NTSB docket document implicates cell phone use in Duck Boat disaster
The NTSB has opened the docket on its investigation of the July 7, 2010 incident in which, at about 2:37 pm, the 250- foot-long empty sludge barge The Resource, which was being
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Hovertrans Solutions to build heavy lift hovercraft at ST Marine
Singapore’s Hovertrans Solutions Pte. Ltd. is to build a 50 tonne payload hoverbarge for charter. Measuring 34 m x 17 m, the modular hoverbarge will have a hover height of 1.8 m.
Canadian university to convert ship to fuel cell hybrid research vessel
A former Canadian Coast Guard cutter is to be converted into North America’s first ever hybrid, electric research ship. BMT Fleet Technology, of Ottawa, Ontario is collaborating with the University of Victoria,
Keppel AMFELS to build jack-up for Mexican repeat customer
Keppel AmFELS LLC, has won a repeat order worth about $195 million from Mexico’s Perforadora Central SA de CV to build a jack-up rig. The Brownsville, Texas, shipyard is a wholly-owned subsidiary
Keppel AMFELS to build jack-up for Mexican repeat customer
Keppel AmFELS LLC, has won a repeat order worth about $195 million from Mexico’s Perforadora Central SA de CV to build a jack-up rig. The Brownsville, Texas, shipyard is a wholly-owned subsidiary
Crew safe in citadel: Pirates surrender to CTF warship
With the crew of a tanker safe in its “citadel,” four pirates surrendered when naval forces arrived. The ship’s request for assistance led to Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) warship USS Bulkeley (DDG
Canada won’t buy into Global Combat Ship program
Canada looks to have firmly slammed the door on proposals that it participate in BAE Systems’ Global Combat Ship program. “Canada will not be pursuing collaboration with the United Kingdom on our
NCSA orders multipurpose general cargo ships at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard
The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (NSCSA) is ordering new tonnage for its general cargo sector. It is contracting Hyundai Mipo Dockyard to build four 26,000 dwt ships designed for general
Campaign to raise awareness of piracy launched by world maritime organizations
Some of the world’s most influential maritime organizations have created a campaign to raise awareness regarding the social and economic costs of piracy and urge international governments to take a firmer stand
Burger Boat readies research vessel for delivery
Next month, Burger Boat Company, Manitowoc, Wis., is expected to deliver the 60 ft Fisheries Research Vessel, R/V Coregonus, to the Wisconsin Department of Resources. The vessel has special significance for Burger