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DNV has signed a classification contract with offshore wind vessel owner Edda Wind for two new Commissioning Service Operation Vessels CSOVs . The contract was signed Wednesday at the Nor Shipping trade event in Oslo, Norway.The vessels, being…....

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Vard Awarded Stern Trawler Order from DFFU

Shipbuilder VARD announced it has secured a new contract for the design and construction of one stern trawler for Deutsche Fischfang Union GmbH amp Co. KG in Germany. The contract value  is in excess of  NOK 500 million.The stern trawler has been…....

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Alfa Laval E-PowerPack Converts Waste Heat into Power

Alfa Laval amp 39 s newly launched E PowerPack converts waste heat into power, enabling energy savings and compliance.Waste heat is a readily available but under utilized energy source on board. Heat in the engine exhaust gas accounts for 50% of the energy from combusted fuel…....

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Scienco/FAST’s InTank BWTS Contracted for Vallianz Barges

Water treatment systems company Scienco/FAST announced it has secured contracts to supply two of its InTank ballast water treatment systems BWTS for offshore services provider Vallianz Holdings. The systems will be installed aboard the project…....

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Swire Energy Services Wins UK Wind Farm Work for Ørsted.

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Adm. Fagan Nominated as First Female USCG Commandant

President Joe Biden nominated Adm. Linda L. Fagan to serve as the 27th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. Upon confirmation, Adm. Fagan will be the first woman to serve as Commandant of the Coast Guard.Adm. Fagan currently serves as the 32nd Vice Commandant…....

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Foreign Merchant Ship Hit by Missile in Mariupol

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Rolls-Royce Unveils New Automation Systems With Sea Machines Tech

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DNV Awards KNCC AIP for High Pressure LCO2 Transport Concept

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US CDC Scraps COVID Warning for Cruise Travel After 2 Years

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Bunker Vessel Delivered to Hai Soon Diesel & Trading

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Aqueos Opens Boston Office to Serve Offshore Wind

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Everett Ship Repair Adds Crane Barge and Second Dry Dock

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Equinor Hires Eidesvik PSV Viking Prince

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Germany's TES Accelerates Plan for Gas Import Terminal

Germany amp 39 s Tree Energy Solutions TES , backed by Belgian firm AtlasInvest, said on Wednesday it would accelerate plans for a gas import terminal to be built at the northern German port of Wilhelmshaven in partnership with E.ON.It said it was…....

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PONANT Inks 10-year Service Deal with ABB

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Europe Must Shut Ports to Russian Ships, Ukraine President Tells Norwegian Parliament

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Hyundai Heavy Files Suit in EU Court After Daewoo Takeover Veto

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ZIM Strikes Deal to Charter Six 5,500 TEU Newbuilds

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Brent Crude Soars Near $130 a Barrel as U.S., Europe Mull Russian Oil Import Ban

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Yemen's Houthis Agree to UN Proposal to Offload Decaying Oil Tanker

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Dales Marine Launches new Aquaculture Boat

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World’s Fastest Autonomous Interceptor Unveiled

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Työvene Building New Hopper Dredge for Poland

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OSV Captain's Blunders Led to Collision with US Coast Guard Cutter

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China Taps Alternative Payments to Keep Russian Oil Flowing

Chinese refiners are paying for Russian crude oil using cash transfers to maintain imports from Russia’s Fast East, as banks shy away from financing the oil because of sanctions, sources with knowledge of the matter said.Global oil prices have…....

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USMMA Superintendent to Step Down

Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Vice Adm. Jack Buono announced his retirement after a maritime career that has spanned more than 45 years.Vice Adm. Buono, a 1978 Kings Point graduate, has spent the past three and a half years at the Academy helm…....

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Russian Energy Still Reaching UK Ports

Energy supplies originating from Russia were still being delivered to Britain on Friday after some dock workers at a terminal in southeast England sought to block a cargo in solidarity with Ukraine, ship tracking data shows.Supplies of Russian…....

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IMO Calls Special Ukraine Meeting Amid Safety Fears for Ships

The International Maritime Organization IMO will convene a special meeting next week to discuss the risks to seafarers and ships in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UN’s shipping agency said on Friday.Over…....

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National Grid Seeks Clarity for LNG Over UK Port Block for Russian Ships

Britain’s National Grid, which operates the Isle of Grain liquefied natural gas LNG terminal said it is seeking to understand if a block on Russia related vessels, announced by the British government on Monday, includes LNG shipments.Britain on Monday ordered its ports to block any vessels that ....

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Damen Inks Services Deal with Caterpillar

Damen Shipyards Group and Caterpillar have signed a global value agreement enabling Damen to provide bow to stern services and extend the scope of services offered to Damen Shipyard customers, including but not limited to fleet management and monitoring systems.....

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Thuraya Launches Push-to-talk Comms Solution with Cobham SATCOM

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE’s flagship satellite solutions provider, Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC, announced it has launched its new IP based radio communications solution…....

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Russian Oil Buyers Struggle to Charter Vessels

Buyers of Russian oil have faced difficulties over payments and availability of vessels after imposition of Western sanctions against Moscow over Ukraine, traders said on Monday, while BP Plc has canceled fuel oil loadings from a Black Sea port.The West has introduced sweeping sanctions…....

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CCS Issues AIP for Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage System

China Classification Society CCS said it has issued an approval in principle AIP certificate for a marine onboard carbon capture and storage system developed by Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute SMDERI .Designed to help reduce the Energy Efficiency Design Index EEDI of ships…....

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UK Orders Its Ports to Block All Russian-linked Ships

Britain on Monday ordered its ports to block any vessels that are Russian flagged or believed to be registered, owned or controlled by any person connected with Russia as it ratcheted up the pressure on Moscow.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps…....

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Shell to Pull the Plug on Gazprom Equity Partnerships

In the latest corporate backlash to Russia amp 39 s invasion of Ukraine, the Board of Shell plc said it intends to exit its joint ventures with Gazprom and related entities, including its 27.5 percent stake in the Sakhalin II liquefied natural gas facility…....

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COSCO Takes Delivery of LNG Dual-fuel VLCC

A newly delivered very large crude carrier VLCC is said to be the world amp 39 s first capable of running on liquefied natural gas LNG .The Yuan Rui Yang was handed over on Monday at China amp 39 s Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company DSIC for shipping…....

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Russian Warships Curb Tilts Turkey to West, Risks Russia's Ire

Turkey’s pledge to block some Russian warships from passing through its waters to the Black Sea during the Ukraine crisis could help repair its ties with NATO, even as it risks reprisals from Moscow.But a buildup of Russian ships waiting to…....

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Enthusiasm for Clean Energy Undeniable, Sec. Haaland Says after Record U.S. Offshore Wind Lease Sale

The Biden administration amp 39 s sale of offshore wind development rights off the coasts of New York and New Jersey drew a record $4.37 billion in high bids from developers that included major European energy companies.The auction, which began on Wednesday and stretched into Friday afternoon…....

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Coast Guard Medevacs Oil Worker from Platform Off Louisiana

The U.S. Coast Guard medevaced an oil platform worker last Thursday near Breton Sound, Louisiana.Coast Guard Sector New Orleans watchstanders received a notification at approximately 6:25 p.m. from the oil platform Breton Sound 21 of a  worker sustaining serious injuries to the arm…....

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IMO SecGen "Gravely Concerned" about crisis in Ukraine

IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim issued the following statement regarding the crisis in the Ukraine and its impact on shipping and seafarers. amp 34 As the humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Ukraine, I fully support and stand with UN Secretary…....

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13 Dead after Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam

At least 13 tourists were found dead and four remained missing after a boat capsized off Vietnam amp 39 s central coast of Hoi An on Saturday, a city official said. amp 34 We are searching for the missing, amp 34 Nguyen Sinh, party chief of Cua Dai Ward in Hoi…....

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Ship Seized in France, Suspected of Violating Russia Sanctions

French sea police seized a ship on Saturday that authorities suspect belongs to a Russian company targeted by European Union sanctions over the war in Ukraine, a government official told Reuters.The cargo vessel transporting cars, which was headed for St.....

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Shipbuilding; Leadership Transition at Bay Ship & Yacht

Bay Ship amp Yacht founders Bill Elliott and Alan Cameron step back, name Joel Welter CEO, Gerona Goethe General ManagerBill Elliott, who during a 45 year career catapulted Bay Ship amp Yacht BS amp Y from operating out of a single, mobile shipping…....

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Six Developers emerge as Winners in Historic $4.4B NY Bight Offshore Wind Lease Sale

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management amp 39 s BOEM New York Bight auction concluded February 26, 2022, a sale where six bidders committed to payments of close to $4.4B in total for the right to develop wind lease areas offshore New York and New…....

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StormGeo Debuts 'Smart Carbon Intensity Indicator' Tool for Ships

StormGeo launched a new Carbon Intensity Indicator CII Dashboard that provides ship operators with the ultimate digital tool for calculating, reporting, and proactively improving the CII rankings of their fleet.The new CII Dashboard is a key addition to StormGeo’s software and services suite…....

Marine Link Published 2y-9mo-3w-3d-14h-55m ago

Third Day of Bidding: U.S. Offshore Wind Auction Nears $4B

The Biden administration amp 39 s sale of offshore wind development rights off the coasts of New York and New Jersey continued to shatter all records on Friday, reaching over $3.8 billion with one single block fetching over $1 billion.The auction, which began on Wednesday…....

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Viking Supply Ships' AHTS Quartet Deal with Russian Client Hangs in Balance

Swedish offshore vessel operator Viking Supply Ships said Friday its contract for four anchor handling tug supply AHTS vessels announced earlier this month could be postponed or canceled due to the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Viking Supply…....

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WRDA 2nd Hearing: A Focus on Project Sponsors

On February 8, the House Committee on Transportation amp Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, held a second hearing on a 2022 Water Resources and Development Act WRDA bill. This hearing was a chance for six project…....

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US Eyes 100-strong Mideast Sea Drone Fleet

The United States Navy and security partners will patrol Middle East waters with 100 unmanned vessels next year to improve deterrence against attacks, like those presented by Iran, the U.S. Fifth Fleet commander said on Monday.The region is vital for global trade…....

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World's Largest Cruise Ship Makes US Debut

Port Everglades once again welcomes the largest cruise ship in the world. Royal Caribbean International amp 39 s Wonder of the Seas docked at her homeport, Port Everglades, this weekend for her inaugural season beginning March 4. This is the fourth Oasis Class ship to make its U.S.....

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Bordelon Marine Names Pitre Director of Operations

U.S. offshore vessel owner Bordelon Marine announced it has promoted Trenton Pitre to director of operations.A 10+ year industry veteran, Pitre has been with Bordelon Marine for the past seven years within the Lockport, La. based company amp 39 s operations department…....

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Greek Manager of Oaktree-backed Tanker Says Probing Possible Iran Oil Transfer

Greece based Empire Navigation is investigating whether Iranian oil was transferred onto one of the vessels it manages, the company said in a statement, after a U.S. advocacy group first made such allegation last week.Top oil shipping companies…....

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Argentina Grains Inspectors Start Strike; 'No Impact' at Ports

Argentina amp 39 s grains inspectors began a 24 hour strike on Monday demanding bonus payments, but port activity and shipments of farm products were not affected in the South American country, the top global exporter of processed soybeans.Juan Carlos Peralta…....

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US Awards More Than $45 Million in Passenger Ferry Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation amp 39 s Federal Transit Administration FTA awarded $45.3 million in grant funding to help buy, repair, and modernize ferry boats and terminals.The fiscal year 2021 grants have been awarded to projects in 11 states and territories…....

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Carnival Cruise Line to Ease Mask Mandate for Passengers

Carnival Cruise Line plans to make masks optional for its guests from March 1 after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC eased its warnings for cruise ships, the company said in a statement late on Friday.The company said masks would be recommended but not required. amp 34 Ther....

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Containership Drops 26 Boxes in Storm Eunice

The Dutch coastguard said on Saturday it was trying to locate 26 empty shipping containers lost on the North Sea during Storm Eunice on Friday.Panama registered container ship Marcos V lost the 40 foot 12 meter containers around the Dutch Wadden islands while en route to Germany in heavy winds, th....

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Vicente Boluda Fos to Receive France's Knight of the Legion of Honor Medal

Boluda Corporación Marítima CEO Vicente Boluda Fos will receive the Knight of the Legion of Honour medal in Paris on June 16, in recognition of outstanding services rendered to France by the Valencian businessman. The distinction will be awarded…....

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Felicity Ace Still Ablaze, Towing Vessels En Route

A ship carrying around 4,000 vehicles, including Porsches, Audis and Bentleys, that caught fire near the coast of the Azores will be towed to another European country or the Bahamas, the captain of the nearest port told Reuters on Friday.Lithium…....

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Lukashenko Expects Russia to Build a Port for Belarus Potash Exports

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko expects Russia to build a new Baltic Sea port for exports of Belarusian potash which were hit by Western sanctions, he said on Friday after he met Russian President Vladimir Putin.The two leaders met as…....

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REG and Bunker Holding Partner to Advance Marine Biodiesel Use

Bunker trader and supplier Bunker Holding Group and renewable fuels producer and supplier Renewable Energy Group, Inc. are partnering to further develop the U.S. and EU marine markets for sustainable bio based diesel.The collaboration agreement…....

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Interview: Inside Cadeler X-Class WTIVs with CEO Mikkel Gleerup

Cadeler CEO Mikkel Gleerup shares insights on the path ahead for his company in the fast growing offshore wind sector, with details on Cadeler’s new X Class Wind Turbine Installation Vessels.The last two years were big year for your company…....

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Farsounder Recommends Propspeed FoulFree for Sonar Transducers

Propspeed, an innovator of underwater foul release coatings, received an endorsement from FarSounder, a pioneer in navigation and obstacle avoidance systems, which has tested the Propspeed Foulfree foul release coating and recommends it for application by their customers…....

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Two Trapped, Scores Rescued After Flames Engulf Greece-Italy Ferry

Two people are trapped on a ferry that was engulfed in a blaze as it sailed from Greece to Italy early on Friday, the coastguard said, after scores of others passengers and crew members were rescued.A total of 239 passengers and 51 crew were…....

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Want to stop a Drug Smuggling Boat? Try out a High Power Microwave Weapon Systems

Videos of U.S. military personnel stopping drug smuggling boats are exhilarating and frightening. They are not Hollywood movies but real life, dangerous encounters on the high seas. In each of those instances, the use of force applies. The High…....

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DSME Taps GTT to Design Tanks for Maran's New LNG Carriers

French engineering firm GTT announced it has received an order from South Korean shipyard Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering DSME for the tank design of four new liquefied natural gas LNG carriers on behalf of the Greek shipowner Maran Gas Maritime.As part of the order…....

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Brimming European LNG Terminals Have Limited Space for More Gas

Europe amp 39 s liquefied natural gas LNG terminals have limited available capacity to absorb extra supply from the United States or other major producers in the event of Russian gas disruption if it invades Ukraine.Concerns are mounting that Russia…....

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Strong Demand for Police and Fire Boats with More Orders on the Horizon

Today, despite an abundance of market challenges and supply chain headaches, many of America’s police and fire boat builders are in possession of the shipyard holy grail: a healthy backlog.Dave Hunt, business development and project manager for Theodore, Ala.....

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Canada Calls off Search for Missing Sailors from Sunken Trawler

Canadian rescue officials on Wednesday suspended the search for 11 missing crew members from a Spanish trawler that sank the previous day in rough seas off the coast of Newfoundland, killing at least 10 people.Three surviving sailors from the trawler…....

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AST Introduces FlexMaritime VSAT

Applied Satellite Technology AST Ltd announced it is now offering Intelsat’s FlexMaritime service, a reliable, secure, high speed global connectivity solution. Designed specifically for global commercial maritime trade routes, the service…....

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ABS Names Fradelos VP of Regulatory Affairs

Classification society ABS announced it has appointed specialist Stamatis Fradelos as vice president of regulatory affairs.Fradelos, who returns to ABS’ Athens office, where he was previously business director and member of the IACS Environmental Panel…....

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Iranian Condensate Cargo arrives in Venezuela

A 2.1 million barrel cargo of Iranian condensate arrived in Venezuela amp 39 s waters this week, vessel tracking data and a company document showed, ferrying supplies to state run oil firm PDVSA to dilute its extra heavy oil for export.U.S. sanctioned…....

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At Least 10 Dead from Sunken Trawler off Canada, 11 Still Missing

Sea rescue services from the Canadian city of Halifax found and recovered 10 bodies from a Spanish fishing trawler that sank in rough sea off the eastern coast of Canada, the services said late on Tuesday, though 11 of the crew are still missing.“Regrettably…....

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Baltic Dry Index Dips on Weaker Demand for Larger Ships

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s dry bulk sea freight index .BADI slipped on Wednesday as lower rates for capesize and panamax vessels outweighed gains in the supramax segment.The overall index, which factors in rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels…....

Marine Link Published 2y-10mo-5d-18h-5m ago

ABS Appoints Paul Sells to Drive the Next Generation of Digital Solutions

Classification society ABS announced it has appointed digital product veteran Paul Sells to lead its global digital solutions development.“Paul joins our team to continue building on ABS’ strong track record of digital innovation to support…....

Marine Link Published 2y-10mo-5d-18h-35m ago

Steerprop Establishes North American Subsidiary

Finland based azimuth propulsion systems manufacturer Steerprop announced it has established a subsidiary in Houston to serve the North American market.The investment also includes building substantial warehouse facilities in addition to proprietary…....

Marine Link Published 2y-10mo-5d-18h-51m ago

Jan De Nul's Water Injection Dredger Pancho Launched

Jan De Nul Group’s new water injection dredger Pancho was launched at the Neptune Marine shipyard near Dordrecht in the Netherlands. The dredger will be used mainly in the Argentine dredging market, but will be available for projects elsewhere…....

Marine Link Published 2y-10mo-5d-19h-6m ago

HII Christens Destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123)

Huntington Ingalls Industries amp 39 NYSE:HII Ingalls Shipbuilding division christened guided missile destroyer Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee DDG 123 .“The christening of Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee is a significant milestone that brings our 34th destroyer one step closer to being introduced into the fle....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-3w-5d-19h-54m ago

Navy’s Oldest Floating Dry Dock Supports First Dive Boat Repairs

The Mid Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center MARMC floating dry dock Dynamic AFDL 6 docked a dive support boat for the first time in it amp 39 s long history. This was the first time Dynamic has every docked a round bottom vessel.For the first time…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-12h-59m ago

New Leadership for d’Amico's Dry Cargo Business

The d amp 39 Amico Group announced Cesare d amp 39 Amico has taken over as chief executive officer of the Italian shipowner amp 39 s dry cargo business unit.Cesare d amp 39 Amico, who already serves as CEO of d amp 39 Amico Società di Navigazione SpA, has always been directly…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-13h-11m ago

Euronav Orders Two Ammonia-ready VLCCs at Hyundai Samho

Belgium based Euronav has ordered two very large crude carriers VLCC from South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Samho, with an option for a third.The fuel efficient newbuilds will be liquefied natural gas LNG ready, and Euronav said it is working…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-13h-50m ago

Siem Spearfish Lands Gulf of Mexico Contract

Norwegian based Siem Offshore said it has entered into a contract with an undisclosed subsea construction company for an offshore project in the Gulf of Mexico.The project will utilize the Bahamas flagged offshore support and construction vessel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-18h-41m ago

Damen Delivers Workboat to Leask Marine

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered a Multi Cat 2712 to Orkney based Leask Marine. The vessel has been delivered just six weeks following contract a result of Damen’s series building philosophy. She will perform a variety of marine engineering related tasks…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-19h-54m ago

Ever Given's Insurer Appeals Detention by Egypt

UK Club, an insurer of the Ever Given cargo ship which ran aground in the Suez Canal in March, said on Friday it had filed an appeal in an Egyptian court over the detention of the vessel by authorities.The Ever Given has been anchored in a lake between two sections of the canal since being dislodged....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-21h-1m ago

Time Running Out for Missing Indonesian Submarine as US Joins Search

Rescue teams were battling against time on Friday to find a missing Indonesian Navy submarine lost in the Bali Sea with 53 crew, which would be rapidly running out of oxygen if not already crushed by water pressure.Search helicopters and more…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-21h-4m ago

Baltic Dry Index Books Biggest Weekly Gain Since Mid-February

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index climbed on Friday to post its best weekly gain since mid February thanks to higher demand for capesize vessels.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose 38 points, or 1.....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-21h-23m ago

All American Marine Delivers New Alaska Tour Boat

Bellingham, Wash. shipbuilder All American Marine AAM said it has completed construction, launched and delivered a new 150 passenger hydrofoil assisted aluminum catamaran for Major Marine Tours. The 87’ LOA x 32’ vessel, Spirit of Matushka…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-10h-6m ago

Specialized Rescue Ship Launched in Search for Missing Submarine

Singapore has deployed a submarine rescue vessel to help with search operations for an Indonesian submarine that has gone missing, the city state amp 39 s defense minister said in a post on social media on Thursday. amp 34 The Republic of Singapore Navy amp 39 s MV Swift Rescue—our submarine re....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-16h-12m ago

Indonesian Leader Orders All-out Effort to Find Submarine as Oxygen Runs Low

Indonesia amp 39 s president ordered an all out effort to find a missing submarine in a race against time to save the 53 crew, whose oxygen supply defense chiefs said would last only until Saturday.Indonesia sent a helicopter and five ships to search…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-16h-50m ago

Bollinger Buys Gulf Island’s Shipyard Facilities

Lockport, La. based Bollinger Shipyards has acquired Gulf Island Fabrication’s shipyard facilities in nearby Houma for approximately $28.6 million.The purchased site encompasses 437 acres on the west bank of the Houma Navigation Canal, of which…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-17h-2m ago

Gladding-Hearn Delivers New Launch to Maryland Pilots

The Association of Maryland Pilots has taken delivery of its fourth Chesapeake class launch from Gladding Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation.Twenty two Chesapeake class pilot boats have been delivered to 12 pilot associations throughout the U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-18h-20m ago

Malaysia: Boustead Heavy Industries Nets $19M Submarine Facilities Upkeep Deal

Malaysia’s Boustead Heavy Industries has won a deal for submarine facilities upkeep for the Royal Malaysian Navy.The company said Thursday that it had on April 21, accepted the Letter of Acceptance dated April 7, 2021, from the Ministry of Defence Malaysia representing the Government of Malaysia....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-19h-29m ago

Near-term Trading Environment Positive, DP World Says

Global port operator DP World on Thursday said the near term trading environment was positive as it reported a 10.2% increase in first quarter shipping containers volumes.The Dubai state owned company handled 18.9 million shipping containers in the January March period…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-19h-55m ago

Safety Body: Equinor's Melkøya LNG Plant Broke Rules Ahead of 2020 Fire

Equinor must fix a series of rule breaches exposed by a fire at its Melkoeya liquefied natural gas LNG plant in Norway last year for the plant to reopen, the country amp 39 s safety watchdog said on Thursday.The September 2020 blaze shut down production at the plant…....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-20h-44m ago

Barge Master Develops Motion Compensated Feeder for Next-Gen Wind Turbines

Dutch company Barge Master has developed a motion compensated feeder solution for the next generation of offshore wind turbines, called BM Feeder.The company said that its motion compensated platform with its adjustable payload capacity is capable of amp 34 feedering amp 34 all turbine component....

Marine Link Published 3y-7mo-4w-1d-22h-11m ago

Noise Pollution: ONEX Peace earns DNV SILENT-E notation, a first for a Merchant Ship

ONEX Peace, an Aframax tanker built by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and delivered to its owner ONEX, has become the world’s first merchant ship to receive DNV’s SILENT E notation. The SILENT E notation ensures ships do not exceed average to moderate Underwater Radiation Noise URN levels.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-8m ago

Indonesia: Sailors on Missing Submarine Have Enough Oxygen Until Saturday

The sailors aboard a missing Indonesian submarine have enough oxygen to last until Saturday, aboard a vessel that had been in good condition, the country amp 39 s defense chiefs said on Thursday, as the search for the submarine continued.There were no signs of the KRI Nanggala 402…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-13m ago

Wärtsilä CEO: Order intake 'Stable', but COVID Impact still a 'Burden'

In announcing its 2021 Q1 interim financials, Wärtsilä  said that while order intake is stable, COVID 19 continues to burden net sales and profitability. Looking ahead, while it sees near term demand as amp 34 somewhat better amp 34 , it noted that visibility…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-28m ago

Tug and Barge Strike Dock in Puerto Rico

A U.S. flagged tug and deck barge reportedly struck a pier and grounded while conducting docking maneuvers at the Ensenada Honda auxiliary cargo dock in Culebra Island, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday.The tugboat Don Jaime and barge Marilin H have been refloated…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-8h-30m ago

New Soo Lock Construction Begins

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USACE said the New Lock at the Soo project is on schedule as construction resumes on phase one and is initiated on phase two this week.Trade West Construction, Inc., and joint venture Kokosing Alberici began…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-8h-59m ago

Philippines Boosting Maritime Presence to Protect Territory, Resources

The Philippines is beefing up its presence in the South China Sea and deploying more ships and an aircraft to protect its maritime territory and resources, a government task force said on Wednesday.The Philippines has ramped up its rhetoric…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-12h-41m ago

Norsepower Inks Rotor Sails Installation Deal with Keppel's OTD

Auxiliary wind propulsion systems provider Norsepower said it has signed a framework agreement with Keppel Offshore amp Marine’s technology arm Offshore Technology Development OTD for rotor sail installations.Under the agreement, OTD can assist to provide the initial survey…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-13h-4m ago

Singapore Launches $90 Million Shipping Decarbonization Fund

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore MPA announced two initiatives on Wednesday to reduce the shipping industry amp 39 s greenhouse gas emissions, including a S$120 million $90 million fund for a decarbonization center. amp 34 Maritime decarbonization…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-14h-25m ago

Genco Buys Secondhand Ultramax Bulk Carrier

Dry bulk shipping company Genco Shipping amp Trading Limited said on Wednesday it has reached a deal to acquire a 2016 built 64,000 dwt Ultramax bulk carrier constructed at Zhejiang Yangfan shipyard in China. The vessel, to be renamed Genco Enterprise…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-14h-49m ago

SCHOTTEL Introduces Embedded L-Drive

German propulsion specialist SCHOTTEL said it aims to meet increasing demand for electronic drive concepts with its newly launched LE Drive amp 34 Embedded L Drive amp 34 .As the propulsion systems are compatible with electric motors of all types and manufacturers…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-16h-27m ago

On a French Lake, Mariners Learn How Not to Get Stuck in the Suez Canal

Francois Mayor nudged back on the power and made a subtle adjustment on the wheel as he coaxed his cargo vessel through a narrow point in the Suez Canal—not the Egyptian one, but a replica in the middle of a French forest.This stretch of water…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-17h-34m ago

Harren Bulkers Grows its Managed Fleet to Three

Just several months after the launch of Harren Bulkers, three 93,000 tdw Post Panamax bulkers have been secured for the company amp 39 s fleet on a long term basis.The newly formed Bremen based shipping company on Wednesday announced the acquisition of the 2011 built Post Panamax bulker Topas.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-18h-13m ago

Indonesian Navy's Submarine Goes Missing with 53 Aboard. Oil Spill Spotted Near Dive Spot

Indonesian rescuers searching for a submarine that went missing with 53 people on board found an oil spill on Wednesday near where the vessel dived, authorities said.The 44 year old submarine, KRI Nanggala 402, was conducting a torpedo drill…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-18h-27m ago

TECH FILE: JonRie Debuts New Double Drum Bow Winch

JonRie Marine Winches debuted its new Series 525 Double Drum Bow Winch designed for a 6,770 HP ASD. This winch was designed for Escort operations and Long Line Towing over the stern making it suited for escorting, terminal support, towing and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-19h-41m ago

We Need to Break the Link Between Speed and Dry Bulk Emissions -Nachipa CEO

There amp 39 s a natural predictability to much of the dry bulk sector. Coal demand peaks in summer and winter when seasonal cooling or heating is required, and iron ore typically peaks in the latter half of the year as China imports huge quantities…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-20h-8m ago

Capesize Surge Lifts Baltic Dry Index Above 10-year Peak

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index surged to its highest in over a decade on Wednesday, powered by a jump in the larger capesize vessel segment on increasing iron ore shipments from Brazil.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-20h-32m ago

Atlantic Wind Transfers Pursuing Integrated Management System Certification

Rhode Island based owner and operator of crew transfer vessels CTV Atlantic Wind Transfers AWT has engaged classification society DNV for the company’s integrated Management System Certification as it seeks to scale up in the U.S. offshore wind industry.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-20h-41m ago

Kishorn Port Eyes Offshore Wind Opportunities as Expansion Plans Approved

Kishorn Port amp 39 s proposal to extend the port’s dry dock has received approval from The Highland Council. amp 34 This is a further and significant step in the regeneration of the port and dry dock, amp 34 Kishorn Port, located on the North West coast of Scotland…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-21h-52m ago

Tech File: Rolls-Royce Delivers 16-cylinder Version of mtu Series 8000 Engines

Rolls Royce has delivered the first 16 cylinder engines of the mtu Series 8000, two 16V 8000 M71L engines built for the Taiwanese shipyard CSBC Corporation to power new patrol vessels for the Taiwanese Coast Guard. The two engines deliver 7…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-23h-51m ago

SeaspanLNG Secures AIP for LNG Bunker Vessel

SeaspanLNG said it has secured an approval in principle AIP with Bureau Veritas for the design of a 7,600 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG bunker vessel.The LNG bunker vessel has been designed for ship to ship LNG transfer…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-12h-53m ago

US to Join Global Effort to Decarbonize Shipping Industry

The United States will join an effort by the International Maritime Organization IMO to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 in the global shipping industry, climate envoy John Kerry announced on Tuesday ahead of a climate leaders summit President Joe Biden will host this week. amp 34 I want to ann....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-12h-59m ago

Video: RoPax Ferry Explodes in China

A ro pax ferry exploded and caught fire while berthed at Weihai Port in Shandong, China.There were no passengers on board at the time of the blast, and no injuries have been reported.According to Chinese media, the 186 meter ferry Zhong Hua Fu Qiang had departed Weihai for Dalian on Monday night…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-13h-13m ago

Brix Marine Delivers Hat Island Ferry

Aluminum boatbuilder Brix Marine said it has delivered the 45’ by 18’4” passenger ferry Hat Island Ferry, which recently entered service for the community of Hat Island, Wash.A small, private island community in Snohomish County, Wash., Hat Island is nestled in Possession Sound between Everett....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-17h-42m ago

Glosten to Design, Freire Shipyard to Build MBARI's New Research Vessel

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute MBARI is embarking on a new chapter in its ocean research with the construction of a state of the art ship, a vessel named in honor of MBARI’s founder, David Packard. The R/V David Packard will…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-17h-45m ago

US FMC Eases Service Contract Filing Requirements

Shippers and carriers will soon have more flexibility in meeting service contract filing requirements as the result of a rule change approved by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission FMC going into effect on June 2, 2021.The final rule amends…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-19h-41m ago

Samson Offering Ropes Made with Bio-sourced Fiber

Ropes manufacturer Samson says it is now offering several of its products with the option of sustainable, bio sourced fiber, enabling customers to reduce their carbon footprint.Made from climate neutral feedstock through sustainable forestry…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-19h-57m ago

James Fisher Names CFO

Marine and offshore services provider James Fisher and Sons on Tuesday announced the appointment of Duncan Kennedy as Chief Financial Officer and as an Executive Director with effect from May 4, 2021, when he will join the Board.Group Finance…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-20h-20m ago

SSY Futures Completes First Handysize 38 FFA Trades

Newly launched SSY Futures Ltd announced it has completed its first Handysize 38,000 dwt FFA trades on both the Singapore Exchange SGX and European Energy Exchange EEX for the April and May contracts.Mark Douglas who is leading the new contract from SSY Futures FFA team…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-20h-36m ago

UK: Port of London's Rodrigues Named Chair of Maritime and Coastguard Agency

The UK Secretary of State for Transport has appointed Christopher Rodrigues CBE as the new Non Executive Chair of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency MCA , the government agency responsible for preventing the loss of life on the coast and at sea…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-20h-45m ago

Vane Brothers Adds New Tug Cape Henry

Vane Brothers said it has taken delivery of its new 3,000 horsepower model bow tug Cape Henry from Chesapeake Shipbuilding.Cape Henry is a true sister tug of the Cape Fear, which was delivered to Van Brothers in October 2020. Both model bow…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-21h-6m ago

The Philippines: Cargo Ship Runs Aground. Crew Missing

A cargo ship carrying 20 crew members, nickel ore, and around 2,000 liters of diesel has run aground off the southern Philippine province of Surigao del Norte, the coastguard said on Tuesday.The cause was not immediately known, but the weather was rough in the area due to Typhoon Surigae…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-21h-22m ago

TMC Compressors Names New CEO

TMC Compressors TMC , an Oslo based company supplying offshore and marine compressors, has appointed Christian Ness as the company’s new CEO.Christian Ness succeeds Per Kjellin as part of a planned generational change. Kjellin will continue…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1d-21h-50m ago

Ingalls Wins Advance Procurement Contract for LHA 9

America amp 39 s largest military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries HII announced on Monday that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has received a fourth contract modification from the U.S. Navy for $107 million to provide long lead time material…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-7h-26m ago

ExxonMobil Floats $100 Billion Carbon Storage Project

ExxonMobil on Monday floated a proposal for a public private carbon storage project that would collect planet warming carbon dioxide emissions from U.S. petrochemical plants and bury them in reservoirs under the Gulf of Mexico.The plan would…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-7h-39m ago

Panama to Award Shipyard Operation Contract by Early 2022

Panama expects to award an $18 million contract between late 2021 and early 2022 for the upgrade and operation of a large shipyard near the Canal, which has been only partially working since last year, authorities told Reuters.After taking back state owned Balboa amp 39 s Shipyard from private oper....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-10h-41m ago

Wärtsilä to Supply Navigation Systems for 10 Arctic LNG Carriers

Wärtsilä Voyage has signed a contract to deliver radio and integrated navigation systems for 10 icebreaking liquefied natural gas LNG carriers to be constructed for the Arctic LNG 2 project.The order was placed in January 2021 and is now in process of execution…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-12h-56m ago

Ecochlor Launches EcoOne Filterless BWMS

U.S. based Ecochlor has launched its new EcoOne filterless ballast water management system BWMS .“By eliminating the filter, we have taken simplicity and reliability in ballasting operations to the maximum level. Whilst, at the same time, we…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-13h-14m ago

PA6B Engine Shipped to FMM for Install on Royal Saudi Navy Ship

Fairbanks Morse shipped a PA6B STC engine to Fincantieri Marinette Marine FMM shipyard on April 16, 2021, an engine will be installed on the first ship of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Multi Mission Surface Combatant MMSC project. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for the MMSC project…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-15h-17m ago

US Coast Guard Ends Search for Missing Seacor Power Crew Members

The U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday it will call off its search at sunset for the remaining eight crew members missing from the lift boat Seacor Power, which capsized in the Gulf of Mexico last week.The Coast Guard said its vessel and air crews…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-15h-44m ago

ABS, Rainmaking Support Singapore’s Decarbonization Entrepreneurs

ABS and Rainmaking are teaming up to support entrepreneurs with maritime decarbonization technologies in the world amp 39 s top shipping hub.ABS’ marine and offshore industry experience combined with Rainmaking’s register of decarbonization focused…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-16h-28m ago

Maritime Power: Methanol Fuel Cell System Takes Shape at Alfa Laval

A fuel cell system based on high temperature proton exchange membrane HTPEM technology from Blue World Technologies is being constructed for testing at the Alfa Laval Test amp Training Center in Aalborg, Denmark. The test installation, which will use methanol as fuel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-16h-38m ago

Crowley Designs US' First Fully Electric Autonomous Tug

Crowley Engineering Services announced Monday it has designed the first fully electric U.S. tugboat with autonomous technology, engineered as a zero emissions, high performance solution for ship assist and harbor services.The Crowley design…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-16h-55m ago

Bureau Veritas Uses AI to Detect Corrosion During Bulker Inspection

Bureau Veritas BV said it deployed its artificial intelligence AI solution in real survey conditions for corrosion detection during a hull inspection of a water ballast tank on a bulk carrier by an aerial drone. The test was conducted in partnership with the RIT operator…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-17h-32m ago

Equinor: Several Factors Behind Faulty Welds on Johan Castberg FPSO Hull

Norwegian oil and gas giant Equinor last year said that the delivery of an FPSO, being built for the Johan Castberg field development in the Barents Sea, would be delayed after the company discovered issues with the weld quality of the hull…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-17h-40m ago

Fagan Nominated as USCG Vice Commandant

Vice Adm. Linda L. Fagan has been nominated by the White House to be the next Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. She would become the first Coast Guard female four star admiral and the third woman to serve as Vice Commandant.Pending confirmation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-17h-43m ago

Shipbuilding: FSG Expands Management Team

Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft FSG is expanding its management team further: in April, Carsten Treuer starts as Head of Operations and Bernd Liedtke as Head of Sales.“I am very much looking forward to working with these two shipbuilding specialists…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-18h-23m ago

VIDEO: After Modest 2020, the Years 2021 and 2022 Could Be 'Pretty Good' for FPS Orders

There amp 39 s one thing that amp 39 s certain about the price of oil, it goes up and it goes down, but nobody knows when that will happen, Jim McCaul, an expert in the offshore floating production sector for 30 years, recently said in an interview for Offshore Engineer TV…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-18h-27m ago

GTT Wins Tank Design Order for LNG Carrier Trio

French engineering firm GTT said it received an order from South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries HHI for the tank design of three new liquefied natural gas LNG carriers that will be built for an Asian shipowner.As part of this order…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-18h-31m ago

Baltic Dry Index Rises to 1.5-year Peak

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose to 1 1/2 year peak on Monday as demand improved across vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels, added 47 points, or 2%, t....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2d-18h-35m ago

Two More Deceased Crew Members Recovered from Seacor Power

Divers recovered two unresponsive crewmembers from the overturned lift boat Seacor Power on Friday, bringing the death count to four with nine still missing after the vessel capsized in extreme weather conditions in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday.U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3d-8h-6m ago

Russia Beefs Up Warship Presence in the Black Sea

Two Russian warships transited the Bosphorus en route to the Black Sea on Saturday and 15 smaller vessels completed a transfer to the sea as Moscow beefs up its naval presence at a time of tense relations with the West and Ukraine.The reinforcement…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3d-8h-44m ago

Shipbuilding: HII Celebrates 154 Apprentice School Grads

Huntington Ingalls Industries NYSE:HII hosted commencement exercises on Saturday, April 17, 2021, for 154 graduates of the company’s Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding. Due to the COVID 19 environment, and in an effort to keep all employees…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4d-25m ago

First of UECC's Three LNG Battery Hybrid PCTCs Launched

The first of three liquefied natural gas LNG battery hybrid pure car and truck carriers PCTC commissioned by Norwegian shipping company United European Car Carriers UECC was launched this week at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-13h-25m ago

Algoma Fined for US Dumping Violations

Canadian shipping company Algoma Central Corporation was fined $500,000 in the U.S. after pleading guilty to dumping wastewater into Lake Ontario.One of the Great Lakes operator amp 39 s dry bulk carriers, the Algoma Strongfield, was built in China and delivered to Canada on May 30…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-13h-46m ago

Second Casualty Recovered from Capsized Lift Boat, 11 Still Missing

A second unresponsive person has been recovered from the water near a lift boat that capsized in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Friday.A Coast Guard helicopter crew spotted the person in the water at 7:10 p.m. on Thursday while…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-15h-4m ago

US Interior Dept Revokes Trump Energy Policies, Focuses on Climate

The U.S. Interior Department on Friday sought to erase the Trump administration amp 39 s pro fossil fuels legacy from the nation amp 39 s public lands by revoking a suite of policies that boosted drilling and mining and ordering that climate change be put…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-16h-25m ago

Hidrovias do Brasil Orders Electric Pushboats

South American logistics operator Hidrovias do Brasil S.A. has ordered a fleet of diesel/battery electric pushboats from Belov Engenharia Shipyard, in Salvador, Brazil. Construction has commenced, and the first vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2022.Designed by Robert Allan Ltd.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-16h-48m ago

Suez Canal to Allow Two Ever Given Crew Members to Go Home

Two crew members aboard the cargo vessel that blocked global shipping in the Suez Canal last month will be allowed to return to India owing to urgent personal circumstances, the Suez Canal Authority SCA said on Thursday.The Ever Given has been anchored in a lake between two sections of the canal s....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-18h-13m ago

Cruise Execs, Health Experts Meet to Discuss Restart Plans

Cruise industry executives met with health experts and White House staff earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC said on Friday, following criticism of its guidelines on restarting voyages.The discussion, which…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-18h-18m ago

IACS Announces LR's Nick Brown as Incoming Council Chair

The International Association of Classification Societies has named Lloyd’s Register CEO Nick Brown as its Incoming Council Chair.Brown will take up the role on July 1 this year, marking the first time that the IACS Chair has been chosen by the Association’s Members and not by rotation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-20h-4m ago

IMIA Acquires Main Industries

International Marine and Industrial Applicators, LLC IMIA , a portfolio company of an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman amp Company JFLCO , announced it has acquired Main Industries, Inc.Headquartered in Hampton, Va., Main Industries provides preservation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-20h-39m ago

Cummins Introduces New EPA Tier 4 Engine

Cummins Inc. launched the QSK60 EPA Tier 4 / IMO III at Cummins Marine’s virtual showcase on Wednesday, April 14. The new EPA Tier 4 compliant selective catalytic reduction SCR aftertreatment system is being paired with the QSK60 engine to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-21h-23m ago

Clean Crude? Oil Companies use Offsets to Claim Green Barrels

In January, Occidental Petroleum announced it had accomplished something no oil company had done before: It sold a shipload of crude that it said was 100% carbon neutral.While the two million barrel cargo to India was destined to produce more…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-22h-28m ago

Bubble Tech Helps Methane Carrier Save 6.6% net on Fuel, Emissions

Retrofit of air lubrication technology achieves verified performance of 6.6% net savings during initial testing.Silverstream Technologies amp 39 air lubrication system, the Silverstream System, has reportedly delivered 6.6% fuel and emissions savings during testing on the Shell chartered 170…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-5d-23h-48m ago

BW LPG Sells Very Large Gas Carrier for 'Attractive' Price

Singapore based gas carrier operator BW LPG has sold Very Large Gas Carrier VLGC BW Empress.BW Empress was built in 2005 and has a carrying capacity of 77,330 CBM. amp 34 The sale has generated approximately US$ 40 million in liquidity and an expected net book gain of approximately US$ 10 millio....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-1h-30m ago

Search Continues for 12 Missing from Capsized Lift Boat

The U.S. Coast Guard said Thursday it is still searching for 12 people missing from a lift boat that capsized in extreme weather conditions Tuesday in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.Coast Guard vessel and air crews have worked with other local agencies…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-13h-11m ago

Great Lakes Iron Ore Trade Up Slightly in March

Iron ore shipments on the Great Lakes totaled 1.3 million tons in March, a near match to 2020. However, loadings trailed the month’s five year average by 13.5%, according to the Lake Carriers’ Association LCA .LCA, which represents the U.S. flag Great Lakes fleet…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-15h-6m ago

GTT Upgrades its NO96 Technology to Reduce Boil Off Rate

French engineering firm GTT said it has developed the NO96 Super+, an evolution of the NO96 Cargo Containment System CCS , to help reduce the evaporation of liquefied natural gas LNG cargoes during operations, Having recently received an…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-15h-26m ago

