Tidewater to Purchase ROV, Construction Vessel

Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced that it has reached an agreement with Aquanos AS for the purchase of the multi-purpose ROV and light construction vessel Aquanos Enabler, currently under construction at STX Europe shipyard in Brevik, Norway. The 311-ft, diesel electric vessel, which is expected to be delivered in January 2010,

Harris Pye IMarEST Wales Branch Award

The importance of encouraging young marine engineers in their career development is fully recognised by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and the Harris Pye Group. That is why the annual Harris Pye Sponsorship Award will be run in association with the Wales Branch of the IMarEST.

New Step in GreenCarrier Development

Niklas Olsson, Managing Director of GreenCarrier Sweden AB, has also been appointed Managing Director and CEO of GreenCarrier International with effect from 1 June, 2009. With the Nordic countries and the Baltic States as home markets, GreenCarrier provides forwarding and logistics services,

Shore Power for Cruise Ships, Canada

Port Metro Vancouver unveiled its new shore power facility at the Canada Place cruise ship terminal. The port is the first in Canada to install shore power for cruise ships, and only the third in the world to do so. The shore power installation at the home port of the Vancouver-Alaska cruise

Transocean Drills Deepest Oil and Gas Well

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG)announced that its ultra-deepwater semisubmersible rig Deepwater Horizon recently drilled the deepest oil and gas well ever while working for BP and its co-owners on the Tiber well in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Working with BP, the Transocean crews on the Deepwater Horizon drilled the well to 35,

Graig Group moves into Singapore

Cardiff-based Graig Ship Management has established a new company in Singapore. Graig Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd will provide ship management, crewing and other services across Asia. Geoff Hutcheon has been appointed General Manager."Singapore is one of the world's leading maritime

Wrecks of the World: Hidden Risks of the Deep

The American Salvage Association (ASA), supported by the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI), International Salvage Union (ISU), Marine Technology Society (MTS), Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA), North American Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA),

Launching Heavy Lift Vessel, Oleg Strashnov

IHC Merwede announced the launching of the Heavy Lift Vessel for Seaway Heavy Lifting took place on Saturday 22 August 2009, at the IHC Merwede Offshore & Marine facility in Krimpen aan den IJssel, the Netherlands.With its 5,000MT crane capacity the vessel is the largest mono hull heavy

Ruckus Wireless Outfits the Queen Mary

Ruckus Wireless(TM) announced that it was selected to supply advanced, Smart Wi-Fi products and technology for the Queen Mary, one of the world's most historic ships, now permanently docked and serving as a luxury hotel and convention center in Long Beach, California.Hotel Internet Services

Biodiesel Ferry, Samuel G. Fuqua Arrives

USS Arizona Ferry Boat #39-2, Samuel G. Fuqua, welcomed visitors on its maiden run Aug. 18 as the newest biodiesel boat to operate at Naval Station Pearl Harbor. It's the second of five new state-of-the-art biodiesel boats to debut in Pearl Harbor. The first, #39-1 John W. Finn, arrived

Keppel, First DSS 38 Semisubmersible for Brazil

Keppel FELS Limited is on track to deliver Gold Star, the first of two DSS 38 deepwater rigs to Brazilian operator, Queiroz Galvão Óleo e Gás (QGOG) later this year. Progressing on time and within budget, Gold Star will be the first DSS 38 rig to enter the market and

Solo Navigation Requirements, NZ

Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) says it would need to be satisfied that a proposed solo round the world voyage by a teenage girl would not put hers or others’ lives at risk, before deciding whether to allow the voyage to go ahead. Thirteen-year-old Laura Dekker, who has a New Zealand and German passport,

JO Tankers to Lay off Officers and Reflag

According to an August 26 report from Lloyd’s List, JO Tankers, the world number three chemtanker operator, is to make around 50 Dutch officers redundant and is likely to reflag four of its vessels from the Dutch register to Singapore. (Source: Lloyd’s List)

Dewey & New York Delivered to U.S. Navy

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) delivered two ships to the U.S. Navy this week at its Gulf Coast shipyards in Pascagoula, Miss. and Avondale, La. Company and Navy officials signed documents officially transferring custody of the Aegis guided missile destroyer Dewey (DDG 105) in Pascagoula on Monday, Aug.

Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Dewey

The Navy officially accepted delivery of the future USS Dewey (DDG 105) Aug. 17 from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding (NGSB) during a ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss.  In June, the guided-missile destroyer completed a combined Builder's and Acceptance trial, also called "super trials,

Slow Down, Whales and People X-ing

Two recent shipping incidents in BC Canada waters have heightened the fears of the Gitga’at First Nation facing the prospect of the world’s largest oil-tankers passing right past their village of Hartley Bay. Enbridge has teamed up with other multinational oil giants to build the Northern

Burger Boat’s Sycara IV Sea Trial

Sycara IV, a classically-styled custom 151 ft Fantail Motor Yacht, underwent an extensive sea trial on Lake Michigan where all systems were tested. Her owners, being particularly concerned about the environment, wanted this yacht to have low fuel consumption and a small wake that would not cause damage to the shoreline.

GE Marine, Ingeteam Marine Partnership

GE Marine, a unit of GE Transportation, signed a business cooperation agreement with the Marine division of Ingeteam, a company headquartered in Spain that specializes in electronic control system automation and application engineering in the marine, industry, railway traction and renewable energy fields.

Malaysian Contract for Kongsberg

Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a contract by HJS Maritime SDN. BHD, Malaysia to deliver two Polaris Ship's Bridge Simulators for use in a new centre of excellence being built for the Malaysian Marine Department. This key contract follows the recent installation of the world's largest 360° marine

New USACE Contract

Weeks Marine, Inc., Covington, La., was awarded on Aug. 14, 2009 a $14,877,000 firm-fixed-price contract for Atchafalaya River and Bayous Chene, Boeuf, and black, Atchafalaya Bar Channel, Maintenance Dredging C/L Sta. 475+00, Non-Continuous (09-2), St. Mary Parish, La.  Work is to be performed in St.

McClendon Family Celebrates 50 Years

Zach McClendon, Jr. of Monticello, Ark. will celebrate being in the boat building business for 50 consecutive years this September. McClendon, along with his father, Zach McClendon, Sr. and another local businessman, Norris Judkins started MonArk Boat Company in May of 1958 building small aluminum jon

SNAME Annual Meeting & Expo

The Society of Naval Architects and Engineers (SNAME) hosts its 2009 Annual Meeting and Expo October 21-23 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, R.I. Exhibit space and sponsorships of events during the world’s foremost gathering of professionals in naval architecture, marine engineering and marine sciences can be obtained now.

Drydocks World Delivers 5 Vessels

Drydocks World – Southeast Asia Pte. Limited (DDW-SEA), the Southeast Asian subsidiary of Drydocks World, announced the deliveries of vessels Endeavor, Greatship Ahalya, Mermaid Vision and Ark Dartmoor from their Drydocks World – Nanindah yard and Armada Tuah 104 from their Drydocks World – Pertama yard.

FMC Supplies Separation System for Petrobras

FMC Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: FTI) announced that it has been awarded a contract by Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) (NYSE:PBRA) to supply a subsea separation system for the Marlim field, located in the Campos Basin, offshore Brazil. The contract is valued at approximately $90m in revenue to FMC Technologies.<br

This Day in Naval History – August 20

1912 - Birthday of Dental Corps1945 - First surrender of Japanese garrison at end of World War II; USS Levy receives surrender of Mille Atoll in Marshall Islands1980 - USS Passumpsic rescues 28 Vietnamese refugees(Source: Navy News Service)

China Shipbuilding Shows Signs of Recovery

According to an August 18 report from China Knowledge, China's shipbuilding enterprises received new shipbuilding orders totaling 4.1 million dead weight tons in July, accounting for nearly 70% of the world's total, according to statistics released by the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry.

Pacific Beachcomber Acquires Paul Gauguin Cruises

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, announced that the company has been acquired by Pacific Beachcomber. Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the luxury cruise ship MS Paul Gauguin, featuring itineraries among the islands of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific.

