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- Virginia Opts Out of Offshore Lease Program August 20, 2017
The Governor in the U.S. state of Virginia has changed his mind about offshore drilling. Terry McAuliffe reverted from his previous support for offshore oil drilling last week, saying that he now wants the Atlantic Ocean waters off his state excluded … - U.S. Navy Captain Pleades Guilty in "Fat Leonard" Case August 20, 2017
U.S. Navy Captain Jesus Vasquez Cantu admitted in federal court on Friday that he accepted bribes in the form of parties and prostitutes while sneaking proprietary information to foreign defense contractor Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard” … - Search Expands for Army Aviators Missing off Hawaii August 20, 2017
Search efforts are continuing further from shore for five missing Army aviators missing from a downed U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter approximately two miles west of Ka'ena Point, the western tip of Oahu, Hawaii. Swift and dynamic current … - TOTE Expands Into Hawaii Trade August 19, 2017
TOTE Maritime increased its investment in the U.S. Jones Act trade on Friday, announcing an order for four new containerships from Philly Shipyard. The ships will be used to compete with Matson and Pasha in the Hawaii trade. "Philly Shipyard . … - South Korean Yards Top Order Backlog August 18, 2017
South Korea's three major shipyards, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, Samsung Heavy Industries and Hyundai Heavy Industries, have retained their top global ranking in terms of order backlog, according to Clarkson Research. Daewoo ha … - Seven Shipping Firms Implicated in Petrobras Scandal August 18, 2017
Brazilian prosecutors have expanded the sweeping "Lava Jato" investigation into corruption at state oil firm Petrobras, and are now looking at two alleged kickback schemes involving foreign shipping firms. In the first case, prosecutors al … - Tanker Market: Third Quarter Earnings have Floundered August 18, 2017
The third quarter 2017 tanker market is proving vexatious for owners still struggling with the effects of fleet oversupply. But in its latest monthly forecast, Maritime Strategies International observes that changing trade patterns could help stabili … - Australia Gets New Under-Ice AUV August 18, 2017
The University of Tasmania's Australia Maritime College (AMC) has named its new autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), capable of diving up to 5,000 metres, operating underneath the ice and gathering data on Antarctic research missions. During an … - U.S. Navy Releases Initial Report on Fitzgerald Collision August 18, 2017
On Thursday, the U.S. Navy released a preliminary report into the events following the collision of the container ship ACX Crystal with the destroyer USS Fitzgerald. The report is a "line of duty" determination, intended only to establish w … - Video: Moorings Connected to Prelude FLNG August 18, 2017
The mooring chains for Shell’s giant Prelude FLNG have all been connected, marking the completion of the first phase of her installation and commissioning. Prelude was built at the Samsung Heavy Industries yard in Geoje, South Korea, and was partiall … - Houthi Rebels Carry Out Series of Bomb-Boat Attacks August 18, 2017
Saudi coalition forces have been on guard in the port of Mokha after a recent series of attacks by remote-controlled, bomb-laden boats operated by Houthi rebels. The Houthi forces have had success with this tactic before: in January, they damaged the … - U.S. and Japan Reaffirm Nuclear Stance August 18, 2017
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, met with their Japanese counterparts this week to discuss regional security in the light of North Korean missile tests. The ministers renewed their commitment to the U.S.-Jap … - Adm. Mark Buzby Sworn In as U.S. Maritime Administrator August 18, 2017
Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao has given the oath of office to Rear Adm. Mark H. Buzby (USN, ret.'d), formalizing his appointment as the head of the Maritime Administration. Adm. Buzby takes over from executive director Joel Szabat, … - The Trouble With Catfines August 17, 2017
Earlier this year the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published a revised edition of its ISO 8217 specifications for marine fuels, which still maintains a 60 mg/kg limit for catfines (catalytic fines). It’s not a rare thing to he … - CNOOC Ships Last Modules for Yamal LNG August 17, 2017
The engineering division of Chinese oil and gas firm CNOOC has shipped the last of 36 core process modules for the Yamal LNG project. The modules are the core components of Yamal's liquefaction trains, which will compress and chill the gas for s …
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- TMG Bolsters Business Development August 20, 2017