Baltic Dry Index Scales Over 1-year Peak

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities, rose to its highest level since September 2019 on Thursday as demand strengthened across vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-16h-27m ago

Crowley Tug Running on Cleaner-burning Biofuel

A Crowley ship assist and escort tug serving the Bay of San Francisco is now running on cleaner burning biofuel, in line with Crowley Shipping amp 39 s commitment to sustainable operations that decrease the carbon footprint and greenhouse gas impacts of maritime operations.The Veteran…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-19h-16m ago

SAFE Boats Delivers First Stormer Workboat to Long Island Customer

The Town of Hempstead Harbormaster on Long Island recently took delivery of the first Stormer Marine workboat built under a license agreement by SAFE Boats International. The 6.8 meter Porter 68S, delivered in late January, was recently put…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-19h-30m ago

US Coast Guard Studying Columbia River Entrance

The U.S. Coast Guard is studying and seeking public comment on the Columbia River entrance in the Pacific Northwest as it seeks to validate the adequacy of the existing aids to navigation system, as well as to get a better understanding of the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-20h-49m ago

Ship Recycling: Ship Scrap Prices Soar to Nearly $500/ton During the Pandemic

Dr. Anil Sharma is a wealth of knowledge on ship scrapping, having started GMS 25 years ago, getting into the business of buying and disposing of old U.S. MarAd and Russian navy ships as a sideline while teaching as a college professor in Maryland.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-20h-54m ago

Maersk Tankers Sells Six LR2 Product Tankers

Maersk Tankers announced it has sold six Long Range 2 LR2 product tankers in an en bloc transaction.All six of the vessels were or will be built at Dalian shipyard in China, including one in 2020 and the remaining five in 2021, Maersk Tankers…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-21h-17m ago

Vattenfall Selects Hvide Sande as Service Port for Danish Offshore Wind Farms

Swedish power firm Vattenfall has chosen Hvide Sande Harbour in Denmark as its service port for Vesterhav Syd and Nord wind farms in the Danish part of the North Sea. The move will create around 50 new jobs.Danish Energy Agency has approved…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-21h-58m ago

U.S. Crude Oil Exports: When 'Less is More'

Longer sailing distances cushion fall in US crude oil exportsTon mile demand generated by US crude oil exports has fallen by 9.7% in the first two months of 2021 compared with the start of 2020. The fall could however have been much worse In volume terms…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-6d-22h-23m ago

Jumbo-SAL-Alliance: 'New Powerhouse in Maritime Heavy Lift Sector'

Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and installation contractor Jumbo and German based breakbulk and project cargo shipping company SAL on Thursday announced the launch of their joint venture Jumbo SAL Alliance, dubbed amp 34 a new powerhouse in the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-9m ago

U.S. Ready to Facilitate Maritime Border Dispute Talks Between Israel and Lebanon

The United States stands ready to facilitate maritime border talks between Lebanon and Israel that will have benefits for the crisis hit Lebanese economy, a U.S. envoy said on Thursday.On a visit to Beirut, Under Secretary of State David Hale…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-31m ago

Flex LNG and Cheniere Enter into Time Charter Party Agreements

Liquefied natural gas LNG shipping company Flex LNG announced Wednesday it has entered into time charterparty agreements with Cheniere for four LNG carriers with the option for a fifth.Under the agreements, Flex LNG will employ newbuild Flex…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-7h-36m ago

White House Names Beaudreau as Deputy Interior Secretary

The White House on Wednesday nominated attorney Tommy Beaudreau, who oversaw energy development programs at the Interior department during the Obama administration, as the agency’s second in command.Beaudreau will return as deputy to Secretary…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-8h-3m ago

Sea Machines' Wireless Helm System in Use on Two ATBS

Boston based Sea Machines Robotics revealed on Wednesday that its SM200 wireless helm system has been installed and is being used aboard two sister U.S. flag articulated tug barge ATB tugboats.Sea Machines said its dealer Rio Controls amp Hydraulics…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-12h-57m ago

One Dead, a Dozen Missing, Six Rescued After Lift Boat Capsizes off Louisiana

One person has died, a dozen are missing and six others have been rescued after a commercial lift boat used to service oil rigs capsized in hurricane force winds south of Louisiana’s Port Fourchon, the U.S. Coast Guard said on Wednesday.Rescuers in Coast Guard cutters…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-13h-39m ago

Panama Canal Delays Fee Increases

The Panama Canal Authority ACP announced Tuesday that it will postpone increasing canal transit fees following calls from the shipping industry to reconsider the rate hikes amid a spate of global supply chain disruptions.The higher rates for…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-16h-42m ago

US Navy, Coast Guard Extend Maritime R&D Partnership

The Naval Postgraduate School NPS in Monterey, Calif. and the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center RDC in New London, Conn. agreed to a memorandum of understanding MOU on April 14 extending for five more years their previous…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-17h-17m ago

Evergreen Studying Scope of Egypt Court Order over Suez Ship

Evergreen Line said on Wednesday that it is investigating the scope of an Egyptian court order to detain the Ever Given container ship which got stuck in the Suez Canal last month.The Suez Canal Authority SCA has made a $916 million compensation claim against the ship’s Japanese owner Shoei Kise....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-17h-37m ago

Coverage for Suez Canal Supply and Trade Disruptions

The six day blockage of the Suez Canal by the Ever Given has resulted in numerous trade and supply chain disruptions for businesses that depend on timely shipments. At least 400 cargo ships were stuck and many forced to reroute. Businesses may…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-18h-40m ago

Svitzer Americas Opens Regional HQ in Panama

Maersk amp 39 s towage arm Svitzer announced it has opened a new Americas regional headquarters in Panama City.Svitzer said it decided early last year to relocate its Americas headquarters from Miami, U.S. to Panama and move into the Panama Design Center…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-19h-10m ago

New Zealand to End Seaborne Livestock Exports

New Zealand said on Wednesday it will stop the export of livestock by sea following a transition period of up to two years, citing animal welfare concerns for a decision that will affect major trading partners including Australia and China.The ban was welcomed by animal welfare groups…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-19h-37m ago

Arrested Suez Ship Fit for Onward Passage, Manager Says

The cargo vessel that blocked global shipping in the Suez Canal and is caught in a legal dispute in Egypt is fit to sail once approval is given, its technical manager said on Wednesday.The Ever Given was declared suitable for onward passage from the Great Bitter Lake to Port Said…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-19h-56m ago

TT Line Circles Back to Rauma Shipyard for RoPax Pair

Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions RMC said on Wednesday that it has secured an order from Australian shipping company TT Line Company to build two car and passenger ferries at the Rauma shipyard.The newbuild order comes after TT Line…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-20h-44m ago

Cummins Launches Remote Monitoring Solution PrevenTech Marine

Power solutions provider Cummins on Tuesday announced a remote monitoring solution for marine vessels called PrevenTech Marine.PrevenTech monitors Cummins powered assets remotely, using connectivity, big data, advanced analytics, and IoT to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-23h-30m ago

UDP Inks Deal to Upgrade the Engines of Its Pushboat Fleet

Ukrainian shipping company PJSC Ukrainian Danube Shipping Company UDP signed a letter of intent LOI with Belgian engine manufacturer Anglo Belgian Corporation NV ABC to modernize its pushboat fleet.The LOI signed under the auspices of…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-15h-46m ago

Israeli-owned Ship Attacked in Gulf of Oman -Reports

A commercial vessel owned by an Israeli firm was attacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in Gulf waters, pro Iran media and an Israeli television channel said on Tuesday.Israel’s top rated Channel 12 TV quoted unnamed Israeli officials…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-17h-36m ago

Maritime Digitalizaton: The Electronic Lookout

Evidence mounts that vessel safety will benefit with technology enhancing the bridge lookout.Maritime safety regulations have – and for valid reasons – traditionally been strict and have often developed in ways that could hold up innovation.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-17h-57m ago

GTT Wins Tank Design Order for ShenZhen LNG Carrier

French engineering firm GTT said it has received an order from Chinese shipyard Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group Co. Ltd. for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas LNG carrier.The vessel is expected to be delivered to Chinese shipowner ShenZhen Gas Corporation Ltd.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-18h-17m ago

Taiwan Bolsters Navy with New Amphibious Warfare Ship

Taiwan unveiled a new amphibious warfare ship on Tuesday that can be used to land troops and will bolster supply lines to vulnerable islands offshore China and in the South China Sea.The 10,600 tonne Yu Shan, named after Taiwan’s tallest mountain…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-18h-29m ago

Port of Oakland Reports Record Cargo Surge

The Port of Oakland reported all time high container volume for import and export cargo in the month of March amid an ongoing trade boom exploding through U.S. ports.The port said Oakland received the equivalent of 97,538 20 foot import containers in March.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-18h-42m ago

Hull of Seabourn Venture Arrives in Genoa for Final Outfitting

The hull of ultra luxury expedition ship Seabourn Venture has been transferred from Trieste to Genoa, where the newbuild will undergo final outfitting ahead of its scheduled launch in December. The hull, with its superstructures built up to deck 9, was built at T.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-19h-47m ago

Ever Given Held in Egypt as Compensation Talks Continue

A ship that blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week in March has not been given clearance to leave the waterway as discussions continue over a compensation claim made to the vessel’s owner Shoei Kisen, an official from the Japanese company…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-21h-12m ago

Schottel Hybrid Drive for 'World’s First' LNG Hybrid Tug

Singapore based Sembcorp Marine chose Schottel’s azimuthal hybrid drive system SYDRIVE E to power the world’s first liquefied natural gas LNG hybrid tug. With this first in a series of 12 vessels, Sembcorp Marine will build the world’s first…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-1d-21h-38m ago

Sovcomflot Ready to Buy Back up to $400 Mln of Eurobond-2023

Russia amp 39 s biggest shipping company Sovcomflot says, according to Interfax news agency:The company is ready to buy back up to $400 million of Eurobond 2023, to finance it via new issue The offer price is $1,072.25 per paper of a nominal price of $1,000 Sovcomflot plans to issue 7 year Eurobond....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-12h-54m ago

Montreal Dockworkers Stage Partial Strike

Canada amp 39 s manufacturers on Monday asked the federal government to curb a brewing labor dispute after dockworkers at the country amp 39 s second largest port said they will work less this week.Unionized dockworkers, who are in talks for a new contract since 2018…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-13h-15m ago

A Favorable Fetch for US Offshore Wind

Offshore wind caught a favorable gust with the 2020 election of Joe Biden, and the following breeze from the early 2021 reconfiguration of the U.S. Senate toward Democrats. Though widely touted as a growth engine for maritime businesses as well as shoreside trades …....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-13h-21m ago

NOAA Adjusts Hurricane Season Outlook Averages

NOAA is updating its baseline numbers used for gauging hurricane season activity using more recent storm data.Once every decade, the agency revises its set of statistics used to determine when hurricane seasons are above , near or below average relative to the climate record.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-13h-44m ago

Ship Strikes Kill Gray Whales in San Francisco Bay Area

Four dead gray whales washed ashore on San Francisco Bay area beaches in nine days, with experts announcing that two of the giant aquatic mammals died from ship strikes and an investigation is ongoing Saturday on the other two.Biologists with…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-14h-3m ago

Boater Missing After Striking a Dredge on the Savannah River

A multi agency search was called off on Monday after responders failed to locate a man that went missing in the Savannah River after his vessel collided with a dredge on Saturday.A good Samaritan contacted U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders on VHF Ch.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-16h-9m ago

Bordelon Marine Announces Leadership Promotions

Lockport, La. based offshore support and subsea services provider Bordelon Marine said it has promoted Mike Belanger to chief operating officer and Chris Martin to general manager.Having served as Bordelon amp 39 s general manager for 15 years, Belanger…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-16h-35m ago

Golar LNG CEO Ross Resigns

Golar LNG said on Monday its chief executive officer Iain Ross has tendered his resignation, and the company will immediately start the process to recruit his successor.The liquefied natural gas LNG shipping company said the contractual termination period is six months…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-16h-56m ago

Meyer Werft Opens Automated Shipyard Logistics Center

German shipbuilder Meyer Werft said it has commenced operations in its new automated shipyard logistics center, enabling the flow of goods to be managed completely automatically and bundled into one place.The investment in the new center with its fully automated high bay warehouse for 25…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-17h-18m ago

SAAM Towage Commences Operations in Peru

SAAM Towage has launched operations in Peru as the Valparaíso, Chile based tugboat operator continues its growth plans in the Americas. “We are taking the first steps at the Port of Callao, which lets us provide better coverage on the southern Pacific coast…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-17h-38m ago

Ever Given Fiasco Illustrates Importance of the Shipping Container

Take a look around you.Perhaps you’re snacking on a banana, sipping some coffee or sitting in front of your computer and taking a break from work to read this article. Most likely, those goods—as well as your smartphone, refrigerator and virtually…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-18h-52m ago

Elliott Bay Design Group Names Ekse President

Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group EBDG said its board of directors has appointed Robert Ekse as president of the firm. Ekse will assume the position from current president and chief engineer, Brian King, who is retiring after 33 years of service.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-19h-15m ago

Maersk Containership Diverts Due to Onboard COVID-19 Outbreak

The containership Maersk Athabasca has diverted to Vizhinjam, India due to a suspected COVID 19 outbreak on board while en route from Tanjung Pelapas, Malaysia to Colombo, Sri Lanka.Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC said Monday it was informed of the diversion by its partner Maersk.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-19h-56m ago

Meyer Werft Lays Keel for New Disney Cruise Ship

German shipbuilder Meyer Werft held a keel laying ceremony for Disney Wish, the first of three new Triton class ships for Disney Cruise Line.At approximately 144,000 gross tons and 1,250 guest staterooms, the cruise ship will be slightly larger than the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-20h-59m ago

Gondan Delivers Trawler to Engenes Fiskeriselskap

Spanish shipbuilder GONDAN has delivered the freezing stern trawler Magne Arvesen to be operated by the Norwegian company Engenes Fiskeriselskap A/S in Northern Atlantic and Artic waters.This new vessel, designed by Kongsberg Maritime – in charge…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-2d-21h-25m ago

Tech File: Naval Postgraduate School adds Xerox ElemX 3D Printer

The Navy is a step closer to achieving the vision of being able to fabricate parts on demand. Xerox and the Naval Postgraduate School NPS have announced a strategic research collaboration to advance 3D printing and additive manufacturing.As…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-3d-22h-58m ago

Ship Repair Tech: Ship Repair Goes Digital

Earlier this year Newport Shipping unveiled what it is calls a “first of kind, innovative online portal” that was designed to ease the complexities of ship repair and retrofit works by leveraging the power of digitalization.As presented the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-3d-23h-2m ago

Future Prospects of Shipping COVID-19 Vaccines by Sea

The lucrative prospect of transporting COVID 19 vaccines by sea has intensified the spotlight on the maritime industry’s cold supply chain and its ability to carry high value pharmaceuticals.At present, speed to market is critical to stemming the spread of the pandemic…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-4d-21h-59m ago

Port of Gulfport Names Nass CEO

The Mississippi State Port Authority MSPA Board of Commissioners has named Jon Nass the new CEO and executive director of the Port of Gulfport, following a national search led by Tim McNamara, head of Odgers Berndtson’s Transportation and Infrastructure Practice in Washington, D.C.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-13h-3m ago

Corpus Christi Maintenance Weighs on US LNG Exports

The amount of natural gas flowing to U.S. liquefied natural gas LNG export plants fell to a one month low on Thursday due to planned work at Cheniere Energy Inc amp 39 s Corpus Christi in Texas, according to analysts and Refinitiv.Traders noted LNG…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-13h-20m ago

Sanmar Delivers Two Line-handling Pusher Crafts to Scottish Operator

Turkey based Sanmar Shipyards delivered two line handling pusher crafts to Scotland based Targe Towing for operations at the Hound Point oil export terminal on the Firth of Forth.Targe has provided services for Ineos at Hound Point, Scotland’s largest oil export terminal…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-13h-32m ago

US to Send Two Warships to the Black Sea

The United States will send two warships to the Black Sea next week, Turkey said on Friday as Russia, which has beefed up its military forces near Ukraine, accused non coastal NATO powers of increasing naval activity in the region.Washington…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-15h-1m ago

Callan Marine Promotes Morris to Lead Brown Water Division

Galveston, Texas based dredging contractor Callan Marinesaid it has promoted Micah Morris to operations manager of its brown water division.Morris most recently served as project manager on the brown water projects. He takes over leadership…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-20h-4m ago

Hagland Orders Bulker Pair at Royal Bodewes

Norwegian shipowner Hagland Shipping said it has ordered two 5,000 DWT self discharging bulk carriers from Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes for scheduled delivery in the first half of 2023. Hagland, which has options for two additional vessels,…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-20h-22m ago

China is Paying a High Price for Its Ban on Australian Coal

China is paying a high price for its unofficial ban on coal imports from Australia, with the cost of domestic and alternative foreign supplies rising for both thermal and coking grades of the fuel.China, the world’s biggest importer, producer and consumer of coal…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-21h-14m ago

Kelvin Hughes SharpEye Radar for pair of Polish Navy Minehunters

Hensoldt UK announcde the supply of Kelvin Hughes Mk11 X Band SharpEye navigation radars to two Polish Navy Kormoran II class minehunters. ORP Albatros and ORP Mewa were built by Remontowa Shipbuilding S.A. shipyard in Gda sk, Poland.Installed…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-22h-3m ago

Hjelland Tapped to Take the Helm at Servogear

Servogear announced it has seen record sales during the first quarter of 2021, and has established an order back log of $14 million for delivery in 2021, compared to total sales of $9.1 million for the whole of 2020, driven by orders for zero…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-22h-10m ago

Stena Livia Joins the Baltic Sea Fleet

The 186 meter Visentini RoPax vessel Stena Livia will initially join sister vessel Stena Flavia on the Nynäshamn Ventspils route from mid April, Stena Line announced. Later this year the pair will replace the existing tonnage on the ferry route between Travemünde and Liepaja…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-5d-23h-23m ago

Panama Canal Authority Taps Kongsberg for New Navigation Simulators

The Panama Canal Authority ACP , which manages the 82 kilometers long Panama Canal that connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, has awarded Kongsberg Digital a contract to upgrade and extend the K Sim Navigation simulators based in SIDMAR…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-9m ago

Acta Marine Wraps Maintenance Campaign on Bard Offshore 1 Wind Farm

Acta Marine has this week completed its three year maintenance campaign for Ocean Breeze on the Bard Offshore 1 wind farm, the first commercial offshore wind farm in Germany.Acta Marine amp 39 s Acta Auriga walk to work support vessel which offers…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-48m ago

Venezuela: FSO Nabarima Finally Offloads Crude, Paving Way for Offshore Field Output Restart

A floating facility off the Venezuelan coast has finished offloading crude stored in it for the past two years due to U.S. sanctions, paving the way for output to resume in an oilfield, an official of the facility amp 39 s operator said on Thursday.Operations…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-2h-28m ago

Stena Bulk Targeting Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Swedish tanker shipping company Stena Bulk on Thursday outlined its roadmap to become a net zero business by 2050, including a transiion to cleaner burning alternative fuels and eventually zero emissions shipping options.The company set five dated decarbonization targets…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-7h-37m ago

Florida Sues Biden Administration in Bid to Restart Cruise Industry

The state of Florida sued President Joe Biden amp 39 s administration in federal court on Thursday seeking to block the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amp 39 s decision to prevent the U.S. cruise industry from immediately resuming operations paused…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-13h-36m ago

NTSB Accident Report: Erratic Steering Led to 2019 Sabine Pass Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board found that the erratic steering of a supply vessel led to a 2019 collision resulting in more than 6,000 gallons of diesel oil being dumped into the Sabine Pass, a busy waterway between Texas and Louisiana.On Thursday…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-15h-32m ago

Liberian Registry Introduces Online Services for Seafarers

The Liberian Registry has unveiled two new online platforms that aim to give seafarers easier access to apply for documents and credentials, and for taking Liberian license and upgrade examinations. The first platform is designed to allow seafarers…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-17h-48m ago

Global Supply Lines Struggle to Clear Container Backlog After Suez Chaos

A backlog of container ships carrying consumer goods has grown in some key strategic ports after a near week long blockage in the Suez Canal, adding to ongoing disruptions to global trade, industry sources say.Dozens of container ships were…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-17h-58m ago

GTT Bags VLEC Tank Design Order from Hyundai Heavy Industries

French engineering firm GTT announced on Thursday it has received an order from Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries HHI to design the tanks for two newbuild very large ethane carriers VLEC on behalf of an unnamed Asian shipowner.As part of this order…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-18h-31m ago

Hybrid-electric Pilot Boat Delivered in Singapore

Singaporean shipbuilder Penguin said it has delivered Singapore’s first hybrid powered pilot boat.Built, owned and operated by Penguin, the 15 meter vessel Penguin Tenaga is certified by Bureau Veritas with a amp 34 ZE amp 34 zero emission class notation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-18h-55m ago

CMA CGM Box Ship Sets Loaded Containers Record

French shipping company CMA CGM said its 23,000 TEU mega ship CMA CGM Jacques Saade has set a new world record for the highest number of full containers loaded on board a single vessel.The ultra large containership ULCS —the world amp 39 s largest…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-19h-21m ago

Reinsurers Set to Bear Brunt of Costs for Suez Canal Grounding

Reinsurers are set to foot most of the bill for the grounding of the ship that halted traffic in the Suez Canal, industry sources said, with payouts expected to run into hundreds of millions of dollars.International supply chains were thrown…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-20h-20m ago

Video: Intellian’s v45C Antenna Approved for Intelsat FlexMaritime Network

Intellian amp 39 s newly launched compact v45C antenna has been qualified for operation on the Intelsat FlexMaritime High Throughput Satellite HTS service, delivering global connectivity to customers in the smallest package available to date.Satellite…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-1w-6d-21h-29m ago

Harvey Gulf Adds Battery Power to Harvey Champion PSV

U.S. based offshore vessel operator Harvey Gulf International Marine has said it has converted its Harvey Champion platform supply vessel into a dual fuel vessel. The Harvey Champion is now operating on both battery power and diesel. amp 34 The Champion now boasts 754 kWh of battery power…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2h-18m ago

Autonomous Vessel Seahawk Delivered to the US Navy

Leidos announced Wednesday that it has completed delivery of a cutting edge autonomous vessel to the U.S. Navy, known as Seahawk. The Office of Naval Research awarded Leidos the cost plus fixed fee contract to build the vessel, with an approximate value of $35.5 million, in December 2017.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6h-46m ago

Carnival Considers Shifting Home Ports if US Sailing Ban Not Lifted

Carnival Corp may shift home ports of its cruise ships to other parts of the world if a ban on sailing from the United States is not lifted, Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald said on Wednesday.Cruise ships in the United States remain under a “no sail order”…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6h-58m ago

VIKAND Hires Holmes as Director of Business Development

Maritime medical operations and public health provider VIKAND Solutions, LLC said it has appointed Russ Holmes as director of business development.Perhaps best known for providing end to end medical solutions to the cruise industry for its guests and crew…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-7h-5m ago

Carnival Avoids Stance on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations for Travelers

Carnival Corp, the world’s largest cruise operator, is currently not taking a position on mandatory COVID 19 vaccinations for passengers before traveling, a company spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday.The company’s statement comes just a day after…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-7h-19m ago

Industry Partners Developing Medium-speed, Ammonia-fueled Engine

The AmmoniaMot Ammonia Engine in German project initiated by MAN Energy Solutions with partners from industry and research institutes aims to define the steps necessary to produce a dual fuel, medium speed engine capable of running on diesel fuel and ammonia.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-7h-25m ago

New Towage Dispatching Automation Tool Launched

Marine operations software developer Helm Operations and AIS services provider ShipTracks launched a new set of integrated features for harbor docking companies designed to streamline and automate the creation of towage orders directly from…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-7h-33m ago

Norway Says Drifting Cargo Ship Secured, No Longer at Risk of Grounding

A Dutch cargo ship that was abandoned at sea during a storm off the coast of Norway this week has been attached to two large tugboats and is no longer at risk of running aground, local officials said late on Wednesday.The Eemslift Hendrika,…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-7h-42m ago

Saga Posts Surprise Profit Amid Cruise Shutdown

Saga on Wednesday reported a stronger than expected annual profit, sending its shares sharply higher, as lower motor insurance payouts during lockdowns offset losses in its over 50s tour and cruise operations.The British company, hit hard last…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-17h-16m ago

Norwegian Partners Developing Cloud-based Maritime Training

Kongsberg Digital KDI and the University of South Eastern Norway USN are partnering to develop cloud based simulation exercises for the international maritime education market.As a developer of cloud based simulation software, KDI is aiming…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-17h-26m ago

Carnival Says Cruise Bookings Accelerate on Pent-up Demand

Carnival Corp said on Wednesday booking volumes for cruises increased in its first quarter, as pent up demand for global travel offers hope of a turnaround for a sector decimated by the COVID 19 pandemic.The company’s shares rose 4.6% to $29.91…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-17h-35m ago

A Record 45 Ultra-large Containerships Were Ordered in March

The number of 15,000+ TEU ultra large containership ULCS ordered reached record heights in March, reflecting the confidence of shipowners and investors amid continued strong demand in the container shipping sector.According to shipping organization BIMCO…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-18h-25m ago

SCHOTTEL Upgrades Austrian Passenger Vessels

Several passenger vessels from Austrian operator WolfgangseeSchifffahrt were recently fitted with a SCHOTTEL PumpJet type SPJ 30, including the new CoaGrid. With the SPJ 30 100 kW , which is driven by an electric motor with a battery storage device…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-18h-51m ago

BW Group, Miros Enter JV Aimed at Fuel-Saving, Emission Reduction

BW Group and Miros are launching Miros Mocean, a joint venture to provide the shipping industry with a new standard in vessel performance optimization. Miros Mocean is aimed at filling the void identified by BW Group and Miros, aiming to provide…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-19h-8m ago

How Racing Tech Will Set Up US Offshore Vessel Operators for Success

It’s no secret that the U.S. offshore wind sector is finally about to burst into action after years of behind the scenes movement. With a new administration set to bolster the favorable political headwinds for the sector, establishing a strong…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-19h-8m ago

OneWeb and The AST Group Partner to Broaden Access to Fast, Seamless Connectivity at Sea

Agreement marks next step in accelerating LEO connectivity for the global shipping and offshore industriesAs part of its mission to deliver low latency, ‘fiber like’ connectivity to the maritime and offshore industries, Low Earth Orbit LEO broadband satellite communications company OneWeb…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-19h-46m ago

Training Tips For Ships - Tip #23: Is Your Training Technology Disaster-Ready?

A customer once told me that they had just completed a business continuity analysis and had identified their LMS as their second most mission critical technology second only to payroll! Take a moment to consider how much you rely on training technologies to sustain your operations and compliance.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-20h-56m ago

Piracy and Ship Attacks in the Gulf of Guinea

Incidents of piracy and attacks on merchant vessels in waters of the Gulf of Guinea are endemic. There are multiple factors at play, including but not limited to: poverty, limited government presence in coastal communities, minimal maritime law enforcement capability among coastal states…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-21h-5m ago

Damen Expands Hopper Dredger Portfolio

Shipbuilding group Damen said it has renewed and expanded its lineup of trailing suction hopper dredgers TSHD , now offering a range covering hopper volumes from 650 m3 to 5,000 m3. The updated portfolio includes both hopper dredgers for port…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-8h-38m ago

Caterpillar Marine Launches Gen II Displays

Caterpillar Marine has unveiled its second generation Cat Marine Displays CMD used for monitoring all engine platforms, supporting different vessel applications for professional maritime use.The three CMD variants—Cat CMD5 5” display , CMD8 8” display …....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-9h-17m ago

Greenpeace Stages Pacific Ocean Protest Against Deep-sea Mining

Greenpeace protested against deep sea mining in the Pacific on Monday, with the environmental organization’s Rainbow Warrior boat trailing a ship doing research for DeepGreen, a company which plans to mine the seabed for battery metals.Greenpeace…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-12h-32m ago

Iranian Cargo Ship Attacked in the Red Sea

An Iranian cargo ship has come under attack in the Red Sea, Al Arabiya TV reported on Tuesday, quoting unnamed sources, and semi official Iranian news agency Tasnim said the vessel was targeted by a limpet mine.Al Arabiya cited the sources as…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-14h-1m ago

Crowley’s Skoglund to Lead Mergers and Acquisitions Team

Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Trish Skoglund as corporate director of mergers and acquisitions, guiding strategic investments that create sustainable growth and accelerate the company’s competitive advantages.In her newly created role…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-15h-2m ago

Fact Check: Ever?Given?is Not Loaded with Nuclear Weapons

A social media post has falsely claimed the Ever Given ship that blocked the Suez Canal is carrying nuclear weapons. There is no evidence to support this – and Evergreen Line, the company leasing the vessel, told Reuters the allegation is false.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-15h-28m ago

Inmarsat Inks Satcom Deal with Clearwater Seafood

Mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat said it as secured an an agreement with Clearwater Seafood that commits Canada’s largest vessel operating seafood company to Fleet Xpress high speed maritime broadband services.Clearwater Seafood…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-15h-46m ago

Suez Canal Traffic Not Affected by Tanker's Engine Failure

Traffic in the Suez canal was not affected by an oil tanker’s sudden engine failure on Tuesday, the canal authority said, adding that the vessel had been fixed and started up again.Shipping websites MarineTraffic and TankerTrackers said earlier that marine traffic had slowed in canal as oil tanker....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-16h ago

GTT Unveils Digital Solution for LNG Membrane Tank Maintenance

Engineering firm GTT said it has obtained approval in principle AIP from testing, inspection and certification group Bureau Veritas for the use of a digital solution for sloshing activity assessment in the Framework of Class Survey in order…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-16h-43m ago

Norwegian Plans US Trips in July with Mandatory Vaccinations

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said on Monday it had sought the approval of U.S. health authorities to restart trips from U.S. ports from July 4 with mandatory vaccinations for travelers, bringing new hope to the ravaged industry.The company’s announcement follows the U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-17h-9m ago

Suez Canal May Expand Southern Channel, Chairman Says

The Suez Canal Authority is considering expanding the southern section of the waterway where the container ship Ever Given became stranded, its chairman said on Tuesday.It is also looking into procuring cranes that could potentially offload cargo at heights of up to 52 meters…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-17h-15m ago

Repair Work Begins on USS William P. Lawrence

USS William P. Lawrence DDG 110 , an Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, docked at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility PHNSY amp IMF for the ship’s docking selected restricted availability DSRA .Vigor…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-17h-32m ago

More Than 65% of Ships Contain Asbestos

A significant number of existing and newbuild vessels are operating systems and machinery containing asbestos despite regulations introduced 10 years prohibiting the use of the hazardous substance on board, according to maritime testing facility Maritec.Maritec…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-18h-18m ago

Underwater Propeller Repairs in Winter Conditions in Europe

In just over a week Hydrex diver/technicians traveled to Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and France to assist shipowners with damaged propeller blades. On two bulkers the blades were cropped while on a third bulker and a general cargo vessel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-20h-29m ago

Oldendorff Orders Two Ultramax Bulk Carriers

German shipowner Oldendorff Carriers revealed on Tuesday that earlier this year it ordered two 61,300 dwt Ultramax newbuilds from Dalian Cosco Kawasaki Ship Engineering Co Ltd DACKS for delivery July 2022.The 61,300 Ultramaxes are of the Kawasaki eco design…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-20h-48m ago

China Ramping Up Naval Drills Near Taiwan

A Chinese carrier group is exercising near Taiwan and such drills will become regular, China’s navy said late on Monday in a further escalation of tensions near the island that Beijing claims as its sovereign territory.Taiwan has complained…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-21h-10m ago

MISC Takes Delivery of VLEC Seri Elbert

MISC Berhad MISC has taken delivery of its sixth Very Large Ethane Carrier VLEC – Seri Elbert, from Hyundai Heavy Industries HHI shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea. Seri Elbert and her sister vessels Seri Everest, Seri Erlang, Seri Emei…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-21h-12m ago

Iskenderun Selects FASTAR Coating for Five Bulkers

Nippon Paint Marine said it has secured a first reference for its new self polishing antifouling paint FASTAR following an agreement with Turkey’s Iskenderun Ship Management to apply the coating to five bulk carriers scheduled to drydock in…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-1d-22h-2m ago

Survey Seeks to Gauge COVID-19's Impact on Mariner Mental Health

The U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System CMTS COVID 19 Working Group C 19 WG is encouraging mariners from all segments of the U.S. maritime industry to anonymously complete the “Mariner Mental Health Needs during Covid 19”…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-15h-5m ago

Seaspan Buys Two 8,500 TEU Containerships

Seaspan Corporation said on Monday it has acquire two 8,500 TEU scrubber fitted containerships as the  Atlas Corp. subsidiary continues to grow its fleet amid strong market demand. The scrubber fitted vessels are are on long term charter with a global liner customer…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-15h-49m ago

2021: A Year of Offshore Energy Potential

After what has seemed like the longest year ever, the offshore energy sector is emerging from a position of strength, from the standpoint of both economics and sustainability. Between the lockdowns implemented to reduce COVID 19, which reduced energy demand…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-17h-20m ago

European Countries Helping Taiwan with Submarine Project

European countries are providing help for Taiwan’s indigenous submarine project, the island’s defense ministry said, in a rare admission that the sensitive program is not getting assistance solely from the United States.Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-17h-50m ago

New Great Lakes Bulk Carrier Delivered to Algoma

Canadian shipping company Algoma Central Corporation announced Monday that it has taken delivery of its new dry bulk carrier Captain Henry Jackman from the Jiangsu Yangzi Mitsui Shipbuilding Company in China.The vessel is expected to begin trading…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-18h-6m ago

Norwegian to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination for Passengers and Crew

Cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said on Monday it would require mandatory COVID 19 vaccinations for all guests and crew when it restarts trips from U.S. ports in July.The company’s announcement follows the U.S. Centers for…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-18h-49m ago

GONDAN Building 10 Electric Ferries for Transtejo

Spanish shipbuilder Astilleros GONDAN said it is gearing up to start building a series of 10 fully electric passenger ferries  for the Portuguese river passenger transport operator Transtejo – Transportes Tejo, S.A.The 40 meter long ferries…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-19h-4m ago

17 Fishermen Missing After Collision with Bulk Carrier

Divers were scouring the waters of the Java Sea on Sunday for 17 fishermen reported missing after their boat capsized following a crash involving a bulk carrier, a spokesman for Indonesia’s search and rescue agency said.Fifteen crew of the fishing boat…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-20h-51m ago

CDC Updates Cruise Ship Guidance; Still No Date for Resumed Voyages

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control CDC and Prevention on Friday issued new guidance to the cruise ship industry, including the need for COVID 19 vaccinations, a necessary step before passenger voyages can resume.The new technical instructions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-21h-2m ago

Sangomar FPSO Construction Starts in China

The conversion of a VLCC into an FPSO bound for Woodside amp 39 s Sangomar project in Senegal has recently kicked off in China, the Australian oil firm said in a recent report.The 323 meters long very large crude carrier VLCC Astipal in February arrived in China…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-21h-7m ago

Greece Launches Sale of Crete Port Stake

Greece on Monday launched a tender for the sale of a majority stake in a port on the island of Crete, a popular tourist destination in Europe.The conservative government has been keen to attract investment and upgrade its port facilities across…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-21h-59m ago

Turkey Detains 10 Retired Admirals over Maritime Accord Statement

Turkey has detained 10 retired admirals for signing a statement in support of an 85 year old maritime accord, accusing them of conspiring against the constitutional order, the state owned Anadolu news agency said on Monday.Officials said their declaration on the Montreux Convention…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-2d-22h-26m ago

Germany to Propose Beirut Port Reconstruction with 'Strings Attached'

Germany will next week present a multi billion dollar proposal to Lebanese authorities to rebuild the Port of Beirut as part of efforts to entice the country’s politicians to form a government capable of warding off financial collapse, two sources…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-22h-17m ago

Floating Production Systems Market Bounces Back on Recovering Oil Prices

Orders for production floaters have bounced back over the past month driven by rising crude prices, according to Jim McCaul, head of offshore business intelligence firm World Energy Reports.McCaul bases his assessment on data in a new floating…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-23h ago

Nord Stream 2 Warns of Security Risks to Pipeline from Warships, Low-flying Planes

The consortium behind the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline warned on Thursday about security risks to the project from warships and planes, as the link is nearing completion.The pipeline, aimed at bypassing Ukraine and doubling…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-5d-23h-8m ago

OPEC+ to Ease Output Cuts from May

OPEC+ agreed on Thursday to gradually ease its oil output cuts from May, after the new U.S. administration called on Saudi Arabia to keep energy affordable for consumers.The group, which has implemented deep cuts since a pandemic induced oil price collapse in 2020…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-3h-31m ago

NTSB Finds Complacency, Lack of Procedural Compliance in Recent Marine Accidents

A lack of procedural compliance and complacency were key factors in several marine accident investigations concluded so far in 2021, according to the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB .The agency said it determined the probable cause of the flooding of the towing vessel Alton St.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-12h-41m ago

MSC Reaffirms Commitment to Avoid Arctic Shipping Routes

Container shipping giant MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company doubled down on its position to avoid sending its vessels through the Northern Sea Route and urged others to follow suit, citing environmental concerns.“As a responsible company, this was an obvious decision for us…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-14h-3m ago

Ready Your Salad Fork for Biden’s Offshore Energy Plans

In Antony and Cleopatra, Shakespeare coined the phrase “salad days” to mean a youthful time filled with unbridled enthusiasm and idealism. Indeed, youth, much like salad, is often raw, flavorful and most of all… green. Therefore, it is fitting…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-15h-52m ago

Jones Capital Acquires Rockport Terminals

Jones Capital said it has acquired Rockport Terminals, one of the largest private intermodal terminals on the Texas Gulf Coast.Rockport Terminals is located within 28 miles of the fast growing Port of Corpus Christi, but outside of the Port amp 39 s tariff zone.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-16h-2m ago

Vineyard Wind Taps DEME to Install Wind Turbines off US East Coast

U.S. offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind has contracted Belgium based DEME for the offshore transport and installation of the wind turbine generators for the first largescale offshore wind installation in the United States.DEME amp 39 s U.S. arm…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-16h-9m ago

Marubeni/Klaveness Pool Allowing Shipowners to Switch Between Floating and Fixed Rates

Marubeni and Torvald Klaveness amp 39 joint venture panamax bulker pool is offering pool partners the option to convert freely between floating and fixed rate, at any given time, in line with forward market levels.The companies, which announced the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-16h-55m ago

Suez Blockage May Lead to Large Reinsurance Claims, Broker Says

The blockage of the Suez Canal is likely to lead to large reinsurance claims, adding to upward pressure on marine reinsurance rates, James Vickers, chair of reinsurance broker Willis Re International, told Reuters.Formal investigations began…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-17h-54m ago

Suez Canal Says 87 Ships to Pass Through on Thursday

The Suez Canal Authority said 87 ships were expected to pass through the waterway in both directions on Thursday, as it tries to clear a backlog since re opening on Monday.A total of 194 ships have already passed through between Monday night, when a giant container ship blocking the crucial internat....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-17h-59m ago

Austal USA Launches USS Canberra

Mobile, Ala. shipbuilder Austal USA launched the future USS Canberra LCS 30 into the Mobile River on March 30USS Canberra is an Independence variant littoral combat ship LCS , one of 19 that the U.S. Navy has contracted Austal to build.The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-18h-5m ago

Minerva Gas Inks Maintenance Deal with Wärtsilä

The technology group Wärtsilä said it has signed long term maintenance agreements covering five liquefied natural gas LNG carriers owned and operated by Greece based Minerva Gas Inc.Included in the scope of the agreements is Wärtsilä’s Expert Insight…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-18h-50m ago

New Guidance Published on Marine Transport of Ores and Concentrates

Updated guidance from the International Council on Mining and Metals ICMM outlines the techniques required for accurate hazard assessment of ores and concentratesAiming to help minimize the risk of accidents in maritime transportation, the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-19h-10m ago

Suez Canal Must Upgrade Quickly to Avoid Future Shipping Disruption

Egypt amp 39 s Suez Canal must move quickly to upgrade its technical infrastructure if it is to avoid future shipping disruption, shipping industry sources said, as the major trade route tries to bounce back from a costly six day closure.International…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-19h-18m ago

Mozambique: Ferry Carrying Survivors from Deadly Militant Attack on Gas Town Arrives in Pemba

A boat carrying more than 1,000 survivors of a highly organized, deadly attack by Islamic State linked insurgents in northern Mozambique arrived in the port of Pemba on Thursday, a Reuters reporter and a diplomatic source said.Aid workers were…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-19h-31m ago

The Value of Friends in “High-Latitude” Places

Who do you call when you need a job done on short notice, in total darkness, under 100 percent ice cover, thousands of meters at the bottom of the sea In the case of the U.S. Office of Naval Research ONR , you call your friends in Norway.That…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-2w-6d-19h-43m ago

NOAA Launches West Coast, Gulf of Mexico Coastal Models

NOAA on Wednesday announced two new coastal condition forecast models intended to help enhance decision making for mariners along the West Coast and Northern Gulf of Mexico. The models provide continuous quality controlled data on water levels…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-8h-33m ago

Biden Administration Aims for US Leadership in Offshore Wind -Official

The Biden administration aims to transform the United States into the world’s leading producer of energy from offshore wind after years of lagging behind Europe, a senior official said on Wednesday.President Joe Biden’s cabinet earlier this…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-8h-50m ago

Canada Steamship Lines to Test Biodiesel

Montreal based shipping company Canada Steamship Lines CSL said it will test second generation biodiesel on half of its fleet over the course of the 2021 navigation season—a first for the Great Lakes shipping industry.These tests, which follow…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-9h-29m ago

Dredger Digs Up VDR from Crashed Sriwijaya Air Jet in the Java Sea

Indonesia has recovered the cockpit voice recorder from a Sriwijaya Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea in January, and the air accident investigator said on Wednesday it could take up to a week to be able to listen to the recording.The CVR…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-13h-24m ago

Chinese State Shipping Giant COSCO Holds Stake in Bank of Kunlun

Chinese state run shipping giant COSCO Shipping Development Co said on Tuesday that it holds a 3.74% stake in Bank of Kunlun, which has acted as a key official channel for money flows between China and Iran.The statement was made by the shipping…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-13h-49m ago

Pakistan's Port Qasim Orders Four Tugs and Two Pilot Boats

Turkey amp 39 s Sanmar Shipyards said it has won contracts worth $33.46 million to supply four new tugs and two new pilot boats for the Port Qasim Authority PQA in Pakistan. The tugs are scheduled to be delivered in 12 months and the pilot boats…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-13h-49m ago

Investigator Boards Ever Given in Suez Canal Blockage Probe

Divers inspected the hull of the Ever Given on Wednesday as the man tasked with investigating how the giant container ship ran aground, choking off international trade through the Suez Canal for almost a week, boarded the vessel.Lead investigator Captain Sayed Sheasha…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-14h-3m ago

Lloyd's of London Sees 'Large Loss' Due to Suez Canal Blockage

The blockage of the Suez Canal for nearly a week will result in a “large loss” for Lloyd’s of London, its chairman said on Wednesday, as the insurance market recorded a 900 million pound $1.2 billion pretax loss in 2020 due to the COVID 19…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-14h-15m ago

Portland Port Welcomes New Tug

Portland Port in the U.K. said it has taken delivery of new tug Rupert Best.Built in Turkey in 2019 to a Robert Allan Ltd. design, the Sanmar Sirapinar class ‘RAmparts 2200’ azimuth stern drive tug will increase and help support the port’s ability to welcome larger vessels.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-14h-52m ago

