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  • U.S. Senator for Louisiana Pays Visit to Bollinger Shipyards

    6 March 2012

    U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La, has visited Bollinger Shipyards in Lockport, La., for the dedication of the Coast Guard’s newest fleet of Fast Response Cutters (FRCs). Sen. Landrieu, chair of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, was instrumental in acquiring $358 million in the FY 2012 federal spending bill for Bollinger Shipyards to build six […]

  • New Vessel Launched to Help Protect GBR Health

    10 January 2017
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance, Research & Development

    A second crown-of-thorns starfish control vessel hits the water today as part of efforts to protect Great Barrier Reef health by culling coral eating crown-of-thorns starfish over the next three years. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority awarded the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre and the Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators a $5.6 […]

  • SYH Gets New 75 Tonne Wise Hoist

    3 October 2014
    Technology

    Based on the River Orwell at Levington (near Ipswich), Suffolk Yacht Harbour (SYH) recently invested in a brand new 75 Tonne Wise hoist. Suffolk Yacht Harbour’s Managing Director Jonathan Dyke says; “The new hoist operates in conjunction with our existing 60 tonne hoist; so SYH now offers its clients increased, more flexible and even faster […]

  • Topsoe reaches new milestone in SOEC electrolysis technology development

    20 March 2024
    Business Developments & Projects, Technology

    Topsoe has run a 2,000-hour SOEC electrolyzer demonstration in industrial conditions of 12 SOEC stacks to demonstrate the technology’s capabilities.

  • KR awards AIP for Korea’s 1st 8K ammonia bunkering vessel

    30 March 2021
    Business Developments & Projects, Certification & Classification, Environment, Infrastructure, Regulation & Policy, Technology, Transition, Vessels

    The Korean Register (KR) has granted approval in principle (AIP) for an 8K ammonia bunkering vessel, the first of its kind in Korea.

  • UK: RRS Discovery Returns to Southampton for the Last Time

    17 December 2012
    Business & Finance

    The Royal Research Ship Discovery has returned to the National Oceanography Centre’s Empress Dock in Southampton for the last time. The ship, the UK’s oldest research vessel, will be taken out of service after a distinguished half-century of service to UK marine science. This final science expedition – her 382nd – was led by Dr […]

  • Höegh Transporter Raided by Kenyan Police

    20 September 2015
    Business & Finance

    A car carrier owned by Oslo-based Höegh Autoliners has been raided by the Kenyan authorities on suspicion that it carried drugs and weapons on board. “Based on intelligence gathered, the ship is suspected to be carrying fire arms and drugs, but we shall confirm that once the inspection is done,” Francis Wanjohi, the Kenyan coastal […]

  • TE SubCom’s Cable Ship Saves 14 Lives Off India

    27 September 2016
    Business & Finance, Operations & Maintenance

    The crew deployed on the TE SubCom’s cable ship Dependable has rescued 14 fisherman in the Arabian Sea off the Maharashtra Coast near Mumbai, India. Namely, on September 17, Indian fishing boat FV Datta Sai sank with 16 persons aboard, no personal floatation devices and no VHF radio. The C.S. Dependable, in transit between work sites, came […]

  • The Netherlands: DEME Launches New Cutter Suction Dredger at IHC Merwede Shipyard

    28 October 2011
    Business & Finance

      Today, the DEME-group (Dredging, Environmental and Marine Engineering) launched the self-propelled cutter suction dredger, AMBIORIX, one of the most powerful and advanced cutter suction dredgers in the world. The launching ceremony took place at the IHC Merwede shipyard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam, The Netherlands. The actual launching was initiated by Mrs. Kristin Hermans – De Keunynck, […]

  • Teekay orders two more shuttle tankers from Samsung Heavy

    29 November 2017
    Business & Finance

    Teekay Offshore Partners has ordered two shuttle tanker newbuildings for a total fully-built-up cost of approximately $265 million.

  • Byron installs SM 71 platform offshore Louisiana

    22 November 2017
    Exploration & Production, Project & Tenders

    Byron Energy has installed the the SM 71 Platform in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, offshore Louisiana. This has been reported by Otto Energy, Byron’s partner in the South Marsh Island 71 (SM 71) oil and gas development. Otto Energy on Wednesday confirmed that installation of the jacket and decks comprising the SM 71 F […]

  • UK’s Oldest Research Vessel Discovery Completes Last Scientific Mission

    26 November 2012
    Business & Finance

    RRS Discovery has completed her last scientific mission. After 50 years of service, the UK’s oldest research vessel concluded operations at 1044hrs on Friday 23rd November. Dr Gerard McCarthy of the National Oceanography Centre led this expedition, the 382 undertaken by Discovery. She is now bound for Freeport in the Bahamas to demobilize and from […]