Intellian Technologies New Center

Intellian Technologies, the world&rsquo;s technological leader in marine satellite antennas, announced that it has begun construction on a 71,000 square foot R&amp;D, manufacturing and shipping facility, the Intellian Center for Innovative Technologies. Scheduled for completion in February 2010, the

NOAA Buoys Deployed in the Arctic

Now traversing the Northwest Passage, the Ocean Watch crew - four professional sailors, a scientist and an educator - recently completed the deployment of three NOAA Global Drifter Program buoys. Dr. Ignatius Rigor, research scientist at the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory (UW-APL)

MSC Ships Train to Support U.S. Troops Ashore

Two Military Sealift Command ships conducted a training exercise off the coast of Yeosu, South Korea, Aug. 17-18, where they rehearsed the U.S. military's unique ability to deliver fuel to ground forces ashore from a tanker anchored up to eight miles from the coast. The cornerstone of this

Gertsen & Olufsen Stepping Stone in China

The Danish maritime specialist company Gertsen &amp; Olufsen A/S, has established an office operation in Shanghai in order to tap into the growing Chinese market for shipboard and offshore technology.Danish maritime specialist Gertsen &amp; Olufsen A/S has established a commercial Chinese

Newest U.S. Navy Logistics Ship Launched

USNS Matthew Perry, which will be the newest ship in the U.S. Navy's Lewis and Clark-class of dry cargo/ammunition ships, was christened and launched Aug.16, during a late afternoon ceremony at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego. The ship, designated T-AKE 9, is expected to be delivered

Cruise West Executives Lead Yearlong Voyage

Underscoring the significance of Cruise West&rsquo;s series of journeys that combine to form the worldwide exploration concept, Voyages of the Great Explorers, the West family will host Voyages 1, 10 and 24.&nbsp; In addition, 25-year cruise veteran, President and CEO Dietmar Wertanzl will lead Voyage 13.

This Day in Naval History – August 18

1838 - Exploring Expedition under LT Charles Wilkes embarks on world cruise.1911 - First Navy Nurse Corps superintendent, Esther Voorhees Hasson, appointed1965 - First major amphibious assault in Vietnam, Operation Starlight captures 2,000 Viet Cong1966 - First ship-to-shore

Dockwise Q2 2009 Results

Dockwise Ltd. announced its second quarter and interim 2009 results.&nbsp;Andr&eacute; Goed&eacute;e, CEO of Dockwise Ltd., commented:&nbsp;&quot;Dockwise has had a good second quarter, and in quieter market conditions the business is displaying its strengths. This steady operational

Port of Hamburg Cargo Remains Below Last Year

In the first half of 2009, the Port of Hamburg handled a total of 54.2 million metric tons of seagoing cargo. This represents a drop of 23.7 percent in comparison to the same period in the previous year. Port of Hamburg Marketing, the marketing organization for the Port of Hamburg, reported a volume of 30 million tons of imported cargo, 26.

EU Naval Force Headquarters Command Moves

At a ceremony in the Red Sea onboard the EU NAVFOR Spanish warship Numancia Force Commander Captain (N) Juan Garat Caram&eacute;, handed over Command of the FHQ to Commodore Pieter Bindt of the Netherlands. Commodore Bindt will lead the multinational FHQ from the EU NAVFOR Netherlands warship HNLMS Evertsen for the next four months.

This Day in Naval History – August 14

1813 - HMS Pelican captures USS Argus1886 - SECNAV establishes Naval Gun Factory at Washington Navy Yard1945 - Japan agrees to surrender; last Japanese ships sunk during World War II (15 August in DC)(Source: Navy News Service)&nbsp;

Transocean Ultra-Deepwater Drillship Contract

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) announced that the Discoverer Clear Leader has commenced operations for Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico under a five-year drilling contract. The Discoverer Clear Leader is the first of five Transocean