US Jobs from US Offshore Energy: A Goal 44 Years in the Making

I have a good friend named John Guste. He and his wife grew up in the same neighborhood as my wife, they all went to college together, and now our kids are friends. As a doctor, I’m sure he has little concern with the messy, yet mundane, intricacies of offshore energy and maritime policy.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-16h-20m ago

Video: USNS Charlton Arrives at Philly Shipyard for Repairs

The Watson class vehicle cargo ship USNS Charlton T AKR 314 has arrived at Philly Shipyard for a scheduled repair program. The work scope is expected to be completed by the third quarter of this year.The USNS Charlton is one of Military Sealift Command’s MSC large…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-17h-53m ago

Eastern Launches Third Staten Island Ferry

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. launched Dorothy Day, the third of three new Staten Island Ollis Class ferries, on on Friday, March 26, at its Allanton shipyard in Panama City, Fla.The three 320 foot Ollis Class double ended 4,500 passenger…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-18h-20m ago

Investigation Begins Into How Ever Given Got Stuck in Suez Canal

Formal investigations into how the giant container ship Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal, shutting down shipping in the major global waterway for almost a week, begin on Wednesday, a canal official told Reuters.The six day blockage threw global supply chains into disarray after the 400 metre....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-18h-40m ago

Suez Canal Says 81 Ships Transit in Both Directions on Wednesday

The Suez Canal said the total number of ships transiting the waterway in both directions on Wednesday was 81 as the waterway tries to clear a backlog caused by the grounding of a containership last week.Suez Canal Authority SCA Chairman Osama Rabie said the canal was working round the clock to dea....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-18h-48m ago

Royal Caribbean's New Cruise Ship Odyssey of the Seas Delivered

Royal Caribbean Group on Wednesday took delivery of its newest cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas, built at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.The 169,000 GT, 347.1 meter vessel is the last of five Quantum Ultra class cruise ships started in January…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-18h-52m ago

International Seaways to Buy Diamond S Shipping in $416 Million Deal

Tanker operator International Seaways Inc said on Wednesday it will buy Diamond S Shipping Inc for about $416 million, as it aims to expand its crude shipping capacity and create one of the largest U.S. listed tanker companies.Diamond S shareholders will receive $10.17 per share, or 0.55375 shares, ....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-19h-30m ago

ClassNK Opens Kyushu Regional Office

Classification society ClassNK said it has opened a Kyushu regional office in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan on April 1, 2021.Hakata is the transportation hub of Kyusyu, the island located in the southwest part of the Japanese archipelago. On top of five existing survey stations in Kyusyu…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-19h-37m ago

New Cruise Ship Ordered at Meyer Werft

A new cruise ship order placed at Meyer Werft this week marks the first since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic, the German shipbuilder said.The 229 meter, 51,950 GT cruise ship is scheduled for delivery in 2025 to Asuka Cruise, a joint venture…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-20h-7m ago

Royal IHC Gets AIP for Hydrogen-fueled Dredge Design

Dutch shipbuilder and equipment supplier Royal IHC said it has received an approval in principle AIP from classification society Bureau Veritas for the design of a hydrogen fueled trailing suction hopper dredger TSHD engineered to reduce…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-20h-56m ago

Crowley Promotes Praskovich to VP of Sustainability

Crowley Maritime Corporation has promoted Alisa Praskovich to vice president of sustainability to orchestrate Crowley’s environmental, social responsibility and governance ESG activities. Based in Jacksonville, Fla., she reports to chief operating…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-21h-28m ago

Excessive Speed a Factor in 2019 Houston Ship Channel Collision -NTSB

Excessive vessel speed contributed to a 2019 collision between a liquefied petroleum gas LPG tanker and a barge in the Houston Ship Channel that resulted in the release of 11,000 barrels of petrochemicals, the National Transportation Safety…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-12h-43m ago

US Targets 30GW of Offshore Wind by 2030, 110GW by 2050

On Monday, March 29, the White House announced a government wide effort to advance offshore wind, including 30 gigawatts GW of offshore wind by 2030, 110GW of U.S. offshore wind by 2050 and the development of a sustainable local offshore wind…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-14h-34m ago

Mackay Marine to Rep Raytheon Anschütz in South Africa

Mackay Marine said it finalized the agreement with Raytheon Anschütz GmbH, establishing Mackay Marine South Africa Pty Ltd. as a Raytheon Anschütz Sales and Service Distribution Partner.Although Mackay Marine South Africa is Mackay’s newest global branch opened in September 2020 …....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-15h-41m ago

Atria Retrofits Its Paraná Push Boat Fleet with Thordon Bearings

One of South America’s leading push boat operators is on its way to completing a fleet wide retrofit to Thordon’s water lubricated tailshaft and rudder bearings.In 2014, Argentinian owner Atria Logistics UABL, which operates a fleet of workboats on the Paraná River…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-16h-28m ago

MAN L23/30H Mk3 Engine Passes Remote Type Approval Test

MAN Energy Solutions said it recently conducted a successful Type Approval Test TAT for new engine L23/30H Mk3 executed on site in Korea by STX and MAN Energy Solutions staff, with the classification team joining proceedings remotely due to COVID 19 restrictions.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-16h-51m ago

DSC Dredge Announces New Marlin Class Dredge Design

Reserve, La. based cutter suction dredge manufacturer DSC Dredge has unveiled a new version of its Marlin Class dredge currently under construction and slated to become available in mid 2021.The newly designed 14 inch underwater pump mining dredge is equipped with a 1…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-17h-22m ago

Lindblad Expeditions Names Berle CEO

Expedition cruising company Lindblad Expeditions Holdings has appointed Dolf Berle as president, chief executive officer and a member of its board, effective May 10. Berle succeeds Sven Olof Lindblad, who will become co chair of the board together…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-17h-41m ago

Seaspan Orders Another Six Containerships

Seaspan Corporation on Tuesday announced it has reached a deal to order six additional containerships, bringing to 37 the number of newbuilds the shipowner has ordered since December 2020. The six 15,500 TEU neo panamax box ships will be fitted…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-18h-57m ago

Gunvor to Cut Emissions by 40%, Sets up Renewables Arm

Energy trader Gunvor Group aims to cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% in absolute terms by 2025, the company said on Tuesday, and has set up a new subsidiary to invest in non hydrocarbon projects.The Geneva based firm, which is among the top five global oil traders…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-20h-47m ago

ABB to Service Equipment on Canadian Coast Guard Vessels

ABB has won a National Individual Standing Offer NISO to provide full scope services for equipment installed on board Canadian Coast Guard CCG vessels, reducing maintenance costs and increasing uptime.The NISO covers the full range of remote diagnostics and global technical support…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-22h-6m ago

Suez Canal: 140 More Ships to Pass Through on Tuesday After Ever Given Unstuck

The Suez Canal expects 140 ships to pass on Tuesday after the freeing of a container ship stranded for nearly a week allowed it to reopen, but disruptions to global shipping and at ports could take months to resolve, experts warned.The blockage threw global supply chains into disarray…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-22h-34m ago

Qatar Petroleum to Take Full Control of Qatargas 1

Qatar Petroleum said Tuesday it wouldn amp 39 t be renewing its Qatargas 1 LNG joint venture with Total, ExxonMobil, Marubeni, and Mitsui.Upon the expiry of the relevant joint venture agreements on December 31, 2021, Qatar Petroleum will become the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-1d-23h-20m ago

Svitzer to Deploy Pair of Ice-class Tugs in Scandinavia

Svitzer Europe took delivery of the first of two new icebreaking tugs from Med Marine to support its operations in Scandinavia.After mobilizing from the shipyard on the Black Sea, Svitzer Embla will arrive and start working in Sweden in the beginning of April 2021.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-20m ago

More Stormy Seas Ahead for the Cruise Sector

The cruise industry has weathered many storms, including fairly regular brushes with disease. Outbreaks of norovirus, H1N1 and measles have all happened in the not too distant past. Despite this, a cruise has traditionally been regarded as a…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-14h-36m ago

MARAD Announces $230 Million for Port Infrastructure Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration is encouraging states and port authorities to apply for $230 million in discretionary grant funding for port and intermodal infrastructure related projects through the Port Infrastructure…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-15h-32m ago

Suez Canal Shutdown Shows Value of Northern Sea Route, Russia Says

Russia’s energy ministry said on Monday a stranded container ship blocking Egypt’s Suez Canal has highlighted the safety and sustainability of its Northern Sea Route NSR and Russian energy pipelines.These “are highly secure and hold competitive positions in terms of transportation costs as w....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-15h-42m ago

Traffic in Suez Canal Resumes After Ever Given Refloated

Shipping was on the move again late on Monday in Egypt amp 39 s Suez Canal after tugs refloated a giant container ship which had been blocking the channel for almost a week, causing a huge build up of vessels around the waterway.With the 400 meter long 430 yard Ever Given dislodged…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-16h-2m ago

Ørsted and NOAA Ink Data Sharing Agreement

NOAA and offshore wind development company Ørsted have signed a memorandum of agreement MOA to share physical and biological data in Ørsted leased waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction. NOAA, said the MOA is the first of its kind with an offshore…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-16h-43m ago

U.S. Sets 30 GW Offshore Wind Target

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday that it has set a goal to vastly expand the nation’s offshore wind energy capacity in the coming decade by opening new areas to development, speeding environmental permitting, and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-17h-32m ago

How Shipping Ports Can Become More Sustainable

Marine shipping drives 90% of global trade, moving over 11 billion tonnes of containers, solid and liquid bulk cargo across the world’s seas annually. Almost all consumer products we buy — or the raw materials required to make them — arrive at Canadian ports via ship.Each year…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-17h-40m ago

Ship Scrapping Market Sees Big Bookings

Several large LDT sales have taken place this week, as owners dip in to take advantage of the red hot sub continent markets of the moment.Almost all of the locations saw some activity this week market and private , with India even getting in…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-18h-11m ago

Double Hulls and the Oil Spills That Never Happened

When it comes to marine pollution, often it’s the bad news that makes the headlines. But for every newsworthy incident, there’s another story about the spills and other incidents that didn’t happen thanks to preventative measures and policies, and the responders who think quickly on their feet....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-19h-51m ago

The Ever Given is on the Move; the Suez Canal Reopens

A largescale salvage operation has freed one of the world amp 39 s biggest containerships from blocking global trade through the Suez Canal, services firm Boskalis said Monday, enabling the resumed flow of maritime commerce through one of the world’s most important shipping arteries.At high tide ....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-20h-13m ago

Backlogs from Suez Closure Could Take Months to Clear

The stranding of a container ship in the Suez Canal has created disruptions in the global shipping industry that could take weeks and possibly months to clear, top container shipping lines said.Around 30% of the world’s shipping container volume including goods like sofas…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-21h-8m ago

Global Reinsurers Stare at Massive Losses from Suez Canal Blockage

The blocking of the Suez Canal by one of the world’s largest container ships is likely to result in losses worth hundreds of millions of euros for the reinsurance industry, Fitch Ratings said, even as rescue teams were successful in partially…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-2d-21h-13m ago

Turkey Approves Development Plans for Istanbul Canal

Turkey has approved development plans for a huge canal on the edge of Istanbul, Environment Minister Murat Kurum said on Saturday, advancing a project which has attracted criticism over its cost and environmental impact.The step came a year…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-3d-8h-2m ago

Diggers and Dredgers Struggle to Free Ship Blocking the Suez Canal

Suez Canal salvage teams intensified excavation and dredging on Sunday around a massive container ship blocking the busy waterway ahead of attempts to refloat it, with two sources saying work had been complicated by rock under the ship’s bow.Diggers…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-3d-8h-11m ago

Svitzer Australia Adds Third New Tug

Svitzer Australia has taken delivery of its third and final new tug, Svitzer Wilu, welcomed to the Port of Geraldton on March 22, joining Svitzer North and Svitzer Abrolhos to form the new fleet.Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., the RAstar 3000 W series ASD tug Svitzer Wilu is 30 meters long…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-3d-8h-27m ago

Suez Crisis Adds to Pandemic Supply Worries

A stranded container ship blocking the Suez Canal threatens to make it even more difficult for European and U.S. retailers to keep products in stock during the coronavirus pandemic.The Suez Canal saga that began on Tuesday and could go on for weeks…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-3d-8h-38m ago

Suez Canal Considering Discounts for Ships Affected by Blockage

The Suez Canal Authority is considering discounts for vessels affected by the blockage caused by a stranded container ship, its chairman said on Sunday.Osama Rabie also told Al Arabiya TV that the canal was losing $13 14 million in revenue daily after halting traffic due to the grounded ship and tha....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-3d-8h-46m ago

New Tug Joins Effort to Float Ship Stranded in Suez Canal

A newly arrived specialist tug ALP Guard has joined efforts on Sunday night to float the giant containership Ever Given stranded in the Suez Canal, the ship’s technical manager Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement BSM said in a statement.“Further…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-3d-8h-49m ago

Egypt's President Orders Preparations for Lightening Ever Given Cargo

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi has ordered preparations for lightening the cargo of the giant container ship grounded in the Suez Canal, the head of the canal’s authority told Egypt’s Extra News on Sunday.The Ever Given containership has been blocking the waterway since Tuesday and salv....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-3d-9h-6m ago

Ship Blocking Suez Canal Moves Slightly, Unclear When it Will Refloat

Efforts to dislodge a giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal have allowed its stern and rudder to move, but it remains unclear when the vessel will be refloated, the head of the canal authority said on Saturday.The 400 metre 430 yard …....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-3d-9h-12m ago

TECH FILE: Acoustic Tech Used to Understand Climate Change in the Arctic

Major changes are occurring in the ocean. Climate change and subsequent melting sea ice are not necessarily good changes. Why are acoustic Doppler current profilers an invaluable tool to get a complete picture of the Arctic’s changing wave conditions in the context of climate change In the Arctic....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-4d-22h-8m ago

TECH FILE: Software Helps Merchant Mariners with USCG Credentials

MM SEAS is the reportedly the first software that automates the manual task of obtaining, tracking and renewing U.S. Coast Guard USCG credentials, helping to eliminate paperwork processing errors while delivering merchant mariner career guidance.Civilian…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-4d-22h-25m ago

Shipbuilding: Austal USA Breaks Ground on Steel Manufacturing Line

Austal USA broke ground on its steel manufacturing line Friday, March 26, 2021, positioning the company to start steel production in April 2022.“This world class steel manufacturing line is a treasure for the Gulf Coast, the U.S. Navy and the U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-4d-22h-44m ago

LNG-electric Tugs Ordered to Service the LNG Canada Project

A unique partnership formed between the Haisla Nation and North Vancouver based Seaspan ULC will produce battery powered and low emissions tugboats to serve the $40 billion LNG Canada project in Kitimat, B.C.Majority owned by the Haisla Nation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-12h-54m ago

Coast Guard Investigating Mysterious Sheen in Brunswick, Ga.

Authorities are working to track down the source of a recurring mystery sheen emanating from the bank of the East River in Brunswick, Ga.The U.S. Coast Guard said Friday its Marine Safety Unit MSU Savannah personnel have been conducting an…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-13h-21m ago

All American Marine Sold to Bryton Marine Group

U.S. shipbuilder All American Marine AAM has been sold to family owned Bryton Marine Group, the company announced on Friday.The aluminum vessel designer and builder will continue to operate in Bellingham, Wash. Bryton CEO Byron Bolton will assume the role of AAM CEO…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-14h-49m ago

LNG Shipping Costs: A Roller Coaster in Early 2021

For most of 2020, the liquefied natural gas LNG shipping market was in a depressed state like many other segments of the global gas industry. LNG export cargoes fell by 0.2% y o y in 2020 to reach 5,682 shipments, driven by a slowdown in LNG demand amid the COVID 19 pandemic.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-16h-11m ago

The Suez Canal: A Vital Transit Route With an Ancient History

The Suez Canal, blocked by a giant container ship that ran aground on Tuesday, is the quickest sea route between Asia and Europe and about 15% of global shipping traffic moves through it.The 193 km 120 mile waterway, run by the state owned Suez Canal Authority…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-17h-21m ago

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Reactivates Three Laid Up Vessels as Demand, Rates Increase

Norwegian/Swedish ro ro shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen will reactivate the last three of its vessels that were placed in cold layup in the spring of 2020 due to the COVID 19 pandemic, citing rising rates and demand. amp 34 Reactivation will take place in Q3…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-18h-6m ago

Ever Given Salvors Weigh Time and Tide with Risk of Tip or Tear

The Dutch emergency response team hired to free the vast ship blocking the Suez canal has pulled off some dramatic recoveries, including lifting Russia’s Kursk nuclear submarine from the Barents Sea floor, but says this is one of the trickiest.Weighing 200…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-19h-22m ago

UN Urges Prioritization of Seafarer Vaccinations

Unite Nations organizations this week issued a joint call for the world amp 39 s seafarers to be prioritized for COVID 19 vaccination, stressing their key role in supporting global trade.The heads of five UN organizations have called for maritime and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-19h-23m ago

Tokyo Port to Waive Entry Fee for Ships Powered by LNG, Hydrogen

Japan’s port of Tokyo will waive an entry fee from next month for ships powered by liquefied natural gas LNG and hydrogen, as well as LNG bunkering ships, in a bid to promote the use of cleaner marine fuels, authorities said on Friday.The exemption runs for five years from April 1, and an offici....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-20h-10m ago

Suez Canal Blockage Adds Strain to Global Supply Chains

A stuck container vessel in the Suez Canal, which has blocked the flow of goods through the narrow channel, will add strain to global supply chains already stretched by rebounding economic activity and tight shipping container supplies, analysts…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-20h-18m ago

New Fireboat Delivered to Vietnam

The Fire Department of Quang Ninh Province Canh Sat PCCC in Northern Vietnam ordehas taken delivery of a new fireboat built by Canadian builder MetalCraft Marine MCM for the island of Tuan Chau, in Ha Long Bay.The Firestorm 36 MkII arrived…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-21h-12m ago

Race to Dislodge Suez Blockage as Shipping Rates Surge, Vessels Divert Away

The Suez Canal stepped up efforts on Friday to free a giant container ship blocking the vital trade waterway that has sent shipping rates for oil product tankers soaring and disrupted the global supply chains for everything from grains to baby…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-21h-26m ago

Owner of Ship Blocking Suez Canal Aims to Free It 'Tomorrow Night'

Shoei Kisen, the Japanese owner of the container ship blocking the Suez Canal, said it aims to free the ship amp 34 tomorrow night Japan time amp 34 , the Nikkei reported on Friday.The 400 meter Ever Given, leased by Taiwan amp 39 s Evergreen Marine Corp, is blocking…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-22h-17m ago

Hempel Opens its New Campus

Hempel opened its new Campus, which includes a newly constructed office building and a state of the art R amp D facility. Hempel Campus is unique in its architectural approach and is the international headquarters for the Hempel Group.“We are very excited to move into our Hempel Campus…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-5d-23h-49m ago

Neptun Werft Delivers River Cruise Pair to Viking

German shipbuilder Neptun Werft said on Thursday it has delivered two new river cruise ships to the shipping company Viking River Cruises Basel .The ships, to be named Viking Gymir and Viking Egdir, are the last two river cruise ships in the builder amp 39 s current order book…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-16h-38m ago

Keel Laid for Jan De Nul's Giant Offshore Installation Unit

Offshore installation contractor Jan De Nul has informed that the keel laying ceremony was held in China for its offshore installation vessel Voltaire. The vessel will, once delivered, be able to install the world amp 39 s largest offshore wind turbines.The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-16h-57m ago

Israeli-owned Cargo Ship Hit by Missile in Arabian Sea

A cargo ship owned by an Israeli company was damaged by a missile in the Arabian Sea on Thursday in what was suspected to be an Iranian attack, an Israeli security official said.The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the ship…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-18h-22m ago

Suez Canal Authority Considering Dredging Around Grounded Containership

The Suez Canal Authority said on Thursday it had discussed the option of dredging around a vast container ship stranded in the waterway during a meeting with a rescue team from Dutch firm Smit Salvage.Current efforts to free the ship include the use of two dredgers, nine tugs, and four diggers on th....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-18h-49m ago

Harvey Gulf Wins GoM Contracts with Shell, Marubeni

U.S. offshore vessel operator Harvey Gulf Subsea Solutions has won contracts for two of its Gulf of Mexico vessels.The first scope is for Marubeni Oil amp Gas Inc. and will utilize the Harvey Intervention vessel for a project that includes hydrate remediation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-20h-19m ago

Ship Blocking Suez Canal Could Be Stuck for Weeks

A containership blocking the Suez Canal like a amp 34 beached whale amp 34 may take weeks to free, the salvage company said, as officials stopped all ships entering the channel on Thursday in a new setback for global trade.The 400 meter Ever Given, almost as long as the Empire State Building is ....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-20h-29m ago

Secondhand Bulker Market on Pace for Record Year -BIMCO

The ownership of dry bulk ships has changed hands at blistering speed in the first three months of 2021, says shipping organization BIMCO, pointing out that the course is now set for a record year in the bulk ship sale and purchase market.A total of 794 ships were bought and sold in 2020…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-20h-36m ago

Specialist Salvage Teams Join Efforts to Refloat Ever Given in the Suez Canal

Salvage teams from the Netherlands and Japan have been hired to devise a plan to refloat a giant container ship blocking the Suez Canal, the company leasing the vessel said on Thursday.Taiwan’s Evergreen Marine Corp said Dutch firm Smit Salvage and Japan’s Nippon Salvage had been appointed by th....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-20h-48m ago

Japanese Shipowner Apologizes for Suez Canal Grounding

Shoei Kisen, the Japanese owner of a containership stuck in the Suez Canal that is holding up potentially billions of dollars of traded goods, apologized on Thursday and added that it was working toward a resolution of the situation.It said getting the ship moving was “extremely difficult”…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-20h-53m ago

Klaveness Combination Carriers Takes Delivery of 'MV Bass'

Norwegian shipowner Klaveness Combination Carriers KCC on Thursday took delivery of the MV Bass vessel from New Yangzi Shipyard in China. The MV Bass is the seventh of in total eight contracted CLEANBU combination carriers. MV Bass is scheduled…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-22h-31m ago

Total to Supply LNG to MSC Cruises' Ships in Marseille

French oil and gas major Total has struck a deal with cruise line MSC Cruises to supply around 45,000 tons per year of LNG to MSC Cruises’ upcoming LNG powered cruise ships to make calls in the port of Marseille France .According to the statement on Thursday…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-3w-6d-23h-4m ago

Gulf Island Shipyards Delivers New Tug to Bay-Houston

Bay Houston Towing Co. in January took delivery of the final tug in a series of five ordered from Gulf Island Shipyards LLC in 2018.George M and its four sister vessels are Z Tech 30 80 tugs designed by Robert Allan Ltd. The series amp 39 first tug Mark E. Kuebler was delivered in 2019.Robert Alla....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-12h-34m ago

US CDC Order Limiting Cruises to Remain Effective Until Nov. 1

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC said on Wednesday it would keep its stringent framework for a resumption of cruise ship operations until November 1, rebuffing an industry body’s push to lift the order early.Earlier on Wednesday…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-12h-46m ago

Ever Given Grounding Causes Vessel Logjam In and Near the Suez Canal

Dozens of ships carrying everything from oil to consumer goods have been delayed by the grounding of a vessel in the Suez Canal, and companies may have to reroute cargoes around Africa if the blockage extends beyond 24 hours, shipping sources…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-13h-26m ago

MAN's ME-GI Engines Ordered for 10 VLCC Newbuilds

MAN Energy Solutions said Wednesday it has won an order to supply its MAN B amp W 7G80ME GI Mk9.5 dual fuel engines for a series of 10 300,000 dwt very large crude carriers VLCC being built by Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering Co. DSME in South Korea.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-13h-46m ago

Conrad Delivers Deck Barge to Ashton Marine

Conrad Shipyard said it delivered a new deck barge to Ashton Marine LLC, a marine transportation company based in Muskegon, Mich., earlier this month.Named the AM 3600, the 240 by 60 by 14 foot ABS deck barge will carry 3,600 tons of bulk…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-14h-25m ago

Oil Gains More Than $3/bbl After Suez Canal Ship Grounding

Oil prices jumped about 6% on Wednesday after a ship ran aground in the Suez Canal, and worries that the incident could tie up crude shipments gave prices a boost after a slide over the last week.The crude benchmarks, U.S. crude and London based Brent, added to gains after U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-14h-37m ago

Stranded Suez Ship's Owner, Insurers Face Millions in Claims

The owner and insurers of one of the world amp 39 s largest container ships stuck in the Suez Canal face claims totaling millions of dollars even if the ship is refloated quickly, industry sources said on Wednesday.The 400 metre, 224,000 tonne Ever…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-14h-43m ago

Fourteen US States Sue Biden Administration Over Oil and Gas Leasing Pause

Fourteen U.S. states including Louisiana and Wyoming filed suits on Wednesday against President Joe Biden amp 39 s administration to challenge his pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters.The legal actions, which seek to restore regular federal drilling auctions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-16h-49m ago

Video: Ill Tanker Crewmember Medevaced off Bermuda

An ailing crewmember was medevaced from an oil tanker off the coast of Bermuda on Friday.Rescue Coordination Center Bermuda notified watchstanders at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Fifth District command center in Portsmouth of an ill crewmember aboard…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-17h-43m ago

UK Royal Navy Developing Surveillance Vessel to Protect Critical Subsea Infrastructure

The UK Royal Navy is developing a amp 34 Multi Role Ocean Surveillance ship MROSS amp 34 aimed at protecting critical subsea infrastructure from threat.In a statement on Wednesday, the UK Ministry of Defence said the ship would come into service by 2024. amp 34 MROSS will be a surface vesse....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-18h-22m ago

Asia’s First Ship-to-containership LNG Bunkering Performed in Singapore

Asia amp 39 s first ship to containership liquefied natural gas LNG bunkering operation was undertaken in Singapore on Wednesday as vessel owner and operators continue to turn to the cleaner burning fuel to reduce their emissions and Singapore ramps…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-18h-43m ago

Kongsberg Maritime to Equip Norwegian Training Vessel

Kongsberg Maritime KM said it will supply an equipment and simulation package for the maritime training vessel MS Gann, helping both to reduce the vessel’s emissions and enhance the education offered on board. The contract, worth 41.2 million NOK…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-19h-15m ago

Tugs Working to Free Grounded Containership in the Suez Canal

The shortest shipping route from Europe to Asia remained blocked on Wednesday as 10 tug boats struggled to free one of the world amp 39 s largest container ships after it ran aground in the Suez Canal.The 400 metre, 224,000 tonne Ever Given ran aground…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-21h-1m ago

Saudi-led Coalition Lets Four Fuel Ships Dock at Yemen's Hodeidah Port

The Saudi led coalition has allowed four fuel ships to dock at Yemen’s Red Sea port of Hodeidah, two sources familiar with the matter said, after the Houthi group said it would only agree to a ceasefire proposal if an air and sea blockade were lifted.Four vessels…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-21h-17m ago

Techcross Announces New Technology for Turbidity Correction

South Korean electrolysis water treatment company Techcross has developed a new technology enabling total residual oxidant TRO sensing even in very turbid water quality.In the case of electrolysis water treatment, the process of maintaining…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-21h-37m ago

Canadian Coast Guard Opts for Thordon Bearings

CCGS Terry Fox, one the largest icebreakers in the Canadian Coast Guard CCG fleet, has returned to service with new Thordon propeller shaft bearings after concluding that fitting laminate phenolic bearings would extend drydock time and costs.The 88 meter long vessel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-12h-58m ago

Seafarer Vaccination Conundrum a 'Legal Minefield', ICS Says

Seafarers amp 39 lack of access to vaccinations is placing shipping in a amp 34 legal minefield amp 34 , while leaving global supply chains vulnerable, warns the International Chamber of Shipping ICS .The organization is planning to circulate a legal document…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-13h-5m ago

Cruise Ships to Run on Shore Power in Port of Valletta

Cruise ships moored in the Maltese port of Valletta will soon be able to plug into the island amp 39 s energy grid, drawing the power they require to be fully operative without having to keep their diesel engines running. Nidec ASI, head of the Nidec…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-13h-37m ago

Marine Greases Address Surface Oxidation & Corrosion

While many current marine greases generally do a good job lubricating and protecting mechanical devices and equipment, they often do not address a common issue that affects all metals: existing oxidation/corrosion on the surfaces.U.S. based…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-14h-43m ago

VIDEO: MarTID Survey Looks at Pandemic’s Impact on Seafarer Training

2020 presented a monumental challenge for many industries and workers, particularly seafarers, as COVID 19 effectively left hundreds of thousands of seafarers stranded at sea, unable to disembark and partake in crew changes due to onerous restrictions by the majority of port states.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-16h-50m ago

US Navy Recovers Downed Helicopter from Record Ocean Depth

The U.S. Navy last week retrieved one of its crashed helicopters from 19,075 feet below the surface of the North Pacific, setting a record for the deepest aircraft recovery at sea.The helicopter, a twin engine Sikorsky Seahawk, crashed off the coast of Okinawa…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-17h-33m ago

Norway, Germany to Buy Six Submarines from Thyssenkrupp

Norway has agreed to order four submarines from Germany amp 39 s Thyssenkrupp for 45 billion crowns $5.3 billion , with Germany agreeing to order another two, the Norwegian defense ministry said on Tuesday.Norway and Germany, both NATO members, are…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-18h-2m ago

New On-demand Content Service for Seafarers

A new on demand service for movies, news and information has been built and launched for mariners working on board the typical deep sea merchant vessels.While crew welfare in the form of modern IPTV entertainment is now part of the expected in some maritime segments…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-18h-9m ago

Congestion at Brazil's Largest Port Leaves Traders Scrambling

Soy and sugar traders are fighting for room in Latin America’s largest port, rushing to secure loading slots as the slowest Brazilian soy harvest in 10 years pushes the grains export window into the sugar season.Congestion was hitting Brazil’s…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-18h-38m ago

Anchor Handling 'World Record' for Island Offshore's Vessel

Norwegian offshore vessel operator Island Offshore has recently set what it says is a world record with its deep water installation vessel Island Victory during pre laying of anchors at Lundin Energy amp 39 s Solveig field in the North Sea, off Norway. amp 34 The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-20h-43m ago

More than 1,600 Cattle on Spanish Livestock Carrier to Be Killed

Spain on Monday ordered the slaughter of 1,610 cattle which have been stuck aboard the Elbeik livestock ship since December, just weeks after hundreds of cattle on another vessel met a similar fate.The agriculture ministry said the animals were unfit for further travel and could not be re imported i....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-21h-6m ago

Norway Blocks Rolls-Royce's Plan to Sell Bergen Engines to Russian Firm

Norway will block Rolls Royce from selling a Norwegian maritime engine maker to a Russian company on national security grounds, its justice minister told parliament on Tuesday.Based on Norway’s west coast, and owned by Britain’s Rolls Royce for more than 20 years…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-21h-14m ago

DNV Awards AIP for DSME's Rotor Sail System

South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering DSME received an approval in principle AiP from classification society DNV for the DSME Rotor Sail System for large oil tankers and liquefied natural gas LNG carriers.Desigend…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-1d-21h-34m ago

MLS Wins Canadian Navy Contract

Maritime training and assessment software solutions provider Marine Learning Systems MLS said it has been awarded a contract by the Royal Canadian Navy RCN to implement a simulation assessment metrics solution.MLS will configure its enterprise application…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-12h-49m ago

Ingalls Shipbuilding Promotes Nungesser to VP

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ HII Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced that George Nungesser has been promoted to vice president of program management, effective April 1.Nungesser will have profit and loss responsibility for all elements of program execution…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-12h-57m ago

Trade School Gets Donated Marine Engines

Students in the Marine Diesel Engine Technician Program at Louisiana’s Fletcher Technical Community College will get an opportunity to obtain hands on experience thanks to four diesel engines being donated to the school by Baudouin, a relative newcomer to the U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-13h-20m ago

Wärtsilä to Deliver Cargo Handling and Fuel Supply Systems for Six VLGCs

Finnish tech company Wärtsilä said it has won a contract to equip six new 93,000 cubic meter capacity liquid petroleum gas LPG carriers being built at the Jiangnan Shipyard in China for Singapore based Petredec. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in March 2021.The newbuilds…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-14h-1m ago

Video: Tanker Crewman Medevaced off South Carolina

A burn victim was medevaced from a Liberian flagged chemical tanker approximately 179 miles east of Charleston, S.C., on Sunday.The U.S. Coast Guard said its watchstanders at Sector Charleston were notified on Saturday around 7:46 p.m. that…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-14h-25m ago

Philippines Says 220 Chinese Militia Vessels Seen in Disputed Waters This Month

The Philippines expressed concern about hundreds of Chinese military vessels it said were spotted this month in the disputed South China Sea, the latest example of tension in the crucial waterway.The Philippine Coast Guard reported that some 220 vessels…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-14h-40m ago

Royal Caribbean Sells Its Azamara Brand

Cruise giant Royal Caribbean Group said it has completed the sale of its Azamara brand to private equity firm Sycamore Partners for $201 million in cash. The sale, which was announced earlier this year, includes Azamara’s three ship fleet and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-17h-13m ago

Fairbanks Morse Names Clark COO

U.S. based engines manufacturer Fairbanks Morse said Monday it has named Michael Clark its new chief operating officer. Clark will guide the company’s operations, engineering, supply chain and program management departments. He will also be…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-18h-1m ago

Germany's Greens Promise to Scrap Nord Stream 2 Pipeline After Election

Germany amp 39 s Greens have enshrined in their election programme plans to abolish the contested Nord Stream 2 pipeline to ship Russian gas to Europe amp 39 s biggest economy, creating a hurdle to a potential alliance with the conservatives.Chancellor Angela Merkel amp 39 s conservatives…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-18h-11m ago

Baltic Dry Index Rises to Over One-year High

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index tracking rates for ships ferrying dry bulk commodities scaled an over one year peak on Monday, propelled by higher rates across vessel segments, with panamax rates touching an over 10 year high.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-18h-23m ago

Op/Ed: All Hands On Deck to Tackle Decarbonization Today

Without action from the shipping sector to decarbonize, the sector will be responsible for approximately 17% of global CO2 emissions by 2050. And given the scale of the change required, we must address this now. Across the industry, many are…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-18h-53m ago

Jurong Port Buys Lim Family's Stake in Universal Terminal

Singapore port operator Jurong Port has completed its acquisition of a stake in a major oil storage terminal in the city state from the family behind collapsed oil trader Hin Leong Trading Pte Ltd, a port spokesman said on Saturday.The spokesman…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-19h-46m ago

Wagenborg Converts PSV for W2W Operations

Wagenborg Offshore said it has taken its third walk to work W2W vessel into service. The converted Keizersborg is used as a standby vessel for inspection and maintenance of unmanned platforms in both Dutch and British waters of the southern…....

Marine Link Published 3y-8mo-4w-2d-19h-52m ago

MOL Moves Into CO2 Shipping with Investment in Larvik Shipping

Japan amp 39 s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. MOL said it will make its first foray into the liquefied CO2 ocean transport business through an investment in Larvik Shipping AS, a Norwegian ship management company for liquefied CO2 carriers.Liquefied CO2…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-9h-52m ago

US Coast Guard Commissions National Security Cutter Stone

The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday commissioned its newest national security cutter, USCGC Stone WMSL 758 , during a ceremony at Coast Guard Base Charleston, in South Carolina. Adm. Karl Schultz, the commandant U.S. Coast Guard, presided over the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-15h-21m ago

US LNG Exports on Track to Hit Record High in March

U.S. liquefied natural gas LNG exports are on track to hit record highs in March as tumbling shipping rates and lower prices than in Europe and Asia continue to attract buyers.The amount of gas flowing to U.S. LNG export plants has averaged 10.5 billion cubic feet per day bcfd so far in March…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-16h-21m ago

Baltic Index Gains for a Third Week

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index gained for a third straight week on Friday, as rates for the larger capesize and panamax vessel segments rose.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-16h-24m ago

Sanmar Adds Two New Tugs

Sanmar Shipyards has delivered another vessel in its Delicay tug series—this time to its own fleet.Like its sister tugs, the the 25.3m x 12m x 6.1m Delicay Vlll is a Z drive tractor tug built to Canadian naval architects Robert Allan Ltd’s exclusive to Sanmar TRAktor Z 2500SX design…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-16h-31m ago

NIBC and Damen Extend Lease Partnership

NIBC Bank, Damen Ship Lease and Damen Financial Services on Friday sealed multi year partnership in the field of ship leasing.The financing from NIBC will be used to enable financial or operational lease solutions for customers of Damen Shipyards Group.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-17h-39m ago


Solstad Sells 2003-Built AHTS DUO

Solstad Offshore amp 39 s subsidiary Partrederiet International Offshore Services ANS, has sold two anchor handling towing and supply vessels earlier this week.Solstad said that the vessels sold were the AHTS Lady Astrid and Lady Caroline.Delivery of the vessels to the new owner took place Wednesda....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-19h-7m ago

Offshore Wind Webinar: A Look Into the Emerging US Market

Join speakers from ABB, Lloyd’s Register, Equinor and World Energy Reports as we explore why 2021 is the year for offshore wind in the United States.WHEN: Thursday,  March 25, 2021, 11 a.m. EDT US .REGISTER NOW!From eight turbines for 42MW of capacity at the end of 2020…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-19h-8m ago

Seanergy Buys Two Secondhand Capesize Bulk Carriers

Greek headquartered shipowner Seanergy Maritime said it has entered reached a deal to purchase two Capesize bulk carriers for $55 million, growing its fleet to 14 Capesize vessels with an aggregate cargo capacity of approximately 2.5 million…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-19h-22m ago

tmax Honored as "Top 100' Innovator in Germany

tmax Germany GmbH has been honored with the TOP 100 Seal for the first time in 2021. This award is bestowed on the most innovative companies in the German small firm sector each year. The prerequisite for the seal was the successful completion…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-19h-25m ago

Blakeley BoatWorks Delivers Towboat to CMT

The U.S.’ first linehaul towing vessel powered by Tier 4 Caterpillar high speed engines with selective catalytic reduction SCR was built by Blakeley BoatWorks BBW and is now operated by Cooper Marine and Timberlands CMT .In March 2021,…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-19h-48m ago

Siemens Energy to Deliver Topside Modules for MISC-built FPSO

Siemens Energy said Friday it had won a contract with Malaysian MISC to deliver eight complete topside modules for an FPSO MISC is building for deployment in South America.According to Siemens Energy, its topside modules amp 34 will provide sustainable…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-21h-47m ago

Opinion: A Bipartisan Boost for Dredging, the Economy, and the Environment

When leadership at the White House changes parties, you can expect a shift in priorities and policies. In one case, however, continuity is welcome, as President Biden has voiced his support for Buy American and the Jones Act, which are especially…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2d-23h-28m ago

Australia Seizes Cocaine from Containership MSC Joana

Authorities have made a major drug bust from a containership bound for Australia.Earlier this month, Australian Federal Police AFP were tipped that the containership MSC Joanna allegedly contained a large quantity of cocaine on board, and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-8h ago

Congress Provides Last-minute Help for Small Inland and Coastal Ports

In two major pieces of legislation passed by Congress at the end of 2020 and the beginning of this year, Congress addressed the difficulty that many smaller inland and coastal ports have in obtaining funding for their infrastructure projects.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-13h-10m ago

Turrell Named Director of NTSB Office of Marine Safety

Longtime mariner and investigator Morgan Turrell has been named director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s NTSB Office of Marine Safety effective March 1.The office investigates major marine accidents within the United States and its territories…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-15h ago

Thordon Bearings Names Groves VP of Sales

Thordon Bearings has promoted Scott Groves to Vice President – Sales, with a mandate to “grow profitable sales” and build upon the company’s leading position in the global pollution free bearings and seals markets. He officially started in his new role on March 11…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-17h-8m ago

South Port New Zealand Orders Tug from Damen

Damen Shipyards Group said it has booked an order from South Port New Zealand for the delivery of a Damen Azimuth Tractor Tug ATD 2412. The vessel, with 65 tonnes bollard pull, will replace an older vessel with 35 tonnes bollard pull, bringing…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-18h-45m ago

World-first ME-GA Engine Demonstrated in Copenhagen

MAN Energy Solutions has has demonstrated its latest low speed, dual fuel engine—an MAN B amp W ME GA type designed for liquefied natural gas LNG /fuel oil running—at a ceremony live streamed from its Copenhagen Research Center on Thursday. The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-18h-51m ago

Brazil's OceanPact to Charter and, Eventually, Buy Two DDW Offshore AHTS Vessels

Norwegian offshore vessel owner DDW Offshore, a subsidiary of Akastor, has entered into bareboat charter and future sale agreements for two of its AHTS vessels with the Brazilian subsea services company OceanPact.Under the charter, DDW Offshore formerly known as DOF Deepwater…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-18h-55m ago

Fact Check: J.P. Morgan Did Not Sink the Titanic

A widely shared meme has taken several facts about the Titanic out of context to make unsubstantiated claims that imply the ship’s sinking was a deliberate act. This is not true—experts widely agree the sinking of the Titanic was an accident.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-21h-10m ago

Hapag-Lloyd Avoids Forecast Due to Coronavirus Uncertainty

German container shipper Hapag Lloyd said on Thursday it almost tripled its net result in 2020 due to lower costs and higher freight rates, but shied away from specifying 2021 results due to uncertainty in the coronavirus crisis.The net result…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-21h-43m ago

Fincantieri Floats Out 'Discovery Princess'

Discovery Princess, the sixth Royal class ship built for the ship operator Princess Cruises, a brand within Carnival Corporation, was floated out Thursday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.Interior fittings will now begin, leading the vessel to delivery…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-21h-51m ago

DP World Optimistic for 2021 Amid Pent-up Demand

Ports operator DP World gave an optimistic outlook for 2021 on Thursday, citing pent up demand for cargo and an easing of geopolitical tensions after the change of U.S. administration.Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, who is chairman and chief executive of the Dubai state owned global ports operator…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-21h-52m ago

Norway: IMR to Use Kongsberg USVs, AUVs for Marine Ecosystem Monitoring

Norwegian maritime technology and equipment specialist Kongsberg Maritime will supply Norway’s Institute of Marine Research IMR with four autonomous vessels. The scope of supply includes two Kongsberg Maritime Sounder USVs Unmanned Surface…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3d-22h-49m ago

Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas Starts Sea Trials

Royal Caribbean amp 39 s latest Quantum Class cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas has set sail for sea trials in the North Sea ahead of planned delivery in the coming weeks, German shipbuilder Meyer Werft said.Trials for the 348 meter, 169,379 GT cruise…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-7h-34m ago

Nine New Pilot Boats to Be Equipped with AST's Monitoring Tool

AST said it has secured an order to supply its iRAMS monitoring systems for Norfolk, U.K. boat builder Goodchild Marine Services, to install on nine new ORC fast pilot vessels being built for British ports.The Pantocarene designed launches were…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-8h-9m ago

Northstar Partners with Laredo Offshore to Support US Offshore Wind

New Jersey based Northstar Marine announced Wednesday it is gearing up to support emerging offshore wind development projects in the Northeast U.S., having recently acquired a pair of specialized support vessels and formed a partnership with with Laredo Offshore Services…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-8h-41m ago

Katherine Tai Confirmed by Senate as US Trade Chief

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted unanimously to confirm veteran government trade lawyer Katherine Tai as the first woman of color to serve as U.S. Trade Representative, putting her to work enforcing trade deals, confronting China’s trade practices and patching up ties with U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-9h-2m ago

Australia Gifts Newbuild Patrol Boat to Papua New Guinea

Shipbuilding group Austal announced it has has delivered the ninth Guardian class Patrol Boat GCPB to the Australian Department of Defense. The vessel, the future HMPNGS Rochus Lokinap, was then gifted by the Australian Government to the Papua…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-9h-6m ago