  • Russia, USA to Hold Anti-Piracy Exercise off Mariana Islands

    5 October 2011

      Pacific Fleet (PF) command and US Navy’s military delegation visiting Vladivostok in Oct 1-4 agreed to conduct joint anti-piracy exercise off Mariana Islands late in Oct, reports RIA Novosti referring to PF Commander’s press secretary Capt 1 rank Roman Martov. Having finished official visit to PF main base, guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald headed […]

  • FreeSeas Lays Groundwork for Fleet Expansion

    27 May 2015
    Business & Finance

    Athens-based dry bulk shipping company FreeSeas Inc. has sold two bulker vessels as part of a financing deal it signed with a group of Norwegian based investors. Under the deal, FreeSeas agreed with Norwegian investors on the financing of the acquisition of assets valued up to USD 15 million. Upon the vessel acquisition by the investors, their ship-owning entities […]

  • VULKAN Couplings to Exhibit at MARINTEC 2013 (China)

    28 November 2013
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Technology

    VULKAN Couplings’ focus at the product and service presentation at MARINTEC 2013 in Shanghai will be on specially integrated drive solutions for suction dredgers and offshore ships. The couplings manufacturer, which has its head office in Herne, Germany, has been supplying drive components for many years, primarily to the high-growth markets in Brazil and China. […]

  • EPA Report Shows Increase in Great Lakes Basin Pollution (USA)

    17 January 2013
    Business & Finance

    Toxic releases into surface waters in the Great Lakes Basin increased by 12 percent from 2010 to 2011, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s annual Toxics Release Inventory report published yesterday. Nationwide, toxic surface water discharges decreased by 3 percent. “This is a significant increase in toxic releases to our waters – and an […]

  • Clinton River Projects Get Support

    10 November 2015
    Business & Finance

    The U.S Environmental Protection Agency has announced the award of new funding for major Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects in the Clinton River Area of Concern totaling nearly $20 million. Senior Advisor to the EPA Administrator Cameron Davis was joined by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, U.S. Rep. Sander Levin, U.S. Rep. Candice Miller, Clinton River Public […]

  • OceanServer Receives Fourth Contract From University of Michigan for Iver2 EP42 AUV (USA)

    22 March 2011
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Research & Development

      OceanServer has received a fourth contract from the University of Michigan for an Iver2 EP42 equipped with Side Scan Sonar, 10 beam DVL and ADCP. Early this year, OceanServer delivered the University’s third vehicle for service in the Great Lakes. The new vehicle will be used as part of the Great Lakes Observing System […]

  • GALLERY: New semi-sub accommodation vessel delivered to OOS International

    12 February 2018
    Project & Tenders

    OOS International has taken delivery of its new semi-submersible accommodation vessel, the OOS Tiradentes.

  • Russian Navy Acquires AS-39 Consul Autonomous Deep-Sea Submersible

    14 September 2011
    Business & Finance, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance

      Acceptance certificate of 3rd rank autonomous deep-sea submersible AS-39 Consul was signed on Sept 9 in the conference hall of Admiralteyskie Verfi shipyard. Participants of the acceptance ceremony were developers from Malakhit design bureau, members of the state acceptance board headed by Vice Admiral Yury Kurganov, representatives of Russian Navy – Hero of Russia […]

  • AdvanFort Signs on Axel Tuetken as New Business Development Director

    6 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    The AdvanFort Company, a recognized global leader in maritime security solutions, has just signed on Axel Tuetken, the former country president in Tokyo for Maersk Line and Safmarine, as its business development director in Northern Europe, AdvanFort President William H. Watson said. “Axel Tuetken is largely responsible for the recent optimization of profitability for the […]

  • CAW Local 1 Ratifies New Agreement with Irving Shipbuilding, Canada

    29 November 2012

    Members of CAW/Marine Workers Federation Local 1 voted 69% in favour of ratifying a new 6-year collective agreement with Irving Shipbuilding. The agreement covers approximately 1000 workers at Halifax Shipyard, skilled shipbuilders who will be key in the construction of the new naval combat fleet for Canada in the coming years. “Our negotiating committee worked […]

  • UAE: ADPC Celebrates International Day of the Seafarer

    25 June 2013
    Business & Finance

    On 25 June 2013, individuals, organisations and governments around the world will be recognising seafarers – the unsung heroes of the sea who make global trade possible. Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), the master developer of ports and industrial zones, will be taking the opportunity to recognize and thank the seafarers – on all types […]

  • El Faro’s Final Inspection Found No Issues

    20 May 2016
    Business & Finance

    The final inspection of the ill-fated cargo ship El Faro did not show any signs of mechanical or structural issues, the latest round of hearings held by the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation revealed, according to local media. On the fourth day of the hearings, the board listened to a testimony from a surveyor with the American […]

  • Ribbon Cut at Westermost Rough OWF

    1 July 2015

    Westermost Rough, the world’s first offshore wind farm to make commercial use of giant 6MW turbines with 75 metre blades, has been officially opened at a ceremony in Grimsby today. Capable of meeting the electricity demand of well over 150,000 homes, the wind farm, is a joint venture between DONG Energy (50%) and its partners […]