Japan’s first offshore floating wind farm begins trial operation off the coast of Goto Islands, Nagasake Prefecture.A Japan Government energy ministry spokesperson said that diversifying energy sources in Japan has become a significant national…
Aker Solutions & Statoil have been awarded the ONS Innovation Award for the Åsgard subsea gas compression system.Reservoir pressure in producing gas fields falls over time, causing gas output to decline. For production to continue and maximise recovery from the fields…
Here is a multiple choice question: which of the following contracts is considered to be a “maritime contract” under U.S. law? - (a) a shipbuilding contract - (b) a ship-sale contract- (c) a ship-repair contract, and/or -…
In its latest initiative to advance the quality, speed, and affordability of broadband data connectivity at sea, KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) introduces a new onboard terminal for its mini-VSAT Broadband(SM) service, the TracPhone(R) V7-IP…
In recent the management of P+S WERFTEN have been involved in discussions with the representatives of the German Federal State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the German Federal Government, and with its customers, suppliers, employees,…
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation declare a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock. The Board approved a $0.021 per share cash dividend, to be paid on September 14, 2012 to the holders of record of common stock of the Company at the close of business on September 7…
The Coast Guard urges commercial fishing vessel operators to undergo mandatory safety examinations prior to enforcement of new regulations.All commercial fishing, fish tender and fish processing vessels that operate or transit more than…
Russia's Admiralteiskie Verfi shipyard has launched a new Kilo-class Project 636 diesel-electric submarine for Vietnam.The submarine is the first of six ordered by Hanoi.Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Zung announced the signing…
Quadrise International Limited agrees with AB Orlen Lietuva to proceed with fuel manufacturing and assessment programme with Mærsk.Quadrise International Limited (QIL) is the emerging supplier of MSAR®, a low cost alternative to heavy fuel oil in the shipping…
Shipbuilding & allied marine industries provider Austal publishes its financial report for year ended 30, June 2012.The Group operating profit after tax for the year was $11.043 million compared with the previous year of $21.890 million…
A new study about crucial risk management issues relating to Arctic operations is released by DNV and the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI).The study concludes that, in order to safely develop Arctic resources, there is a need for improved technology…
Kongsberg Maritime’s OE14-502 HD cameras were used by China's manned deep sea submersible 'Jiaolong' in recent W. Pacific Ocean dive.The Jiaolong was equipped with two ultra deep water versions of Kongsberg Maritime OE14-502D High Definition…
Pall Corporation selected by BAE Systems to supply freshwater generator systems for the UK Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyer.The Type 45 ships are designed and built by BAE Systems and are the most advanced warships ever produced in the UK…
Ulstein Group joined forces with GC Rieber Shipping to provide a ship that refuses to accept failure, thanks to pioneering ‘operation+’ philosophy.GC Rieber Shipping, the Norway-based harsh environment shipping specialist, has charged Ulstein…
A maritime security alert has been issued after pirates hijacked a Greek-owned and Isle of Man flagged oil tanker.A Togolese patrol boat exchanged gunfire with the hostage-takers before they escaped with the vessel, which had 24 crew members on board…