Sea Ranger Service Names Pullens Managing Director

Sea Ranger Service, the Netherlands based company that has been carrying out surveying and research tasks in the North Sea with emissions free sailing offshore work vessels since 2018, has appointed Christel Pullens as its new managing director effective March 1…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-9h-27m ago

China’s One-sided Recovery Drives Iron Ore Market Back Up -BIMCO

In the first two months of 2021, Brazilian iron ore exports have risen by 9.1% to 53 million tonnes, driven by China. So far this year, 35.2 million tonnes of iron ore has been exported to China, representing a 15.2% increase from the same period…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-16h-53m ago

Hapag-Lloyd Acquires NileDutch

German container shipping company Hapag Lloyd announced Wednesday it has reached a deal to acquire NileDutch, based in the Netherlands, strengthening Hapag Lloyd amp 39 s position in the African market.The sale and purchase agreement will see Hapag Lloyd acquire all shares of  Nile Dutch Investmen....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-17h-42m ago

Panamax Bulk Carrier Rates Hit Over 10-year High

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index on Wednesday climbed to a near 1 1/2 year high as panamax rates scaled a more than 10 year peak on China grain demand.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-19h-9m ago

Interview: Jennifer Carpenter, AWO President & CEO

Jennifer Carpenter joined The American Waterways Operators AWO , the national trade association representing the inland and coastal tugboat, towboat and barge industry, in August 1990 and became its president and CEO in January 2020. She weighs…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-20h-29m ago

France-based TSM Adds Two New Tugs

Dutch shipbuilding group Damen reports it has delivered two RSD Tugs 2513 to France based Thomas Services Maritimes TSM for operations on the River Seine in the port between the Ports of Rouen and Honfleur HAROPA – Port de Rouen .Like Damen…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-21h-5m ago

Survitec to Acquire Hansen Protection

U.K. based safety and survival solutions provider Survitec on Wednesday said it has signed an intent to purchase Hansen Protection, a Norwegian provider of specialist survival suits and protective equipment.Ron Krisanda, Survitec amp 39 s executive chairman…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-21h-26m ago

Drone Swarms Sent from Uncrewed Vessels Could be Used for Offshore Wind Farm Inspections

U.S. based seabed survey company Ocean Infinity, is, together with the University of Portsmouth, Airborne Robotics, and Bentley Telecom, working to develop an autonomous offshore wind farm inspection capability utilizing aerial drone swarms…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-21h-28m ago

The Path to Zero: Study Shows Hydrogen-Based Ship Fuel Projects on the Rise

The Getting to Zero Coalition’s updated Mapping of Zero Emission Pilots and Demonstration Projects uncovers emerging trends, sees a strong climb in the number of identified projects as well as increased activities in Asia.The amp 39 fuel of the future amp 39 …....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-4d-21h-34m ago

Kongsberg to Deliver $40M Tech Package for First Jones-act WTIV

Norway amp 39 s Kongsberg Maritime has secured a $40 million contract to supply an integrated technology solution for the first U.S. built wind turbine installation vessel WTIV the Charybdis.The vessel, being built at Keppel AmFELS shipyard in the U.S.…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-1h-32m ago

Panama Asks IMO for Help in China's Coal Carrier Dispute with Australia

Panama is urging the International Maritime Organization IMO to step in to help stranded seafarers and shipowners wrapped up in a trade dispute between China and Australia.Some 74 vessels loaded with Australian coal and more than mariners…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-7h-30m ago

Wärtsilä to Test Marine Scrubbers for Carbon Capture

Wärtsilä Exhaust Treatment said exhaust gas abatement systems, also known as scrubbers, may soon be used to directly tackle maritime carbon dioxide CO2 emissions as technology advances enable manufacturers to design and upgrade scrubbers to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-8h-30m ago

Ardmore Shipping Announces Hydrogen Joint Venture

Tanker owner and operator Ardmore Shipping Corporation said it has signed a Letter of Intent LOI with Element 1 Corp. E1 and Maritime Partners, LLC MP to establish a joint venture for delivering E1 amp 39 s methanol to hydrogen technology to the marine sector.Ardmore…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-13h-22m ago

Oil Demand Drag Takes a Toll on Tankers

U.S. refiners are scaling back on hiring ships for longer periods to save on costs in another sign of uncertainty over when global oil demand will return to pre COVID levels, shipping and trade sources say.The global rollout of coronavirus vaccines…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-15h-8m ago

Tech File: Engineered Cooling Solutions Help Improve Environmental Footprint

As owners and operators work to achieve dramatic new emission reductions, vessels’ cooling solutions should not be overlooked.A  wave of green initiatives is sweeping through the maritime market as owners and operators seek ways to reduce emissions from their vessels.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-15h-35m ago

China Seizes 11 Ships in $770 Million in Oil Smuggling Bust

China foiled criminals seeking to smuggle nearly 1 million tonnes of refined oil worth 5 billion yuan $770 million , with officials seizing 11 ships and detaining 171 suspects in a sprawling swoop on Tuesday, customs authorities said.The operation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-17h-4m ago

Top Japanese Lenders Join Shipping Industry Scheme to Cut Carbon

Leading Japanese lenders have joined an initiative that links the provision of shipping finance to cuts in carbon dioxide emissions as the sector accelerates efforts to go green.In recent weeks, Shinsei Bank Ltd, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-17h-24m ago

VIDEO: Topsides Modules Lifted on Guyana-bound Liza Unity FPSO

SBM Offshore, the Dutch based FPSO company, said Tuesday that the topsides lifting campaign for the Liza Unity FPSO was recently completed. The FPSO is being built for deployment at ExxonMobil amp 39 s Stabroek offshore block in Guyana. amp 34 Thanks to the efforts of the integrated team…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-17h-56m ago

Charity Golf Event to Benefit Mercy Ships

Core Group Resources is hosting a charity golf event in support of Mercy Ships amp 39 volunteer crew fund, on March 29, in Katy, Texas, west of the Houston Energy Corridor.The hosts are currently seeking additional teams, sponsors and donations to support the golf outing at the Falcon Point Golf C....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-18h ago

BV Publishes Rules for Wind Propulsion Systems

Bureau Veritas BV has released new generation classification rules for wind propulsion systems amid growing interest in and support for the development of zero carbon propulsion solutions for modern ships.Wind propulsion is among a number…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-18h-38m ago

Tug Master Falls Asleep at the Helm and Crashes Into Dock

A gravel barge allided with private docks and homes near Gig Harbor, Wash., after the master of the towing vessel fell asleep at the helm.The U.S. Coast Guard said Monday that its watchstanders at Sector Puget Sound received notification from Pierce County dispatch that an unmanned gravel barge…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-19h-17m ago

Rolls-Royce Gains EPA Tier 4 Certification for mtu Marine Propulsion Systems

U.K. based equipment and engines manufacturer Rolls Royce said it has received U.S. EPA Tier 4 certification for its mtu propulsion systems based on its Series 4000 M65L 16 cylinder diesel engines.EPA Tier 4 regulations are considered the most stringent emissions standard for marine applications…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-19h-30m ago

China Cracks Down on Illegal Yangtze River Sand Dredging

China has launched a crackdown on illegal sand mining operations on the Yangtze river, which have made large parts of central China more vulnerable to drought.Excessive sand mining on the Yangtze, which provides water for a third of the Chinese population…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-20h-9m ago

NOIA Says Ready to Work with New Interior Secretary to Advance Offshore Energy Sector

Following Monday amp 39 s confirmation of the U.S. Representative Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior, the U.S. National Ocean Industries Association NOIA , representing interests of the country amp 39 s offshore energy industry, said it was ready to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-21h ago

Crowley, ESVAGT Partner to Service the US Offshore Wind Industry

U.S. based Crowley and Danish shipping company ESVAGT are teaming up to build and operate purpose built, Jones Act vessels to support the emerging U.S. offshore wind energy market.As the U.S. offshore wind industry continues to gain momentum at pace…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-5d-21h-13m ago

Carnival Corp CEO Sees Two More Tough Years Ahead

Cruise operator Carnival Corp Chief Executive Arnold Donald has said that shrinking its fleet due to the pandemic will slow its full recovery until 2023, as cruise lines battle a prolonged fallout from on board outbreaks, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.The cruise company’s full fleet might....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-12h-29m ago

Houston Ship Channel Operations Closed Due to Fog

Operations at the Houston ship channel were suspended early on Monday morning due to dense fog in the region, a Galveston Texas Pilots dispatcher said.The ship channel is a 53 mile 85 km waterway connecting the busiest U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-12h-35m ago

Two Injured in RRS Sir David Attenborough Lifeboat Drill

The UK amp 39 s Marine Accident Investigation Branch has opened an investigation into a lifeboat drill accident that injured two crew members from the new polar research ship RRS David Attenborough. The two crewmembers suffered minor injuries after…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-13h-12m ago

Concordia Damen Launches Capital Fund for Inland Vessel Sales

Concordia Damen announced Monday it has launched a capital fund to facilitate the purchase of new and/or used inland vessels.The company has made available a business plan tool on its website, providing its customers—on a nonobligatory basis…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-14h-10m ago

Autohydro: User-friendly Engineering Software for Class Approval

Autoship Systems Corporation ASC supplied Boksa Marine Design BMD with its latest Autohydro 6.10, offering yet more features and tools leading to new efficiencies for calculating hydrostatic parameters, stability and longitudinal strength.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-15h-34m ago

Cashman Dredging Fined for Alleged Dumping Violations

Dredging contractor Cashman Dredging amp Marine Contracting Co., LLC will pay $185,000 to settle alleged dumping violations off the coast of Rhode Island.The Quincy, Mass. based company will pay the fine under a recent settlement with the U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-17h-23m ago

HMS Queen Elizabeth Docks in Scotland in Leadup to First Deployment

The U.K. Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Glen Mallan, Scotland, as part of final preparations before her first operational deployment set to commence later this year.Sailing in along the Firth of Clyde…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-17h-50m ago

Hornblower to Resume DC Passenger Vessel Service

Hornblower Cruises and Events announced Monday it will restart its Washington D.C. passenger vessel operations, including dinner cruises and water taxi service.Water taxi service will resume starting Friday, March 19, and dining experience offerings with brunch…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-18h-18m ago

ABS Launches Emissions Reporting Tool

Classification society ABS said it has launched a new digital emissions monitoring tool that allows shipowners and operators to input and monitor their IMO Data Collection System DCS and EU Monitoring Reporting and Verification MRV review…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-19h-44m ago

ClassNK Certifies SOPass BOG Management System

Classification society ClassNK has certified SOPass, a solution service that realizes improved fuel and transport efficiency through an optimized routing feature and boil off gas BOG management system for liquefied natural gas LNG carriers, developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-20h-31m ago

Ecochlor Expands in Southeast Asia

U.S. based ballast water treatment sysems manufacturer Ecochlor has appointed Zen Hong Oh as Regional Service Manager for Southeast Asia.Oh has more than 11 years of involvement in the maritime industry both in shipbuilding and in project management of vessel repairs and retrofits.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-21h-12m ago

VIDEO: Basjan Faber Discusses the Creation of C-Job’s Customizable TSHD Series

With an eye on an aging trailing suction hopper dredge fleet, C Job is set to debut an innovative new THSD design series with a focus on modularity and sustainability. Basjan Faber, CEO, C Job Naval Architects, discusses the dredging market…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-6d-21h-17m ago

Tech File: ASRY Moving to Infor's Cloud-based Digital Transformation Platform

The Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company ASRY aims to streamline business processes and boost transparency with Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise on Amazon Web Services AWS cloud.His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa AlKhalifa…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-19h-20m ago

Ultrasonic Testing Technology Developed for NASA Comes to Offshore Assets

ABSG Consulting Inc. ABS Consulting signed an exclusive global licensing agreement to offer an innovative ultrasonic non destructive testing NDT solution that supports expanded use of composite materials on offshore assets to extend service…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-1d-19h-39m ago

Huntington Ingalls Industries Wins US Navy ISR Contract

Huntington Ingalls Industries HII said Friday that its Technical Solutions division was one of 11 companies selected to provide development, technical, management and engineering services for Naval Information Warfare Center NIWC Pacific’s Intelligence…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-12h ago

Atlas Copco Releases AIRCUBE

Atlas Copco introduced AIRCUBE – a containerized range of plug and play compressor rooms.AIRCUBE is designed to deliver containerized compressed air facilities when and where they are needed, saving space in production facilities or eliminating having to wait for new buildings to be constructed…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-12h-28m ago

Video: Cruise Ship MSC Lirica Catches Fire in Corfu

MSC Cruises said a fire broke out aboard one of its vessels idled in Greece, on Thursday.The fire was reported at 3:42 p.m. local time aboard the MSC Lirica, currently in warm layup without passengers on the Greek island Corfu, and was put out…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-14h-58m ago

CMA CGM Sees Strong Shipping Demand Continuing in First Half

Container shipping group CMA CGM said on Friday that it expected activity to remain strong in the first half of this year after brisk demand for consumer goods boosted its profits at the end of last year.France based CMA CGM said its fourth quarter earnings before interest…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-15h-57m ago

Hybrid Tour Boat Catches Fire in Norway

A hybrid electric tour vessel caught fire off Norway amp 39 s southern coast on Thursday, and while the flames have been extinguished, local authorities fear the situation could deteriorate in the days ahead.Authorities said the fire broke out in or…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-16h-42m ago

Iranian Containership Attacked in the Mediterranean

An Iranian container ship was damaged in an attack in the Mediterranean, the state run shipping company said on Friday, adding it would take legal action to identify the perpetrators of what it called terrorism and naval piracy.The ship, Shahr e Kord…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-18h-42m ago

Maritime Groups Pleased with WRDA 2020

It was an odd legislative journey, but ultimately one with a happy ending. That’s one way to sum up the rather tortuous process that led to the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 WRDA . For the first time WRDA usually reauthorized…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-18h-47m ago

LSS Vulcano Delivered to the Italian Navy

The Italian Navy has taken delivery of the newly built logistics support ship LSS Vulcano from Fincantieri amp 39 s Naval Integrated shipyard in Muggiano, Italy.The 193 meter LSS Vulcano is part of the FLOTLOG Flotte Logistique program, which includes…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-19h-15m ago

RightShip Expands Its Vetting Criteria

Risk assessment and due diligence firm RightShip said it has expanded its vetting criteria from 20 to 50 assessment factors, in a move aimed at improving consistency as well as industry safety standards. amp 34 We have drilled down further in terms…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-19h-58m ago

Rolls-Royce's Power Systems Profitable Despite 17% Revenue Plunge

Rolls Royce amp 39 s Power Systems division has ended the 2020 financial year with an underlying operating profit of $247.3 million despite suffering a 17% drop in underlying revenue to $3.8 billion. This corresponds to an underlying operating margin of 6.5% 2019: 11.5% .....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-21h-9m ago

ClassNK Grants Remote Survey Notation for "K" Line's Car Carrier

Classification society ClassNK has granted its Remote Survey RMSV notation for amp 34 Century Highway Green amp 34 , an LNG fueled Pure Car Carrier PCC operated by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, “K” LINE . This is the first vessel on ClassNK’s registry to be marked with RMSV notation at the ti....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-21h-39m ago

VIDEO: Diverse Marine Delivers Offshore Wind CTV to Turner Iceni

UK based workboat constructor Diverse Marine has delivered the offshore wind crew transfer vessel ‘Iceni Valour’ to Turner Iceni. amp 34 The vessel arrived successfully ahead of schedule in North Wales, to commence her 10 year charter in the Liverpool Bay area…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-2d-23h-31m ago

Palestinian Fishermen Killed by Israeli Drone Caught in Nets, Hamas Says

Three Palestinian fishermen who died in an offshore blast on Sunday had encountered an explosive laden Israeli drone that had fallen into the sea and blew up in their nets, the Hamas run Interior Ministry in Gaza said on Thursday.An Israeli military spokeswoman had no immediate comment.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-58m ago

SAFE Boats to Reopen Tacoma Shipyard for Naval Build Program

U.S. shipbuilder SAFE Boats International will reopen its Tacoma, Wash. facility following the award of a $20 million lead contract for the U.S. Navy to start construction of the Mark VI patrol boats headed for the government of Ukraine.The U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-6h-49m ago

Awind Orders Two CSOVs from China Merchants Industry

Norwegian based Awind said it has ordered a pair of hybrid electric commissioning, service and operations vessels CSOV from China Merchants Industry in Hong Kong, with options for up to four additional vessels.Awind, a subsidiary of Awilco affiliate Integrated Wind Solutions AS IWS …....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-7h-3m ago

Outreach Offshore Expands Dealer Network

U.K. based equipment supplier Outreach Offshore Ltd announced Cedar Marine Ltd and Engineered Marine Systems Ltd will join its network of dealers offering PALFINGER Marine products.Engineered Marine Systems EMS specializes in the design, supply…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-11h-27m ago

Governments Join Damen's Fight Against Invasive Species in Ballast Water

Climate Investor Two has approved an investment that could amount to €24.5 million $29.4 million to support the lease of Damen’s portable ballast water treatment solution InvaSave to customers in Africa, Asia and Latin America.Climate Investor…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-11h-35m ago

Van Oord Inks Maintenance Deal with Wärtsilä

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä said it has expanded its partnership with Dutch marine contractor Van Oord with the signing of a nine year renewal and extension to its Optimized Maintenance agreement. The new deal also expands on the original…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-14h-29m ago

Drydocks World to Upgrade Its Lighting Systems

UAE shipyard Drydocks World said it will upgrade the lighting systems at its facilities, reducing total consumption of lighting power by 55%.The company said it has reached a deal with Etihad Energy Services, Etihad ESCO , wholly owned subsidiary by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority DEWA …....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-15h-48m ago

Widow of Bangladesh Shipbreaker Pursues Test Case on Worker Safety

A Bangladeshi woman whose husband died dismantling an oil tanker in a local shipyard was given the green light this week to keep pursuing a claim for compensation from a UK company linked to the vessel in a test case for the shipbreaking industry.Britain’s…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-16h-42m ago

Secondhand Prices Put a Damper on Tanker Demolitions -BIMCO

The year 2021 has been tough on crude oil tanker freight rates across the board so far. Consequently, the industry buzz has been all about largescale scrapping of tankers, but so far, it has been all talk and very little walk, as the secondhand market has proved a much preferred alternative…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-18h-2m ago

Coast Guard Cutter Dorado Decommissioned

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dorado WPB 87306 was decommissioned Wednesday after 23 years of service. The vessel was the Coast Guard amp 39 s sixth 87 foot Marine Protector class patrol boat to serve as the Coast Guard’s primary nearshore patrol asset.“I…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-18h-11m ago

Shipping Groups Press EU to Advance 'Fuels of the Future'

Shipping and trade groups are calling on the European Union to advance the development of ammonia and green hydrogen as the best marine fuel options to enable the industry to accelerate decarbonization.With about 90% of world trade transported by sea…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-18h-46m ago

Minerva Bunkering Announces Carbon Offsets Offering

Minerva Bunkering said it launched a new offering enabling customers to mitigate carbon emissions associated with the bunker fuel they consume. With each transaction, Minerva retires verified carbon offset certificates in an equal and offsetting…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-18h-55m ago

Port Hedland's Iron Ore Shipments to China Drop to Two-year Low

Benchmark Asian iron ore futures rose on Thursday as data showed monthly shipments of the steelmaking ingredient to China from Australia amp 39 s Port Hedland dropped to the lowest in two years.Shipments from Port Hedland, the world amp 39 s biggest iron ore export hub…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-3d-23h-27m ago

LR Approval in Principle for Exmar Ammonia-fueled Gas Carrier

Classification society Lloyd’s Register LR said it has awarded an approval in principle AIP to Belgium based shipping company Exmar for its ammonia NH3 fueled 40,000 cubic meter capacity midsize gas carrier MGC . China amp 39 s Jiangnan Shipyard…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-12h-20m ago

Van Oord Wins Coastal Protection Work in the UK

Dutch based dredging contractor Van Oord said it  has signed a contract with the U.K. amp 39 s Environment Agency to continue to protect the Lincolnshire coast for the next four years.The deal, which continues on the work Van Oord has been undertaking there since 2015…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-13h-36m ago

Indian Navy's New Submarine Commissioned

The Indian Navy has commissioned its third Kalvari class submarine, INS Karanj, built entirely in India to Naval Group amp 39 s Scorpene design.The Scorpene is a 2,000 ton conventional propulsion submarine designed and developed by Naval Group for all types of mission…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-14h-13m ago

CWind Sells CTV Endeavour to Wood Marine

CWind, a provider of project services and crew transfer vessels CTV to the offshore wind industry, reports it has completed the sale of its CTV Endeavour to Wood Marine, a port services operator based in Suffolk, U.K.According to CWind, part of the Global Marine Group GMG …....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-16h-16m ago

Zeaborn to Integrate Wärtsilä Fleet Operations Solution

Hamburg based third party ship manager Zeaborn Ship Management ZSM has chosen Wärtsilä Voyage’s Fleet Operations Solution FOS as the digital navigation platform for its managed tanker fleet. Each of its 12 vessels will deploy the system…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-16h-45m ago

How Is Containership Demand Impacting the Hull Coating Business?

Nippon Paint Marine said it is seeing liner operators increasingly postpone dry dockings as they look to keep vessels operational to meet the recent surge in demand for container shipments.“Containership owners want to push dry docking schedules…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-17h-25m ago

Whitworth Joins Gulf Copper Board

Gulf Copper and Manufacturing Corporation has appointed Jonathan Whitworth as a member to its board of directors.Whitworth, a graduate of Texas A amp M University at Galveston TAMUG , brings his extensive working history and experience back to Texas.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-18h-19m ago

Baltic Index Rises to Over Five-month Peak

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index gained on Wednesday, marking its highest level since early October as rates for the capesize and supramax vessel segments rose.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-20h-5m ago

VARD Delivers Expedition Cruise Ship to Coral Expeditions

Ship designer and builder VARD said it has delivered a second expedition cruise vessel to Coral Expeditions of Australia.The newbuild, Coral Geographer, is ready to sail after arriving from Vard Vung Tau, VARD’s shipyard in Vietnam. Her maiden voyage with passengers will start from Cairns…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-20h-32m ago

At Least 39 Die as Two Migrant Boats Sink off Tunisia. Coast Guard Rescues 165

At least 39 migrants died when two boats sank off Tunisia on Tuesday as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to the Italian island of Lampedusa, the Tunisian defense ministry said.The coast guard rescued 165 others, and searches for more survivors are still ongoing off the coast of Sfax…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-21h-23m ago

Liebherr Ships First Main Crane Components for OHT's Alfa Lift Installation Vessel

Crane specialist Liebherr has informed that important components for a giant crane to be installed aboard OHT amp 39 s Alfa Lift offshore wind foundation installation vessel, have departed from Germany and are now en route to China where the vessel is being built.The Alfa Lift…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-22h-47m ago

Namibian Marine Diamond Miner Reports Drop in Production as Demand Slumps

Debmarine Namibia, a subsidiary of Anglo American amp 39 s diamond unit De Beers, on Monday reported a 13% drop in production to 1.125 million carats last year as demand slumped during the COVID 19 pandemic.Namibia has the richest known marine diamond deposits in the world…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-4d-23h-36m ago

Tanker Crew Member Medevaced in Brodick Bay

An ailing crew member was medevaced from a tanker at anchor in Brodick Bay off Scotland, on Sunday,At 4.53 p.m., Troon lifeboat was tasked by Belfast Coastguard along with Arran lifeboat to assist with the medical evacuation of a crew member…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-8h-32m ago

Centerline Finalizes Acquisition of Saltchuk's Bunkering Business

Marine transportation services company Centerline Logistics said it has finalized its acquisition of Saltchuk Marine Services’ California ship refueling business, currently operated by Saltchuk subsidiary Foss Maritime.With the completion of this expansion…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-11h-49m ago

Casco Bay Lines Orders Hybrid-electric Ferry

Maine ferry operator Casco Bay Lines has committed to an integrated hybrid electric power and propulsion solution for its new vessel, in a technology step change along one of the longest established ferry routes in the United States.The new…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-12h-42m ago

Biden to Review Future of Federal Oil Leasing Program

The U.S. Interior Department announced Tuesday it will launch its review of the federal oil and gas leasing program on March 25, a key step that will determine whether the Biden administration will permanently halt new leases on federal land…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-13h-29m ago

First Ever Electric Voith Schneider Propellers Ready to Be Installed

Spanish shipbuilder Gondan said it received last week at its main facilities in Castropol, Asturias, the first two electric Voith Schneider Propellers eVSP ever manufactured. They will be soon installed in the new offshore wind service operation vessel SOV …....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-13h-51m ago

US Navy Submarine New Jersey Reaches Pressure Hull Complete Milestone

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ HII said Tuesday its Newport News Shipbuilding division has achieved a milestone in the construction of the submarine New Jersey SSN 796 .The company reached pressure hull complete on February 10, meaning that all of its hull sections were joined to form a single....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-16h-26m ago

Diana Shipping to Implement ABS' Digital Environmental Platform

ABS said it has signed an agreement with Diana Shipping Services S.A. DSS to implement the ABS Environmental Monitor digital sustainability solution across 31 vessels under its management.Part of the ABS My Digital Fleet risk management platform…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-16h-40m ago

SAAM Towage to Receive Two New Tugs for El Salvador

SAAM Towage said it will soon take delivery of two new vessels, SAAM Acaxual and SAAM Centzunat, built by Turkish shipbuilder Uzmar to provide services at the Energía del Pacífico EDP liquefied natural gas LNG terminal in El Salvador.The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-17h-39m ago

Greece Delivers Food to Cattle Ship Stuck at Sea

Greece will deliver 50 tons of animal feed to the Togo flagged ElBeik, which has been stuck at sea for nearly three months in the Mediterranean carrying hundreds of cattle rejected by their buyers amid fears of disease, government sources said…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-18h-9m ago

Q88 and Danaos Announce Cargo History Data Integration

Q88 LLC, a provider of SaaS technology to the maritime industry, and Danaos, a provider of specialized software for shipping, announced the automated integrations to questionnaire management data for shipowners, charterers and operators.This…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-18h-19m ago

US Corn Shipments Flirting With All-time Highs

Record U.S. corn sales, especially those to China, mean that exporters will be extremely busy for at least the next six months. But they no longer need to set new records, as the recent corn shipping pace has sufficiently boosted the efforts.Updated figures from the U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-19h ago

AAL Expands Heavy Lift Fleet

AAL Shipping has acquired two secondhand multipurpose heavy lift vessels, expanding its core fleet to 720,200 total deadweight DWT .The 2010 built Pacific Action and 2009 built AAL Gladstone have both served in the AAL fleet in the past and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-19h-9m ago

Gulf of Mexico: HWCG, Helix Extend Fast Oil Spill Response Agreement

Helix Energy Solutions Group has entered into a new agreement for offshore oil spill response resources with HWCG, a consortium of deepwater oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico who have come together with the shared goal of quickly responding to offshore oil spills.Under the agreement…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-19h-37m ago

Norway Suspends Rolls-Royce Asset Sale on Security Grounds

Norway has suspended a planned asset sale by engine maker Rolls Royce to a Russian controlled company as it assesses the security implications for the country’s navy, the justice ministry said on Tuesday.Norway’s NSM security agency is assessing…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-20h-34m ago

Seacat Nets Long-Term Charter for Seacat Rainbow at Beatrice Wind Farm

UK based offshore vessel operator Seacat Services has said that its recently launched catamaran Seacat Rainbow has gone straight on to a long term charter at the Beatrice offshore wind farm.Seacat Rainbow will support Operations amp Maintenance…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-5d-21h-7m ago

Senesco Delivers New Tug for Reinauer

North Kingstown, R.I. shipbuilder Senesco Marine has built and delivered another EPA Tier 4 compliant tug, Janice Ann Reinauer, to Reinauer Transportation. Upon delivery, the tug went directly to work transporting product on the U.S East and Gulf Coasts.The 4…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-11h-14m ago

Callan Marine Launches Marine Construction Division

Galveston, Texas based Callan Marine has launched a new Marine Construction Division to provide turnkey marine, civil and specialty construction services along the U.S. Gulf Coast.The Marine Construction Division has the capability to complete projects requiring 110 to 300 ton crane barges…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-11h-21m ago

Greenbrier Launches Crowley's New Alaska Fuel Barge

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. announced today the launch of Qamun, a 55,000 barrel shallow draft double hull petroleum tank barge built by Greenbrier Marine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenbrier. Crowley Engineering Services provided on…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-11h-29m ago

Three Ships Carrying US Ethanol Head to China

Three ships carrying ethanol were heading to China from the U.S. Gulf Coast, three trade sources told Reuters on Monday, a sign that ethanol exports from the United States to the country are increasing drastically.The shipments may surpass the total amount of U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-11h-40m ago

Altera Takes Sixth E-shuttle Tanker from Samsung

Altera Infrastructure recently took delivery of its newest E shuttle tanker Altera Wind from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries.The 103,000 deadweight tonne newbuild is the sixth and final in the series of DP2 shuttle tankers…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-12h-29m ago

Washington Watch: Winds of Change in DC

For operators venturing into the offshore wind space, 2021 started off with a gust of changes and reports. From Jones Act clarifications and new enforcement authorities, to millions in port infrastructure funding, the new Congress and presidential…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-14h-6m ago

Seaspan Orders Six More Containerships

Seaspan Corporation on Monday announced it has reached deal to order six additional containerships, bringing to 31 the number of newbuilds the Hong Kong headquartered shipowner has ordered since December 2020. The 15,000 TEU sextet is expected to be delivered from the fourth quarter of 2023…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-14h-30m ago

NATO Tests Maritime Security Drone

NATO Maritime Air MARAIR Operations team carried out a communications test flight with the NATO Alliance Ground System AGS during its flight on February 25, 2021.As the AGS was flying over the Central Mediterranean, MARAIR based out of NATO Maritime Command headquarters in Northwood, U.K.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-15h-27m ago

Jumbo and SAL to Form Joint Venture

German based breakbulk and project cargo shipping company SAL and Dutch maritime heavy lift transport and installation contractor Jumbo have announced their intention to form a joint venture.Combining a large part of their fleets, engineering…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-15h-53m ago

BMT Wins US Navy Cable Ship Replacement Study Contract

Marine engineering firm BMT has been awarded a prime contract to conduct industry studies for the U.S. Navy’s T ARC X cable ship replacement program.The Navy’s only operational cable ship, the nearly 40 year old USNS Zeus T ARC 7 , is approaching the end of its service life…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-16h-9m ago

Alfa Laval Preps for Large-scale Methanol Testing

Swedish equipment manufacturer Alfal Laval said it is ramping up for soon to begin major tests of methanol as a marine fuel at its test and training center in Aalborg, Denmark. Working alongside engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions and other partners…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-16h-33m ago

US Vineyard Wind Project Clears Key Hurdle

The Interior Department completed its final environmental review of what would the first commercial scale U.S. offshore wind farm, it announced on Monday, clearing a key hurdle needed to permit the project off Massachusetts.The U.S. Bureau of…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-17h-14m ago

Wallenius Wilhelmsen CEO Craig Jasienski Steps Down

Norwegian/Swedish shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen announced its CEO, Craig Jasienski, has stepped down from his role and left the company effective March 8.The car carrier operator said its current CFO, Torbjørn Wist, will assume the role…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-18h-13m ago

Strong Offshore Wind Lifts U.S. Maritime, Port, and Logistics Companies

After several false starts, 2021 is the year when the U.S. offshore wind industry begins to realize its potential. This is according to Philip Lewis, Director of Research, World Energy Reports WER .In an interview with Maritime Reporter TV amp 39 s Greg Trauthwein…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-18h-33m ago

Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Earns AIP for Intra-Europe Feeder Containership

DNV granted an Approval in Principle AIP to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard HMD for a new design of intra Europe 1,900 TEU feeder containerships. The AIP is the result of a joint development project between DNV and HMD to develop an efficient and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-22h-36m ago

Stena Bulk Debuts InfinityMAX Electric Vessel Design Concept

As shipping companies face mounting societal and regulatory pressure to decarbonize, innovative alternative designs are expected to become the norm rather than the exception. Stena Bulk unveiled the InfinityMAX hybrid bulk carrier concept, intended to push the boundaries for zero carbon…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-1w-6d-22h-53m ago

Damen Launches Financial Services Division

As of April 1, 2021, Damen Shipyards Group will start a specialized Financial Services division to support clients in the financing of new ships by means of both operational and financial lease constructions.In itself it is not new that Damen…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-14h-24m ago

New Pandemic Response Guidance for Maritime SAR Organizations

New manual provides vital recommendations for operational planning and response in health emergenciesThe International Maritime Rescue Federation IMRF , supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, has launched comprehensive guidance for anyone working in search and rescue…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-14h-36m ago

Handysize 38kt Time Charter Average FFA is 'Perfect Timing'

Forward freight agreement FFA trades for a basket of 38,000 dwt handysize time charter rates will help operators take longer term cover with less risk, says shipbroker Simpson Spence Young.Following an ever strengthening charter market, SGX…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-14h-54m ago

Plimsoll Marine Takes Delivery of Pushboat Rock Solid

Bayou La Batre, Ala. shipbuilder Master Marine, Inc. MMI has delivered the 67’ x 28’ pushboat Rock Solid to Plimsoll Marine. The Rock Solid is the third of four vessels that MMI is scheduled to deliver to the Lower Mississippi River push boat…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-15h-39m ago

Oil Surges After OPEC+ Extends Cuts

Oil prices jumped about 3% on Friday, hitting their highest levels in over a year, following a stronger than expected U.S. jobs report and decision by OPEC and its allies not to increase supply in April.Brent futures rose $2.10, or 3.2%, to $68.84 a barrel by 11:25 a.m. EST 1625 GMT .....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-16h-5m ago

Trelleborg Acquires Composite Hose Supplier Gutteling Group

Trelleborg has, through its Trelleborg Industrial Solutions business area, signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the Dutch company Gutteling Group BV. The company develops and sells composite hoses to the chemical industry and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-16h-19m ago

Vard Marine VP Andrew Kendrick Retires

Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Vard Marine announced Derek Buxton, current vice president business development, has taken on the additional duties as vice president for our regional office in Ottawa effective immediately, following…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-16h-28m ago

Torqeedo Sets Up Direct Distribution in Norway

Electric propulsion and hybrid drives manufacturer Torqeedo said it ha established direct distribution in Norway to address the growing market for its systems in the region.Norway has a long tradition of seafaring and is a world maritime center for shipping…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-18h-2m ago

Bulk Carrier Caught Dumping Garbage in Great Barrier Reef

A shipping company and chief officer have been convicted in Australia for dumping garbage near the Great Barrier Reef, the world amp 39 s largest coral reef system.Following a prosecution by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority AMSA , on February 26…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-18h-15m ago

Another Vessel Joining Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Construction

The consortium behind the Nord Stream 2 undersea gas pipeline said on Thursday a second Russian pipe laying vessel is undergoing sea trials ahead of joining the project, as it presses on with construction despite growing political pressure.The vessel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-18h-20m ago

St. Johns Shipbuilding Building Unique Tankship for IMF

Palatka, Fla. based St. Johns Shipbuilding is constructing a self propelled, 10,000 gallon, USCG Inspected, double hull tankship for Intracoastal Marine Fuel IMF of Jupiter, Fla. Designed by JMS Naval Architects, the 53 by 18 foot tankship…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-18h-59m ago

China Pledges to Build 'Polar Silk Road' Over 2021-2025

China will construct a “Polar Silk Road” and actively participate in the development of Arctic and Antarctic regions, it said in its new 2021 2025 “five year plan” published on Friday.The plan said China would “participate in pragmatic cooperation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-2d-19h-32m ago

Logimatic Inks Fleet Management Deal with Hapag-Lloyd

Logimatic said it has signed a contract with Hapag Lloyd that will see the German shipping company replace several existing fleet management systems with SERTICA.As part of its digital transformation and centralization efforts, Hapag Lloyd will implement SERTICA on more than 70 containerships…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-11h-43m ago

Video: Thirty-one Rescued from Sinking Vessel off Eastern Canada

Thirty one fisherman have been rescued from a fishing vessel that caught fire and began to sink off the coast of Eastern Canada.At 7:05 p.m., Tuesday, the Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Halifax notified watchstanders at the U.S. Coast Guard…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-12h-32m ago

Hybrid Accommodation Vessel MWV Falgout Delivered

The Chinese built hybrid accommodation vessel MWV Falgout has been delivered to end client Brunei Shell Petroleum.The 80 meter vessel, a new purchase for Bruneian owners JISCO Marine Sdn Bhd, will be employed on long term charter for the Bruneian oil and gas company.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-16h-8m ago

French Vessel Hauls Luxury Cargoes Across Atlantic with Sail Power

In a return to the age of the clipper, a French company is using a sailing boat to ply the trade routes that pre dated steam power—and delivering wine and chocolate to environmentally conscious customers on either side of the Atlantic.Sleek and light like its larger predecessors, the aluminum hull....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-16h-38m ago

Seaspan Orders Eight More Containerships

Seaspan Corporation continues its vessel ordering spree with a deal announced Thursday for eight additional containerships for delivery from the second half of 2022 and through the third quarter of 2023.Seaspan, a subsidiary of New York listed Atlas Corp.…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-16h-53m ago

Germany to Sail a Warship Across the South China Sea

The United States on Wednesday hailed plans by NATO ally Germany to sail a warship across the contested South China Sea, calling it welcome support for a “rules based international order” in the region, something Washington says is threatened…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-17h-54m ago

Wood-chip Carrier Delivered for Hokuetsu Corp., NYK

A new wood chip carrier for the Hokuetsu Corporation was delivered on March 2 at Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Saikai city, Nagasaki, Japan. NYK and Hokuetsu have a long term contract for this vessel.Dubbed Southern Ace, the vessel will transport…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-18h-8m ago

Marine Transportation System Innovative Conference Set for March 15-17, 2021

The 6th Biennial Marine Transportation System Innovative Science and Technology Conference, hosted by the CMTS and the Transportation Research Board, will be held virtually from March 15 17, 2021. The theme of the upcoming conference is “Advancing…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-18h-20m ago

Subsea Miner DeepGreen to Go Public Via $2.9 Billion SPAC Deal

DeepGreen Metals, an EV battery metals maker, said on Thursday that it will be acquired by blank check firm Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corp in a $2.9 billion deal.The deal will consist of a $330 million private investment from investors along with Allseas…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-18h-23m ago

Tug Crewman Medevaced Off Louisiana

An ailing mariner was medevaced from a U.S. flagged tug approximately 18 miles southwest of Atchafalaya Bay, off Louisiana, on Wednesday.The U.S. Coast Guard said its watchstanders at Sector New Orleans received a call via VHF FM radio channel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-19h-16m ago

Elaine Chao Used DOT Resources for Family Business - Report

The U.S. Justice Department declined to investigate or prosecute then Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao after the inspector general’s office referred allegations of potential misuse of office for review, a report made public on Wednesday…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-3d-20h-41m ago

Italian Magistrates Set to Level Charges Against Sea Rescuers, NGOs

A German aid group that operated a migrant rescue boat in the Mediterranean said on Wednesday Italian magistrates were set to charge 21 individuals and three human rights groups with aiding illegal immigration from Libya.The announcement came…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-11h-49m ago

RSS Sir David Attenborough Delivered to LR Class

Britain’s new polar research ship, the RSS Sir David Attenborough, has been formally presented with Lloyd amp 39 s Register LR certification after a four year long construction period, the classification society said.The high profile vessel, the U.K.’s largest commercial newbuild for over 30 ....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-11h-56m ago

Sunken Vessel Leaks Oil Near Sitka, Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a report of a diesel fuel discharge after a vessel sank near Sitka, Alaska.Sector Juneau personnel received a report, February 26, that the 52 foot fishing vessel Haida Lady sank and was completely submerged between Cobb Island and Silver Point south of Sitka.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-12h-6m ago

exactEarth to Provide AIS Services for MDA's Dark Vessel Detection Program

exactEarth Ltd. has signed an agreement with MDA to provide advanced Satellite AIS data services as part of MDA amp 39 s recently announced Dark Vessel Detection DVD program for the Government of Canada. The DVD program is intended to detect and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-13h-36m ago

Sea Machines Hires Moran David as CCO

Sea Machines Robotics, a Boston based developer of autonomous command and control systems for commercial vessels, has hired Moran David as chief commercial officer CCO .Effective immediately, this new position gives David responsibility for…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-14h-30m ago

Israel Says It Tracked Down the Ship Linked to Recent Oil Spill

Israel accused Iran on Wednesday of being linked to a recent oil spill off its shores that caused major ecological damage, calling the incident environmental terrorism.The spill was caused by an oil tanker that was carrying pirated cargo from Iran to Syria last month…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-14h-37m ago

Thai Navy Scrambles to Save Cats from Sinking Ship

Thai navy sailors braved choppy waters to launch a dramatic rescue this week after discovering four cats had been abandoned on a sinking ship that caught fire off a paradise island.After the crew had been taken to safety on Tuesday, the navy was sent to the site of the capsized vessel to check for a....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-15h-33m ago

Shipping Groups Tap Algorithms to Cut Carbon Emissions

Leading shipping group Maersk Tankers is investing tens of millions of dollars in digital technology to speed up cuts in carbon emissions across the industry, its chief executive told Reuters.Global shipping accounts for nearly 3% of the world’s CO2 emissions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-15h-43m ago

Baltic Exchange Adds LNG Powered Seaborne Gas Assessments

A new set of independent indices for the liquified natural gas LNG seaborne trade went live this week 2 March , based on the carriers burning LNG, rather than marine fuel oil or marine gas oil, as their primary fuel.Published twice weekly…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-16h-33m ago

Newport News Launches US Navy Submarine Montana

Huntington Ingalls Industries HII said on Wednesday that the Virginia class submarine Montana SSN 794 was launched into the James River at the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division in Virginia.The 7,800 ton submarine, which had been…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-16h-46m ago

Texas Yard is US' First EU-compliant Shipbreaking Site

International Shipbreaking said it has become the first yard in the U.S. to gain EU Ship Recycling Regulation EU SSR accreditation, after investing $30 million in compliant infrastructure.The Brownsville, Texas site, part of EMR Metal Recycling…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-17h-40m ago

DNV Supports Hapag-Lloyd’s Green Financing

Hapag Lloyd amp 39 s efforts to obtain financing for six of its highly efficient containership newbuilds according to the Green Loan Principles of the Loan Market Association LMA are being supported by classification society DNV.The German shipping…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-18h-1m ago

Petronav Carriers Charters MR Tanker

Petrogress, Inc., a fully integrated oil commodity business that primarily serves the Mediterranean and West Africa, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Petronav Carriers LLC on February 17, 2021, entered into a long term lease agreement…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-18h-46m ago

Oil Spill Response Vessel Converted Into a Pilot Station

JMS Naval Architects informs conversion work is nearly completed of the former oil spill response vessel OSRV Maine Responder to a pilot station vessel for Sandy Hook Pilots Association of Staten Island, N.Y. The conversion work contract was competitively awarded to Feeney Shipyard of Kingston…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-19h-4m ago

Cavusoglu: Turkey, Egypt Could Sign Maritime Demarcation Deal

Turkey and Egypt could negotiate and sign a maritime demarcation deal in the eastern Mediterranean if their ties, which have been strained, allow for such a move, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.Ties between them…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-19h-19m ago

Shipping Needs to Talk Market-based Measures - BIMCO

Shipping association BIMCO is encouraging states and the industry to start a dialogue on how to create a global ruleset for market based measures MBM to support the use of low carbon fuels and to create a level playing field for the industry.“One…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-19h-57m ago

