New ships and new navigational technology play a part as Seaways report 2012 tonnage exceeds forecasts A number of newly built state-of-the art vessels came into service within the Seaway in 2012, boasting sharp increases in fuel efficiency and reductions in emission levels…
Beneteau's 'Sense 55' voted 'Best Boat 2013' and 'Boat of the Year 2013' by two sailing publications.Two separate panels of judges from two premier sailing publications have confirmed that the Beneteau Sense 55 is one incredible, horizon expanding yacht…
Security Exchange signs up CustomWeather as the weather data provider for its online shipping risk product, 'ShipAssure'. CustomWeather provides key forecast data regarding ocean and wind conditions to support Security Exchange’s identification…
Maritime Link, is an electrical transmission project to link the island of Newfoundland with Nova Scotia for the first time. NSP Maritime Link Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emera Newfoundland and Labrador Holdings Inc. and an affiliate of Nova Scotia Power…
A new treaty formalizes defence co-opertation between the UK and Australia, parties agree to consider mutual frigate design.The recently signed treaty in Perth sees the two countries working together in areas such as cyber security, defence reform…
Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru & Uruguay are now included in the expanding ocean transport portfolio of ABF.'With an established presence in Europe, China, India and Southeast Asia countries, South America is a natural extension of our global coverage…
Transocean's current status & contract information for the company's entire fleet of offshore drilling rigs. The value of new contracts or extensions since the December 17, 2012 fleet update summary is approximately $235 million.Estimated 2012 out of service time decreased by a net 15 days…
Naviera Master Line selects Port Manatee for new container & breakbulk service to Caribbean, Central & South American destinations.Expected to commence with a sailing from Port Manatee Mar. 8, 2013, Naviera Master Line, a division of Miami-based Master Line Shipping Company…
Increased UK drilling and deal activity leads the way back to health in North West Europe says new report.A broader range of tax allowances and a sustained high oil price boosted drilling activity on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) by one third in 2012…
Rolls-Royce appoints Don Roussinos as President Naval - Marine, succeeding Andy Marsh.Don, who holds a Bachelors of Science in Electronic Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology and a Master of Management from Cambridge College…
Governor Scott breaks ground on Port Everglades' intermodal container transfer facility.The new facility will combine an on-port international and domestic cargo rail facility. Florida East Coast Railway is investing $53 million to build and will operate the ICTF…
Great Lakes Shipyard contracted by Interlake Steamship Company to perform winter work services on two vessels.Two more vessels have arrived: Interlake Steamship vessels, the ATB Dorothy Ann and the Pathfinder, are in Cleveland and docked at Great Lakes Shipyard's facility…
Update on United States Maritime Alliance and International Longshoremen's Association labor contract negotiations.Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George H. Cohen issued the following statement on the labor negotiations…
IMO and shipping industry bodies urge continued application of anti-piracy measures despite decrease in pirate attacks.The International Maritime Organization, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), BIMCO, the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF)…
Rolls-Royce supply two launch & recovery systems for unmanned surface vehicles (USV) & manned Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to an international navy.These systems have been retrofitted aboard frigates and utilize a custom articulating davit with a telescopic boom…
