Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) recently commenced construction of the first ship in its “Sayaendo” Series, which it has developed as a new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, at the company’s Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works…
Russian icebreaker 'Rossiya' leaves Murmansk for the Gulf of Finland on probably her final voyage.The veteran icebreaker is heading for the Gulf of Finland travelling along the coast of Norway and through the narrow Øresund between Sweden and Denmark to the Gulf of Finaland…
Free-to-attend workshops to assist with transition to ECDIS The UK Hydrographic Office has unveiled the first dates of 2013 for its renowned Digital Integration Workshops, the first of which will take place in Limassol, Cyprus on 31 January…
Optimarin to supply three ballast water treatment systems to Siem Offshore vessels.The first ship to be supplied with Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS) is the AHTS Siem Opal during drydocking. Its particulars are:Ship Type: Anchor Handling…
Aker Solutions subsidiary Aker Oilfield Services signs a contract to provide subsea construction services offshore Brazil. An undisclosed customer will utilise Aker Oilfield Services' subsea construction vessel Aker Wayfarer for a period of 230 days…
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and operation of dry bulk vessels, has announced that it has entered into a time charter contract with Augustea Bunge Maritime Limited, Malta, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary…
This article deals with the evolution of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. It was proclaimed in 2012 that the Somali pirate business model had been broken by a combination of coordinated naval patrols, heightened vessel security, and the ubiquitous presence of armed guards aboard valuable ships…
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…
Award-winning technology adds to GAC's range of vessel protection solutions. GAC Maritime Security has added the award winning P-trap anti-boarding device to its range of non-lethal vessel protection solutions.A winner at the 5th Safety…
Strainstall Marine undertake vessel motion monitoring trial on an offshore wind farm transfer vessel off the UK East Coast.The company's new Vessel Motion Monitoring System™ (VMMS™) provides accurate motion monitoring for wind turbine transfer…
Maintaining and modernizing the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet will occupy shipyards when Sault St. Marie, Michigan, locks close soon.The various projects scheduled for the next few months will require investments that range from $500,000 to almost $3 million per vessel…
New Vessel Motion Monitoring System (VMMS) – developed by James Fisher group company Strainstall Marine – provides accurate motion and impact load monitoring with a data logging capability; Increases safety and operational efficiency during…
Recreational boating industry reports ten percent increase in new power boat sales in 2012: first sign of healthy growth since recession.According to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) early projections indicate the industry…
On December 18, 2012 Det Norske Veritas (Norway) issued statement of compliance for the Transas navigational and DP simulators. As a result, the Transas Navi-Trainer Professional 5000 holds the most advanced certificates set in the maritime simulator industry…
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.While this month’s selection for our INSIGHTS feature needs no introduction to maritime and energy insiders everywhere, Todd Hornbeck’s professional journey is worth pausing to reflect upon…