Deployment of World's First Hydrogen Tanker Delayed

Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd expects shipment of its first cargo of liquefied hydrogen from Australia to Japan could be delayed until the summer due to the pandemic, a company spokesman said on Wednesday.A A$500 million $391 million pilot project…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-4d-20h-6m ago

MSHS Group Outlines Expansion Plans

Positioned to expand both its geographic reach and service capacity, the MSHS Group announced a partnership with MPE to accelerate a strategic long range expansion plan. MSHS Group’s growth plans include broadening its reach in the marine and energy industries with new locations…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-12h-38m ago

Austal USA Promotes Ryder to VP

Mobile, Ala. shipbuilder Austal USA said on Tuesday it has named long time business development executive Larry Ryder as the company’s new vice president of business development and external affairs.In this role, Ryder is responsible for all of Austal’s business development efforts…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-15h ago

Bouchard CEO Ordered to Step Down

Morton S. Bouchard, III, fourth generation leader of family owned Bouchard Transportation, has been ordered to step down from his role as chief executive officer as the Long Island based tug and barge operator continues to navigate through bankruptcy and a string of legal challenges.Bouchard…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-15h-12m ago

Baltic Index Snaps Losing Streak

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index gained on Tuesday, snapping a four session run of losses, helped by stronger rates in the capesize and panamax vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, was u....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-16h-56m ago

Salt Ship Design Acquires Albatross

Norwegian headquartered Salt Ship Design said it has completed its acquisition of Serbian naval architecture firm Albatross Ship Design.Albatross was founded in 2001 as a member of Norway amp 39 s Vik Sandvik Group, working under name Vik Sandvik Albatross…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-17h-27m ago

Fairbanks Morse Delivers Engines for USS John L. Canley

Wisconsin based power solutions manufacturer Fairbanks Morse said it has delivered four FM 6L48/60CR engines to shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego for the newbuild USS John L. Canley ESB 6 . The ship is the sixth in the U.S. Navy’s…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-18h-20m ago

Logan Industries Launches US Scrubber Repair Service

Texas based hydraulic repair, manufacturing and rental company Logan Industries says will offer a high alloy welding scrubber repair service from all coasts of the U.S. for the global marine shipping and cruise line industries.Exhaust scrubbers…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-18h-40m ago

Sterling PlanB Gains DNV Type Approval for Preventing Thermal Runaway

Marine energy storage company Sterling PlanB SPBES said it is now fully certified under new 2020 class rules for commercial vessel batteries set out by classification society DNV.As an early adopter of the certification, SPBES becomes one…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-18h-58m ago

US Destroyer Docks in Sudan for the First Time in Decades

A U.S. naval destroyer docked on Sudan’s Red Sea coast on Monday in the latest sign of thawing relations with the United States, a day after a visit by a Russian frigate.The visits are a sign of international competition for influence in Sudan…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-19h-24m ago

Venezuelan Oil Exports Rise on Larger Sales to Asia

Venezuela’s oil exports rose in February to over 700,000 barrels per day bpd , their highest level in 10 months, pushed by more sales of fuel oil cargoes to new clients in Asian markets, according to Refinitiv Eikon’s tanker tracking data and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-19h-32m ago

United Product Tankers Names Schoeller Co-managing Director

German shipping company UPT United Product Tankers GmbH amp Co. KG said Matthias A. Schoeller has been named co managing director, succeeding Stefan Ciegelski who will retire by the end of June.Schoeller, having worked as the company amp 39 s chartering manager for the last 10 years…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-19h-49m ago

Fishermen Turn to Apps and AI to Tackle Climate Change

From weather predicting apps to using artificial intelligence to monitor the fish they catch, small scale fishermen and coastal communities are increasingly turning to digital tools to help them be more sustainable and tackle climate change.Overfishing…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-20h-4m ago

ClassNK Releases new PrimeShip-HULL (HCSR) Software

ClassNK released the latest version of its design support software PrimeShip HULL HCSR Ver.8.0.0 developed in response to the IACS Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers CSR BC amp OT . The new version incorporates the latest…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-5d-20h-35m ago

Marine News' US Offshore Wind Issue Is Now Live

Marine News will publish three online only e magazine editions in 2021, starting with the recently launched February issue available online now. This edition dives into the burgeoning U.S. offshore wind industry, which is destined to be a real driver for America amp 39 s maritime…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-12h-10m ago

Callan Marine Hires Harner as COO

Galveston, Texas based dredging contractor Callan Marine said it has hired Greg L. Harner as its new chief operating officer.A 36 year veteran of the construction and maritime industry, Harner brings experience in infrastructure development for deep water seaports…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-12h-53m ago

Satellite Data Company Spire to Go Public in Latest SPAC Space Deal

Satellite data company Spire Global Inc said on Monday it has agreed to go public through a merger with blank check acquisition firm NavSight Holdings Inc at a $1.6 billion valuation.It is the latest example of a special purpose acquisition…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-13h-9m ago

All at Sea – Charity Helps Children Stay Learning on Remote Islets

It’s home learning, but not as we know it. As children in the UK wave goodbye to home school this World Book Day March 4 , hundreds of pupils in the Philippines are still getting their schoolwork delivered to them – by boat.Schools in the Philippines…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-13h-23m ago

Israel Widens Search for Oil Spill Culprit After Ruling Out Ship in Greece

Israel on Sunday broadened its search for the ship behind an oil spill that blackened its beaches with tar after investigators ruled out one of the suspected tankers.An Israeli team, in coordination with Greek authorities, carried out a surprise…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-13h-48m ago

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Returns Three More Ships from Lay-up

Norwegian/Swedish shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen said it will reactivate another three vessels, bringing to 12 number of ships it is planning to return to service after placing 15 car carriers in cold lay up due to difficult market conditions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-14h-3m ago

TORM Buys Eight Vessels from TEAM Tankers

TORM said on Monday it has entered into an agreement to purchase eight MR product tankers with chemical trading capabilities from TEAM Tankers in a partly share based transaction.The deal, which includes a total cash consideration of $82.5 million and the issuance of 5.97 million shares…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-14h-59m ago

VIDEO: Wärtsilä’s Compact Reliq Aims to Optimize BOG Reliquification

As the maritime industry steams toward decarbonization, the path to zero emissions will include many stepping stones. Wärtsilä’s Compact Reliq is a step change in efficiently reliquefying boil off gas BOG on LNG carriers, as Lasse Wichstrøm…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-15h-40m ago

NSK Acquires Brüel & Kjær Vibro

Brüel amp Kjær Vibro B amp K Vibro , an independent supplier of condition monitoring solutions for rotating machinery, has been acquired by NSK, a global organization specializing in researching, designing and manufacturing motion and control solutions.NSK’s…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-16h-22m ago

MOL to Expand Ship Data Sharing

Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. MOL and Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. ShipDC have agreed to share the data of about 180 MOL’s ships in operation targeted for MOL’s Fleet Optimal Control Unified System FOCUS Project through Internet of Ships Open Platform IoS OP …....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-16h-28m ago

Car Carrier Helios Ray in Dubai for Assessment After Explosion

An Israeli owned ship hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman strategic waterway has arrived at a port in Dubai, where is it is due to be assessed in dry dock.The MV Helios Ray, a vehicle carrier ship, was hit overnight between Thursday and Friday by a blast above the water line that a U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-16h-48m ago

Austal Philippines Delivers New Ferry to Fjord Line

Shipbuilding group Austal said its Austal Philippines arm has a 109 meter high speed catamaran ferry to Fjord Line of Norway.The vehicle passenger ferry, named FSTR, is said to be the largest aluminum vessel ever constructed in the Philippines.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-16h-49m ago

Ardmore to Manage Four Carl Büttner Chemical Tankers

Cooperation strengthens chemical platform underpins strategy to operate more sustainable, non fossil fuel cargoes  Ardmore Shipping Corporation announced a new partnership with Carl Büttner, taking on the commercial management of four chemical…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-17h-9m ago

Capesize Rates Slide, Dragging Baltic Index Down

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index dipped to its lowest since mid February on Monday as rates for the larger capesize segment fell for the eighth straight session.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-18h-22m ago

Shipbuilder Halter Marine Orders Inrotech Welding Robots

A set of welding robots will help Halter Marine to improve productivity as it ramps up to build the U.S. Coast Guard’s new Polar Security Cutter PSC .Denmark based Inrotech said it will deliver its Inrotech MicroTwin, Inrotech Classic and Inrotech Crawler to the the Pascagoula, Miss.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-19h-7m ago

Hesse Takes the Engineering Lead at FSG Shipyard

Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft FSG has a new Head of Engineering as of March 1, 2021, when Volker Hesse takes over the job. Hesse 47 is a mechanical engineer who began his career around 20 years ago at Blohm amp Voss shipyard in Hamburg.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-2w-6d-19h-58m ago

Product Focus: Combat COVID-19 with Walk-Through Sanitizer

Tetranet is offering a solution to the maritime, offshore, ports and logistics markets an industrial walkthrough Covid19/virus and spores sanitizer as business seeks to return to normal. Designed for both inside and outside use, the company says it is ideal for  ports/harbors…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-18h-31m ago

Vittoria Shipyard Delivers OPV to Armed Forces of Malta

The longest Offshore Patrol Vessel ever built by Vittoria Shipyard was delivered this morning to the Maltese government by Luigi Duò, president of Vittoria Shipyard, during a ceremony that took place in the facilities of the Venetian company.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-1d-19h-7m ago

Taiwan Navigation Orders Two New Tugs

PT. Graha Trisaka Industri has awarded tug design contracts to Robert Allan Ltd. for a RAmparts 3200 W and a TRAktor 3200 V. The tugs will be built and operated by Taiwan Navigation Co. Ltd. under a long term charter contract for CPC Corporation, Taiwan.PT.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-12h-39m ago

Wind Powered Containership Concept Launched

Winds of change are sweeping the maritime industry as vessel owners and operators seek ways to reduce vessel emissions. A new containership concept from Detlev Löll and TECHNOLOG joins a raft of new wind powered cargo vessel designs aimed at reducing…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-12h-46m ago

Finlandia Seaways Engine Fire Linked to Poor Maintenance

Substandard maintenance was found to be a major contributing factor at the root of a 2018 engine room fire aboard the DFDS ro ro vessel Finlandia Seaways in April 2018, U.K. accident investigators found.The Lithuanian registered vessel was in transit from Zeebrugge…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-14h-51m ago

Cox to Ramp up Production of the CXO300 Outboard Engine

Cox Powertrain, a British manufacturer of high power diesel outboard engines, announced it has raised £9 million from existing shareholders and a further £3 million loan from HSBC UK Equipment Finance to allow the company to expand and ramp up production of the CXO300 outboard engine.Since 2007…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-17h-41m ago

NOAA Begins Transition Exclusively to Electronic Navigation Charts

NOAA will begin to implement its sunset plan for paper nautical charts this month, starting with the current paper chart 18665 of Lake Tahoe. After August, NOAA’s electronic navigational chart will be the only NOAA nautical chart of the area.This…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-17h-48m ago

US Navy Warship in the Middle East Has COVID-19 Cases

A U.S. Navy warship operating in the Middle East has a dozen cases of the novel coronavirus, while another warship in the region is investigating whether some of its members are also infected.The USS San Diego which has the confirmed cases is at port in Bahrain.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-18h-45m ago

Vehicle Carrier Ship Hit by Explosion in Gulf of Oman

An Israeli owned ship, the MV HELIOS RAY, was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman overnight Thursday and a U.S. defense official said the blast left holes in both sides of the vessel amp 39 s hull. The cause was not immediately clear.The vehicle…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-19h-3m ago

After Hellish Voyage, Cattle Ship Checked by Spanish Veterinarians

Spanish government veterinarians were on Friday inspecting hundreds of cows crammed aboard a ship that returned to port after months at sea in which the animals endured what one NGO described as “hellish” conditions.The Karim Allah docked at…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-19h-11m ago

Master Convicted Over Passenger Death

The master of a Sydney Harbor passenger vessel has pleaded guilty and been convicted of one count of unreasonably placing the safety of another person at risk in the Downing Centre Local Court on Monday, 22 February 2021.On behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority AMSA …....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-19h-49m ago

C-Innovation Invests in Covid-19 Mitigation on its Offshore Construction Vessels

Mako Industries signed an agreement with C Innovation to mitigate the spread of Covid 19 on its offshore construction vessels, beginning with the 168 m Island Venture. Mako uses Puradigm to combat air and surface contaminants safely in populated environments 24/7…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-22h-2m ago

Demand for Oil-based Marine Fuels to Fall as Ships Cut Emissions

Global demand for oil based marine fuels is set to fall in the next three decades as stricter carbon emissions rules for the shipping industry kick in and alternative fuel use climbs, consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Friday.The U.N. amp 39 s International…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-2d-22h-46m ago

Fincantieri to Build Two Submarines for Italian Navy for $1.64B

Italy amp 39 s Fincantieri will sign as prime contractor a contract worth 1.35 billion euros $1.64 billion for the construction of two new generation submarines for the Italian Navy, the shipbuilder said on Friday.The contract, signed together with…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-1h-11m ago

Solstad's PSV, AHTS Secure Australia Contracts

Solstad Offshore, a Norway based offshore vessel operator, on Friday said it had won contracts for the vessels Normand Ranger and Far Seeker in Australia.The Normand Seeker, a large AHTS, has been awarded a contract in Australia with the start…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-2h-31m ago

Smart Ship Hub to Offer KVH Watch Services

Remote vessel and voyage management platform Smart Ship Hub will offer KVH Watch connectivity to enable actionable insights for vessels.KVH Industries announced Thursday that Smart Ship Hub is now a KVH Watch Solution Partner and will offer…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-5h-56m ago

Kitsap Transit Acquires Vessel from San Francisco Bay Ferry

Bremerton, Wash. ferry operator Kitsap Transit said it has purchased the secondhand passenger vessel Solano for approximately $1 million from the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority WETA ,The sale closed last Friday…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-6h-11m ago

Leidos to Acquire Gibbs & Cox

Reston, Va. based Leidos said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire esteemed naval architecture and marine engineering firm Gibbs amp Cox for $380 million in cash, as the defense, engineering and IT conglomerate looks to bolster its expertise as it competes for U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-6h-31m ago

Rauma Shipyard Resumes Operations After Coronavirus Outbreak

Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions RMC said it resumed production on Thursday after it paused operations last week following a COVID 19 outbreak among its workforce.The company halted production last Friday after a cluster of coronavirus infections was discovered at the Rauma shipyard.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-7h-45m ago

CMA CGM to Expand LNG-powered Fleet to Transpacific Route

Container shipping line CMA CGM is to expand its fleet of natural gas powered vessels to cover the busy trans Pacific route between China and the United States as part of a push to use the fuel to reduce pollution, the group said on Thursday.CMA CGM will deploy by next year six chartered ships with ....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-13h-30m ago

Livestock Carrier Returns to Spain After Months Stuck at Sea

A shipload of Spanish cattle that had been drifting for months due to concerns over the bovine bluetongue disease docked in Spain on Thursday, the government said, but the fate of the animals remains unclear.The Karim Allah left the Mediterranean…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-13h-45m ago

Tug Crewman Medevaced off Washington

An injured mariner was medevaced from a tug 60 miles off Grays Harbor, Wash., last week.At approximately 2 p.m. on February 18, watchstanders at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River were notified over VHF FM channel 16 that a crew member aboard…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-15h-6m ago

RRS James Clark Ross Makes Its Last Antarctic Call

It amp 39 s the end of an era for the U.K. amp 39 s RRS James Clark Ross, which made its final call to Rothera Research Station in Antarctic on February 19 after 30 years of service. British Antarctic Survey BAS said the polar research vessel will be sold…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-15h-56m ago

Deltamarin Unveils LNG-powered Containership Design

Deltamarin introduced a new liquefied natural gas LNG powered Kielmax container vessel design as vessel owners and operators increasingly turn to the cleaner burning fuel to help reduce shipping emissions.The C.Delta2100 design, part of the Finnish naval architect amp 39 s C.Delta series…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-17h-52m ago

ADNOC Adds Six VLCCs

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ADNOC revealed Thursday that its shipping arm ADNOC Logistics amp Services ADNOC L amp S has added six very large crude carriers VLCC to its fleet as the UAE sate energy company expands production and moves further…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-18h-48m ago

PIL Fined $3 Million Over Felony Dumping Violations

Singapore based shipping company Pacific International Lines PIL will pay $3 million in fines after pleading guilty to felony dumping violations in Hagatna, Guam.The vessel operating company and two engineers were sentenced for illegally discharging…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-20h-15m ago

Autonomy is a Journey: Wärtsilä Voyage Helps Define and Drive Maritime’s Automated Future

As the maritime industry faces numerous environmental and efficiency challenges, the future is ship automation and Wärtsilä Voyage is a driver. Sean Fernback, President, and Thomas Pedersen, Director, Automation amp Dynamic Positioning, Wärtsilä…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-21h-5m ago

Tanker Shipping Facing a Tough Year Ahead, Says BIMCO

After a turbulent year, low demand looks set to plague the market in the coming months combined with too many ships fighting for too few cargoes in both the crude oil and oil product segments, says the oil tanker shipping overview and outlook…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-3d-23h-31m ago

Report: Baker Hughes, 17 Other Firms Quit Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Project to Avoid Sanctions

Baker Hughes Co and AXA Group and 16 other companies recently quit work on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and will not be sanctioned, according to a document the Biden administration sent to Congress last week which was seen by…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-1h-53m ago

COVID-19 Mitigation on Rigs & Ships

Steve Lykins, President, Mako Industries, discusses the case for investing in Puradigm COVID 19 mitigation and monitoring technology onboard offshore rigs and ships.The creation of Mako Industries, a subsidiary of Mako Oilfield Services, is proof that every storm cloud has a silver lining.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-11h-27m ago

Cheniere Expects Rising LNG Demand with Vaccine Rollout

Cheniere Energy Inc, the top U.S. liquefied natural gas producer, on Wednesday raised its full year adjusted earnings forecast, predicting higher demand for the fuel as COVID 19 vaccinations boost economic recovery.Lockdown measures implemented…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-13h-28m ago

Wärtsilä and Ocean Technologies Group Partner on Maritime Training

Simulation and training solutions provider Wärtsilä Voyage and knowledge and technology solutions provider Ocean Technologies Group OTG say they have partnered in an effort to enhance safety and efficiency in the maritime sector.With complementary converging digital technologies and platforms…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-13h-33m ago

Future Prospects of Shipping COVID-19 Vaccines by Sea

The lucrative prospect of transporting COVID 19 vaccines by sea has intensified the spotlight on the maritime industry’s cold supply chain and its ability to carry high value pharmaceuticals.At present, speed to market is critical to stemming the spread of the pandemic…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-15h-50m ago

Navy to Remove Island on Fire-stricken USS Bonhomme Richard

The U.S. Navy has begun the process to remove the island from the USS Bonhomme Richard LHD 6 as part of an ongoing inactivation availability for the warship that was destroyed by a major fire in 2020.Salvage contractor Smit Americas started the removal process Tuesday, the Navy said.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-17h-29m ago

Grimaldi Group Orders Six RoRo Ships

The Grimaldi Group said it signed an order contract worth more than $500 million for the construction of six new ro/ro multipurpose vessels at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd Ulsan in South Korea.With a length of 250 meters, a beam of 38 meters and a deadweight of 45…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-18h-42m ago

Baltic Index Slips on Weaker Capesize, Panamax Rates

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index dipped on Wednesday, pressured by lower rates for the capesize and panamax vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-19h-37m ago

Hunter Group Sells VLCC Hunter Alta

Norwegian shipowner Hunter Group said its Hunter Tankers subsidiary has signed a memorandum of agreement to sell its 2019 built very large crude carrier VLCC Hunter Atla to a Eurasian buyer for $84.5 million.The vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owner in March…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-20h ago

Hempel's "Futureproof" at the Heart of its Plan to Double its Revenues

Hempel A/S has launched its new sustainability framework dubbed Futureproof, an initiative that lies at the heart of the companies strategy to double its revenue by 2025 while dramatically cutting its carbon footprint and that of its clients…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-20h-4m ago

Siem Offshore Wins W. Africa Deal for Subsea Construction Vessel 'Siem Spearfish'

Norwegian offshore vessel operator Siem Offshore has said it has secured a contract for its Siem Spearfish subsea construction vessel.The contract, with an unnamed client, is for 2 months firm, with extension options included.Under the contract…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-20h-23m ago

Telemar Wins 50-vessel Service Deal with Fairplay Towage

Marlink subsidiary Telemar said it signed a five year service maintenance deal with Fairplay Towage to deliver bridge maintenance services across 50 of the company’s port and ocean tugs in Germany, Holland and Belgium.The contracts will consolidate…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-20h-28m ago

SES Networks to Power Guest Connectivity on Scarlet Lady

SES Networks is working with Virgin Voyages to provide its fleet with high speed, low latency connectivity. Significantly, the Wi Fi service will be free for every sailor. Virgin Voyages’ Lady Ships will tap into SES Networks’ satellite enabled Signature Cruise Solution.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-20h-37m ago

Dutch Report Record Containership Cocaine Bust

Customs authorities in Hamburg and Antwerp have seized a record haul of more than 23 tonnes of cocaine destined for the Netherlands in two raids this month, Dutch prosecutors said on Wednesday.The two shipments together represented a street value of roughly 600 million euros $730 million , the pros....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-4d-20h-41m ago

Baxter Marine Group Acquires WheelHouse Technologies, Vessel Vanguard & SeaKits

Baxter Marine Group announced it has acquired Wheelhouse Technologies, VesselVanguard and SeaKits Brand.The combined companies support more than 3,000 commercial, military, charter and recreational watercraft worldwide. Intuitive user tools…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-12h-3m ago

Australia Cracking Down on Livestock Shipping

Australian officials will implement a set of extra safety checks for livestock shipping after a string of recent incidents thrust the sector into the international spotlight.From March 1 to August 31, 2021, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-13h-25m ago

American Cruise Lines Adds Sixth Ship to Pacific Northwest

American Cruise Lines now has six ships in the Pacific Northwest for 2021, with four of them operating on the Columbia and Snake Rivers.One of the line’s riverboats American Harmony completed its recent journey from the East Coast to the Pacific Northwest via the Panama Canal.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-14h-26m ago

Royal Caribbean Advance Bookings Rise with Eyes on Vaccinations

Royal Caribbean Group said on Monday it was seeing an uptick in future bookings, following a disastrous year for the cruise operator, as travel enthusiasts look to sail again at a time governments globally have started mass vaccinations.The company’s shares…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-15h-23m ago

Maersk Backs Plan for Green Ammonia Plant in Denmark

Shipping group Maersk said on Tuesday it was among a group of companies backing a plan to build Europe amp 39 s largest green ammonia plant in Denmark as part of its ambition to shift to carbon neutral ship fuel.The project, led by fund management firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners CIP , will....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-15h-26m ago

AecorLink to Deliver Internet to Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia

Swedish maritime internet service provider AecorLink said it has been appointed to deliver highspeed Internet to Wasaline´s brand new ferry Aurora Botnia.Wasaline has been using AecorLink broadband service since 2017, on the ferry Wasa Express.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-18h-25m ago

Cargill, Maersk Tankers Launch Bunker Procurement Service

Cargill and Maersk Tankers are aiming to unlock more competitive and transparent bunker pricing and improved customer service through a new strategic partnership combining their bunker volumes, offering a new bunker procurement service to tramp shipping companies and trading houses.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-18h-32m ago

Tech File: COBRA Battery System Receives Class Certification

With DNV GL certification obtained in February 2021, the COBRA battery system from Becker Marine Systems can be used for a wide range of inland waterway and maritime shipping applications, and due to demand, Becker is expanding COBRA production at its Winsen Luhe location.Tailor made for maritime....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-18h-44m ago

Carnival Cashes In On COVID Rebound

Cruises are renowned for their gargantuan all you can eat buffets. Cruise company Carnival is stuffing its face again with a $1 billion equity raise – its third such helping after Chief Executive Arnold Donald feasted on a combined $2.5 billion in share offerings late last year.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-19h-7m ago

RECOTUG: Development Starts on 'World-First' Remote-Control Tugboat

Svitzer A/S, Kongsberg Maritime and tjhe American Bureau of Shipping ABS signed a deal to jointly develop the RECOTUG, touted as the world’s first commercial tug to be fully operated from a remote operations centre on shore.Each organization…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-21h-40m ago

Europe's Largest: CIP to Launch Offshore Wind-powered Ammonia Plant in Denmark

Danish energy infrastructure investments firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is looking to build what it says is Europe’s largest production facility of CO2 free green ammonia, with the final product aimed at the shipping and agriculture…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-22h-47m ago

Euronav Sells and Leases Back VLCC Newton

Belgium amp 39 s Euronav tanker operator Euronav said Tuesday it had entered into a sale and leaseback agreement for the very large crude carrier Newton with China amp 39 s Taiping amp Sinopec Financial Leasing Ltd Co. The VLCC was sold for USD 36 million.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-5d-23h-48m ago

Samsung Heavy Settles Brazil Graft Investigation for $149M

South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries agreed to pay 812 million reais $148.56 million in a leniency deal with Brazilian authorities to settle corruption investigations, federal prosecutors said late on Monday.On its website, the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-48m ago

Austal USA President Perciavalle Resigns

Craig Perciavalle resigned as president of Austal USA on Monday amid investigations into the shipbuilder amp 39 s littoral combat ship LCS program for the U.S. Navy.Chief financial officer Rusty Murdaugh has been named interim president of the Mobile, Ala.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-7h-58m ago

HamiltonJet Launches Electro-Hybrid Drive (EHX) Demo Boat

Waterjet propulsion specialist HamiltonJet said its new Electro Hybrid Drive EHX demonstrator boat is now in operation, having successfully passed its Maritime New Zealand Certificate of Survey.ARIA, a 15 meter aluminum hydrofoil assisted catamaran…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-11h-49m ago

Lebanese Court Removes Investigator Who Charged Politicians Over Beirut Blast

A Lebanese court on Thursday dismissed a judge who had charged top politicians with negligence over last year’s Beirut port explosion, infuriating families of victims who said it showed that the state would never hold powerful men to account.Judge…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-17h-15m ago

Meyer Werft Cuts Steel for P&O Cruises' Latest Newbuild

With the steel cutting, German shipyard Meyer Werft has begun building the new cruise ship Arvia, the latest newbuild for P amp O Cruises. Representatives of the British cruise line accompanied this milestone via video link from the U.K.Due for delivery in 2022…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-19h-5m ago

LR Announces Maritime Executive Leadership Appointments

Among his first key appointments since taking the helm of Lloyd’s Register LR in January, Chief Executive Nick Brown has named three new members of LR’s executive leadership team: Mark Darley as Business Director, Marine and Offshore, Andy McKeran as Business Director…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-19h-44m ago

Stuck in Port, Royal Caribbean Posts $1 Billion Quarterly Loss

Royal Caribbean Group reported a billion dollar net loss for the fourth straight quarter on Monday, as the cruise operator continued to be affected by a coronavirus triggered halt to voyages.Cruise operators have been shoring up cash reserves by issuing new shares…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-20h-33m ago

Container Shipping Looks Strong in 2021 - BIMCO

In the full year of 2020, global container shipping volumes fell by 1.2% compared with 2019, much less than feared even before the pandemic was first declared, and much recovered compared with the 6.8% drop recorded in the first six months of the year.....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-21h-5m ago

Fincantieri Marine Systems, Motor-Services Hugo Stamp Enter Team Deal

Fincantieri Marine Systems North America FMSNA has entered into a teaming agreement with Motor Services Hugo Stamp MSHS . MSHS distributes a wide range of products for the maritime and stationary power industries. FMSNA provides integrated propulsion systems…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-21h-21m ago

Vattenfall Awards Van Oord a 4-Year Offshore Wind Contract

Offshore wind developer Vattenfall has awarded the Dutch based offshore installation contractor Van Oord a 4 year operations amp maintenance O amp M contract.Working through its MPI Offshore organization, Van Oord will provide jack up and associated…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-21h-24m ago

Cable Layer Leonardo da Vinci Due to Enter Fleet in 2021

Prysmian will entrust Sea World Management SAM with the management of the new high tech flagship that will enter service in the second half of the year.Dubbed Leonardo da Vinci, the cable laying vessel being built by the Vard shipyard in Brattvåg…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-22h-3m ago

U.S. Designates Already Sanctioned Russian Ship as Helping to Build Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

The Biden administration on Friday identified a Russian ship and a company it believes are helping to build the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, but the entities had already been sanctioned by the Trump administration and the project amp 39 s opponents in Congress…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-23h-5m ago

GC Rieber Shipping Nets Extension for Polar Onyx, Sells Polar Queen Vessel

Norwegian shipowner GC Rieber Shipping has won a contract extension for its Polar Onyx vessel with DeepOcean. Separately, the company said Monday it had agreed to sell the Polar Queen vessel. amp 34 GC Rieber Shipping has agreed with DeepOcean BV to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-9mo-3w-6d-23h-15m ago

Video: Injured Containership Crewman Medevaced off California Coast

An injured crew member was medevaced from a U.K. flagged containership more than 46 miles west of San Luis Obispo, Calif., on Friday.The captain of the 1,060 foot Hyundai Jupiter contacted 11th U.S. Coast Guard District command center watchstanders…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-17h-56m ago

MacArthur takes the Helm as Master Aboard T/S State of Maine

Maine Maritime Academy MMA hired alumnus Captain Gordon ‘Mac’ MacArthur to serve as master aboard the Training Ship State of Maine.With more than 30 years of experience in the maritime field, MacArthur served most recently as a Senior Dynamic Positioning Officer for Diamond Offshore Drilling....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2d-13h-35m ago

Wärtsilä’s Compact Reliq Reliquefaction Plan for Maritime

Lasse Wichstrøm, Sales Manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions and Sylvain Fabreguettes, LNGC Systems, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions join Maritime Reporter TV amp 39 s Greg Trauthwein to discuss Wärtsilä’s Compact Reliq solution and its reversed nitrogen Brayton cycle refrigeration technology.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2d-18h-7m ago

France Launches Program to Build New Generation of Nuclear Submarines

France is launching a program for the construction of third generation nuclear powered, ballistic missile carrying submarines SSBN SNLE 3G . The program aims to provide a new generation of four nuclear powered ballistic missile submarines…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2d-18h-25m ago

Jensen Maritime fully integrated into Crowley

Crowley announced today that the company has fully integrated Jensen Maritime into the Crowley Engineering Services group, a group designed to seamlessly combine Crowley’s diverse business portfolio with Jensen’s marine engineering and naval…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2d-18h-56m ago

Demystifying Cyber Security

Recent cyber attacks to the US Government, the IMO, Maersk, amongst others has caused the world to pay attention to criminal cyber activities by foreign states, terrorists, and criminals. The cyber attack against CMA CGM shut down services for close on two weeks.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2d-20h-43m ago

NAVTOR Acquires Tres Solutions

NAVTOR continues to evolve its eNavigation solutions with the acquisition announced today of Tres Solutions, a 5 year old Houston based tech start up that specializes maritime software and analytics, a natural fit for NAVTOR as it pushes to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2d-20h-49m ago

“Every Ship that is Available is Sailing” says Hapag-Lloyd CEO

With historically high freight rates, fleet utilization and demand, there is no end in sight for the red hot containership market.Container shipping giant Hapag Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen candidly said “nobody saw this coming” as “we’ve seen a spending shift from services to goods”…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2d-22h-3m ago

Port of Rotterdam Freight Volumes See Biggest Drop in Decade, But Smaller Than Expected

Freight volumes in the Port of Rotterdam fell 6.9% in 2020 because of the coronavirus crisis, the biggest drop in about a decade but smaller than had been expected, Europe’s largest sea port said on Friday.The port amp 39 s Chief Executive Allard Castelein told reporters he expected a recovery th....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2d-22h-28m ago

Container Delays Could be Resolved in Q2/Q3, Hapag-Lloyd CEO says

Container shipping firm Hapag Lloyd said surging demand for bulky goods like exercise equipment from locked down consumers may flatten out in the second or early third quarter, helping to ease disrupted shipping logistics. amp 34 Things will normalize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2d-23h-23m ago

Siem Offshore's Siem Barracuda Nets 100-Day Offshore Wind Deal in Asia

Norwegian offshore vessel owner Siem Offshore and Seaway 7, the renewables business unit of Subsea 7, have entered into a contract for an offshore wind project in the Far East. Siem Offshore said that the project will utilize the offshore construction vessel amp 34 Siem Barracuda amp 34 …....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d ago

Conrad Cuts First Steel for GLDD Dredger

Conrad Shipyard hosted a Steel Cutting Ceremony for Great Lakes Dredge amp Dock Corporation GLDD at its Deepwater South shipyard in Amelia earlier this month, signaling the start of construction of a 6,500 cu. yd. trailing suction hopper dredge.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-14h-35m ago

Castor Maritime Buys Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier for $14.8M

Dry bulk shipping firm Castor Maritime has struck a deal to buy a 2010 Korean built Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier from an unaffiliated third party for $14.8 million. It did not reveal the identity of the seller.The acquisition is expected to be…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-16h-8m ago

UK Royal Navy Seizes $15,3M Worth of Drugs in Arabian Sea

Royal Marines from the UK Navy amp 39 s HMS Montrose Frigate have seized  £11 million USD 15,3 million worth of illegal drugs in two raids of suspect vessels in the Arabian Sea, the UK Ministry of Defence and the Navy said in statements on Wednesday.The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-16h-50m ago

Offshore Wind Firm Atlantic Shores Signs Deal with Six Unions to Train and Hire New Jersey Workers

Offshore wind developer Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind  a U.S. joint venture between Shell and EDF, has signed a memorandum of understanding MOU with six unions operating in New Jersey as part of its bid submission, amp 34 committing to help develop and employ a productive…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-17h-57m ago

LNG Tankers to Arrive in Mexico's Ports to Offset Gas Shortage Caused by Cold Snap in U.S.

Two tankers carrying U.S. liquefied natural gas LNG for Mexico are expected to arrive on Thursday in the country amp 39 s Altamira and Manzanillo ports, government officials said and Refinitiv Eikon data showed, part of emergency purchases by the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-18h-17m ago

Baltic Index near Four-week Peak on Surging Supramax Rates

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index scaled a near four week high on Thursday as a jump in supramax rates offset weakness in the larger vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-18h-24m ago

Canadian Car Ferry to Feature Schottel Propulsion

German propulsion maker Schottel has been awarded a contract to deliver main propulsion units for one car ferry of the Canadian company Western Pacific Maritime.The newly built vessel ordered by the British Columbia Ministry of Transport and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-19h-16m ago

DNV GL Advises ‘Mind the (Safety) Gap’ as Maritime Transforms

A new approach to safety is necessary along the maritime industry amp 39 s rapid transition to a decarbonized, digitally smart future, says classification society DNV GL in a new white paper released this week, and as discussed on Maritime Reporter TV with Knut Ørbeck Nilssen…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-19h-31m ago

3t Energy Buys Petrofac's UK Training Business

UK based 3t Energy Group has agreed to buy oilfield services giant Petrofac amp 39 s UK training business.The purchase includes Petrofac’s Survival and Marine, Health and Safety, Fire, and Major Emergency Management capability and facilities in Scotland.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-20h-4m ago

Turkey Deploys Research Vessel in Aegean Sea Sparking Protests from Greece

Greece said on Thursday it had protested to Turkey over its deployment of a research vessel in the Aegean Sea, in what it called an amp 34 unnecessary amp 34 move as the NATO allies seek to resume talks over a long standing maritime dispute.An advisory…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-20h-50m ago

Borssele III & IV: Giant Dutch Offshore Wind Farm Fully Commissioned

Borssele III amp IV, one of the largest offshore wind farms in the Dutch sector of the North Sea, has reached full commissioning, Van Oord a partner in the Blauwwind consortium behind the 731.5 MW wind farm amp 39 s development, said Thursday.Blauwwind is a consortium between Shell…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3d-21h-11m ago

Med Marine Builds New Tug for Israeli Coal Company

A new 32 meter ASD tug was has been built and delivered from Med Marine’s Eregli shipyard in Turkey for The National Coal Supply Corporation of Israel.The newbuild Hadera is named after the port in which it will operate. It is a RAmparts 3200…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-5h-46m ago

ONE Trials Biofuel Aboard Containership MOL Experience

Shipping company Ocean Network Express ONE said it has tested the use of biofuel to power the containership MOL Experience. The trial was completed on February 7, 2021, following bunkering at the port of Rotterdam, Netherlands in November…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-6h-16m ago

Some Containerships Sent North as Port of Los Angeles Hits Capacity

The Port of Los Angeles and cargo shipping lines are diverting some ships to other West Coast ports as a six month import surge strains capacity at the busiest gateway for ocean trade in the United States.Container lines such as Hapag Lloyd…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-11h-16m ago

Seaspan Ferries to Trial Corvus' New Blue Whale ESS

Canadian operator Seaspan Ferries Corporation said it will be the first to trial Corvus Energy’s new Blue Whale ESS, featuring a unique rack free design of stacking modular blocks to provide higher volumetric battery room energy density and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-11h-57m ago

Gonzalez Joins Elliott Bay Design Group

Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group EBDG said it has hired Jasmine Gonzalez as a senior project coordinator. Gonzalez will support multiple departments with project execution and development of enhanced business reporting and procedures.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-13h-3m ago

Capesize and Panamax Bulker Rates Are Soaring

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index rose to its highest in over three weeks on Wednesday as demand for capesizes rebounded and rates for the panamax vessel segment scaled ten year highs.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry ....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-15h-1m ago

Damen Names Suhlmann CFO, Herrebout Chief Counsel

As of April 1, Ronald Suhlmann will become chief financial officer of Damen Shipyards Group. He succeeds Tom Touber, who held this position ad interim for two years.Suhlmann started his career at Ballast Nedam and moved to Damen in 2015, where…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-16h-31m ago

Thome Group Introduces Digital Payment Solutions for Crew Wages

All Thome Group seafarers will now have access to a wide range of digital payment solutions, including crew payroll payments, international remittances, money transfers, mobile tops ups, payroll advances and onboard expenses.Maritime Payment Solutions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-20h-1m ago

Nippon Paint Marine Launches New Antifouling

Coatings manufacturer Nippon Paint Marine has launched a new antifouling technology engineered to enhance antifouling performance while improving the time and the film thickness required for application.Introduced to the market this week, FASTAR…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-20h-25m ago

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Build World's First Full-scale Wind-powered RoRo vessel

Wallenius Wilhelmsen said Wednesday it plans to build the world`s first full scale wind powered RoRo vessel the Orcelle Wind in what the company said was its amp 34 most ambitious sustainability initiative to date. amp 34 According to Wallenius Wilhelmsen…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-20h-56m ago

Solstad's Normand Cutter CSV Stays with Global Marine Group

Norway based operator of offshore support and construction vessels Solstad Offshore has secured a contract for its Normand Cutter vessel with Global Marine Group amp 34 GMG amp 34 .The construction support vessel is already on a contract with GMG, and the new contract will start in March 2021....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-21h-9m ago

Maersk to Launch First Carbon Neutral Vessel in 2023

Shipping group Maersk said on Wednesday it would accelerate plans to decarbonize sea borne container shipping by putting the world amp 39 s first vessel powered by carbon neutral fuel into operation in 2023, seven years ahead of its original plan.The shipping industry…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4d-23h-16m ago

US Navy Seizes Weapons from Dhows off Somalia

The U.S. Navy seized thousands of weapons from two stateless dhows during a maritime security operation off the coast of Somalia last week.A boarding team from guided missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill’s DDG 81 discovered the illicit…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-6h-26m ago

3D Printed Parts Installed On Oil Tanker

Additive manufactured parts have been built, tested and installed on board an oil tanker Polar EndeavorTraditionally, parts used in shipbuilding and repair are manufactured via casting or forging techniques. For this project, a consortium consisting of ABS…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-7h-47m ago

Pakistan's Multinational Naval Exercise Concludes

The Pakistan navy’s seventh biennial multinational “Aman” peace exercise in Pakistani waters aimed at fostering international cooperation to fight piracy, terrorism and other crimes threatening maritime security concluded on Tuesday.Around 45 navies, including those of the United States, Bri....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-7h-56m ago

Stott Joins SAFE Boats International

SAFE Boats International has hired Mark Stott as Business Development Director for the U.S. Western Region for government customers and private/commercial customers worldwide.Stott began his professional career in electronics and telecommunications before diving into the maritime industry.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-8h-25m ago

Into the Digital Age: Why Go for Digitalization of Naval Projects?