The Maritime Group (TMG) International has appointed a business development director as it steps up ambitious growth plans. Kevin Hawes takes the new role after securing a number of contract wins for TMG over the past year as its Business Development … - MAN Diesel & Turbo and AKA to Provide Propulsion for Russian Government Vessel August 18, 2017
MAN Diesel & Turbo and AKA have received an order in connection with the building of a multi-purpose supply vessel for a federal Russian agency. Delivery is scheduled for March 2018 in St. Petersburg and marks the first successful collaboration b … - BOLLFILTER Nordic Succeeds in Litigation August 18, 2017
Arbitral tribunal confirms: Automatic filters for ballast water worked correctly An arbitral award recently rendered has fully dismissed OceanSaver AS', Norway, claim for compensation against BOLLFILTER Nordic ApS, Denmark. In 2013, OceanSaver A … - Admiral Sanz Takes Part in Damen Coin Ceremony August 17, 2017
On Thursday August 17, the Secretary of the Mexican Navy, Admiral Vidal Francisco Soberón Sanz, took part in a symbolic coin ceremony at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) at Vlissingen in the Netherlands. He was accompanied by the Secretary of … - ORBCOMM Launches Next Generation Cold Chain Monitoring Solution August 17, 2017
ORBCOMM Inc., a leading global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, announced today that it has launched the next generation of its cold chain monitoring solution. ORBCOMM’s PT 6000, which is available as a 3G … - SunRui Appoints All Marine Spares as U.S. Agent for BalClor® BWMS August 17, 2017
All Marine Spares is proud to announce that it has been appointed as the official U.S. agent for the USCG-approved SunRui BalClor® Ballast Water Management System. SUNRUI BalClor BWMS has achieved USCG Type approval certificate on 6th of June, 2017. … - Wärtsilä Provides Design for First Hybrid-Power Fish Farming Ship August 16, 2017
The technology group Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver the ship design for a new processing and transportation vessel to be built at the Balenciaga shipyard in Spain on behalf of Hav Line AS of Norway. In addition to the design, Wärtsilä will a … - exactEarth's Small Vessel Tracking Service Now Supported by the VMS Track-Pro August 16, 2017
exactEarth Ltd. (“exactEarth” or the “Company”) (TSX: XCT), a leading provider of Satellite AIS data services,announces that its exactTrax™ small vessel monitoring technology is now incorporated into the VMS Track-Pro, the newest Class B AIS transpon … - Bow Thruster Replacement in Stages Keeps Cruise Vessel on Schedule August 16, 2017
A 208-meter cruise vessel sailing in the Caribbean suffered steering problems after one of its two bow thrusters malfunctioned. Having to depend on a tug every time the ship berthed would quickly become very expensive. Going off-schedule, however, to … - Wintrust Commercial Finance Names Head of Business Development for Marine Group August 15, 2017
John Benoit, vice president of new business development for Wintrust Commercial Finance (WCF), has been selected to lead the business development efforts for WCF’s newly formed Marine Finance Group. “John’s in depth knowledge and experience in the ma … - MTU Engines from Rolls Royce to Power Harbor Tugs with 90 Tonnes of Bollard Pull August 15, 2017
Rolls-Royce and Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey have signed a contract for the delivery of eight MTU Series 4000 engines for four new terminal tugs, including an option for a further four engines. The tugs will each be fitted with two 16V 4000 M73L MTU en … - SEA\LNG Calls for Compliance and Enforcement Commitment as 2020 Sulfur Cap Looms August 15, 2017
SEA\LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition working to facilitate and accelerate the widespread adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, urges the industry as a whole to redouble its commitment to compliance with IMO Marpol VI Regul … - New ABB Speed Governor Software Reduces Rolling and Fuel Consumption August 15, 2017
A significantly upgraded vessel control software package from ABB is delivering the measurable operational efficiency gains promised to Stena Line for the freight ferry Stena Scotia within a month of commissioning. The ‘DEGO IV’ advanced speed gover … - Korean Register Provides E.U. MRV Services to Briese Schiffahrt August 14, 2017
Korean Register (KR) – an IACS member classification society – has announced that it has been appointed to provide E.U. Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (EU-MRV) services to Briese Schiffahrt, a global leader in the management of general cargo, … - All Time High Order Reserve in NES' History August 14, 2017
Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) is happy to announce several new contracts, which means that the order reserve now has exceeded 500 million NOK. With challenging years within the offshore segment behind us, the fish carrier and hybrid ferry market …
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