Alu Marine Shipyard delivers pilot boat to Seine pilots

Alu Marine shipyard, Port Launay, CouĂ«ron, France, has successfully delivered a new pilot boat to the Rouen based  Seine pilots. To improve the quality of their services, the Seine pilots chose to

Braemar Technical Services names Graeme Temple Far East Regional Diector

Braemar Technical Services (Incorporating The Salvage Association) is pleased to announce the appointment of Graeme Temple to the role of Regional Director for its Far East region. Mr. Temple will be responsible

Dockwise Vanguard gets OTC Spotlight on Innovation Award

Dockwise Ltd. says it “has engineered the most innovative semi-submersible heavy-lift vessel in history and redefined the limits of heavy marine transport with the design of the Dockwise Vanguard. Additionally, the Dockwise

Diana Containerships ups profit, declares dividend

Athens headquartered Diana Containerships Inc. (NASDAQ: DCIX) reported net income of $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2012, compared to a net income of $0.3 million for the same period of

DNV introduces dedicated rule book for jack-ups

Classification society DNV has issued a new dedicated rule book for self-elevating units to guide designers and shipyardss. The rule book clearly explains the DNV and international regulations and standards.   Adaptations

Alaska Ship and Drydock signed up for design phase of Alaska Class ferry project

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) reports that Alaska Ship and Drydock LLC (ASD) has officially signed on as a partner with the State of Alaska to design the Alaska Class Ferry.

Al Qaeda said to have cruise ships on terror wish list

CNN is carrying a story that says that German cryptologists have discovered al Qaeda documents that outline a number of plans – including one to seize cruise ships, hold passengers hostage, dress

Jones Act fleet one bright spot in OSG picture

Tanker giant Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) reports results for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 ended March 31, 2012.that saw TCE (time charter equivalent) revenues of $214.0 million, an increase

Cummins to launch high horsepower dual fuel engine line

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) plans to produce dual fuel engines from 800 hp to 3500 hp (597-2610 kW) for high-horsepower markets. The first in the product portfolio, QSK50 Tier 2 for oil

Great Lakes Shipyard completes tugboat for Puerto Rico Towing & Barge

Great Lakes Shipyard, Cleveland, Ohio, is set to hold a ceremonial naming ceremony Wednesday, May 2, 2012. A newly constructed tugboat, Handy-Three, tugboat has been sold to Puerto Rico Towing & Barge

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