Due to the technology boom, the innovative digitalization of naval projects is on the rise. So, what is digitalization all about and where can it be improved I’m going to explain why naval projects are unique as opposed to other maritime projects.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-8h-40m ago

Buoyant Rates Lift Baltic Index

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index surged to its highest since late January on Tuesday as forward looking market sentiment lifted capesize rates, and smaller vessel segments continued to firm.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-8h-53m ago

Hapag-Lloyd Expects Q1 Operating Profit to More Than Triple

Germany amp 39 s Hapag Lloyd sees its first quarter operating profit more than tripling to at least 1.5 billion euros $1.81 billion thanks to strong demand for container transportation amid the coronavirus pandemic, it said on Tuesday.The company expects demand for seaborne shipments normalizing ....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-8h-57m ago

AlphaMidiCourse Mk2 Gyro Compass Upgraded

The newly introduced AlphaMidiCourse Mk2 is an updated version of the AlphaMidiCourse gyro compass introduced in 2015. It has received an internal upgrade to meet the mandatory IMO Resolution MSC.302 87 Performance standards for Bridge Alert…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-18h-5m ago

Bulgaria Nabs Heroin Haul on Containership from Dubai

Bulgarian authorities have seized 401 kilograms of heroin hidden in containers on a ship that arrived at the Black Sea port of Varna from Dubai, the prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday.Customs officers found the heroin divided among nearly 500 packages stashed inside bitumen roofing rolls from Ira....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-18h-53m ago

DNV GL Sees 'Safety Gaps' on Path to Digitalization, Decarbonization

A new approach to safety is necessary along the maritime industry amp 39 s rapid transition to a decarbonized, digitally smart future, says classification society DNV GL in a new white paper released Tuesday.The white paper, “Closing the safety gap in an era of transformation”…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-19h ago

Iran, Russia Navies Start Exercises in Indian Ocean

Iran and Russia on Tuesday embarked on joint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean which will include thwarting a mock pirate attack on a merchant ship, Iranian state media reported.Iran has recently conducted several military exercises as it…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-20h-16m ago

Cold Snap Shuts Houston Ship Channel

A deep freeze continued to wreak havoc on the U.S. energy sector, bringing operations to a halt at the Houston Ship channel, while some of the biggest oil refineries remained offline in the nation amp 39 s largest crude producing state. amp 34 A lot of terminals are closed.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-21h-6m ago

Goh Tapped as PIL's General Manager, Fleet Division

Pacific International Lines PIL appointed Goh Chung Hun as General Manager, Fleet Division, effective from February 1, 2021, succeeding Captain R.S. Minhas from 15th February 2021. Goh will be overseeing the management of PIL amp 39 s fleet, including technical…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-22h-27m ago

AIDA Cruises to Open Cruise Season on March 20. Earlier Trips Cancelled

AIDA Cruises said Tuesday it would open its 2021 cruise season starting March 20 with AIDAperla ship sailing around the Canary Islands, amp 34 a favorite amp 34 fly and cruise amp 34 vacation for German travelers looking to enjoy the region amp 39 s amp 34 eternal spring amp 34 weather an....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-5d-23h-45m ago

Australia's South Needs LNG Import Terminal to Avoid Gas Shortfall in 2024

Australia amp 39 s southern states will need to import natural gas to fill a looming shortfall by 2024, as last year amp 39 s COVID 19 induced oil and gas price slump has slowed investment in new fields, the country amp 39 s competition watchdog said on Tuesday.Regulators…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-1h-39m ago

Atlantic Wind Transfers Launches Jones Act CTV Atlantic Endeavor

U.S. offshore wind crew transfer company Atlantic Wind Transfers AWT said its second Jones Act crew transfer vessel CTV Atlantic Endeavor was launched at the end of December.Designed by U.K. firm Chartwell Marine and built by Blount Boats in Warren…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-13h-28m ago

Kidnapped Sailors Return to Turkey, Describe Death Threats and Forest Captivity

Fifteen Turkish sailors kidnapped by pirates last month in the Gulf of Guinea arrived back in Turkey on Sunday and the ship’s captain described how they faced death threats and were held in a forest during their three week ordeal.The sailors…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-14h-4m ago

AYRO Wind Assist Propulsion System Gets AIP from DNV GL

Classification society DNV GL said it has awarded AYRO an approval in principle AIP for its Oceanwings 3.6.3 wind assisted propulsion system for ships.As incoming maritime regulations are ramping up the pressure to improve sustainability and reduce emissions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-14h-32m ago

PGS Kicks Off 3D Seismic Survey Off Angola

Norwegian marine seismic data firm PGS, in partnership with Angola amp 39 s ANPG, has started a new MultiClient 3D survey in the Lower Congo Basin, near the river plume of the Congo in Angola Block 1/14. The acquisition phase will continue until April and fast track data is expected in October 2021....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-18h-19m ago

Iran Accuses U.S. of Piracy Over Oil Cargo Seizure

Iran said on Monday that a U.S. move this month to seize a cargo of oil on the grounds that it came from Tehran was an act of piracy, adding that the shipment did not belong to the Iranian government.Washington filed a lawsuit earlier this month to seize the cargo…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-18h-26m ago

Ship Repair: A Financial Balancing Act

Shipowners have limited options to access financing for ship repair, given the capital intensive nature of vessel repairs also represents a financial risk for shipyards, according to ship finance expert Ingmar Loges of UK based ship repair group Newport Shipping.Loges…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-18h-56m ago

Subsea Defense: Navy Deepens Commitment to Underwater Vehicles

The U.S. Navy uses unmanned and robotic underwater vehicles for a multitude of functions, including environmental sensing, mine hunting, and salvage. The Navy plans to evolve an unmanned systems operating concept that is platform agnostic and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-19h-55m ago

Market Report: FPSOs ... Charting the Path Ahead

COVID 19 will continue to skew the floating production systems market for the coming 24 months, while buying power for a large portion of FPSO contracts will be centered in Brazil and Guyana/Suriname. These two areas are expected to account…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-20h-30m ago

New Compact VSAT from Intellian

Intellian announced the v45C, the smallest antenna the company has yet developed for the maritime satellite communications market. The C in the product name represents its compact form factor: this new 45cm unit will bring VSAT to new markets…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-21h-21m ago

Flash Rush Meets its Match, Jumbo CO Innovates

Jumbo developed in house an innovation that has promise to help solve the issue of persistent flash rust caused by the removal of temporary welded securings on board its fleet of heavy lift vessels. Jumbo Chief Officer and part time Master’s student Bob Heikoop developed the prototype…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-6d-22h-15m ago

Petronas' Floating LNG Facility PFLNG Dua Produces First LNG

Malaysian oil and gas giant Petronas said Monday that its PFLNG Dua floating LNG facility has recently produced its first LNG. This is the company amp 39 s second FLNG Unit, and its first deepwater FLNG facility.The PFLNG Dua is located at the Rotan gas field, 140km off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malays....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2h-33m ago

Naval Postgraduate School adds Xerox ElemX 3D Printer

The Navy is a step closer to achieving the vision of being able to fabricate parts on demand. Xerox and the Naval Postgraduate School NPS have announced a strategic research collaboration to advance 3D printing and additive manufacturing.As…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-1d-20h-23m ago

MARAD Seeking Comments on the Future of Nuclear Ship Savannah

The U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD is seeking the public amp 39 s help in determining the future of the world amp 39 s first nuclear powered merchant ship.The NS Savannah was built by New York Shipbuilding Corp. and launched in 1959 as part of President Dwight D.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-11h-30m ago

Brazil's Slow Soybean Harvest Widens US Export Window

Harvesting delays in Brazil, the world’s top soybean producer, are prompting buyers led by China to rely on rival exporter the United States for longer than usual in 2021, according to government data and traders.Sustained demand for U.S. soybeans is accelerating an historic drawdown of U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-15h-28m ago

Pirates Release Crew of Containership Mozart

Fifteen Turkish sailors kidnapped by pirates last month in the Gulf of Guinea have been freed in Nigeria and will head home, a shipping company executive said on Friday, two weeks after the attackers made contact to discuss a ransom.One sailor…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-15h-52m ago

Pirates Release Release Crew of Containership Mozart

Fifteen Turkish sailors kidnapped by pirates last month in the Gulf of Guinea have been freed in Nigeria and will head home, a shipping company executive said on Friday, two weeks after the attackers made contact to discuss a ransom.One sailor, a citizen of Azerbaijan, was killed in the raid on Jan.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-15h-52m ago

Port of Los Angeles Starts Giving COVID-19 Vaccinations

About 800 workers from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on Friday will be in the first wave of COVID 19 vaccinations for employees at the United States amp 39 busiest seaport complex, which has been hard hit by pandemic related workforce disruptions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-16h-59m ago

'Small Fire' Aboard Antarctic Supply Ship

The Australian Antarctic Division said a small fire broke out on board a vessel used to resupply Australia’s Casey research station in Antarctica.The fire was discovered around 7 a.m. local time on January 29, in a battery room above the bridge…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-17h-15m ago

Seaspan Orders 10 Dual-fuel LNG Containerships

Seaspan Corporation announced Friday that it has entered into an agreement to order up to 10 dual fuel liquefied natural gas LNG containerships from South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries.Seaspan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Corp.…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-18h-40m ago

GEG to Power Port of Nigg Facilities with Green Hydrogen

In an eventful week in which its Port of Nigg was selected as a turbine foundation marshaling port for the giant Seagreen offshore wind farm, UK based Global Energy Group said Thursday it had struck a deal to power its Port of Nigg facilities using green hydrogen…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-19h-3m ago

Orange Marine Orders Cable Repair Vessel

French submarine cables services company Orange Marine has ordered a new cable repair vessel for delivery in 2023.The specialized newbuild was designed by VARD in Norway and will be built at Sri Lankan shipyard Colombo Dockyard. The 1,800 dwt…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-19h-18m ago

Shipping Firm CMA CGM Launches Air Freight Division. Buys Four Planes

Shipping group CMA CGM on Friday announced the creation of an air freight division, backed by the acquisition of four cargo planes, as it continues to expand its non maritime activities.The new unit, called CMA CGM Air Cargo, will use the four Airbus A330 200F cargo planes acquired by CMA CGM along ....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-22h-12m ago

Maritime Digitalization: Kongsberg Digital, Nautilus Labs Enter Partnership

Kongsberg Digital and Nautilus Labs announced a partnership to include the Nautilus Platform fleet and voyage optimization tool in the Kognifai open ecosystem. The agreement will see the integration of Nautilus Platform within Kognifai, complementing…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-22h-20m ago

Ship Tech: GHG Emission Reduction focus of NYK LNG-Fueled PCTC Newbuilds

NYK has concluded a shipbuilding contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard Nanjing Co. Ltd. for four LNG fueled PCTCs to be delivered from 2022 to 2023, intended to transport vehicles mainly to/from Europe and/or to the Middle East.The ships are designed with GHG emission reduction…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-2d-22h-28m ago

New Vessel Launched for Gulf of Guinea Security Ops

A newly launched multipurpose vessel is destined for for the Gulf of Guinea where it will be utilized for international oil company IOC related assignments as well as escort patrols for larger vessels that have experienced an escalation of…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-11h-37m ago

Bollinger Delivers Fast Response Cutter USCGC Frederick Hatch

Bollinger Shipyards delivered the USCGC Frederick Hatch, the 166th vessel the Louisiana shipbuilder has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35 year period and the 43rd Fast Response Cutter FRC delivered under the current program.The USCGC…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-14h-17m ago

Baltic Index Edges Up

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index on Thursday gained after posting losses in the last three sessions, as strong gains in panamax and supramax vessel rates countered a slide in the capesize segment.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-17h-8m ago

SCHOTTEL to Equip Nine More Russian Cargo Vessels

SCHOTTEL said it has delivered propulsion units for nine more newly built cargo vessels. Each of the carriers, designed by the Russian company Marine Engineering Bureau, is equipped with two rudder propellers from the German propulsion systems…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-17h-26m ago

ABS Approves HHI's Design for Mexico-targeted FSO

Maritime and offshore classification society American Bureau of Shipping ABS has granted Approval in Principle AiP to South Korea amp 39 s Hyundai Heavy Industries’design for a Floating Storage and Offloading FSO vessel that is planned for operations…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-18h-59m ago

Michelin to Use Sailing Cargo Ships for Tire Transport

The Michelin Group said it signed a deal with French startup NEOLINE to transport its tires across the Atlantic aboard sailing cargo ships. The move aims to reduce CO2 emissions from the manufacturer amp 39 s logistics operations.The partners expect…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-19h-17m ago

UK Working to Solve Post-Brexit Shipping Problems

Britain is working to overcome post Brexit difficulties complicating seafood exports and other shipments to the European Union, senior minister Michael Gove said on Thursday.“There are still some bureaucratic obstacles that we need to negotiate and navigate.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-20h-19m ago

Smyril Line Pumps Nearly $16m into Ferry Retrofit

In collaboration with naval architects Hauschildt Marine and shipyard Fayard in Denmark, Smyril Line’s ro pax ship Norröna has been retrofitted with more luxurious facilities for its regular service between the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Denmark.The RoPax…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-3d-22h-12m ago

NOV Wins Offshore Wind Vessel Deal in China

Chinese shipbuilder China Merchants Heavy Industry CMHI has awarded NOV a contract to design and supply equipment for GustoMSC NG 14000XL G wind turbine installation jack up vessel to be built for OHT, a Norwegian heavy transport and installation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-1h-13m ago

SBM Offshore Expects Lower 2021 Earnings as Clients Cut Spending

SBM Offshore forecast that 2021 core earnings will be slightly below market expectations, the multinational oil firm said on Thursday, noting 2020 challenges will spill into 2021 as many of its clients had to cut budgets.The Dutch company, which supplies floating oil and gas production vessels…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-2h-42m ago

Wille Named President of All American Marine

Bellingham, Wash. shipbuilder All American Marine AAM has promoted Ron Wille to the role of president.AAM amp 39 s business development manager since 2018, Wille brings to the role considerable maritime industry experience, having previously managed and directed large company operations.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-6h-10m ago

Bomb Threat Aboard Ferry in Juneau, Alaska

A suspect has been taken into custody following a bomb scare aboard a passenger car ferry in Juneau, Alaska, Wednesday morning.At 6:49 a.m., U.S. Coast Guard watchstanders received a call from the captain of the LeConte, reporting a bomb threat aboard the ferry scheduled to depart Juneau.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-6h-24m ago

Libya Oil Guards Say They Stopped Blockade at Hariga Port

Libya amp 39 s Petroleum Facilities Guards have stopped blockading the port of Hariga at Tobruk after being paid, they said in a video statement on Wednesday whose authenticity was confirmed by a guards member.The stoppage at Hariga began last month and contributed to a decline in Libyan oil output....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-7h-20m ago

Offshore Services Firm OceanPact Completes $227 Million IPO

Brazil maritime services provider OceanPact Servicos Maritimos has concluded a 1.22 billion reais $226.51 million initial public offering, according to a securities filing on Wednesday.OceanPact priced the offer at 11.15 reais per share, at the bottom limit of the indicative range of up to 13.85 r....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-7h-27m ago

Seadrill Seeks Bankruptcy Protection—Again

Offshore drilling rig contractor Seadrill has filed for bankruptcy protection at a court in the U.S. state of Texas, it said on Wednesday, the second time in four years the company has entered into so called Chapter 11 restructuring.The Oslo…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-7h-36m ago

ABS Chairman Wiernicki Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Christopher J. Wiernicki, chairman, president and CEO of classification society ABS has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering NAE for innovative leadership in the design, engineering and operation of ships and offshore structures.Election…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-13h-34m ago

Bawat's BWTS Being Offered for Portside Applications

Pittsburgh, Pa. based venture builder Green Swan Partners said it has teamed up with Bawat to deploy the Danish firm’s ballast water treatment technology in portside applications.The two companies have formed joint venture Ballast Technology Services BTS …....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-13h-56m ago

VIDEO: MarTID 2021 ... A Call to Action for Global Survey of Maritime Training Practices

The 2021 Maritime Training Insights Database MarTID survey is about to be launched. This is a unique and pivotal time in maritime training. The pandemic has forced us to adapt our training and has accelerated training innovations. This year’s…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-14h-25m ago

Nautel Expands Maritime Offering with Kenta Acquisition

Canada headquartered Nautel announced Wednesday that it has acquired France based technology company Kenta, expanding Nautel’s offerings to customers in the maritime sector.Kenta was established in 1990 and has gained extensive experience in the development of Radio Frequency Communication Systems....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-14h-54m ago

US Sells Illicit Iranian Fuel, Another Seized Cargo on the Way

The United States has sold more than a million barrels of Iranian fuel seized under its sanctions program last year, a Department of Justice official said, as another ship with intercepted Iranian crude oil sails to a U.S. port.The seizures…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-16h-19m ago

'Catastrophic' Engine Failure Caused Susan Lynn Towboat Fire -NTSB

A 2019 fire on board a laid up towboat was likely caused by a catastrophic engine failure, the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB found.The Susan Lynn was docked and in layup at Tom’s Marine amp Salvage yard on the Barataria Waterway in Lafitte…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-17h-5m ago

Yara Marine Technologies Revisits Shore Power

While the EU parliament call for an emissions ban at berth, Yara Marine Technologies announced a partnership with NG3 signaling the return of cold ironing to its green tech portfolio. amp 34 We used to do shore power projects on ships some years ago, but the market was too slow.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-18h-5m ago

Navico Hires Norton as Chief Sustainability Officer

Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad Yachting, B amp G and C MAP brands, said it has hired Tara Norton as its first ever Chief Sustainability Officer, as the company has made sustainability one of its core strategic pillars globally across its brands, products, operations and production.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-18h-38m ago

Marlink Provides VSAT for Turkey’s Gungen Maritime & Trading

Marlink said it has been selected by Turkish tanker operator Güngen Denizcilik ve Ticaret A/ Gungen Maritime amp Trading to provide Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress service on four of its six vessels. The agreement was concluded through Marlink’s local…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-18h-46m ago

MacGregor Wins Order for 36 Traction Winch Systems

MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured an order from SIA Solutions LLC to deliver 36 traction winch systems, 72 storage reel brakes and electrical control systems to the specialised concrete mat sinking unit, Armor 1, currently under construction at Thoma Sea Marine Constructors LLC, Houma, La.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-19h-6m ago

Two New Vessels Launched for Zhuhai Fast Ferry

Zhuhai Fast Ferry Company has taken delivery of two new fast ferries for operations in the Pearl River Delta region.Designed by Incat Crowther and built by AFAI Southern Shipyard, the 140.5 foot newbuilds Xin Hai Yun and Xin Hai Jun were handed…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-20h-16m ago

Tanker Crewmember Medevaced off Corpus Christi

An ailing mariner was medevaced from an oil tanker 9 miles off Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi command center watchstanders received a medevac request at 2:14 p.m. via cell phone from the crew of the 899 foot…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-20h-31m ago

Maersk Boosted by Trade Recovery, But Misses Forecasts

A surge in demand for goods like furniture and exercise equipment from locked down consumers has sparked a jump in shipping rates, boosting profits for Danish freight giant Maersk, the company said on Wednesday.Yet shares in the world’s largest…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-20h-39m ago

Cummins QSK95s: Big Electric Power for Conversion of Ariake to FPSO

Floating Production Storage and Offloading FPSO vessels are essential tools in the search for oil  in deeper waters, further from shore based facilities. Typically, the large FPSO is stationary with a number of wells feeding oil into its holds.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-4d-22h-37m ago

Fincantieri Building Up Ahead of Constellation Frigate Builds

U.S. shipbuilder Fincantieri Marinette Marine is gearing up to build the U.S. Navy amp 39 s new guided missile frigates, welcoming key leaders to Marinette, Wis. Tuesday to break ground on the largest building in the shipyard amp 39 s history.The multimillion…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-11h-33m ago

How Will Biden's Iran Strategy Impact Shipping?

How will Biden read Iranian hostilities Forceful diplomacy or reckless militancy Anticipating the Biden Administration’s Iran strategy is crucial for understanding future risks for maritime operators in the Strait of Hormuz, the Gulf of Oman and wider Indian Ocean.Though the new U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-12h-1m ago

Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry Proposes Seafarer Vaccination Program

A global approach to delivering COVID 19 vaccinations to seafarers proposed by Cyprus amp 39 Shipping Deputy Ministry SDM aims to help alleviate the global crew change crisis.Over the past year, the need to class seafarers as key workers has received widespread support…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-12h-45m ago

RightShip Unveils New Safety Score

Maritime risk management and environmental assessment organization RightShip announced its new Safety Score and Platform has gone live, aiming to provide a clear and transparent pathway to improved safety standards for shipping.RightShip said…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-13h-57m ago

Hapag-Lloyd Secures 'Green Financing' for LNG-powered Newbuilds

German shipping company Hapag Lloyd has joined the shift to green financing, securing funds for six liquefied natural gas LNG powered, 23,500 TEU containerships it ordered in December 2020.The firm said it concluded two transactions according…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-15h-41m ago

OXE Marine Announces Leadership Change

OXE Marine amp 39 s board of directors has appointed board member Magnus Grönborg as CEO as part of a management team reorganization that includes current CEO Myron Mahendra shifting to EVP Business Development, Sales and Marketing. In addition, the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-16h-31m ago

Philly Shipyard Wins USNS Charlton Repair Contract

Philly Shipyard said it has been awarded a contract for the repair of the Watson class vehicle cargo ship USNS Charlton T AKR 314 . The repairs will be completed in the third quarter of 2021.The USNS Charlton is one of Military Sealift Command’s MSC large, medium speed, roll on/roll off ships.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-17h-11m ago

Historic Steam Ship Sailing Cleaner with New Bilge Filter

Environmental awareness is key priority for historic 83 year old steam yacht S/S UkkopekkaThe last surviving ship to have seen active service in Finland’s Winter Wars and Continuation Wars from 1939 1944 has stepped up its fight against marine…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-17h-43m ago

Jumbo Delivers Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm Goods

Dutch heavy lift and transportation firm Jumbo has recently completed the transportation part of what is the company amp 39 s largest ever job the Transportation and Installation contract for the Yunlin offshore wind farm in Taiwan.Jumbo said Tuesday it had mobilized its heavy lift vessels…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-18h-49m ago

Crowley, Watco Team Up to Support Growing U.S. Offshore Wind Industry

Two U.S. based maritime amp offshore services and logistics companies Crowley and Watco, are teaming up in the space of the emerging offshore wind industry in the country.In a statement on Tuesday, the two firms said they amp 39 d create a single source…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-19h-25m ago

Höegh LNG Nets LNG Carrier Charters with Trafigura, Cheniere

Oslo listed LNG tanker operator Höegh LNG has reached an agreement with Trafigura for an extension of a charter for LNG carrier Hoegh Gannet. It also signed a new interim time charter for Höegh Gallant vessel with the same company.The existing…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-19h-45m ago

MAN Hybrid Propulsion Package for Indonesian Navy's New Minehunters

German yard Abeking amp Rasmussen has begun the construction of two minehunting vessels for the Indonesian Navy.MAN has won a contract to supply a complete hybrid propulsion package for both vessels.The delivery will include 2 × MAN 12V175D MM engines delivering 2…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-20h-29m ago

Four Years into Voyage and Meters from Land, MT Iba Tanker Crew Still Stuck Aboard

Nearly four years into their odyssey at sea, the five member crew of oil tanker MT Iba ex Titan Brave is tantalizingly close to shore, yet still unable to set foot on dry land.Bleary eyed and wearing tattered clothes, the men are exhausted…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-20h-45m ago

BIMCO Shipping Number of the Week: U.S. Soya Bean Exports via Containerships

In the first four months of the 2020/2021 U.S. marketing year for soya beans which started on 1 September , 2.5m tonnes of soya beans were exported in containers, accounting for 6.3% of total exports, while 37.1m tonnes departed the U.S. in…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-5d-22h-37m ago

Seaspan Orders Two 24,000 TEU Containerships

Seaspan Corporation announced it has placed an order with an unnamed amp 34 major amp 34 shipyard for two 24,000 TEU containerships, marking the Hong Kong based shipowner amp 39 s first ultra large vessels.The new ships are scheduled for delivery from the first…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-5h-26m ago

Tanker Captain Buried in Colombia, But His Widow Can't Prove His Death in Venezuela

A year after a Colombian oil tanker captain was murdered by Venezuela’s military, his widow says she still cannot claim his pension to support their two sons as the Venezuelan government refuses to authenticate his death certificate.Jaime Herrera…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-5h-45m ago

Russia, China, and Iran to Hold Joint Naval Drills

Russia plans to hold joint naval drills with Iran and China in the Indian Ocean later this month, the RIA news agency cited Moscow’s ambassador to Tehran as saying on Monday.The three countries held similar naval drills in the Indian Ocean in December 2019.“The next multilateral naval exercises ....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-5h-54m ago

Mooney Named President of Irving Shipbuilding

Kevin Mooney has been appointed as President of Irving Shipbuilding, succeeding Kevin McCoy who will retire, the Canadian shipbuilder announced.From now until April, McCoy will assist Mooney with his transition and will support the CSC team…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-6h ago

Three Injured After Japanese Submarine and Bulker Collide

A Japanese submarine and a commercial vessel were involved in a crash off the Pacific coast on Monday and three of the submarine’s crew suffered minor injuries and it was slightly damaged but still able to sail, government officials said.The submarine, operated by the Maritime Self Defense Force, ....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-16h-7m ago

Future USS Daniel Inouye Completes Acceptance Trials

The future USS Daniel Inouye DDG 118 completed acceptance trials February 4 after spending a day underway off the coast of Maine.INSURV inspected the ship during a series of demonstrations while pier side and underway. Many of the ship’s onboard systems…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-16h-18m ago

Peninsula Sets a Record in First LNG Bunker Deal

Marine fuels solutions company Peninsula said its first ever liquefied natural gas LNG bunker supply was a record breaker.At the end of January, in partnership with PETRONAS Marine, Peninsula completed its first LNG bunker supply to H Line Shipping in Malaysian waters…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-16h-25m ago

GTT Wins LNG Tank Design Order from HSHI

French engineering firm GTT said it received an order from Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries HSHI for the tank design of a new liquefied natural gas LNG carrier.As part of this order, GTT will design the tanks of a 174,000 cubic meter capacity LNG carrier.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-16h-47m ago

Case Against Film Team Accused of Disturbing Wreck of Ferry Estonia Dismissed

The case against two film makers charged with disturbing the wreck of the ferry Estonia, which sank in 1994 with the loss of 852 lives, was dismissed on Monday by a Swedish court as their vessel was not covered by the law protecting the grave…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-17h-55m ago

DG Risk Group Acquires Protection Vessels International

DG Risk Group announced Monday it has acquired armed maritime security company Protection Vessels International, along with its trading division Halcyon Yacht Security. The acquisition was completed in 2020.UK based Protection Vessels International…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-18h-18m ago

PPG Debuts Corrosion-fighting Coating

PPG has unveiled a next generation, ambient cure coating engineered for challenging corrosion under insulation CUI conditions.A high build product that offers dry film thickness of 10 to 12 mils in a one coat application, PPG HI TEMP 1027HD…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-19h-22m ago

Nigeria's Navy to Toughen Punishment for Collusion with Kidnappers

Nigeria’s navy plans to strengthen its measures to root out and punish personnel who collude with kidnappers and criminals, its new naval chief said.Kidnappings in the Gulf of Guinea, which covers 2.3 million square kilometers and borders some 20 countries…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-1w-6d-20h-9m ago

Hallucinating Man Medevaced from US Navy Ship

A man reportedly suffering from hallucinations was medevaced from a U.S. Navy supply vessel off the West Florida coast on Friday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.Watchstanders with Coast Guard Sector Mobile received a report around 3 a.m. Friday from…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-8h-46m ago

Pipe Laying for Nord Stream 2 Restarts in Danish Waters

The consortium behind the Russia led Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline has resumed laying pipes in the waters of Denmark, it said on Saturday, despite mounting pressure on the project from Washington.Construction of the link, which would double…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-9h-2m ago

VIDEO: Profiles in Training - Mike Corrigan, CEO, INTERFERRY

Mike Corrigan, the ubiquitous leader of Interferry, has a broad base of energy and maritime industry experience, including his stint as CEO of BC Ferries. Corrigan shares with Maritime Reporter amp Engineering News his thoughts on a broad range of issues facing the ferry industry: COVID 19…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-15h-53m ago

VIDEO: Across the Ocean & Up the Mountain with Erden Eruc

Erden Eruc is a man on a ‘human powered’ mission, a mission which Elliott Bay Design Group recently assisted with donated design services as he plans for the next leg of his “Six Summits Project.” Next up: a solo row across the Pacific Ocean, a bike ride to Tibet and climbing Mt.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-16h-37m ago

Konecranes Wins Chinese Order for Two Barge Cranes

In the first quarter of 2021, Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard Group Co., Ltd. ordered two eco efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 8 Cranes on Barge. The cranes will be operated by Cosco Shipping Bulk Co. Ltd. Cosco Bulk off the coast of Guinea…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-16h-58m ago

Baltic Index Down for Second Week

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index fell for a second straight week, despite recovering slightly on Friday, as rates for the larger capesize vessel segment weakened.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-17h-14m ago

Bureau Veritas Certifies 3D Printed Propeller

Bureau Veritas BV said it has certified a new generation 3D printed propeller manufactured by Naval Group for a Tripartite class minehunter vessel.“This technology is promising and opens the room for further, more complex, innovations in additive manufacturing…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-17h-24m ago

China's Latest Weapon Against Taiwan: The Sand Dredger

Taiwanese coast guard commander Lin Chie ming is on the frontline of a new type of warfare that China is waging against Taiwan. China’s weapon Sand.On a chilly morning in late January, Lin, clad in an orange uniform, stood on the rolling deck…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-2d-20h-17m ago

Poor Bridge Resource Management Led to Gas Carrier Allision -NTSB

A liquefied petroleum gas LPG carrier struck a Washington State wharf in 2019 because the pilot approached with excessive speed and at too steep an angle, resulting from poor bridge resource management by the Puget Sound pilot and the ship’s bridge team…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-12h-11m ago

Tugboat Captain Medevaced in Brownsville, Texas

An ailing tugboat captain was medevaced in Brownsville, Texas, Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard said.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector/Air Station Corpus Christi command center received a medevac request at 7:16 a.m. via VHF Channel 16 from the crew of the El Zorro Grande…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-14h-50m ago

Fincantieri Lays Keel for Cruise Ship Viking Mars

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri said Thursday it has laid the keel for small ocean cruise ship Viking Mars, the eighth in a series for the shipowner Viking Cruises. The vessel is due for delivery in 2022.As its sister ships, the newbuild will have a gross tonnage of about 47…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-15h-25m ago

U-Ming VLOCs Protected by Nippon Antifouling System

Grand Wisdom, the second very large ore carrier VLOC to join the U Ming Marine Transport fleet, has been delivered with a protective hull coating from Nippon Marine Paint’s A LF Sea product range.Delivered in December from Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry’s shipyard in Qingdao…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-15h-49m ago

Stena Line Plans to Launch 'Fossil-free' Ships Before 2030

Swedish ferry company Stena Line said it plans to put two battery powered vessels into service by 2030. The new RoPax ferries, which will operate without the use of fossil fuels, are part of the company amp 39 s wider effort to reduce its environmental…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-17h-29m ago

Australia's Exporters Weather China Squall, Find New Harbors

Australia’s trade surplus rose to a six month high in December as iron ore exports to China easily weathered diplomatic squalls between the two countries, while coal shipments found new buyers beyond the world’s second largest economy.China’s reliance on steel intensive infrastructure and cons....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-18h-36m ago

North P&I Club Names Arklow Shipping's Tyrrell as Chair

North P amp I Club has elected James Alexander Tyrrell as its new chair of the board, succeeding Pratap Shirke, in a change at the helm of the global marine insurer that also sees Ioanna Procopiou become the Club’s first female vice chair.Tyrrell…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-18h-51m ago

Greek Cruise Operators Hope Vaccinations Will Help Save Summer Season

Greek cruise lines hope a swifter vaccination rollout and the government’s proposed vaccine certificates scheme can help get ships out of the docks where they have been idling empty for the past year and back to sea for the vital summer season.With international travel now at a near standstill…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-3d-19h-18m ago

BOEM to Restart Permitting for Major US Offshore Wind Project

The Biden administration said on Wednesday it would restart permitting for the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, reversing a Trump administration decision that canceled the process late last year.The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-12h-16m ago

Fueltrax Announces Expansion in Asia

Maritime fuel management systems provider Fueltrax said it is expanding its representation in Asia in response to growing demand for its solutions in Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific regions. Joining the company is Faiz Azani, Director of Operations – Southeast Asia…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-15h-53m ago

CNOOC Orders Tanker at Dajin

Chinese shipbuilder Dajin Heavy Industry said it has secured an order to build a 9,200 dwt product tanker for a unit of national oil company CNOOC.Dajin, a subsidiary of Shanghai Bestway Marine Engineering Design, said the newbuild is scheduled for delivery in 2022.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-16h-7m ago

Shipbuilder in Mozambique Debt Scandal Says It Made Payments to Now-President Nyusi

A Lebanese shipbuilder at the center of a $2 billion debt scandal in Mozambique said it made payments to its now president and ruling party in 2014, but said these were legal campaign donations not bribes, according to a London court filing.Privinvest…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-17h-40m ago

Wärtsilä’s Hybrid Solution Selected for New Isle of Man Ferry

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä said it will supply a range of solutions for a new 132 meter RoPax ferry being built at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Co IOMSP . The newbuild will serve the Heysham to Douglas, Isle of Man route.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-17h-57m ago

NAVTOR Launches NavFleet, the Latest Name in Fleet Optimization

NAVTOR launched NavFleet, touted by the company as a amp 34 breakthrough application amp 34 developed over the past two years in collaboration with shipowners designed to open up a new horizon of possibilities: enabling real time operational insight, performance…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-18h-11m ago

UK, Japan Concerned Over East, South China Seas Situation

Four ministers from Japan and Britain voiced serious concern on Wednesday about the situation in the East and South China seas and opposed any unilateral attempts to change the status quo, in a apparent reference to China’s maritime expansion.The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-18h-38m ago

Torqeedo Names Bucci Senior Director for Business Development in N. America

Torqeedo, Inc. said it has appointed marine industry sales executive Patrick Bucci as senior director for business development for its electric and hybrid propulsion systems.Bucci will be responsible for driving sales growth for Torqeedo’s project sales segment in North America…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-19h-6m ago

De Klerk Takes Delivery of Two Pontoons

Damen Shipyards Group has delivered two pontoons to De Klerk in Werkendam, the Netherlands. The delivery, which took place on January 8, consisted of a Stan Pontoon 4111 named Oosterschelde and a Stan Pontoon 3011 named Kreekrak.De Klerk placed the order with Damen on December 1, 2020.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-19h-14m ago

Offshore Wind Firm Ørsted's CEO Optimistic Biden Will Speed Up Permitting

Energy group Ørsted expects previously delayed U.S. wind farm projects to receive swifter approval under President Joe Biden amp 39 s administration, the new chief executive of the Danish energy group said on Wednesday.Mads Nipper, who took the helm of the company in January…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-4d-19h-18m ago

UN Bid to Avert Oil Spill Off Yemen Uncertain as Houthis Mull 'Review'

Yemen amp 39 s Houthi group has advised the United Nations to pause preparations to deploy a team to assess a decaying oil tanker threatening to spill 1.1 million barrels of crude oil off the war torn country amp 39 s coast, a U.N. spokesman said on Tuesday.The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-7h-26m ago

Hyundai Global Services Selects ABB as Engine Optimization Partner

A new agreement will see Hyundai Global Services HGS recommend the Tekomar XPERT software for engine performance optimization as an enhancement option for all vessels built by Hyundai Heavy Industries from 2018.ABB Ability Tekomar XPERT uses…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-7h-39m ago

DNV GL Approves GTT's LNG Fuel Tech for ULCVs

French engineering firm GTT said it has received approval in principle AIP for the NO96 containment system application as a liquefied natural gas LNG fuel tank for ultra large container vessels ULCV from the classification society DNV…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-8h-53m ago

Buttigieg Confirmed as US Transport Secretary

Pete Buttigieg was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday by a 86 13 vote to head the U.S. Transportation Department.Buttigieg, a U.S. Navy veteran and the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., will oversee maritime, aviation, highways, vehicles…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-9h-10m ago

New Jones Act SOV Design Unveiled

The U.S. is going to need a fleet of Jones Act compliant vessels to serve its budding offshore wind industry. New Orleans based Technology Associates, Inc. TAI said it has designed a range of EnviroMax diesel electric hybrid service operation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-13h-4m ago

Swiss Passenger Vessel Serving as Vaccine 'Shot Ship' for Lakeside Towns

An 89 year old passenger ship, out of commission due to the coronavirus pandemic, was repurposed on Tuesday as a COVID 19 vaccination center for thousands of residents from cities on Lake Constance.The 500 passenger MS Thurgau normally carries…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-14h ago

RIBCRAFT Delivers Patrol Boat Pair to Vermont State Police

The Vermont State Police recently took delivery of two specialized 25 foot’ RIBCRAFT 7.8 patrol boats. Delivered to the greater Burlington area, the rigid inflatable boats RIB will be used by the State Police Marine Division for all law enforcement operations including patrol…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-14h-20m ago

Dakota Creek Industries Co-founder Dick Nelson Dies

Richard amp 34 Dick amp 34 Nelson, co founder of shipbuilding and repair yard Dakota Creek Industries, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 78.Nelson began his shipbuilding career in 1963 at Weldcraft Steel Works, a shipyard in Bellingham, Wash.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-15h-37m ago

Southern Towing Company Acquires Devall Towing

Memphis, Tenn. based Southern Towing Company STC said Tuesday it has acquired family owned Devall Towing, in a deal that expands STC’s towing operations into specialty chemical products.Headquartered in Sulphur, La., Devall is a towboat and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-16h-18m ago

'K' Line Joins Data Sharing Platform

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. “K” Line and Ship Data Center Co., Ltd. ShipDC have agreed to share operation data of all “K” Line fleet equipped with Kawasaki Integrated Maritime Solutions through IoS Open Platform IoS OP , the ship IoT data…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-17h-1m ago

Geollect Wins ADMIRALTY Maritime Insurance Innovation Challenge

The UK Hydrographic Office UKHO announced geospatial intelligence technology provider Geollect as the winner of the second ADMIRALTY Marine Innovation Program challenge.Launched last year in collaboration with RE_SET, the program aims to help…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-19h-23m ago

Iran Says It Will Allow Crew of Detained S. Korean Tanker to Leave

Iran says it will allow the crew of a Soouth Korean tanker it seized for alleged environmental pollution to leave the country, according to Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.“Following a request by the South Korean government.......

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-19h-44m ago

Baltic Index Falls to One-month Low

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, dropped on Tuesday as rates for the capesize vessel segment slipped for a ninth straight session.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-20h-25m ago

Historic Steam-driven Tug Returns to Service

One of the world’s oldest tugboats, the 117 year old, steam driven Daniel Adamson, is set to return to service offering short cruises along the River Weaver, a tributary of the fabled Mersey River in England, after the completion of a project…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-20h-29m ago

Tech File: Cassandra Light, an AI-Driven Platform for Ship Performance Insights

DeepSea Technologies launched Cassandra Light, a hardware free AI driven platform designed to deliver accurate vessel performance insights using only noon data, enabling charterers and shipowners to gain visibility and transparency on vessel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-22h-8m ago

Greensteam Acquires Assets of Enerforce

GreenSteam Vessel Optimization Ltd., developers of vessel performance optimisation solutions for a sustainable shipping industry, has acquired the assets of Greece based maritime software specialist Enerforce Solutions and Consulting Ltd to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-23h-2m ago

AT 80: ZF Debuts New Thruster Range

ZF launched its new ZF AT 80 thruster model range today via the SMM Digital maritime trade fair, a model range that is available as a 360 degree steerable thruster and as a retractable propulsion system, or as a bow thruster, effectively broadening its appeal amon ship owners…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-5d-23h-10m ago

HII Wins $175 Million US Navy Contract

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ HII Technical Solutions division was awarded a contract last week to provide maintenance, training and planning support for U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract includes a five year ordering term…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-7h-47m ago

Pirates Flee After Failed Bulker Hijacking Off Nigeria

Eagle Bulk shipping has confirmed reports that one of its bulk carriers was hijacked in the Gulf of Guinea, and said that the vessel and crew are safe now that the incident has been resolved. Maritime security groups had reported that the Marshall…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-11h-45m ago

Chantiers de l’Atlantique Delivers Cruise Ship MSC Virtuosa

MSC Cruises on Monday took delivery of its new flagship, MSC Virtuosa, built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint Nazaire, France.The occasion was marked by a small and private ceremony held at the shipyard attended by MSC Cruises amp 39 executive chairman Pierfrancesco Vago…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-16h-16m ago

Passenger Vessel Operators Looking Forward

As we take a breath and collectively step into 2021, I’m choosing to be optimistic and focus on the opportunities ahead. Trust me, that’s not easy to say. Even as we are still experiencing a global pandemic which has devastated both the health and financial safety of our families…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-17h-16m ago

Callan Marine Wins Dredging Work at Port of Corpus Christi

Texas based dredging contractor Callan Marine said it has been awarded the long term contract for maintenance and new work dredging of the Port of Corpus Christi.The Port of Corpus Christi is the third most profitable port in the United States and is the second largest exporter of crude oil.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-17h-55m ago

Kongsberg Digital's Remote DP Training Approved by The Nautical Institute

A remote simulation solution for Dynamic Positioning DP Induction Courses developed by Kongsberg Digital KDI to support training centers worldwide during the COVID 19 pandemic lockdowns has been approved by The Nautical Institute.Since the start of the pandemic…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-18h-39m ago

Baltic Index Down at Near Four-week Low on Falling Rates

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, on Monday was down at its lowest since early January, as rates weakened across vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-20h-4m ago

Crew Change Hubs Could Help Address Seafarer Crisis, Says MAJ

A global network of crew change hubs would help alleviate the humanitarian crisis seafarers face at present, according to the Maritime Authority of Jamaica MAJ .They could offer a short term solution to the barriers presented by global travel restrictions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-20h-11m ago

Enström Named Head of Marine at Hempel

Alexander Enström joins Hempel to lead its new global marine organization, effective February 1, 2021.With a strategic ambition to double revenue by 2025, Hempel is keen to build on its position in the marine segment, adjusting its marine organization…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-2w-6d-21h-8m ago

VIDEO: 2021 Will Be a 'Step-change' for U.S. Offshore Wind Industry

Despite being the second largest global market for onshore wind, the United States is today a very minor player in comparison to the European and East Asian offshore wind markets, however, this is about to change.Philip Lewis, Director of Research…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-24m ago

Video: Containership Crew Member Medevaced Off Washington

A U.S. Coast Guard said it medevaced a woman from a containership off the Washington coast Saturday after she was having difficulty breathing and experiencing temporary unconsciousness.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound command center received a call at 11:30 a.m.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-14h-35m ago

Coast Guard Foundation Elects Allegretti as Chairman

The Coast Guard Foundation said Thomas A. Allegretti has been elected to the position of Chairman of the Board, effective January 7, 2021. Allegretti first joined the Coast Guard Foundation board in 2006 and has served on the Executive Committee and the Audit Committee.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-12h-33m ago

Iran MP Says Unfreezing Funds May Help Release of South Korean Tanker

A move by South Korea towards releasing $7 billion in frozen Iranian funds may help spur Iran’s judiciary to resolve the seizure of a Korean ship being held for alleged environmental pollution, a senior Iranian lawmaker said on Friday.Earlier…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-12h-44m ago

Body Found in Search for Missing Texas A&M Maritime Academy Cadet

Authorities in Galveston, Texas say they have found what is believed to be the remains of a Texas A amp M Maritime Academy cadet who has been missing since Wednesday.Texas A amp M Galveston officials said they were notified by the Galveston Police Department…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-13h-47m ago

Austal USA Names Koblas VP of Human Resources

Shipbuilder Austal USA said it has promoted Sandra Koblas to vice president of human resources.Koblas joined Austal USA in 2007 and has served as the Mobile, Ala. shipyard amp 39 s director of human resources for the past eight years, leading the company’s employee relations…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-15h-6m ago

Maryland Dredging Project Benefits the Environment and Economy

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Port Administration MDOT MPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USACE are marking a milestone of environmental stewardship this month on the landmark restoration of Poplar Island near Talbot County.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-16h-3m ago

NOAA's New Ocean Exploration Ship to Be Based in Newport, RI

Newport, R.I. has been chosen as the future homeport for a new NOAA oceanographic research vessel being built for the agency. Discoverer will be a state of the art ship that operates around the nation and the world to study and explore the ocean.“Discoverer…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-16h-33m ago

SAAM Acquires 70% of Intertug

Port, logistics and towage services provider SAAM announced on Friday that it has finalized a $49.7 million deal to purchase 70% of post capitalization shares of Intertug, enabling SAAm to begin towage operations in Colombia and expand its operations…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-16h-40m ago

WinGD X-DF Engine Earns Guinness Power Record

WinGD has been calling its 12X92DF engine the world’s most powerful dual fuel engine since the first such engine was built in 2019. Now the title is official, as the engine series has been awarded the Guinness World Records for the most powerful…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-17h-19m ago

MAC Rebranded as Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine & Offshore

Testing, inspection and certification group Bureau Veritas BV announced Friday that its MAC Maritime Assurance amp Consulting will officially become Bureau Veritas Solutions Marine amp Offshore BVS , the technical advisory, asset management…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-19h-5m ago

Gallery: BP's Giant Argos Platform Loaded on BOKA Vanguard in South Korea

BP amp 39 s giant Argos offshore platform, to be used for the Mad Dog 2 development in the Gulf of Mexico, was this week loaded on Boskalis amp 39 BOKA Vanguard vessel in South Korea and is preparing set sail for the U.S.According to Boskalis, the Dutch marine services contractor…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-22h-4m ago

Global Energy Group Gets Financial Boost for Port of Nigg Facility Expansion

Scottish regional development agency, Highlands and Islands Enterprise HIE , has approved an investment of up to £8.3m in Scottish Government funding for an £18.9m project to develop the East Quay at Global Energy Group amp 39 s Port of Nigg facility.The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-2d-23h-37m ago

Attica Group Orders Three Ferries from Brødrene

Norway based Brødrene Aa said it has signed a shipbuilding contract with Attica Group, subject to clauses, for three AERO type passenger high speed catamaran passenger vessels.The three vessels will be 36 meters in length, carry 150 passengers and operate at a maximum speed of 34 knots.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-5h-38m ago

