Aberdeen Harbor Engages in Study into Potential Port Expansion.Aberdeen Harbour Board has commenced a major feasibility study into the potential expansion of facilities at the port. Continued growth in traffic and cargos, as well as an increase in the size of the vessels has prompted the study…
Bollinger Marine Fabricators, L.L.C., Amelia, La., a Bollinger Shipyards, Inc. company, has delivered the OCEAN WAVE, the first of four “Ocean” class tugs, to Crowley Maritime Corporation. “We are extremely proud of our Ocean Class team and the delivery of the first in class tug…
Chris Charman has been appointed as Chief Executive of IMCA (International Marine Contractors Association) taking over from Hugh Williams who is retiring. He will take up the position on 3 December 2012. IMCA is the international trade association for offshore…
In recent years, excess vessel capacity has been plaguing shipping markets and the resultant drop in asset values has restrained financing options for ship owners. Following the financial crisis in 2008, demand across the major shipping segments – dry bulk…
Volatility, expensive and limited finance and challenging trading conditions permeate many shipping industry sectors & is mirrored in shipbuilding.Nevertheless, there has been enough of a steady stream of dealflow for the mid‐sized shipyards…
Odyssey Marine Exploration inform the 'Seabed Worker', will cease salvage operations to make a scheduled port call in Cork, Ireland.After taking on fuel, supplies and changing personnel, the Seabed Worker will immediately return to the site…
Oceanteam Shipping forms a joint venture with WIND B.V. offering a complete range of submarine cable storage & handling solutions.OceanWind Cable Storage Solutions joint venture provides, at its cable facility in Velsen, The Netherlands…
San Marcos, California-based SD Model Makers expands range with its tall ship model offering.SD Model Makers master model shipwrights produce models in magnificent detail. From hand laid decks, tarred standing rigging, complex running rigging…
Gardline Geosciences & Canyon Offshore strategic alliance to provide deep-water seabed drilling service to offshore SI market.Eric Zon, Managing Director of Gardline Geosciences stated ‘this agreement is a perfect synergy to enable Gardline…
New report reveals boom in private military security forces fighting Indian Ocean pirates.Research into the use of private military security companies in the Indian Ocean has found the fight against Somali-based pirates has become a private…
The European Parliament approves legislation agreed with member states, which requires new general limits to be in place by 2020.The new rules will bring European legislation in line with limits agreed by the International Maritime Organisation…
The 64 m long fishing vessel 'Amaltal Columbia' was abandoned after a blaze started in the after part & spread throughout the vessel.All 43 crew of the 64m New Zealand fishing boat Amaltal Columbia, owned by Talley’s, have abandoned ship…
To help get passengers around the ship and find their way, 'Oasis of the Seas' has over 300 digital, interactive signs including maps.Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas was designed with technology in mind to make the ship easier to navigate…
Cunard's Queen Victoria suffers a problem with one of its propulsion units while on Mediterranean cruise off Portugal.Queen Victoria, which launched in 2007 and has 981 crew and a guest capacity of 1,990, is currently in the Atlantic Ocean…
UK yachtbuilders Oyster launch two new models, the Oyster 725 and Oyster 885 at Amsterdam and Southampton boatshows.Both yachts have just completed fit out at the Oyster Yachts build facility in Southampton, England, and are now being rigged…