EMO’s new 85-tonne unloader, the largest of its kind in the world, is now fully operational in the Missisippihaven in the Port of Rotterdam.The unloader, fabricated entirely in Europe, strengthens the terminal’s unloading capacity by 10 million tonnes per year…
IMAREST Symposium – 'Delivering Military Effect: a holistic approach to combat & platform system integration' at University of Bristol, UK, July 2013.The 'Engine As A Weapon' symposium series provides a unique opportunity for experts in…
Nordic Yards sets up a new test track as a 'cooling zone' to test 3 models of the yard's own-design LNG cargo tanks.A new test track has been inaugurated at the Warnemünde location of Nordic Yards. The cooling zone is being used to test three models…
DOF Subsea Group has secured multiple contract awards with a total contract value of about US$ 130-million.In the North Sea region DOF Subsea has secured multiple contracts. The contracts have been agreed with key clients in UK and Norway…
Dubai has cancelled plans to host over 160 events aboard the QE2, which is currently moored at Port Rashid, while the emirate plans how to dispose of the asset.Dubai has cancelled plans to host over 160 events aboard the QE2, the iconic cruise…
The standard charter party laytime definitions known as 'VOYLAYRULES' are being updated to reflect developments in case law & commercial practice.VOYLAYRULES, which are jointly produced by BIMCO, FONASBA, INTERCARGO and CMI, last published in 1993…
Ocean Installer & leading offshore engineering & construction company McDermott establish alliance to meet rigid pipelay needs in the North Sea subsea market.The alliance marks McDermott’s re-entry into the North Sea and establishes Ocean…
NOAA chart reveals underwater hazard for proposed anchorage area near Bayou Goula Crossing channel of Mississippi River.Cartographers from NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey recently flagged a potentially dangerous situation during their review…
The Canadian Coast Guard's decision to replace Search & Rescue personnel with auxilliary volunteers is a direct insult to mariners in Vancouver says UCTE.Christine Collins , National President of the Union of Canadian Transportation Employees…
Horizon Shipbuilding, Inc., Bayou La Batre, AL, has delivered the second in a series of 74’ Towboats to Canal Barge Company, Inc. of New Orleans, LA. The Susan J Gundlach is 74’ long with a 32’6” beam and an 8’6” draft. Designed by Marine Design…
Vice-Admiral Tom Copeman pronounces on 'Surface Forces Priorities in an Ever-Changing Maritime Environment', sees LCS playing crucilal Navy role.In an article for the US Navy News Service, the Admiral writes:'Twenty-five years ago, then…
KVH Industries launches new Unrestricted Rate Plans featuring Business Class Service for its mini-VSAT Broadband network.Designed to meet the booming demand for maritime connectivity, KVH’s new Business Class Service provides unrestricted…
Coast Guard Sector Charleston hosts ceremony to recognize the arrival of its new Response Boat-Medium.This 45-foot boat is designed to replace the 1970’s era 41-foot Utility Boats that are currently assigned to Coast Guard Sector Charleston…
The new 7m (23ft) trailerable, one-design sport sailing boat, 'B/One' was built by Bavaria Yachts in Giebelstadt, Germany.Bavaria asked Farr Yacht Design for an economical one-design that would impress advanced sailors with excellent performance…
SKF of Sweden is to acquire German ship components provider Blohm + Voss Industries (BVI) from Star Capital Partners. Blohm + Voss Industries is a manufacturer of equipment for critical marine applications, including shaft components (seals and bearings)…