$2.6 Million Awarded to Advance US Offshore Wind Innovation

The National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium NOWRDC has made available $2.6 million for a group of projects aiming to advance technological innovation that will drive down costs of offshore wind development in the U.S.The Consortium…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-6h-29m ago

Video: Jumbo Kinetic Transports 1435-tonne Shiploader

Jumbo Shipping recently transported a 1435t shiploader, measuring 135 x 25 x 43 metres, from Vietnam to Canada for the machine’s manufacturer Tenova.After almost two years of engineering, the Jumbo Kinetic lifted and shipped the gigantic shiploader…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-7h-41m ago

TikTok’s Sea Chanteys: How Pandemic Life Has Mirrored Months at Sea

If you’ve perused social media in recent weeks, you may have come across people singing chanteys, which were work songs employed on merchant sailing ships.Historically, chanteys – which are also spelled as “shanties” or “chanties” – began with…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-13h-57m ago

Sea Machines Promotes Bourque

Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous command and remote helm control systems, has promoted Phil Bourque to the role of business development and sales director, U.S. Government, effective immediately.In his new position, Bourque will…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-14h-48m ago

TVIB Launches Drydock and Internal Structural Examination Certification Course

Recognizing a need in the market following the implementation of Subchapter M, the Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau TVIB launched a drydock and internal structural examination certification course..Subchapter M brought many new changes to the towing vessel industry…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-15h-14m ago

Colonial Group Announces Leadership Changes

Savannah based Colonial Group Inc. has announced a new era of leadership as it prepares to mark a major milestone in the company’s history in 2021.Christian B. Demere Demere has been named chief executive officer, succeeding his father, Robert H. Demere, Jr.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-15h-44m ago

Far East Container Spot Rates to Brazil Rise 230.5% -BIMCO

What started as a red hot container market for Far East to U.S. trades has now spread to other routes, with rates from the Far East to Brazil seeing particularly high spot rates, BIMCO says. On January 24, 2021, the base freight rate for a forty…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-15h-59m ago

Royal IHC Sells TSHD Design Package to Cashman Dredging

Royal IHC has been awarded the contract for the design and engineering of a 6,500yd3 trailing suction hopper dredge TSHD for U.S. based Cashman Dredging amp Marine Contracting Co., LLC.The tailor made shallow draft TSHD design combines advanced technology with a high level of maneuverability…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-17h-2m ago

Why the EU’s Proposed Carbon Border Levy is an Important Test

In the more than two decades since the Kyoto Protocol was adopted, national policies on climate change have had dangerously and disappointingly little effect on global emissions.Within the current economic system, perhaps the most ambitious…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-17h-24m ago

Wärtsilä to Supply 36 Engines for New Arctic Gas Carriers

Finnish technology group Wärtsilä announced Thursday it has secured a deal to supply dual fuel engines for six new 172,500 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG carriers being built by South Korea amp 39 s Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-17h-57m ago

Oil Tanker Market Facing Rougher Seas

A plunge in the volume of crude oil stored on ships combined with unexpected cuts from top producer Saudi Arabia have created a glut of vessels available for hire, pressuring the outlook for supertankers this year.Earnings for very large crude…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-18h-37m ago

Pirates Who Kidnapped Turkish Sailors Make Contact to Talk Ransom

Pirates who kidnapped 15 sailors from a Turkish crewed container ship in the Gulf of Guinea on Saturday have made their first contact with the shipping company to discuss a ransom, Turkish state media reported on Thursday.“Communication has been established with crew members of the Mozart containe....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-19h-45m ago

Baltic Index Falls for Fifth Day

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, dropped for the fifth session in a row on Thursday, as rates waned for capesize and panamax vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessel....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-3d-20h-3m ago

Video: Viking Line's New Flagship RoPax Launched in China

Viking Line amp 39 s flagship Viking Glory was floated out from its building dock at XSI Shipyard in Xiamen, China, on Tuesday.The new 222.6 meter, 63,800gt ro pax vessel is due to enter service on the Stockholm Åland Turku route in early 2022. It will have capacity for 2…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-11h-47m ago

Tidewater Taps Inmarsat for Fleet Xpress Upgrades

Satellite communications company Inmarsat said it has secured a fleet wide agreement with Tidewater to upgrade the majority of the offshore support vessel OSV owner amp 39 s active fleet to Fleet Xpress, complete with advanced vessel technology efficiencies…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-13h-8m ago

Boston Harbor Phase II Dredging Wraps Up Ahead of Schedule

New England’s busiest port moves closer to welcoming larger containerships and growing the regional economy with the completion of the second phase of a three part dredging program last month, nearly one year ahead of schedule.Cashman Dredging…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-14h-2m ago

Museum Buys Rare Spanish Armada Maps to Keep Them in England

A set of 10 hand drawn, 16th century maps showing the progress of the Spanish Armada that attacked England in 1588, an event that shaped national identity, will remain in the country after a museum raised 600,000 pounds $824,000 to buy them.The ink and watercolor maps…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-14h-49m ago

Italy, France Give Up On Fincantieri-Chantiers Deal

Rome and Paris agreed on Wednesday that a proposed combination of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and French rival Chantiers de l amp 39 Atlantique no longer made sense in the current economic environment.State owned Fincantieri amp 39 s bid to take over its French peer…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-15h-5m ago

Biblia Orders New Dry Dock

Biblia, Inc., Marine Towing and Transportation has ordered a new dry dock to service its fleet tugs and barges.The 500 ton lift capacity floating dry dock was designed by JMS Naval Architects and is currently being built by Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, La.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-15h-9m ago

CMA CGM to Operate Terminal at Egypt's Alexandria Port

French shipping group CMA CGM said on Wednesday it has reached an agreement with Egypt to operate a future container terminal at the port of Alexandria.Operations at the planned terminal are due to start in 2022, CMA CGM said in a statement. Reporting by Gus Trompiz Editing by Chris Reese ....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-15h-43m ago

Damen's New Fast Crew Supplier Launched in Turkey

Dutch shipbuilder Damen amp 39 s new Fast Crew Supplier FCS 7011, which will be able to carry 122 people in a single trip, hit the water earlier this month at Damen Shipyards Antalya, Turkey. The vessel, which Damen has dubbed amp 34 as a quantum leap forward in marine access solutions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-17h-45m ago

New Emissions-free Workboat Features Electric Propulsion, Hydrofoils

An innovative, zero emissions workboat featuring hydrofoils and a fully electric propulsion system is scheduled to hit the water before the end of the year.The 11 meter vessel, announced by Artemis Technologies COO, Prof. Mark Gillan, during…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-17h-57m ago

Biden to Target Drilling, Fossil Fuel Subsidies in New Climate Orders

President Joe Biden was set on Wednesday to sign executive actions to combat climate change, including pausing new oil and gas leases on federal land and cutting fossil fuel subsidies as he pursues green policies in stark contrast to those of…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-19h-5m ago

Baltic Index Falls to Three-week Low

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index slipped to its lowest in nearly three weeks on Wednesday, dragged by a drop in demand for the larger capesize vessel segment.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-19h-20m ago

China Inquires About Chinese Crew Aboard Tankers Seized By Indonesia

China said on Wednesday it was seeking details about 25 of its nationals who were among 61 crew on two supertankers seized by Indonesia on suspicion of illegally transferring oil.Indonesia said on Sunday it had seized the vessels after they…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-20h-24m ago

Biofouling in Niche Areas: Addressing the Blind Spots

In a recent study that I Tech conducted with U.K. independent marine coatings consultants, Safinah Group, we estimated that unacceptable levels of hard fouling, predominantly barnacles, across the global commercial could be responsible for at least 110 million tons of excess carbon emissions…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-21h-9m ago

Ex-TechnipFMC Director to Lead U.S. Dredging Giant's Foray into Offshore Wind

Great Lakes Dredge amp Dock, a U.S. based dredging services giant, on Wednesday announced the appointment of industry veteran Eleni Beyko as senior vice president offshore wind – a strategic growth area for the company. Beyko, who started on Jan.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-21h-11m ago

ClassNK Updates Guidelines for Remote Surveys

ClassNK released Guidelines for Remote Surveys Ver. 2.0, including a class notation requirement for the ship with advance preparation for remote surveys.ClassNK has been working on the advancement of surveys using digital technology in line with its R amp D roadmap and Digital Grand Design 2030…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-4d-21h-51m ago

Large Flag States Continuing Excellent Performance -ICS

Many of the largest flag states—including the Marshall Islands, Hong Kong China , Singapore as well as the Bahamas and Cyprus—continue to perform to an exceptionally high standard, with traditional flags and open registers performing equally well…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-11h-48m ago

Guam Shipyard Settles EPA Pollution Violations

Ship repair yard Guam Shipyard will pay nearly $70,000 and take measures to improve its facilities following multiple pollution violations discovered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA in 2018.The EPA said on Tuesday its settlement with Guam Industrial Services…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-12h-21m ago

Teresa Peacock Joins Dryad Global as Non-executive Director

Maritime security risk management firm Dryad Global announced Tuesday it has appointed Teresa Peacock as its first non executive director.Peacock is currently managing director at maritime staffing and recruitment firm Spinnaker Global and a member of the Maritime UK’s Diversity Taskforce…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-13h-24m ago

Maine Maritime Academy Partners with SailPlan

Maine Maritime Academy MMA announced Tuesday it is partnering with maritime technology company SailPlan to accelerate the development of an intelligent vessel’s navigation platform and shoreside vessel control.The academy said it equip its fleet…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-14h-5m ago

Op/ed: Investing in America’s Critical Maritime Infrastructure

Congress recently made a major, if little noticed, new investment in American infrastructure. As part of the year end budget deal, lawmakers released $10 billion that had been locked away in the Harbor Maintenance Tax Trust Fund to be used for its intended purpose: dredging U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-14h-56m ago

Tug Malta Takes Delivery of New Tug from Damen

Maltese tug operator Tug Malta has taken delivery of Senglea, a new Damen RSD Tug 2513 to be used for maneuvering container vessels in and out of the harbor.Handed over on January 15, the newbuild joins a fleet that already has a number of Damen ASD tugs…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-15h-20m ago

Over 300 Companies Sign 'Neptune Declaration' to Ease Crew Change Crisis

Over 300 leading companies said on Tuesday they would work together to help hundreds of thousands of merchant sailors stuck on ships for many months due to COVID 19 in a crisis that risks creating more dangers at sea.About 90% of world trade is transported by sea…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-16h-30m ago

Indonesia Escorts Seized Tankers to Dock for Investigation

The Iranian and Panamanian flagged vessels seized by Indonesian authorities for suspected illegal oil transfers are making their way to dock at Batam island in the country’s Riau Islands Province for further investigation, a Indonesia coast guard spokesman told Reuters.The two supertankers…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-16h-42m ago

Managing Risk: Shipowners Not Meeting Emission Regs Face a Big Business Risk

There is  increasing pressure for shipowners to sharpen their environmental performance, driven by an IMO target to halve greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by 2050, regional regulations and market pull from charterers, banks and investors.“This represents a whole new ball game for the indust....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-17h-59m ago

Seismic Surveyor Polarcus Sees Shares Nosedive as it Defaults on Debt Payment

Oslo listed seismic surveyor Polarcus has defaulted on its bank loans and bonds, it said on Tuesday, sending the company amp 39 s shares plunging more than 30%.Polarcus and other seismic surveyors have been hit by weak demand as oil companies slash…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-17h-59m ago

Hyundai Heavy Industries Plans IPO for Green Tech Investment

South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co Ltd said on Tuesday that it plans an initial public offering IPO to raise funds toward a 1 trillion won $905 million investment over five years into green technology.Hyundai Heavy will issue a stake of about 20% in new shares within the year, ....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-18h-17m ago

Saga Sees Resilient Cruise Bookings Despite COVID Concerns

Britain’s over 50s holidays group Saga said on Tuesday total cruise bookings stood at 140 million pounds $191.3 million as it prepares to restart sailing in May after a torrid year for the travel industry due to the global health crisis.Mass…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-18h-33m ago

Fairbanks Morse Wins USCG Engine Service Contract

Engines manufacturer Fairbanks Morse said it has been awarded a six year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity IDIQ contract by the U.S. Coast Guard USCG . The agreement, worth approximately $53 million, enables Fairbanks Morse to maximize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-19h-46m ago

Propulsion: ME-GI to Power Ultra-Large Hapag-Lloyd Containerships

MAN Energy Solutions won an order for six MAN B amp W 11G95ME GI Mk10.5 main engines in connection with the building of six ultra large, 23,500+ teu container vessels for Hapag Lloyd.The engines will be built in Korea and will offer the option of operating on LNG or conventional fuel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-21h-40m ago

BIMCO: Tanker Market Hangover Continues

Tanker shipping was in many ways the odd one out of the shipping sectors in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, the market was strong, only to finish off the year in the doldrums, while the other sectors stayed profitable. Even a demand boost in December only managed to lift earnings slightly…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-5d-21h-55m ago

U.S. Offshore Wind Developer Asks Biden to Restart Permitting Process

Vineyard Wind, the developer of the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, said on Monday it has asked the Biden administration to restart its permitting process after former President Donald Trump amp 39 s government abruptly canceled it last month.The company said in a statement it had notified the....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-6d-33m ago

Why Are Pirates Attacking Ships in the Gulf of Guinea?

Pirates are stepping up attacks on ships in West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, defying regional navies. On Saturday, pirates off Nigeria kidnapped 15 sailors from a Turkish container ship and killed one.Pirates in the Gulf of Guinea kidnapped 130 seafarers in 22 separate incidents last year…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-6d-13h-7m ago

Holland Pump Acquires Complete Dewatering Pumps & Wellpoints

Holland Pump continues expansion with acquisition of Complete Dewatering Pumps amp Wellpoints and expands its footprint in the pump rental marketHolland Pump Company, an independent specialty pump rental and dewatering solutions provider based in West Palm Beach.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-6d-15h-44m ago

OXE 125-200 2021 Models Granted EPA Approval

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA has granted approval for OXE Marine amp 39 s OXE125, OXE150, OXE175 and OXE200 2021 diesel outboard models.In line with OXE Marine amp 39 s ambition to transform the outboard motor impacting the journey toward…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-6d-16h-5m ago

Siem Car Carriers Adds LNG-fueled RoRo

The newly commissioned Siem Aristotle joins sister ship Siem Confucius as the world’s largest liquefied natural gas LNG powered pure car/truck carrier PCTC vessels.Operating exclusively for Volkswagen Group, the Siem Aristotle is the second…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-6d-16h-56m ago

Unmanned Vessel Launched to Survey Western Galveston Bay

An unmanned vessel is now surveying more than 3,500 nautical miles of the Western Galveston Bay, near the Houston Ship Channel.DEA Marine Services, a division of David Evans and Associates, Inc. DEA , in Vancouver, Wash., equipped its survey…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-6d-17h-28m ago

Havyard Developing Emissions-free, Hydrogen-powered Vessel

Havyard said Monday it has been contracted to develop a new emissions free ship concept for transporting cargo between European ports.The contracting partner, an unnamed European company, was first introduced to Havyard by Invest in Norway,…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-6d-18h-30m ago

China Says US Military in South China Sea Not Good for Peace

The United States often sends ships and aircraft into the South China Sea to “flex its muscles” and this is not good for peace, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, after a U.S. aircraft carrier group sailed into the disputed waterway.The strategic South China Sea…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-3w-6d-19h-7m ago

Inmarsat Milestones: 10k Ships with Fleet Express Installed, 'Fleet Data Academy' Launched

Ship data consumption is booming, and as digitalization and data trends increasingly drive the maritime world, Inmarsat celebrated a pair of milestones, hitting the 10,000 vessel mark on Fleet Xpress installations and launching its amp 34 Fleet Data Academy. amp 34 Traffic DoublesAccording to Inm....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4w-1d-21h-49m ago

DNV GL Awards AIP to KSOE for Wing Sail Propulsion

Classification society DNV GL said it has granted Approval in Principle AIP to Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering KSOE for a new wing sail auxiliary propulsion system for ships designed to help reduce shipping emissions and fuel burn.The wind powered auxiliary propulsion system…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4w-2d-19h-29m ago

Interview: Tim Leach, Glosten, Discusses Efficient Refit by Design

From 3D laser scanning to Computational Fluid Dynamics, an efficient and successful major mid life refit such as the one completed on the RV Roger Revelle requires intricate advance design planning, an updated technical toolbelt, as well as the personal touch.....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4w-2d-19h-53m ago

V.Group Hires Sprotte as CEO of Ship Management

Ship management company V.Group has announced the appointment of Bjoern Sprotte as chief executive officer, Ship Management.Based in Hamburg and reporting directly to V.Group CEO René Kofod Olsen, Sprotte replaces Franck Kayser, who has requested…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4w-2d-20h-1m ago

Ship Repair: Inside the $60m Refit of RV Roger Revelle

This month MR dives inside the $60 million refit of RV Roger Revelle, a project which leverages a treasure trove of ‘lessons learned’ from recent refits in the academic research vessel fleet and highlights the value of slimming the vendor list.Research…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4w-2d-20h-12m ago

China Authorizes Coast Guard to Fire on Foreign Vessels if Needed

China passed a law on Friday that for the first time explicitly allows its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels, a move that could make the contested waters around China more choppy.China has maritime sovereignty disputes with Japan in the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4w-2d-20h-28m ago

After Brexit, Ireland and France cut Out the Middleman: Britain

From his office overlooking Cherbourg docks, general manager Yannick Millet points to trailers destined for Ireland that belong to Amazon and FedEx, new customers and a signal of a potential big shift in post Brexit trade.Confronted by red tape…....

Marine Link Published 3y-10mo-4w-2d-20h-36m ago

Biden's Transportation Secretary Pick Buttigieg Supports the Jones Act

Pete Buttigieg, President Joe Biden amp 39 s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Transportation, has voiced his support for the Jones Act, a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States.Buttigieg amp 39 s comments came in response to questioning by Sen.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-10h-59m ago

Biden Administration Suspends Federal Oil and Gas Permitting

The Biden administration has temporarily suspended oil and gas leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters while it evaluates the legal and policy implications of the program, according to a Department of Interior memo.The move appears…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-13h-25m ago

New Tug Built for Port of Shanghai

China amp 39 s Sanlin Shipyard has built and delivered a new harbor tug for the Port of Shanghai.The Robert Allan Ltd. designed workboat Hai Gang 501 will be used by Shanghai Harbor Fuxing Shipping Service Company for berthing and unberthing in harbor…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-14h-2m ago

Greensea Receives US Navy Award

Greensea amp 39 s open architecture technology on Remotely Operated Vehicles furthered by Small Business Innovation Research Phase II grantGreensea Systems, Inc. creator of OPENSEA, an open architecture robotics platform for the marine industry, won…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-14h-44m ago

Expedition Cruise Ship Ocean Victory Ready for Sea Trials

Expedition cruise vessel Ocean Victory, under construction at the CMHI Haimen shipyard in China, is slated to commence sea trials by the end of the week, Norwegian designer Ulstein revealed Thursday.The newbuild is the third in the Ulstein designed…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-15h-21m ago

Stolt Tankers Develops Unique Shallow-draft Tanker for BASF

Stolt Tankers said it has been commissioned by chemicals company BASF to help design and build a unique new tanker capable of operating when extremely low water levels hamper river shipping on the Rhine.The Rhine, which starts in Switzerland…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-16h-11m ago

Phoenix Debuts New Navigation Lights

Phoenix Lighting has introduced the SturdiSignal Series of navigation lights a fully modular and serviceable LED navigation light.Phoenix said its design allows for tool less repair in minutes, without any electrical work. With a spare LED module kept onboard for field repairs…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-17h-4m ago

Cashman to Expand Its Fleet with New Hopper Dredge

Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Co., LLC said it has signed a design contract with IHC America Inc. for a new 6,500 cubic yard trailing suction hopper dredge TSHD .The new vessel will join Cashman Dredging’s current fleet of specialized…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-17h-29m ago

Biden Administration Names Lessley as MARAD Deputy Administrator

Lucinda Lessley has been named Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD , the Biden Administration announced Thursday among a number of key appointments to its Department of Transportation DOT leadership team.Lessley…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-18h-2m ago

Wagner Named Managing Director of SCHOTTEL Middle East

With effect from April 1, 2021, Dirk Wagner will take over as Managing Director at SCHOTTEL Middle East SME assuming the responsibilities of Andrew Bull, who will be leaving the company to pursue other interests outside of SCHOTTEL.Wagner…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-19h-16m ago

Sovcomflot, Total Ink Timecharter Deal on LNG Transport

PAO Sovcomflot SCF Group and Total have concluded a time charter agreement for up to seven years for a newbuild 174,000 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG carrier, scheduled to be delivered Q3 2023 and to be owned and operated by SCF…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-22h-57m ago

Boluda Towage Acquires Iskes Towage & Salvage

Boluda Towage SL on Thursday signed an agreement to acquire Iskes Towage amp Salvage amp 39 s port towage activities in Eemshaven, the Netherlands Lubeck, Germany and Lisbon, Portugal, as well as its offshore activities, together with the management and office staff in the head office in IJmuid....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-23h-13m ago

China Low-sulphur Marine Fuel Exports Hit New Heights

China amp 39 s exports of clean marine fuels rose in December to a record since shipments began a year ago, taking 2020 exports of the ship fuel to 15.45 million tonnes, customs data showed on January 20, 2021.Chinese oil refineries began exporting…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-23h-23m ago

ABS Grants AIP for DSME’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology

Classification society ABS informs it has granted approval in principle AIP to solid oxide fuel cell SOFC technology developed by South Korea amp 39 s Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. DSME .Granting of AIP follows two joint development projects between ABS and DSME…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-7h-56m ago

Permitting for Big US Offshore Wind Farm to Resume 'Very, Very Soon' -Avangrid CEO

The developer of the first major U.S. offshore wind farm said on Wednesday it will soon apply for a federal permit from President Joe Biden amp 39 s administration, after former President Donald Trump amp 39 s government abruptly canceled its initial application…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-8h-21m ago

Swift COVID-19 Vaccines Urged for Largest US Ports Amid Cargo Backlogs

Members of Congress have joined state and local leaders in urging California officials to hasten COVID 19 vaccinations for workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation amp 39 s two busiest, hit hard by pandemic workforce disruptions and surging imports.As of Wednesday…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-8h-27m ago

Wärtsilä, Carnival Ink Waste Treatment Systems Deal

Finnish marine equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä said it signed a framework agreement with Carnival Corporation covering the supply and installation of Wärtsilä’s waste water and dry waste treatment systems for up to 32 vessels across many of global cruise ship operator’s brands.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-10h-33m ago

Biden Announces Return to Global Climate Accord, New Curbs on US Oil Industry

U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced America amp 39 s return to the international Paris Agreement to fight climate change, the centerpiece of a raft of day one executive orders aimed at restoring U.S. leadership in combating global warming.The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-10h-44m ago

MARAD to Award $19.6 Million in Small Shipyard Grants

The U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD said it will award $19.6 million in federal funding to support efficiency improvements and modernizations at America’s small shipyards.The investments awarded annually by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-12h-18m ago

US Coast Guard 'Alarmed' By Mariners Turning Off AIS

The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday issued a warning to mariners and commercial fisherman about the dangers and legal consequences of switching off their Automated Identification Systems AIS , citing concern over a growing number of vessels operating…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-13h-13m ago

Fertilizer Makers Eye Alternative Ship Fuels for Green Growth

Two of the world amp 39 s biggest fertilizer producers, CF Industries Holdings Inc and Yara International Asa, are seeking to cash in on the green energy transition by reconfiguring ammonia plants in the United States and Norway to produce clean energy…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-15h-9m ago

Crowley Wins Arctic Fuel Distribution Contract

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Energy DLA Energy has awarded Crowley Solutions a five year, $15 million contract for fuels transportation and distribution services for the Canada North Warning System locations supporting the nations’ joint security efforts.Serving the Canadian arctic region....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-15h-30m ago

Fruergaard to Take Over as CEO of Pacific Basin

Hong Kong headquartered dry bulk shipping company Pacific Basin announced Wednesday that Martin Fruergaard will take over as CEO, replacing longtime chief executive Mats Berglund, who has decided to retie. Fruergaard, the current CEO of Danish gas shipping company Ultragas…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-16h-29m ago

Elon Musk's Firm Buys Two Offshore Rigs to Serve as Launchpads for SpaceX Rockets

Two offshore drilling rigs, previously used for oil and gas exploration beneath the seabed, could soon help with space exploration.Namely, according to multiple reports this week, a company linked to billionaire Elon Musk bought two deepwater semi submersible drilling rigs last year…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-17h-41m ago

Capesize Market Starts Strong in 2021 -BIMCO

BIMCO says the year 2021 has started strongly for the capesize market with 1,427 journeys completed or underway in the first 20 days of the year, a 10.4% increase compared to the same period last year, according to figures from VesselsValue.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-17h-57m ago

World’s First Tiltable Rotor Sails Installed

Auxiliary wind propulsion systems provide Norsepower said it installed the world’s first tiltable Rotor Sails for SEA CARGO, a logistics provider in the North Sea market.According the analysis conducted by Norsepower and SEA CARGO, installation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-18h-31m ago

Higher Rates Lift Baltic Index to One-week Peak

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, rose to its highest in a week on Wednesday as vessel rates improved across all segments.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-19h-28m ago

World’s Largest VLEC Loaded in Texas. Sets Sail for China

Dallas based Energy Transfer said Tuesday it had loaded the first Very Large Ethane Carrier VLEC the world amp 39 s largest at that  under its previously announced joint venture with Satellite Petrochemical USA Corp. called Orbit Gulf Coast NGL Exports.The Seri Everest…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-20h-20m ago

New Kitsap Transit Ferry Completes Sea Trials

A new BMT design 140 ft. catamaran passenger ferry has  reportedly passed its sea trial and is due to enter the Kitsap Transit fleet in the next few weeks. Dubbed Enetai, the boat was built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders NBBB in Seattle…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1d-23h-3m ago

Gilmore Names New CEO. Targets Acquisitions

Gilmore, a U.S. based flow control solutions provider for the oil and gas industry, has appointed David Nemetz as its new Chief Executive Officer CEO .The company is a subsidiary of Aberdeen headquartered Proserv and provides flow control products and equipment for the drilling…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-33m ago

Herbosch-Kiere Orders Bawat's Containerized BWMS

Marine construction specialist company Herbosch Kiere has chosen Bawat’s Mobile containerized ballast water management system BWMS for its reception facility to serve its entire fleet of vessels and barges. Herbosch Kiere tested the world’s first Mobile BWMS from Bawat in the spring of 2020…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-8h-36m ago

Svitzer Orders New Tug for Port of London

Damen Shipyards Group said it has signed a contract with Svitzer for the delivery of an ASD Tug 3212. The vessel, to be named Svitzer Thames, will operate in the Port of London and will be the fourth Damen ASD Tug 3212 in the company’s U.K.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-11h-1m ago

RSC Bio Solutions Grows Its Team and Distribution

RSC Bio Solutions announced team expansions in several key geographic areas, as well as expanded distribution coverage. Hideki Tominga and Alhareth Shahen are joining as business development managers, Thomas TO is joining as a Technical Business Consultant…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-11h-15m ago

Arklow Chooses Satcom Global Aura VSAT

Ireland headquartered ship owner and charterer Arklow Shipping has contracted communications solutions provider Satcom Global to install Aura VSAT across 17 newbuild vessels due for delivery from 2021 onward.The new vessels will be activated on a range of Aura service packages…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-12h-24m ago

US Blacklists Tankers, Oil Traders Undermining Venezuela Sanctions

The United States on Tuesday sanctioned a network of oil trading firms, individuals and vessels that have helped Venezuelan state run oil company PDVSA sell crude mainly to Asia despite Washington amp 39 s sanctions on the South American nation.The measure targets a network that the U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-13h-33m ago

Drew Marine Begins Distribution Deal with ExxonMobil

Drew Marine said it has signed an agreement with ExxonMobil Marine Lubricants to expand the availability of ExxonMobil’s range of high performance lubricants. Drew Marine’s global supply chain will help ensure the availability of Flagship grades…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-13h-48m ago

Port Milwaukee Cargo Volumes Rise in 2020

Port Milwaukee finished 2020 with its highest annual cargo volume in the past seven years.Despite the unusual year amp 39 s historic and unprecedented difficulties, including pandemic and flooding related challenges, overall tonnage for the municipal…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-14h-6m ago

MARAD Green Lights Two More NSMV Builds

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration MARAD on Tuesday authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi Mission Vessels NSMV , marking a key milestone for one of America amp 39 s most high profile shipbuilding…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-15h-29m ago

BV Uses ROV to Complete First Underwater Ship Survey

Testing, inspection and certification body Bureau Veritas BV said it has completed the proof of concept project for underwater remote surveys using the Seasam remotely operated underwater vehicle ROV technology eco system from Notilo Plus on a Corsica Linea car ferry Mediterranée.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-15h-52m ago

Brix Marine Building Research Vessel for Northrop Grumman

Boatbuilder Brix Marine formerly Armstrong Marine USA has been contracted by aerospace and defense technology company, Northrop Grumman, to build a catamaran survey research vessel, slated for fall 2021 completion.The 44 by 16 foot vessel is Brix’s third IPS drive catamaran…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-16h-38m ago

New Suezmax Tanker is First Deemed Ammonia-fuel Ready

An ABS classed Suezmax tanker ordered by Avin International LTD, the first vessel of a potential order of three vessels, is to be the first ammonia fuel ready vessel in the world.The landmark 274 meter long vessel is now under construction at China amp 39 s New Times Shipbuilding Co.…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-17h-7m ago

Scotline Newbuild Delivered from Royal Bodewes

U.K. based shipping company Scotline Marine Holdings said it has taken delivery of Scot Ranger, the third vessel in a newbuild series from Dutch shipbuilder Royal Bodewes.This ship is a close sister to the previous two, Scot Carrier and Scot Explorer, but with one key difference.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-17h-55m ago

GreenSteam Signs On to Offer KVH Watch Service

KVH Industries, Inc. announced Tuesday that GreenSteam, developers of vessel performance optimization solutions for a sustainable shipping industry, has joined the KVH Watch Solution Partner program and will offer the KVH Watch service as part…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-18h-50m ago

Pandemic-Related Risks Top the List for 2021, says 10th Allianz Risk Barometer

Business interruption, pandemic outbreak and cyber incidents three separate but amp 39 strongly interlinked amp 39 matters lead the pack as the top threats to maritime in 2021, according to the 10th Allianz survey on risk in the maritime sector.The maritime industry…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-19h-38m ago

Shipbuilding: Steel Cut for New Methanol-Fueled Tanker Stena Pro Patria

Proman Stena Bulk Ltd confirmed that steel cutting has commenced for its state of the art IMOIIMeMAX methanol fuelled 49,900 DWT vessel Stena Pro Patria, which is due for delivery in early 2022. Stena Pro Patria will be the first of the three…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-20h-6m ago

SeaTac Marine Boosts Barge Capacity on Alaska Route

Seattle based SeaTac Marine Services announced it has acquired a new heavy deck cargo barge. The 2010 built barge can haul up to 11,000 tons and with nearly 30,000 square feet of deck space, making it one of the larger barges in the Pacific cargo trade.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-20h-33m ago

Valmet Tech Enhances Scrubber, Exhaust Gas Recirculation Systems

Valmet is enhancing emission control with its patented and fully automatic water treatment solution for the marine scrubber system and exhaust gas recirculation system. Valmet Marine Water Treatment system consists of four different modules…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-20h-49m ago

Austal Launches 46m Fully Electric Ferry Design

Austal Australia launched the VOLTA series of electric powered high speed ferry solutions, with the introduction of the Passenger Express 46V, a fully electric powered 46 meter catamaran ferry design.The VOLTA series is distinct in the burgeoning…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2d-20h-57m ago

Petrojarl Banff FPSO to Be Recycled in Denmark

M.A.R.S. Europe said it has been awarded a contract by Teekay Petrojarl Floating Production UK Ltd. for dismantling and recycling of the Petrojarl Banff floating production, storage and offloading unit FPSO . The deal includes engineering, preparation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-13h-53m ago

Bigger, Stronger: The U.S. Dredging Fleet is Growing

The U.S. dredging fleet is growing. Presently on order and under construction is a raft of in demand equipment that will help to keep America’s ports and waterways open, safeguard coastal communities and maintain the vital flow of maritime commerce to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-14h-58m ago

New Study Finds Polyester Fibers Throughout the Arctic Ocean

The Arctic has long proven to be a barometer of the health of our planet. This remote part of the world faces unprecedented environmental assaults, as climate change and industrial chemicals threaten a way of life for Inuit and other Indigenous…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-15h-34m ago

Chengxi Delivers Self-unloading Transshipment Newbuild to Oldendorff

China’s Chengxi Shipyard has delivered the first of twin self unloading transshipment newbuilds for Germany’s largest bulk carrier owner Oldendorff Carriers.Juha Koskela, Division President, ABB Marine amp Ports, said the newbuilds are the first…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-16h-3m ago

US Plans to Sanction Russian Vessel Involved in Nord Stream 2

The United States has told European allies it plans to impose sanctions on a Russian pipe laying ship, amp 34 Fortuna amp 34 , involved in construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, German business daily Handelsblatt reported on Monday.The U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-16h-43m ago

DP World Antwerp Gateway Orders Fleet of Automated Stacking Cranes

DP World Antwerp Gateway has ordered a fleet of 34 Automated Stacking Cranes for its container terminal in Antwerp, Belgium. The Konecranes Gottwald ARMGs will be an expansion to the current fleet of 20 currently in operation. The first batch will be delivered in Q2 2022, the last batch by 2026.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-16h-49m ago

GTT Wins LNG Carrier Tank Design Order from Samsung

French engineering firm GTT said it has received an order from the Korean shipyard Samsung Heavy Industries SHI for the tank design of a new 174,000 cubic meter capacity liquefied natural gas LNG carrier on behalf of the Korean ship owner Pan Ocean.GTT will design the tank…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-17h-14m ago

Baltic Index Drifts Lower as Capesize Rates Weigh

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index dropped on Monday, as weaker rates for the larger capesize segment offset gains in panamax and supramax vessel rates.The Baltic dry index, tracking rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels ferrying dry bulk commodities, fell 14 points, or ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-17h-57m ago

Remontowa Delivers Tug for the Polish Navy

Polish shipbuilder Remontowa Shipbuilding said it recently delivered the fourth in a series of six tugboats for the Polish Navy.The vessel, H 12 Semko, was built in Gda sk and sailed to winouj cie for handover to the 8th Vice Admiral Kazimierz…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-18h-56m ago

Beirut Blast Chemicals Possibly Linked to Syrian Businessmen

The company that bought the ammonium nitrate which exploded in Beirut last August had possible links to two Syrian businessmen under U.S. sanctions for ties to President Bashar al Assad, according to a report by a Lebanese journalist and London company filings.Savaro Ltd…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-19h-38m ago

VLSFO Plus Older Engines Can Presents New Maintenance Challenges

As shipowners mull the pros and cons associated with new fuels to meet tightening emissions rules, Chevron Marine is finding that some ship owners that switched older engines to  very low sulfur fuel oil VLSFO are reporting build up of red deposits on piston crowns and top edges…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3d-22h-30m ago

US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran

The United States on Friday sanctioned companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and on three Iranian entities over conventional arms proliferation.They are the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-15h-26m ago

New Tug Delivered to Svitzer Australia

Svitzer Australia recently took delivery of a new RAstar 3000 W series ASD tug, Svitzer North, from ASL Shipyard in Singapore.The vessel amp 39 s design was developed by Robert Allan Ltd. in close cooperation with Svitzer’s operations team, to meet the unique demands of the Port of Geraldton…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-15h-39m ago

Offshore Wind: Things are Getting Bigger

The global offshore wind industry has been picking up pace unabated by the global pandemic, with industry investments growing and offshore wind turbine makers competing on who amp 39 ll build a larger turbine. With offshore wind turbines, bigger is better…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-16h-24m ago

Heddle Shipyards Hires Newcombe as Chief Strategy Officer

Heddle Shipyards, the largest Canadian ship repair company on the Great Lakes, said it has hired Jared Newcombe as Chief Strategy Officer.Newcombe, an accomplished shipyard executive with over 30 years of experience in the industry, began his…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-16h-44m ago

Wolfson Takes the Helm at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Captain Dianna Wolfson took the helm Friday as the 110th commander of Norfolk Naval Shipyard NNSY and first female leader in its 253 year history.Wolfson also holds the distinction of becoming the first female commander of any of the nation’s…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-17h-41m ago

Video: Costa Toscana Floated Out at Meyer Turku

The liquefied natural gas LNG powered, 185,000 GT cruise ship Costa Toscana was floated out to the outfitting pier at Meyer Turku shipyard on Friday. Due to harsh weather conditions, the filling of the dry dock started on Thursday.“As this is also the start of the final stage of shipbuilding…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-18h-40m ago

Coles Resigns as CEO of Wallem Group

The board of Wallem Group announced that chief executive Frank Coles has resigned and will be leaving the company shortly.As many will be aware, Coles has been very active in highlighting the plight of seafarers during the COVID 19 pandemic, and he now wishes to become more involved in promoting the....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-19h-49m ago

VIDEO: Huisman's Crane for OIM Wind's Offshore Wind Installation Vessel

Dutch crane specialist Huisman has signed a letter of intent with China amp 39 s Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore for the delivery of a 2,600mt Leg Encircling Crane LEC for OIM Wind’s BT 220IU offshore wind installation unit.OIM Wind last year signed an EPC contract with CIMC for the construction o....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-20h-32m ago

SEACOR Marine Completes Sale of Windcat to CMB

New York listed offshore vessel owner SEACOR Marine has completed the previously announced sale of its offshore crew transfer subsidiary Windcat Workboats to the Belgian shipping and logistics group Compagnie Maritime Belge CMB .Windcat is headquartered in Lowestoft…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-22h-37m ago

Deal on Marine Mammal Oil Spill Response Program for Western Alaska

The Alaska Chadux Network ACN and the Alaska SeaLife Center ASLC have finalized an agreement to develop and implement a program to respond to oil spill impacted marine mammals throughout Western Alaska, the U.S. Arctic, and Prince William Sound.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-6d-23h-17m ago

Meyer Turku Cuts Steel for Carnival's Next Mega Cruise Ship

Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku held a steel cutting ceremony for Carnival Cruise Line amp 39 s next Excel Class ship, the 180,000 gross ton Carnival Celebration, slated to debut from PortMiami in 2022.The newbuild is a sister ship the 5,200 passenger…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-11h-37m ago

Converted Patrol Boat Becomes a Research Vessel for USM

A refurbished 48 foot workboat has been delivered to The University of Southern Mississippi USM for its second life as a research vessel.The vessel, an Endeavor 45 cabin patrol vessel originally built by Silver Ships in 2008 for the State of Mississippi Department of Marine Resources DMR …....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-12h-27m ago

New Ferry Being Built for Christian Island, Ontario

An infrastructure upgrade project is underway on Christian Island, Ontario, and one of the main components of the project is the construction of a new double ended ferry DEF – a so called “Floating Bridge” from the mainland to the island.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-13h-15m ago

Yanmar America Hires Micu

Yanmar America said it has hired Carl J. Micu as division manager of power solutions. He will oversee all engine sales and be responsible for the strategic development of long term sales growth plans and annual sales targets related to industrial engines…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-14h-9m ago

LNG Carrier Bottleneck at Panama Canal Could Last Until March

Congestion delaying LNG shipments via the Panama Canal is expected to last through the peak demand winter months, traders close to the situation said, although the canal amp 39 s regulator said it had made changes to speed up transit.The price of liquefied…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-16h-1m ago

Silver Dawn Floated Out at Fincantieri's Ancona Shipyard

Shipbuilding giant Fincantieri said Thursday that it has launched Silversea Cruises’ new ship Silver Dawn at its yard in Ancona, Italy. The cruise ship will now enter the outfitting phase ahead of scheduled delivery in November 2021.Silver Dawn…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-17h ago

World First: Activation of Commercial Iridium GMDSS onboard Norwegian Trawler

The town of Haugesund, Norway, home to busy waterways dotted with fishing and shipping vessels, was home to a maritime amp 39 world first amp 39 , with the announcement of the world’s first commercial Iridium GMDSS installation.The Norwegian trawler Trygvason…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-17h-15m ago

BV Grants AIP for GTT's Containership LNG Fuel Tank

French naval engineering firm GTT announced it has obtained approval in principle AiP for the NO96 membrane containment system for liquefied natural gas LNG fuel tank application for ultra large container vessel ULCV from classification…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-17h-23m ago

Kilo Marine Joins KVH Watch Solution Partner Program

KVH Industries, Inc. announced that marine technical services firm Kilo Marine has joined the KVH Watch Solution Partner program and will offer KVH Watch connectivity as part of a wide range of marine services. In particular, the digital services…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-17h-44m ago

Chouest's LaShip Shipyard Adds New Welding Robot

Finnish welding and production automation company Pemamek said it delivered a new welding robot station to Edison Chouest Offshore amp 39 s ECO LaShip shipyard in Louisiana.The newly commissioned PEMA VRWP C robot station is a compact solution to automatize micro panel welding…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-18h-19m ago

Report: Nord Stream 2 Set to Resume Pipelaying Works in Danish Waters

The Russia led Nord Stream 2 consortium said on Thursday that work to lay its subsea gas pipeline to Germany would resume in Danish waters on Jan. 15, the TASS news agency reported, despite pressure from the United States for construction to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-18h-20m ago

U.S. Blacklists China's CNOOC over South China Sea Actions

The Trump administration added China’s CNOOC to a U.S. economic blacklist on Thursday, accusing the oil giant of helping Beijing intimidate neighbors in the South China Sea and ratcheting up tension days before U.S. President elect Joe Biden takes office.Alongside blacklisting CNOOC…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-18h-54m ago

Sweden Clearing Legal Path to Reexamine Estonia Wreck Site

A new examination of the wreck of the ferry Estonia, which sank in the Baltic in 1994 with the loss of 852 lives, will be possible from the summer when a change to Swedish law comes into force, news agency TT reported on Thursday.The official investigation concluded in 1997 that the roll on…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-18h-56m ago

Egypt Reopens Red Sea Ports Shut Due to Bad Weather

Egypt has reopened three Red Sea commercial ports and one fishing port which were shut earlier on Wednesday because of high winds and rough seas the Red Sea Ports Authority and two sources said.The reopened ports are Suez, Zeitiyat, Adabiya and the fishing port of al Ataka, they added.Two other port....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-11h-35m ago

Ocean 100: Profits from World's Seas Dominated by 100 Companies

Just 100 companies account for most of the profits from the world’s seas, researchers said on Wednesday, calling on them to help save the oceans from over fishing, rising temperatures and pollution.Together, the companies generated $1.1 trillion in revenues in 2018…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-12h-24m ago

Forslund Joins BMT as Commercial Business Development Manager

Bill Forslund recently joined naval architecture and marine engineering design consultancy BMT as commercial business development manager, concentrating on West Coast new business, passenger vessels, navy and commercial tug and barge projects.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-12h-33m ago

NASSCO Launches First New Oiler for the US Navy

U.S. shipbuilder General Dynamics NASSCO on Tuesday launched the future USNS John Lewis T AO 205 , the first of six vessels in the John Lewis class fleet oiler program designed to support the U.S. Navy.Construction of the future USNS John Lewis T AO 205 began in the fall of 2018.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-12h-45m ago

Equinor Selected for US' Largest Offshore Wind Award

Norwegian energy company Equinor said it has been selected to provide New York State with offshore wind power in one of the United States amp 39 largest renewable energy procurements to date.Under the award, Equinor and partner BP will provide 1,260…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-13h-39m ago