SNAME Elects New Fellows

On June 1, 2009, the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers announced new additions to its rank of Fellows. The membership grade of Fellow is accorded to individuals who have contributed to significant achievements in naval architecture, marine and ocean engineering, and related fields in the form of advances in design,
Contracts New Navy Contracts. Survival Craft Wins $7.7B Lifeboat Contract. L-3 Contract to Manufacture Siemens Transformers. New Navy Contract. Survival Craft Wins $7.7m Lifeboat Contract.
Cruise Ship Trends Maryland Port to Recieve Passenger Boarding Bridge. Carnival Orders New 71,300-Ton Cruise Ship. Obama Signs Cruise Ship Safety Bill. Port of Kiel docks four cruise ships at once. GNMTC Orders Cruise Ship from STX France.
Education/Training Kongsberg Forms Research Group to Optimize Simulator. GCS Offers Continuing Ed Credit. Liberian Coast Guard Trains on USCGC Mohawk. Cummings Congratulates Coast Guard Academy. Greene Superintendent U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.
Environmental U.S Proposes New Emissions Control Area, PR & Virgin Islands. California, U.S.’s Largest Coastal No-Sewage Zone. MOL Vessels Enrolled in Low Sulfur Fuel Program. India Files Pollution Charge after Ship Collision. Interferry Conference to Address Emissions.
Finance Trico's U.S. Operations Files for Bankruptcy. Conrad Q2 2010 Results & Share Repurchase Program. Stolt Tankers Receives Full Refund for Cancelled Newbuildings. Euroseas Results, Six-Months Quarter. Crude Carriers Q2 Results.
Marine Electronics Consilium Oil Spill Radar Tested. Jeppesen, Brazil Forge Marine Data Agreement. Thrane & Thrane to Launch New VSAT Antenna. NMEA Board of Directors Changes. Alewijnse Marine Systems Outfits Oceanco Motoryacht.
Marine Propulsion Berg Propulsion’s Breakthrough Contract in Ukraine. Wärtsilä, Tarbit to Convert Tanker to LNG Ops. GE Provides LM2500 Gas Turbine Modules for U.S. Navy. Honda Marine Customer Satisfaction Index Award. Wärtsilä Service Agreement with Eidesvik.
Navigation Sperry Marine Nav Systems for Italian Superyachts. NOAA’s Fairweather Maps Bering Straits. Giant Iceberg Drifting Toward Canada. Aid to Navigation above Arctic Circle. NOAA Fairweather Updates Arctic Charts.
Navy This Day in Naval History – September 3. This Day in Naval History – September 2. GE Provides LM2500 Gas Turbine Modules for U.S. Navy. This Day in Naval History – September 1. New Navy Contracts.
Offshore BOEM Investigates Vermilion 380 Platform Explosion. Judge Rules Against U.S. Government on Oil Drilling. NOIA President Responds to Vermillion Platform 380 Accident. Another Gulf Platform Explosion. Tugboats Keep Iceberg from Hitting Oil Drilling Platforms.
Ports Maryland Port to Recieve Passenger Boarding Bridge. Giant Cranes Travel to Port of Boston. CMA CGM Figaro Largest Vessel to call Savannah. Georgia Ports Best Month in History. Construction Begins on Honolulu Pier 29 Project.
Ship Sales Oil and Garbage Skimmer Vessel for Charter, Sale. Recent Ship Sales. Beijing Plan to Scrap Old Ships. Diana Shipping to Buy Container Ships. Sale of Two New AHT Supply Vessels.
Shipbuilding Aker Philadelphia Shipyard Delivers 10th Product Tanker. First Russian Aircraft Carrier Could Use Ukrainian Builders. Keppel AmFELS Delivers Second Rowan Rig. STX Norway Offshore to Build Icebreaker Tugs. Why Do New Boats Cost So Much?.
Technology PortVision Vessel-Tracking for Gulf Cleanup Ops. Marine Panel Mount Computer Passes Shock Testing. Fugawi X-Traverse Compatible with the iPad. NG: Maritime Laser Demo System Proves Capabilities. Air Supported Monohull with Pod Propulsion.
Workboats Tugboats Keep Iceberg from Hitting Oil Drilling Platforms. McAllister Joins Marine Response Alliance. Annual Great North River Tugboat Race. Twelve Good Boats, Kirby Marine. Derecktor Florida Delivers Gulf Sentry Refit.