Seaspan Ferries Corporation's installation of shore electrical power (also known as AMP) to receive Government of Canada funding.Shore power is a highly effective way to reduce marine diesel air emissions by enabling ships to shut down their…
Information provided by Meyer Werft, the builders of the 'Norwegian Getaway' is as follows:A fire leading to significant smoke formation broke out on a ship newbuilding in the covered building dock II. At present the shipyard’s fire brigade…
Ocean Rig UDW Inc international contractor of offshore deepwater drilling services reports unaudited losses in Q4 & year-end 2912 financial results.Year Ended December 31, 2012 Financial HighlightsFor the year ended 2012, the Company reported a net loss of $132…
Houston-based Oiltanking Partners LP to expand its terminal on the Houston Ship Channel to meet demand to export liquefied petroleum gas.Expansion plans include a new vessel dock and upgrades to existing ones and should be completed by the end of 2014…
The Coast Guard and local agencies continue to oversee operations to refloat the PSV 'Int'l Carrier'.The four person crew of the grounded motor vessel Int’l Carrier made an attempt to refloat the ship Tuesday evening after main propulsion was regained…
The government's transport bureau has proposed that HK harbor pilots be allowed to extend their service until 68 years of age.The proposal has been made to meet the needs of the shipping industry, reports 'The Standard'.Pilots over 65 who…
Horizon Lines, Inc announce it will move its northeast terminal operations to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Elizabeth, New Jersey, effective April 11, 2013.After an extensive review of options and a detailed evaluation of other ports connecting the northeast to Puerto Rico…
Norway-based TGS will commence the Europe 2013 acquisition season with two 3D multi-client surveys in the Norwegian Barents Sea.The two surveys, both supported by industry funding, involve the Finnmark Platform 2013 (FP13) covering 3,500 km2 and the Hoop to Fingerdjupet 2013 (HF13) covering 8…
'Financing Charters' may now be treated as 'Preferred Mortgages' — The Republic of the Marshall Islands passes Maritime Amendment Act (No. 1), 2013.The Republic of the Marshall Islands’ Nitijela has passed the Maritime Amendment Act (No. 1)…
Severn Trent De Nora, a leader in electrochlorination technology appoint Delmar Marine as its exclusive sales representative in Turkey.Severn Trent De Nora, a leading provider of electrolytic water disinfection solutions, has appointed Delmar…
Walz & Krenzer’s Board of Directors appoint Benjamin Rising as their new President and Tom Themel as their Vice President.Mr. Steven Shepstone, WK’s President for the past 16 years, will retain his position on the Board of Directors and will…
MTU distributor Al Masaood and Arabian yacht builder Gulf Craft sign preferred partner agreement.Under the agreement, the Arabian shipyard Gulf Craft will soon offer MTU Series 2000 and 4000 engines in its Majesty Yachts as its primary engine option…
Two tugboats detained in a Westcountry fishing port and condemned as unseaworthy slip out unseen, believed bound for Africa. An investigation has been launched after the sudden disappearance of the two 151-tonne former Ministry of Defence (MoD) 'dog class' boats…
International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) chief Cliff Brand resigns to become Marine Director, King Abdullah Economic City Seaport.International Bunker Industry Association has announced that it is searching for a new chief executive…
Building on its relationship with the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) a Royal Navy Type 45 frigate will take part in major research trials.The joint Ministry of Defence and industry-run UK Missile Defence Centre (MDC) has agreed to take part in trials which will include testing the Sampson radar…