Maritime Security: Neo-colonialism in the Gulf of Guinea

Is neo colonialism in the Gulf of Guinea the answer to West Africa’s maritime crime crisis In October 2020, China’s transport ministry established an ad hoc workgroup to lay down precautionary measures for ships and seafarers passing through…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-15h-16m ago

Carnival Cruise Line Names Campbell CFO

Carnival Cruise Line said it has named Darrell Campbell as chief financial officer. He joins the U.S. based cruise operator from parent company Carnival Corporation where he has served as corporate treasurer since 2017.Prior to his role at Carnival Corp…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-15h-49m ago

Carnival Cruise Line Appoints Campbell CFO

Carnival Cruise Line said it has named Darrell Campbell as chief financial officer. He joins the U.S. based cruise operator from parent company Carnival Corporation where he has served as corporate treasurer since 2017.Prior to his role at Carnival Corp…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-15h-49m ago

Tech File: 3D Printed Prop for French Warship

Naval Group manufactured a new generation propeller via a metal 3D printing process, mounted on a tripartite minehunter.This propeller is 2.5 m in diameter, supported by five 200 kg blades. The equipment left the workshops of the Naval Group…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-17h-7m ago

Ship Insurers Primed to Raise Rates After Red Sea Attacks

Insurers are set to raise the cost of providing cover for merchant ships through the Red Sea after a series of incidents that have hit vessels around Saudi Arabian waters, industry sources said.The possibility of more attacks on commercial shipping…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-17h-17m ago

US' First LNG ATB Ready for Service

Q LNG Transport and Shell Trading US Company announced Wednesday that the first offshore liquified natural gas LNG bunkering articulated tug and barge ATB in the United States, the Q LNG 4000 is ready for operations along the southeast U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-18h-1m ago

Interpol Issues Red Notices for Ship Captain, Owner Over Beirut Blast

Interpol has issued red notices for the captain and owner of the ship that carried the chemicals which devastated Beirut in an explosion in August, killing 200 people, Lebanon’s state media said.Five months since one of the biggest non nuclear blasts on record…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-19h-30m ago

MARAD Administrator Mark Buzby Resigns

Mark Buzby, the Trump appointed head of the U.S. Maritime Administration MARAD , has resigned following the violent intrusion of the U.S. Capitol by the President amp 39 s supporters, the agency confirmed to MarineLink.“I no longer believe that I…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-20h-15m ago

Shipowners’ Low Carbon Fuel Options Gain Speed

In the next decade, we’ll see more accelerated change in shipping fuels than we’ve seen in the last century. What does this heightened diversity mean for shipowners They must be nimbler than ever – a shift that requires work. It means greening supply chains…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-20h-52m ago

BIMCO: China Cements Top Position in the Bulk Market

The turbulence of the past year has in many ways clouded the underlying fundamentals in the dry bulk shipping market, but with 2020 now behind us, we are in a better position to establish an overview of expectations for 2021. Overall, total…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-21h-13m ago

Plastic Free Oceans: Maersk Supply Service, The Ocean Cleanup Extend Partnership

Danish offshore support vessel operator Maersk Supply Service will continue providing marine support to The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit engineering and environmental organization working to rid oceans of plastic pollution.The Ocean Cleanup’s…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-21h-26m ago

DNV GL to Change Name

Norway based risk management and quality assurance company DNV GL will change its name to DNV on March 1, 2021.The classification society, providing services to offshore and maritime industries, among others, has had the current name since the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-1d-23h-1m ago

ABB, Hyundai Tighten Turbocharger Partnership

A new agreement between ABB Turbocharging, Hyundai Global Service HGS and Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Engine amp Machinery Division HHI EMD has established a ‘total service solution’ for ABB and Hyundai customers.Under the agreement, ABB Turbocharging…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-11h-49m ago

Klaveness' New Combination Carrier Delivered from New Yangzi Shipyard

Norway based shipowner Klaveness Combination Carriers said it took delivery of a new combination carrier vessel from the New Yangzi Shipyard in China on Monday.The Baiacu is the sixth in a series of eight contracted CLEANBU combination carriers…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-12h-14m ago

WRDA 2020 Winds its Way to Passage

In early October, Waterways Council, Inc. WCI reported in its newsletter Capitol Currents that the future of the Water Resources Development Act WRDA of 2020 hung in the balance, with many unknowns for its chances of being signed into law…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-12h-45m ago

LNG Shipping Rates from US Surge to Record Highs

The cost of shipping liquefied natural gas LNG from the United States to Asia hit a record high on Tuesday as appetite for the fuel from buyers there and delays through the Panama Canal reduced the amount of ships for hire.Freezing temperatures…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-13h-17m ago

MSC Eyes Hydrogen as Containership Fuel

Container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company MSC said it is working to advance the exploration viability of hydrogen and fuels derived from it as potentially viable fuel sources for its vessels.The initiative is part of the Swiss…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-13h-48m ago

Oil Rises to 11-month High

Oil hit an 11 month high just below $57 a barrel on Tuesday, bolstered by Saudi Arabia amp 39 s plans to limit supply, offsetting worries that rising coronavirus cases globally would curtail fuel demand.Brent crude settled up 92 cents, or 1.7%, at…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-14h-23m ago

Tech File: H-Glide Structural Bearings for Extreme Environs

Custom fabricated structural bearings are being introduced by Hercules Engineering for extremely high stress applications in structures requiring outstanding load bearing performance, even in compact or wet spaces in applications such as ports loaders…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-14h-27m ago

Henriksen's New Liferaft Hook Enters Production

Norway based Henriksen Hooks said its new Liferaft Release Hook into full production following completion of a prolonged testing program.Now available globally, the new crane hook has been especially developed for launching inflated liferafts.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-15h-13m ago

Fluechem Develops new Onboard Urea Generator

Fluechem launched what it is calling amp 34 a revolutionary new system amp 34 that allows shipping owners to create their own Urea solution onboard.Launched at the end of 2020 the Urea Generator by Fluechem was born out of a deep understanding of the challenges…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-15h-47m ago

Carisbrooke Shipping, SMT Shipping Partner with Nautilus Labs

Nautilus Labs, a technology firm aiming to advance the efficiency of ocean commerce through artificial intelligence, announced its partnership to optimize fleet performance with joint venture partners Carisbrooke Shipping and SMT Shipping. Both Carisbrooke…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-16h-42m ago

China's Ban on Australian Coal Forces Trade Flows to Realign

China amp 39 s effective ban on imports of Australian coal is forcing a realignment of flows between the world amp 39 s two biggest importers and two largest exporters.Indonesia and Australia dominate the global seaborne coal trade, with the Southeast Asian nation tops in thermal coal…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-17h-45m ago

Norway Eyes Sea Change in Deep Dive for Metals Instead of Oil

Norway amp 39 s oil and gas reserves have made it one of the world amp 39 s wealthiest countries but its dreams for deep sea discovery now center on something different.This time, Oslo is looking for a leading role in mining copper, zinc, and other metals…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-17h-56m ago

With "Sustainability at the Heart", Hempel Aims to Double Revenue by 2025

Hempel announced an ambitious strategy to double its revenue by 2025, with a strong focus on innovation and digitalization.Hempel has faced its fair number of challenges over its 105 year history, with COVID 19 and the year 2020 presenting historic challenges in the global supply of coatings.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-17h-56m ago

UK to Use Satellites to Track Ship Emissions

An initiative aiming to help track and reduce shipping amp 39 s carbon emissions is among five projects recently awarded U.K. government funding through the country amp 39 s Space Agency.The University of Leicester will use satellite analytics to track the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-18h-14m ago

Shell Wins Marine Lubricants Deal with Carnival

Shell Marine said it has been awarded a multi year contract to provide marine lubricants to cruise line operator Carnival Corporation’s global fleet of 89 ships. Carnival will offset the carbon dioxide emissions from the marine lubricants it purchases from Shell…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-18h-43m ago

Raytheon Anschütz Debuts 'plug and play' ECDIS

Raytheon Anschütz launched a new ECDIS in January 2021, the ECDIS NX Compact, which is a preconfigured system of a 24 inch panel pc and the ECDIS NX software that is designed to make installation and operation easier and safer. Optimized for ECDIS retrofits…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-19h-5m ago

Two Autonomous Electric RoRo Vessels Driven by SCHOTTEL

German propulsion systems manufacturer SCHOTTEL said it has been awarded a contract to deliver SCHOTTEL EcoPellers and PumpJets for two new autonomous RoRo ships. They will be operated by ASKO Maritime AS, Norway’s largest grocery wholesaler, and built at Cochin Shipyard CSL in India.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-2d-19h-28m ago

Nor-Shipping Postponed to January 2022

Nor Shipping has postponed its planned exhibition and activity program for June 2021, pushing the event back to January 10 13, 2022, organizers announced. The maritime trade fair is the latest in a string of international shipping events to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-6h-13m ago

Lloyd’s Register Names Members of Its Decarbonization Panel

Classification society Lloyd’s Register LR announced the industry experts who have joined the advisory panel of its Maritime Decarbonization Hub, a dedicated center of excellence launched in October that aims to accelerate the safe, sustainable…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-6h-43m ago

UltraShip to Install Wärtsilä FOS Across Its Fleet

Wärtsilä said its Fleet Operations Solution FOS will be employed by UltraShip for the Denmark based shipowner amp 39 s entire fleet of 18 liquefied petroleum gas LPG carrier vessels.The solution by Wärtsilä Voyage is designed to save costs while…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-11h-55m ago

Great Lakes Announces $60.9 Million in Dredging Contracts

Great Lakes Dredge amp Dock Corporation on Monday announced the receipt of several major dredging awards in Georgia and Florida totaling $60.9 million which will be included in the year end 2020 backlog number.The awarded work includes:North County…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-12h-11m ago

Damen Completes Work on German Diving Bell Ship

Damen completes work on German Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration WSV diving bell shipDamen Shipyards Group has completed construction and outfitting of a diving bell ship for client FMSW Koblenz Department Machinery Southwest …....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-12h-43m ago

Preston Joins Global Diving & Salvage as Director of Marine Technology

Global Diving amp Salvage, Inc. has appointed Alisa Preston, P. Eng., as Director of Marine Technology to lead the growth of the marine services company’s underwater technology resources.Preston will be responsible for advancing the development…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-13h-36m ago

Australia Issues Its Most Severe Vessel Ban to Date

A amp 34 poorly maintained amp 34 livestock carrier seen operating with a list and a hole in its hull has been banned from Australian ports for a period of 24 months, the country amp 39 s amp 34 most severe banning to date amp 34 , authorities said Friday.The Marshall Islands…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-13h-58m ago

Baltic Index Extends Rally on Surging Chinese Coal Shipments

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index climbed about 10% to its highest level in three months on Monday as soaring coal demand from China continued to power capesize rates higher.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-15h-2m ago

All American Marine to Build Research Vessel for BLUETIDE

Bellingham, Wash. boatbuilder All American Marine announced it recently secured a contract to construct a research vessel for BLUETIDE Puerto Rico. The 73 by 26.7 foot aluminum catamaran will be constructed to USCG Subchapter T standards for…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-15h-41m ago

First Building Complete at HII's New Unmanned Systems Campus

Huntington Ingalls Industries HII said Monday it has completed the first phase of its Unmanned Systems Center of Excellence with the construction of a 22,000 square foot facility.The first of two planned buildings on the 20 acre campus in Hampton, Va.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-16h-51m ago

SSY Publishes Shipping Outlook for 2021

After a highly volatile 2020, shipbroker Simpson Spence Young SSY looks at the next 12 months and highlights areas of particular interest in their 2021 Outlook Report. The report looks at various drivers of the shipping markets, including…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-16h-59m ago

Gambia Seizes Huge Cocaine Haul from Shipping Container

Gambian authorities seized nearly three tonnes of cocaine from a shipment of industrial salt originating in Ecuador, a spokesman said on Friday, in one of the largest ever busts in West Africa.The 118 bags of cocaine were discovered on Thursday…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-17h-21m ago

Carnival Reports $1.9 Billon Quarterly Loss

Carnival Corp on Monday reported a preliminary adjusted net loss of $1.9 billion for the fourth quarter, as the cruise operator’s business was brought to a virtual standstill by the COVID 19 pandemic.The world’s largest cruise company’s shares fell 4% in early trading.Carnival…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-17h-25m ago

Seaspan Cavalier Repower: Long Life, Big Hours

“We got 59,115 hours on those engines, without ever removing a head,” says Seaspan International’s Port Engineer Kevin Tweedy, “And they were still running. So, at 5,000 to 5,500 hours per year, we could easily have done 60,000 hours.”But the company schedule worked to do a like for like r....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-18h-17m ago

Passenger Vessels Steering a Course Through Testing Waters

The head of global trade association Interferry reflects on the unprecedented challenges of 2020 and those ahead—but makes a case for cautious optimism.What a difference a year makes…In this column last January, I was hailing the worldwide ferry…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-18h-24m ago

Damen Repairs P&O Ferries’ Pride of Canterbury

Late last year, a team of Damen group subsidiaries completed a challenging project to replace one of the twin rudder stocks on P amp O Ferries’ Pride of Canterbury. The 180 meter, 30,635 GT RoPax vessel operates on the Dover Calais crossing, the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-19h-8m ago

Scotland's Seafood Exporters Dealt New Post-Brexit Blow

The post Brexit woes facing Scotland’s fishing industry deepened on Saturday as its biggest logistics provider, DFDS Scotland, said it would halt exports to the European Union through one of its main services until at least Wednesday.Previously…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-3d-19h-55m ago

Munn Named VP and CFO of Ingalls Shipbuilding

America amp 39 s largest military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Friday that Keith Munn has been promoted to vice president, business management, and chief financial officer for its Ingalls Shipbuilding division in Pascagoula, Miss.Effective February 15…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-14h-43m ago

CDW Delivers Dredge for Legacy Materials

Custom Dredge Works CDW said it has delivered a new 14 inch electric powered chain ladder dredge to aggregate mining company Legacy Materials in Booneville, Iowa.The builder noted that the electric powered dredge will greatly reduce or eliminate air, noise and water pollution, as well as ongoing m....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-15h-16m ago

Finland's Icebreaking Season is Underway

Icebreaking operations have commenced in Finland, with two icebreakers presently deployed in the Bay of Bothnia, where ice has begun to form at the head end and along shipping lanes.On December 25, by decision of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-15h-34m ago

Caterpillar Marine Unveils C32B 2433 MHP Engine

Following the launch of the C32B 2025 MHP engine, Caterpillar Marine has announced the release of the new Cat C32B Triple Turbo 2433 MHP 2400BHP high performance marine engine, with a rated engine speed of 2,300 rpm.With a 20% increase in power output…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-16h-2m ago

Baltic Index Jumps 11% as Chinese Coal Demand Propels Capesizes

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index jumped about 11% to its highest in nearly three months on Friday as high Chinese coal demand drove up capesize rates.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize, panamax and supramax vessels…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-16h-23m ago

Encore Dredging Partners Acquires Inland Dredging Company

Newly formed dredging and marine infrastructure services firm Encore Dredging Partners, LLC. EDP said it has acquired Inland Dredging Company, LLC for an undisclosed purchase price.EDP said it completed the transaction with support from its sole financial sponsor…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-16h-34m ago

Roberts Named President of Foss Maritime

Seattle based tug and towing company Foss Maritime said its chief operating officer Will Roberts has been promoted to president.“It was evident to our leadership team that Will’s ability to perform at the highest level along with his business…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-16h-52m ago

Rem Offshore's Platform Supply Vessel Hired for Offshore Wind Work

Norwegian offshore vessel operator Rem Offshore has said its platform supply vessel Rem Trader has been awarded a contract in the offshore wind sector.Rem Offshore said in a social media post on Friday that the vessel delivered in 2012, and…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-18h-5m ago

HMD LNG Carrier Gets AIP From the Korean Register

The Korean Register KR has awarded Approval In Principle AIP for a liquefied natural gas LNG carrier with a prismatic IMO type B tank built by Hyundai Mipo Dockyard HMD . The ship is a small to medium sized LNG carrier with a B type cargo…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-18h-20m ago

DSIC Delivers LR2 Newbuild to Maersk Tankers

Danish based Maersk Tankers has taken delivery 115,000 dwt tanker Maersk Sara from Chinese shipbuilder Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Company DSIC .The LR2 vessel, second in a series of 10, is said to be 20% more fuel efficient than similar vessels…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-19h-5m ago

In Sub-Saharan Africa's First, Ghana Takes Delivery of Offshore LNG Terminal

Ghana has taken delivery of sub Saharan Africa amp 39 s first offshore receiving terminal for liquefied natural gas LNG , allowing it to start delivering LNG to customers in the first quarter of this year, the terminal amp 39 s operator said.Tema LNG, which is backed by UK based Helios Investment....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-20h-5m ago

N-O-S to Provide Vessels for Ørsted's UK West Coast Wind Farms

Crew transfer vessel company Northern Offshore Services N O S  has signed a contract with the offshore wind farm giant Ørsted to provide vessels for its British west coast operations.N O S will provide crew transfer support to Ørsted’s UK West…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-20h-39m ago

France: Nuclear Submarine Le Terrible Moves to Dock for Major Refit

French Navy amp 39 s ballistic nuclear submarine Le Terrible has arrived in dock 8 of the Brest naval base in France to continue its Full Cycle Docking FCD , otherwise known as a major refit. This will be the first FCD for Le Terrible and will involve…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-1w-6d-21h-4m ago

Iranian Ship Arrives at Venezuelan Port

An Iranian ship arrived at the Venezuelan port of La Guaira on Thursday, according to Refinitiv Eikon data, in what appeared to be a continuation of the commercial alliance between the two countries targeted by U.S. sanctions.Iran has been supplying…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-8h-55m ago

USCG Seeks Cruise Ship for Underway Examiner Training

The U.S. Coast Guard said it is seeking a cruise ship to host examiner training courses while underway.The contracting opportunity is for a vessel of at least 70,000 gross tons to host three Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner   FPVE courses…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-12h-31m ago

Pioneering Spirit to Remove Two Morecambe Bay Platforms

Allseas amp 39 giant heavy lift vessel Pioneering Spirit will remove the DP3 and DP4 platforms in Morecambe Bay off the U.K. for independent oil and gas operator Spirit Energy.The two normally unmanned installations used to produce gas as part of…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-12h-55m ago

HII Begins Fabrication of Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ NYSE: HII Ingalls Shipbuilding division started fabrication of the Arleigh Burke class DDG 51 destroyer Jeremiah Denton DDG 129 on January 7, 2021. The start of fabrication signifies the first 100 tons of…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-13h-7m ago

US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to Resign

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said Thursday she would resign, citing the intrusion of the U.S. Capitol by violent supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump.Chao, the wife of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, is the first Cabinet secretary to announce her departure after the events.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-14h-16m ago

Halter Marine Upgrades Launch Way for Polar Security Cutter Build

Gearing up to build the U.S. amp 39 first new heavy icebreaker in decades, Pascagoula, Miss. shipbuilder Halter Marine said it is upgrading the launch way area where the U.S. Coast Guard amp 39 s Polar Security Cutter PSC will be constructed.The detailed design phase is amp 34 rapidly progres....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-17h-4m ago

Baltic Index Up for Seventh Straight Session

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index that tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities rose for a seventh session in a row on Thursday as rates firmed across all vessel segments.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-19h-19m ago

Australian Exports Feel China Chill

Australia amp 39 s trade surplus narrowed in November as China curbs on coal and farm goods took some steam out of exports, while a rebound in the domestic economy sucked in record goods imports.Other data out on Thursday showed Australia amp 39 s property…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-19h-34m ago

Mercuria Teams Up with Envysion for Project Investment

Trading house Mercuria and Singapore based asset manager Envysion Wealth Management have agreed to co invest in mining and energy projects, as default hit banks tighten their purse strings and leave commodities firms seeking other funding.The deal…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-19h-54m ago

Argentine Grain Inspector Strike Ends, Exports to Flow

The union representing Argentine port side grain inspectors said on Thursday it had ended a month long wage strike after reaching a contract deal with export companies that will allow international soy, corn and wheat shipments to return to…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-20h-38m ago

United Overseas Group to Acquire United Arab Chemical Carriers

Investment company United Overseas Group UOG is to acquire Dubai based shipping company United Arab Chemical Carriers UACC , the two companies said on Thursday.The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-20h-44m ago

Schottel Invests in New Crane System for Wismar Manufacturing Facility

SchottelGmbH Wismar has invested neary $615,000 in a new crane system, a system designed to provide faster and more efficient production process, replacing an old system from 1979.Its two new cranes are double girder overhead travelling cranes with a load bearing capacity of 50 tonnes each…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-20h-52m ago

Japan Faces LNG Shortage Amid Supply crunch, Cold Weather

JERA, Japan amp 39 s biggest electricity generator and the world amp 39 s largest buyer of liquefied natural gas LNG , is operating gas power plants at lower rates as it runs down inventories amid rising heating demand as temperatures drop.The company joins other Japanese power generators reduci....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-21h-17m ago

Scorpio Bulkers to Change Name to Eneti

Scorpio Bulkers Inc. NYSE: SALT announced today that it intends to change its name to Eneti Inc., subject to approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on February 3, 2021 for shareholders of record as of December 29, 2020.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-1d-6h-19m ago

Crowley Forms 'New Energy' Division to Focus on Offshore Wind, LNG

Crowley Shipping announced Wednesday it has formed a New Energy division to focus on offshore wind and liquefied natural gas LNG services in the U.S. and adjacent regions.The Jacksonville, Fla. based maritime transportation and services firm…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-1d-14h-32m ago

SOCP Releases Ballast Water Management Systems User Guide

BWMS User Guide lays out path to compliance over lifetime of installationThe Ship Operations Cooperative Program SOCP has released the Ballast Water Management Systems BWMS User Guide. Developed by Glosten in cooperation with the SOCP Members…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-1d-15h-10m ago

Havila Shipping, DeepOcean Settle Dispute

Norwegian offshore vessel owner Havila Shipping has settled a dispute with subsea services provider DeepOcean.The dispute, now settled, came to light after Havila in December said it had terminated the contract with DeepOcean for the Havila Phoenix vessel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-1d-18h-5m ago

South Korea Delegation Heads to Iran to Seek Release of Seized Tanker

A South Korean delegation is heading to Iran on Wednesday to seek the release of a chemicals tanker and its 20 member crew seized in Gulf waters by Iranian forces, Yonhap news agency reported.Iran denied on Tuesday it was using the ship and its crew as hostages…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-1d-19h-36m ago

Indian Oil Corp Buys its First Cargo of Iraqi Basra Medium Oil

Indian Oil Corp IOC , the country amp 39 s top refiner, has loaded its first cargo of Iraq amp 39 s newly introduced Basra Medium crude grade, according to ship tracking data from Refinitiv Eikon and a source with knowledge of the matter.IOC loaded the cargo onto Minerva Kalypso…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-1d-20h-36m ago

Maersk Says European Lockdowns Have Not Dented Demand for Shipping

High shipping rates are set to continue for at least several weeks, despite new coronavirus lockdowns in Europe, boosted by demand for furniture, exercise equipment and home improvement goods, shipping group Maersk said on Wednesday.A surge…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-1d-20h-54m ago

New Wellboat Reisa Delievered to Norsk Fisketransport for Salmon Farming

Norsk Fisketransport AS took delivery of a new Havyard wellboat dubbed Reisa, a boat that is designed to offer greater salmon capacity and enhanced fish welfare.All told, four Havyard ships have been delivered so far, and two more are scheduled…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-1d-21h-46m ago

Libya's Hariga Oil Port Loading Blocked by Sit-in Guards

Petroleum facilities guards at Libya amp 39 s eastern Hariga oil terminal have delayed the loading of a one million barrel cargo as they press salary demands, the port amp 39 s manager said on Wednesday.The guards at Hariga, where Mesla and Sarir grades are loaded, have been staging a sit in, wh....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-1d-22h-58m ago

Wallenius Wilhelmsen to Reactivate Up to 9 Laid Up Vessels

Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a Norwegian/Swedish RoRo shipping company, will reactivate up to 9 of its 16 vessels that are currently in cold layup.The company, which owns 123 vessels, said Tuesday that the reactivation would take place during Q1 2021…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-32m ago

Damen Repairs Seven CMA CGM Containerships

Damen Shiprepair and Conversion DSC said it is wrapping up a ship repair and maintenance program involving seven vessels owned by French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM. The projects took place at Damen Shiprepair Amsterdam DSAm in…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-12h-13m ago

The Valdez Spirit: Repowering for a Promising Future

A true family business, Stan and Mary Helen Stephens started operating fishing and hunting charters out of Valdez, Alaska on their first vessel the 26 foot m/v Mary Helen, in 1971. Soon after, the rest of the family joined in, operating tours on the waters around Valdez and in Prince William Sound.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-12h-46m ago

Oil Prices Jump 5% on OPEC+ Output Talks, Iran Tension

Oil prices climbed nearly 5% on Tuesday after news that Saudi Arabia will make voluntary cuts to its oil output, while international political tension simmered over Iran amp 39 s seizure of a South Korean vessel.Brent crude futures rose $2.51, or 4.9%, to settle at $53.60 a barrel. U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-13h-16m ago

Shipbuilding: Wilson Sons Unveils Plan to Build Six Tugboats

Wilson Sons will start in the first quarter of 2021 the construction of six tugboats, at its shipyards in Guarujá SP , helping to grow the company amp 39 s fleet, the largest in Brazil today with 80 tugboats. Click here to read a related story on the depth…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-15h-6m ago

Fairbanks Morse Acquires Ward Leonard

Fairbanks Morse, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Ward Leonard Operating, LLC, a provider of motor and control solutions for military applications. This acquisition will expand the scope of power and propulsion…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-15h-55m ago

KSOE Secures Order for Six 15,000 TEU Box Ships

South Korean shipbuilding group Korea Shipbuilding amp Offshore Engineering KSOE said Tuesday it has secured a 900 billion won US$828 million order to build six 15,000 TEU containerships for an unnamed Asian shipowner, Yonhap reports.Four…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-16h-45m ago

Rising Capesize, Panamax Rates Buoy Baltic index

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, climbed on Tuesday to its highest level since mid October last year as rates for capesize and panamax vessels extended gains.The Baltic dry index…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-17h-25m ago

US Hits Iran With Fresh Sanctions

The United States on Tuesday blacklisted a Chinese company that makes elements for steel production, 12 Iranian steel and metals makers and three foreign based sales agents of a major Iranian metals and mining holding company, seeking to deprive Iran of revenues as U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-17h-38m ago

RIBs: Turn Up the Power

However readers might define “normal”, 2020 was anything but. But the business of rigid inflatable boats RIB has been going at full throttle.Matthew Velluto, Director of Business Development and Marketing at RIBCRAFT USA, based in Marblehead…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-17h-56m ago

There’s Room to Grow on Brazil’s Inland Waterways

Brazil’s waterways have enormous potential for commercial transport, but are still underused and inefficient in the country’s 12 river basins, according to Brazil’s National Transport Confederation CNT . Of the 63,000 kilometers km that could potentially be used for inland navigation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-18h-20m ago

Teledyne to Acquire FLIR Systems in $8 Billion Deal

Industrial conglomerate Teledyne Technologies Inc said on Monday it will acquire thermal imaging camera supplier FLIR Systems Inc in a $8 billion cash and stock deal to beef up its portfolio of imaging sensor technology.FLIR shareholders will receive $28 in cash and 0.0718 shares of Teledyne common ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-18h-27m ago

Iran Denies Seized Korean Ship and Crew Are Being Held as Hostages

Iran denied on Tuesday it was using a South Korean ship and its crew as hostages, a day after it seized the tanker in the Gulf while pressing a demand for Seoul to release $7 billion in funds frozen under U.S. sanctions.The seizure of the MT…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-19h-11m ago

Sævik Named Managing Director of New Havyard Ship Technology

Karsten Sævik has been named managing director of the New Havyard Ship Technology AS NHST shipyard in Leirvik, Norway, replacing outgoing managing director, Erlend Hatleberg, who has chosen to seek new opportunities outside the Havyard Group…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-20h-10m ago

Kongsberg Sim-based eLearning Solutions for MAAP

Kongsberg Digital reports that the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific MAAP has adopted its new K Sim eLearning solution, as well as commissioning installation of a cutting edge K Sim Safety firefighting simulator at its premises in the Philippines.K Sim Connect has provided more than 23…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-2d-20h-33m ago

S.Korea Reviewing Planned Diplomat Visit to Tehran After Tanker Seizure

South Korea amp 39 s foreign ministry is reviewing whether a senior diplomat would be visiting Tehran on Sunday as planned, an official said, after Iranian forces seized a South Korean flagged chemical tanker in Gulf waters and detained its crew.The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-6h-10m ago

ClassNK Releases LNG Bunkering Guidelines

Classification society ClassNK released its Guideline for Survey and Facilities/Equipment of LNG Bunkering Ships, which outline the additional safety requirements of gas carriers that supply liquefied natural gas LNG fuel at sea.The number…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-6h-36m ago

Bay Diesel Announces Leadership Change

For the first time since its inception in 1982, Bay Diesel has a new president. As voted by their Board of Directors in October 2020, the Senior VP of Sales Willard “Rob” Robins has taken on the role of President, with Scott Wheeler, founder and current president…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-7h-26m ago

Salvors Separate Stern Section from Capsized RoRo Golden Ray

Salvage crews completed cutting operations to separate the stern section from the Golden Ray wreck in St. Simons Sound, Ga., on Saturday night, and the giant piece of the overturned car carrier will be craned onto a barge and hauled away for recycling.Once lifting preparations conclude…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-11h-35m ago

US Calls for Iran to Release South Korean-flagged Tanker

The U.S. State Department called on Iran on Monday to immediately release a South Korean flagged tanker that it seized in the Gulf and accused Tehran of threatening freedom of navigation as a way to extract relief from economic sanctions.“The…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-13h-17m ago

Evergreen Takes Delivery of Two 12,000 TEU Ships

Evergreen Line took delivery of its sixth and seventh new 12,000 TEU class F type containerships on December 15. Ever Forever was built at the Geoje Shipyard of South Korea amp 39 s Samsung Heavy Industries, and Ever Far was delivered by Imabari Shipbuilding…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-13h-35m ago

MetOcean Wins USCG Contract to Supply SAR Buoy

MetOcean Telematics MetOcean won a five year blanket purchase agreement BPA to supply the United States Coast Guard USCG with its  search and rescue buoy, the Iridium Self Locating Datum Marker Buoy, also known as the iSLDMB.The United States Coast Guard is a a core user of the iSLDMB…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-13h-54m ago

Designing Boats: Robert Allan Ltd. Surpases 90 Years (& Counting)

Robert Allan founded Robert Allan Ltd. in 1930 when Allan commenced private practice as a consulting Naval Architect after serving as Technical Manager of a local major shipyard. In the 90 years that have passed, the organization has evolved…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-14h-52m ago

Propeller Considerations for Inland River Pushboats

Inland river pushboats operate in a harsh environment. Transiting our rivers, bays, lakes and inland waterways, these vessels push barges between hubs of commerce. Swift currents, trash and debris, heavy traffic and narrow waterways are day…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-19h-7m ago

Suez Canal Annual Revenues Fell 3% in 2020

Egypt’s revenues from the Suez Canal in 2020 declined 3% to $5.61 billion compared to 2019, the canal authority said in a statement on Sunday.Transit fees for all types of ships would remain unchanged in 2021 and would include reductions and incentives offered in 2020, Canal Authority Chairman Osa....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-20h-25m ago

South Korean-flagged Tanker Seized by Iran

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps seized a South Korean flagged tanker in Gulf waters, Iranian media said on Monday, at a time of tension between Tehran and Seoul over Iranian funds frozen at South Korean banks due to U.S. sanctions.Several…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-20h-29m ago

Sherrard Enhances Squire Patton Boggs Commodities and Shipping Capabilities

Squire Patton Boggs continued the expansion of its commodities and shipping capabilities with the addition of partner Kate Sherrard into its Financial Services Practice. She joins the firm from Clifford Chance where she was Head of the Asia…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-20h-42m ago

HII Acquires Autonomy Business from Spatial Integrated Systems

In a move that further expands its unmanned systems capabilities, Huntington Ingalls Industries acquired the autonomy business of Spatial Integrated Systems Inc. SIS which has proven unmanned surface vessel USV solutions.SIS’s unmanned systems…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-20h-51m ago

Keppel Delivers FueLNG Bellina, Singapore’s First LNG Bunkering Vessel

Singapore based shipbuilder Keppel Offshore amp Marine Ltd Keppel O amp M has delivered Singapore’s first Liquefied Natural Gas LNG bunkering vessel, FueLNG Bellina, to FueLNG.Built in Keppel O amp M’s Nantong shipyard, FueLNG Bellina is the second…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-21h-39m ago

Venezuela's Oil Exports Plunge to 1940's Level Under Tighter U.S. Sanctions

Pressured by strict U.S. sanctions, Venezuela amp 39 s oil exports plunged by 376,500 barrels per day bpd in 2020, according to Refinitiv Eikon data and internal documents from state run PDVSA, financially squeezing socialist President Nicolas Maduro.The administration of U.S.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-23h-4m ago

UK Royal Navy’s Carrier Strike Group Reaches Initial Operating Capability

The UK Royal Navy’s new Carrier Strike Group has reached Initial Operating Capability IOC , meaning all elements of the group from fighter jets to radar systems to anti ship weapons have been successfully brought together and operated, the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-3d-23h-25m ago

Eni Extends Abo FPSO Contract

Italian oil company Eni has extended the contract for BW Offshore amp 39 s Abo Floating Production Storage Offloading FPSO vessel.BW Offshore, the owner of the FPSO, said Monday it had signed the extension with Eni amp 39 s subsidiary Nigerian Agip Exploration.Under the extension…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-4d-1h-27m ago

New RoPax Ship Stena Embla Arrives in Belfast

Stena Embla, the third E Flexer ferry to be commissioned for Stena Line’s Irish Sea routes in the last 12 months, recently arrived in Belfast. Touted by the owner as amp 34 three of the most modern ferries in the world, amp 34 Stena Embla join her sister…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-2w-4d-18h-11m ago

Vessel Disinfection Service Launched in Rotterdam

Rotterdam based company DisinfectYour.com has launched a new service to help vessel owners and crew respond to COVID 19 outbreaks. The service includes complete disinfection of closed areas on a vessel, as well as care for the crew including…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-19h-28m ago

Saltchuk Acquires Centerline Logistics’ West Coast Harbor Towage Ops

Saltchuk Marine announced it has acquired Centerline Logistics’ harbor ship assist operations in California and the Pacific Northwest.Eight ship assist tugs currently operated under the Millennium and Starlight brands will join the Saltchuk Marine fleet in early 2021.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-19h-44m ago

Alfa Laval's PureBallast 2.0 BWMS Gains US Type Approval

The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued a ballast water management system BWMS type approval certificate to Alfa Laval Tumba AB after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-20h-5m ago

Fire-stricken Containership Under Tow to Spain

A containership disabled by an engine room fire off the coast of Portugal is being towed to the Port of Algeciras in Spain for repairs.The Danish flagged Maersk Elba was initially towed to anchorage off Sagres after the fire left the box ship…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-1d-15h-11m ago

France Gives Fincantieri Extension on Chantiers Deal

France has offered Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri amp 39 s a one month extension to its planned acquisition of French rival Chantiers de l amp 39 Atlantique, the finance ministry said in a statement sent to Reuters on Wednesday.State controlled Fincantieri has accepted the proposal…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-1d-16h-42m ago

Eagle Bulk Buys Two Ultramaxes

Eagle Bulk Shipping has acquired two Ultramax bulk carriers, the U.S. based dry bulk owner operator announced Tuesday.The first vessel, which was built in 2015 and will be renamed the Helsinki Eagle, has been acquired for $16.5 million. The second vessel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-1d-17h-35m ago

Video: Interlake Steamship's New Laker Floated Out

The first new U.S. flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier to be built in more than 35 years was launched at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. on December 17.Scheduled for completion in mid 2022, the Interlake Steamship Company amp 39 s new River Class, self unloading bulk carrier Mark W.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-1d-18h-24m ago

S. Korea's Daewoo Nets $2.6 Bln Iraqi Port Deal

Iraq agreed a $2.625 billion deal with South Korea’s Daewoo Engineering amp Construction on Wednesday to build the first phase at its planned Faw commodities port in the south of the country.Under the contract, signed in Baghdad by representatives of Iraq’s transportation ministry and the Sout....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-1d-18h-41m ago

71-year-old Tug Sinks off Puerto Rico

Three people were rescued from a 71 year old tugboat that sank south of Puerto Rico on Thursday.The U.S. Coast Guard said its watchstanders at Sector San Juan fielded a mayday call from the crew of the 112 foot U.S. flagged tug Proassist III…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-1d-19h-6m ago

Construction of RoRo Ferry Powers Relaunch of Germany's FSG Shipyard

In a traditional keel laying ceremony at Flensburger Schiffbau Gesellschaft FSG , the first hull segment of the newbuilding number 782, weighing more than 50 tons, was lowered by crane onto the blocks. In accordance with maritime custom, a 1 euro coin was placed under the keel for good fortune.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-1d-20h-22m ago

Bollinger to Build Four More Fast Response Cutters for U.S. Coast Guard

Bollinger Shipyards will build four more Sentinel class Fast Response Cutters FRC for the United States Coast Guard after U.S. President Trump last Sunday signed into law the omnibus spending bill for Fiscal Year 2021, which included funding…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-3w-1d-21h-3m ago

EU and UK Clinch Narrow Brexit Trade Deal

Britain clinched a narrow Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, just seven days before it exits one of the world’s biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of empire.The deal, agreed more than…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-16h-11m ago

Propulsion Profile: US Navy's Tier 4 Tugs

Built by Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Wash., the first of the U.S. Navy amp 39 s new fleet of six YT 808 class tugs was delivered in October after completing the last construction phase. Measuring 90 feet long and 38 feet 3 inches wide, the…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-16h-50m ago

Baltic Index Marks First Yearly Gain in Three

The Baltic Exchange amp 39 s main sea freight index posted its first annual gain in three years on Thursday as iron ore shipments to China bounced higher, despite a hit to shipping activity due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Baltic dry index, which tracks rates for capesize…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-19h-57m ago

ONE to Charter World's Largest Containerships

Singapore headquartered container carrier Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. ONE said it has signed a letter of intent LoI with Japan amp 39 s Shoei Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. for the 15 year charter of six new ultra large containerships ULCS . The vessels…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-20h-6m ago

U.S. Readying Fresh Round of Sanctions Against Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

The United States is urging European allies and private companies to halt work that could help build the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and is preparing wider sanctions on the Russian project in coming weeks, senior Trump administration…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-20h-13m ago

Training Tips for Ships - Tip #19: Assess Always

In last month’s Training Tips for Ships, we spoke about the value of creating a culture of learning. Even though many organizations have yet to achieve a healthy learning culture, the concept itself is not controversial. The value is self evident and universally understood.This month…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-22h-9m ago

PHOTO: Viking's New Expedition Ship Floated Out

Cruise ship operator Viking has this week informed that its first expedition ship – the 378 guest Viking Octantis – was floated, marking a major construction milestone and the first time that the new ship touches water.The float out is important…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-22h-12m ago

Esvagt SOV Rescues Injured Fishermen in the North Sea

Last Tuesday, the crew of the service operations vessel SOV Esvagt Njord helped save seven fishermen in distress near the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm in the U.K. North Sea.Esvagt Njord is a wind turbine ship assisting Equinor in the operation…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-1d-16h-44m ago

Bollinger Delivers USCGC Robert Goldman

Bollinger Shipyards has delivered the USCGC Robert Goldman to the U.S. Coast Guard in Key West, Fla. This is the 165th vessel Bollinger has delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard over a 35 year period and the 42nd Fast Response Cutter FRC delivered…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-1d-17h-20m ago

Wasted Words: Post-casualty Apologies Are ‘Sorry’ Excuses

Vessel collisions on America’s busy inland waterways have been a fact of life for a very long time. With towboats, barges, ferries, oceangoing ships and recreational vessels all jockeying for position in limited space, collisions and even more…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-1d-18h-4m ago

Elbit Systems to Buy Sparton for $380 Million

Israel based international defense electronics company Elbit Systems has signed an agreement to buy maritime defense contractor Sparton for $380 million. Elbit said Wednesday that its U.S. subsidiary Elbit Systems of America had signed a definitive…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-1d-18h-23m ago

Iraq to Sign $2.625 Bln Port Contract with S.Korea's Daewoo

Iraq amp 39 s government has agreed to sign a $2.625 billion contract with South Korea amp 39 s Daewoo Engineering amp Construction to build the first phase of a giant cargo port in the south of the country, a port manager said on Wednesday.The long planned and repeatedly delayed Grand Faw port ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-1d-18h-44m ago

Damen Ships Multiple Vessels to Canada in Single Shipment

Five Damen vessels have made their way across the Atlantic Ocean on a unique voyage to Canada. Early this year, Damen Shipyards Group signed a contract with Ontario based Doornekamp Construction for the delivery of a Shoalbuster 3209. The vessel…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-1d-19h-29m ago

Global Cargo Logjam Deepens

Amazon seller Bernie Thompson shifted half of his production out of China to reduce his business risks and still found himself in the crosshairs of logistical chaos besetting the movement of goods around the globe.A surge in demand for furniture…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-1d-20h-29m ago

Hapag-Lloyd Orders Six Ultra-large Container Vessels

German container liner Hapag Lloyd has ordered six ultra large container vessels from the Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding amp Marine Engineering.DSME will build the 23,500+ TEU vessels and deliver them to Hapag Lloyd between April and December 2023.....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-1d-21h-26m ago

Huisman Crane for First Jones Act Wind Turbine Installation Vessel

Dutch offshore equipment provider Huisman has signed a contract with Keppel AmFELS for the delivery of a Leg Encircling Crane LEC for what will be the first Jones Act compliant wind turbine installation vessel Dominion Energy’s Charybdis.As reported recently…....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-1d-22h-1m ago

Nord Stream 2 to Start Laying Gas Pipes in Danish Waters

The Russia led Nord Stream 2 consortium is expected to start laying gas pipes in Danish waters after construction was suspended… ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-2d-2h ago

WRDA 2020: A Historic Win for Inland Waterways -WCI

On December 21, as part of an Omnibus Appropriations and COVID 19 relief funding package, the U.S. House of Representatives… ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-2d-13h-3m ago

Company in Focus: ShipMoney Helps to Enable Efficient Seafarer Pay

Stuart Ostrow developed ShipMoney as a means to make the process of paying crew more efficient and cost effective for both… ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-2d-14h-28m ago

Congress Funds Training Ship for Texas A&M

Congress on Monday approved $390 million to fund construction of a fourth National Security Multi Mission Vessel NSMV . ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-2d-14h-38m ago

Halter Marine, Gibbs & Cox Partner on US Navy's Large Unmanned Surface Vessel

Shipbuilder Halter Marine is teaming with naval architecture firm Gibbs amp Cox, Inc., on the U.S. Navy’s contract to perform… ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-2d-15h-44m ago

Fincantieri Delivers Costa Firenze to Costa Cruises

Carnival Corporation amp 39 s Costa Cruises has taken delivery of the new cruise ship Costa Firenze designed and built by Fincantieri… ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-2d-18h-41m ago

Argentina: More than 100 Grains Cargo Ships Delayed by Port Workers Strike

More than 100 cargo ships were kept from loading agricultural goods in Argentina on Monday, as a wage strike by grains inspectors… ....

Marine Link Published 3y-11mo-4w-2d-21h-44m ago

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