795 results found for 'Puerto Rico'

795 results found for 'Puerto Rico'
Order results by

A list of search results

  • ABP Appoints Head of Commercial for Humber

    1 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced the appointment of James Leeson to the role of Head of Commercial, Humber. The move follows a number of significant developments for ABP’s Humber operations, including the announcement that Siemens and ABP will be investing more than £300 million in wind turbine manufacturing facilities at the Port of Hull, […]

  • US LNG major buying compatriot’s Jamaican assets for $1.05B in pursuit of downstream growth

    27 March 2025
    Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects

    U.S. energy infrastructure player New Fortress Energy (NFE) has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its assets and operations in Jamaica to compatriot liquefied natural gas (LNG) player Excelerate Energy.

  • Associated British Ports Appoints New Head of Commercial, Humber

    1 July 2014
    Business & Finance

    Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced the appointment of James Leeson to the role of Head of Commercial, Humber. The move follows a number of significant developments for ABP’s Humber operations, including the announcement that Siemens and ABP will be investing more than £300 million in wind turbine manufacturing facilities at the Port of Hull, […]

  • LNG Gains Importance in Marine Fuel Market

    27 December 2013

    Nobody has suggested that the emergence of LNG as a marine fuel will be a rapid procedure, although in certain areas like the Norwegian coast, political will and the availability of LNG in close proximity have helped to introduce a number of domestic ferries thus fuelled. But there are signs that the slow march of […]

  • Sea Star Line takes on LNG-powered container shipping

    20 November 2014

    Sea Star Line said it is ready to enter the world of LNG-powered container shipping upon delivery of the first of two LNG-powered container vessels.

  • NOAA Warns of Increased Coral Reefs Bleaching

    22 June 2016
    Business & Finance, Research & Development

    A new NOAA outlook shows that many coral reefs across the world will likely be exposed to higher-than-normal sea temperatures for an unprecedented third year in a row, leading to increased bleaching, and with no signs of stopping. According to NOAA it will hit the U.S. hard, especially in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern […]

  • Wartsila to Supply Scrubbers for HHI (VIDEO)

    31 March 2014
    Business & Finance

    Wärtsilä has received a number of new orders for its exhaust gas cleaning systems. In March 2014, Solvang ASA of Norway confirmed the option for Wärtsilä Open Loop Scrubber Systems to be installed aboard another of its LGC (Large Gas Carrier) vessels. This confirmation follows the order that the company placed in late December 2013 […]

  • REGENT: New phase in seaglider prototype development kicks off

    2 October 2024
    Infrastructure, Innovation, Vessels

    REGENT Craft, a US manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, has begun hardware and systems integration of its full-scale seaglider prototype, a key step forward in the company’s journey to revolutionize regional coastal mobility.

  • Fiscal Year 2018: USACE Kansas City District Delivers $328M in Project Awards

    8 October 2018
    Business & Finance

    As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has wrapped up final contract awards for fiscal year 2018, saying that the district awarded about 1,360 contracts worth more than $328 million in fiscal year 2018. “I am very proud of the teamwork that was on display as we concluded the fiscal year, as […]

  • USA: Horizon Lines Plans Dual Fuel Conversions

    26 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    Horizon Lines, Inc. one of the nation’s leading domestic ocean shipping companies, announced that it plans to convert the power plants on two of its steam turbine cargo vessels to modern diesel engines capable of burning conventional liquid fuels or liquefied natural gas (LNG). “We are viewing this as the first step in a repowering […]

  • NOAA Adds ‘Early Warning’ Coral Reef Observing Network to Lao Lao Bay (USA)

    22 September 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

      Coral reef managers in the Northern Mariana Islands will now receive early warning of dangerous environmental conditions that can weaken and kill high value coral reefs, thanks to a new coral observing station added in Lao Lao Bay, Saipan. The new station is a first-of-its-kind for the Pacific region and joins a network of […]

  • Gateway Terminal in New Haven secures ‘vital’ funding for zero-emission technology

    7 November 2024
    Equipment, Infrastructure, Ports & Logistics

    Gateway Terminal in New Haven, Connecticut, an Enstructure company, has been awarded funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) via the agency’s Clean Ports Program to purchase and install electric and zero-emissions (ZE) equipment and infrastructure. As disclosed, the allocated grant amounts to $34 million and it is set to be invested across a […]

  • Senator Rubio Secures Key Funding for Florida

    13 September 2018
    Business & Finance

    The U.S. Senate yesterday approved the final conference agreement to the FY19 Minibus appropriations package (H.R. 5895) that includes funding for Energy and Water Development, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Legislative Branch. Advanced by U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, the bill includes funding for critical infrastructure projects administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, […]

