier this year. In line with Viking’s intimate, destination-focused approach to cruising…
Historic deal in U.S. Shipbuilding, Green Ship TechnologyGeneral Dynamics NASSCO finalized a contract with TOTE, Inc., for the design and construction of two 3,100 TEU LNG-powered containerships, setting a new benchmark in green ship technology…
As 2012 draws to a close, the Yacht Brokers, Designers and Surveyors Association (YBDSA), ended its Centenary year in style with a Gala Dinner held at the prestigious Royal Thames Yacht Club.The Gala Dinner was attended by more than 80 past and present members of the YBDSA…