Inflation Reduction Act: Good news for offshore
Legislation that started life as “The Build Back Better Act” is now headed for likely passage by the House as “The Inflation Reduction Act” and there looks to be a lot in
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Singapore: Quah Ley Hoon stepping down as MPA chief
The Singapore Ministry of Transport reports that Quah Ley Hoon will be stepping down as Chief Executive of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on September 5, 2022. She will
Metal Shark building next-gen military patrol vessel for Guyana
Jeanerette, La., headquartered shipbuilder Metal Shark is building a welded-aluminum 115 foot long x 27 foot beam (35 meter long x 8 meter beam) monohull patrol vessel for the Guyana Defense Force
Jim Wunderman to keynote FERRIES 2022 in San Francisco
Coming off the heels of a successful New York City presentation last November, Marine Log’s 35th annual FERRIES conference is heading to the West Coast, taking place November 1-2 in San Francisco.
EMAR Offshore adds two Damen Fast Crew Suppliers to its fleet
Netherlands-based EMAR Offshore Services BV, has bought two built-for-stock Damen FCS 2206 Fast Crew Suppliers. The first, the E-Six, has already begun operations in Angola supporting the local oil and gas industry,
OSG reports profitable second quarter
Tampa, Fla., headquartered U.S.-flag tanker and ATB operator Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. (NYSE: OSG) today reported results for the second quarter 2022. Highlights included: Shipping revenues for the second quarter of 2022
Agribusiness JV welcomes resumption of Ukraine grain sailings
In another sign that Ukrainian Black Sea port grain exports are picking up pace, Switzerland headquartered Harvest Commodities reported today that its ship, M/V Riva Wind, had departed from the Port of
NASSCO wins $1.4 billion in Navy contract mods
The General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego has received $1.4 billion in U.S. Navy contract modifications for construction of a sixth Expeditionary Sea Base ship (ESB 8) and two additional John
ABS issues advisory on creating and using metadata
To support the growing development and adoption of smart, autonomous and remote-control functions in the marine and offshore industries, ABS has released an advisory providing best practices for creating and using metadata
Indonesian shipyard wins repeat orders for uncomplicated “people mover”
Developed to cater to a market segment demanding lower ticket prices, the 255-seat catamaran ferry Indomal Empire is described by designer Incat Crowther as an “uncomplicated and efficient people mover.” Built by