  • SOLAS, MARPOL Amendments Entered into Force on 1 January 2014

    2 January 2014
    Business & Finance, Rules & Regulation

    A number of amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and the 1988 Load Lines Protocol entered into force or took effect from 1 January 2014. The amendments cover passenger ship safety (in relation to safe return to […]

  • DNV GL Backs Increasing Momentum to Use LNG as Ship Fuel in US

    9 January 2014

    A groundswell of momentum is building in the US around the use of LNG as ship fuel as owners, ports and regulators, have realised the benefits of this emerging technology. “It used to be said that LNG was a chicken or egg problem,” says Paal Johansen, who leads DNV GL’s maritime business in the Americas, […]

  • USA: Horizon Lines Receives 2011 Vessel Awards for Safety and Stewardship

    23 June 2011
    Business & Finance

      Horizon Lines, Inc. America’s leading domestic ocean shipping company, has received recognition from the Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) for its record of safety and stewardship. CSA presented Horizon Lines with the Jones F. Devlin Awards for safety at the Chamber’s recent Annual Ship Safety Awards […]

  • USA: NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson Conducts Seafloor Surveys Along Block Island Sound

    2 September 2011
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    NOAA Ship Thomas Jefferson continues a three-month survey of the sea floor off the coast of New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island, as part of a multi-year effort to update nautical charts for Block Island Sound and keep large ships and commerce moving safely. In addition to supporting marine navigation, data acquired by the 208-foot […]

  • Alcatel-Lucent, Partners to Deploy Pacific Caribbean Cable System

    3 December 2012
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Project & Tenders

    A group of telecommunications operators consisting of Cable & Wireless Communications, Setar, Telconet, Telefónica a Global Solutions and United Telecommunication Services (UTS) have signed a turnkey contract with Alcatel-Lucent to deploy the Pacific Caribbean Cable System (PCCS), a 100G submarine cable system linking Jacksonville, Florida to Manta, Ecuador. The 6000km submarine cable system will strengthen […]

  • USA: Crowley Maritime Christens Articulated Tug-Barge Legacy

    4 November 2011

    As a part of the company’s industry-leading new vessel building program, Crowley Maritime Corp. christened its largest and fastest articulated tug-barge (ATB), the Legacy/750-1, yesterday in New Orleans. The high-capacity tank barge is able to carry up to 330,000-barrels of petroleum products and the 16,000-horsepower tug can generate speeds of 15 knots or more, making […]

  • Update: Makai Welcomes New Users of MakaiPlan and MakaiPlan Pro

    31 March 2014
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

    Makai made sales of MakaiPlan, GIS cable route-planning software, and MakaiPlan Pro, cable lay simulation software. Makai’s software continues to serve as the industry standard for cable planners and installers who serve the subsea telecom cable, power cable, and military markets. “We are excited to welcome several new clients to the large and growing club […]

  • DNV GL Supports Growing Momentum to LNG as Ship Fuel

    9 January 2014
    Business & Finance

    A groundswell of momentum is building in the US around the use of LNG as ship fuel as owners, ports and regulators, have realised the benefits of this emerging technology. “It used to be said that LNG was a chicken or egg problem,” says Paal Johansen, who leads DNV GL’s maritime business in the Americas, […]

  • USA: Crowley Maritime Christens Its Largest and Fastest Articulated Tug-barge

    4 November 2011
    Business & Finance

    As a part of the company’s industry-leading new vessel building program, Crowley Maritime Corp. christened its largest and fastest articulated tug-barge (ATB), the Legacy/750-1, today in New Orleans. The high-capacity tank barge is able to carry up to 330,000-barrels of petroleum products and the 16,000-horsepower tug can generate speeds of 15 knots or more, making […]

  • USA: Hornbeck Offshore Announces BoD Appointments

    28 June 2011
    Business & Finance

    Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.   announced today that John T. Rynd and Kevin O. Meyers, Ph.D. have been appointed to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective June 23, 2011. Mr. Rynd and Dr. Meyers were appointed to fill the vacancies created by a prior resignation and the Board’s decision to increase the number of its […]

  • US DOE selects eight marine energy projects for funding support

    27 May 2022
    Authorities & Government, Business & Finance, Business Developments & Projects, Collaboration, Equipment, Innovation, Market Outlooks, Outlook & Strategy, Regulation & Policy, Research & Development, Storage, Technology, Transition, Vision

    The US Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $2.6 million for 13 marine energy and hydropower projects as part of its program that supports research and innovation in small businesses.

  • Crowley’s Crew Get Recognition for Kulluk Salvage Effort

    19 June 2013

    The captain and crew of Crowley’s Prevention and Response tug (PRT) Alert were personally recognized by Representative Eric Feige from the Alaska State Legislature for courage, teamwork and professionalism during the emergency rescue tow of the drill barge Kulluk off the southern point of Kodiak Island. During their meeting, he presented them with a letter […]