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McAllister Towing appoints Ginsberg CFO

Nov 19, 2018

McAllister Towing appointed Alan Ginsberg as Chief Financial Officer. Ginsberg is currently the Treasurer of the Seaman’s Church Institute and was the founding Chief Financial Officer of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Eric McAllister, former Chief Financial Officer, will remain as Treasurer.

Stephaich Elected Chairman of WCI

Nov 19, 2018

The Waterways Council, Inc. (WCI) named Peter H. Stephaich, Chairman and CEO of Campbell Transportation Company, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA), as its Chairman of the Board. Stephaich succeeds Tim Parker, President, Parker Towing Company (Tuscaloosa…

Low EU River Stir Fuel Markets in Singapore

Nov 09, 2018

Rhine water levels hit record lows in October; river is a key fuel transport hub for Europe.Low water levels on the Rhine river have caused a fuel supply deficit in parts of Europe's industrial heartlands that is sucking up cargoes from more than 10…

Damen to Supply Two Tugs to Safeen

Oct 18, 2018

Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Abu Dhabi Ports and its subsidiary Abu Dhabi Marine Services (Safeen) for the supply of two new Damen ASD Tugs 2411.The contract was signed by Captain Adil Ahmed Banihammad, the Acting Chief Marine Services Officer at Safeen…

Excessive Rain Disrupts US River Barge Shipping

Oct 10, 2018

Excessive rains across the central United States over the past week have slowed the harvest of corn and soybeans, while rising water levels closed at least three locks on the Upper Mississippi River, a key artery for shipping Midwest grain to U…

Kotug Smit Towage Takes Four Damen Tugs into Service

Sep 25, 2018

Kotug Smit Towage has taken four newly-built Damen tugs into service for its European harbour towage activities, in 2017 and 2018. One of this quartet, the Southampton is currently operating in the Port of Zeebrugge.The Southampton is an ASD Tug 2913 and has a bollard pull in excess of 80 tonnes…

Total E&P South Africa Contract for Solstad Farstad

Sep 12, 2018

Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Farstad has been awarded contact  for two of its vessels by French oil major Total Total E&P South Africa.'Total has awarded Solstad a contract for one Large Anchor Handling Vessel (AHTS) Normand Ranger (2010…

Wintershall Awards Frame Deal to DOF Subsea

Sep 07, 2018

Norwegean-based  international subsea operating company DOF Subsea said in a press release that  it has been awarded frame agreement for marine subsea services from Wintershall.'The Atlantic region has been awarded a Frame Agreement for marine subsea services from Wintershall…

Sea Machines Moves to Larger, Waterfront Location in Germany

Sep 05, 2018

U.S. based Sea Machines announced that it has moved its team in Hamburg, Germany to a larger waterfront work space in the Hammerbrook area.The company said the move supports growing in interest in its autonomous controls and advanced perception…

Port of Antwerp Introduces Fully Automatic Sounding Boat

Aug 28, 2018

Port of Antwerp reached a new milestone with the introduction of a fully automatic sounding boat that employs unique technology. The vessel, named the Echodrone, is a prototype that is currently being developed to supplement the other operational sounding boat…

Solstad Farstad Bags Contract with Fairfield Industries

Aug 24, 2018

Solstad Farstad ASA (SOFF) has entered into a contract with Fairfield Industries Inc. for the CSV “Normand Tonjer”. The contract will commence in 3Q 2018 and has a duration of one year firm plus two yearly options.Fairfield will use the vessel…

Record Low Danube Hinders Shipping in Hungary

Aug 22, 2018

Water levels on the Danube dropped to record lows on three sections of the river in Hungary on Wednesday due to a recent drought, hindering passenger cruise ships and causing losses to freight shipping companies.In Budapest the Danube receded to 0…

Low Water Still Troubles River Shipping in Germany

Aug 14, 2018

Water levels on the Rhine and Danube in Germany remain low after a recent drought and freight vessels cannot sail fully loaded on the rivers, traders said on Tuesday.Rhine water levels have risen after rain in recent days but still remain well below levels that would allow normal sailings…

Port of Antwerp Tests Autonomous Sounding Boat

Aug 10, 2018

Port of Antwerp has reached a new milestone with the introduction of a fully automatic sounding boat that employs unique technology. The vessel, named the Echodrone, is a prototype that is currently being developed to supplement the other operational sounding boat…

DOF Bags Subsea Contracts

Aug 07, 2018

DOF Subsea has been awarded several contracts securing utilisation of personnel and vessels in the Subsea IMR Projects segment. DOF Subsea has been awarded a contract in the Atlantic region by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind for the Skandi Constructor…

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