Sailors’ Snug Harbor: Caring for our mariners
By Capt. Matthew Bonvento DECEMBER 24, 2017—As a seafarer, I have suffered my share of bumps and bruises, torn ligaments, cut, scrapes, and many other manner of ailments. I am more fortunate
By Capt. Matthew Bonvento DECEMBER 24, 2017—As a seafarer, I have suffered my share of bumps and bruises, torn ligaments, cut, scrapes, and many other manner of ailments. I am more fortunate
DECEMBER 23, 2017—Class society ABS has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for a new very large ethane carrier (VLEC) concept developed by China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd., a member of the
DECEMBER 23, 2017—Dutch towing company Kotug has never been shy about developing and applying new technology to its operations. The family-owned business, which stretches back to 1911, has developed the Rotortug—a tug
DECEMBER 22, 2017— The U.S. Navy took delivery of the Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel USNS City of Bismarck (EPF 9), following the finalization of documents on board the ship in Mobile, AL. Built
DECEMBER 21, 2017—Fleet management software system provider BASS, headquartered in Lysaker, Norway, has appointed Fernando Lehrer as its Vice President of Sales for the North American market as part of its continuous commitment
DECEMBER 21, 2017 — Momentum towards applications of autonomous and remotely operated vessels continues to build. Under a recent deal, Rolls-Royce and Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will collaborate in the development
DECEMBER 21, 2017—In the continuation of a newbuilding partnership that extends some 10 years, Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp., Salisbury, MD, announced that it had inked a new agreement with Vane Brothers, Baltimore, MD
DECEMBER 21, 2017— Wärtsilä has agreed to acquire Trident B.V., a Netherland based company specializing in underwater ship maintenance, inspection, and repair services. The move would make Wärtsilä the first global operator
DECEMBER 21, 2017—Greek shipping remains a powerhouse, boasting the world’s largest fleet with some 4,585 ships (over 1,000 grt) representing 342.75 million dwt. Like the rest of the world’s shipowners, Greek ships
DECEMBER 18, 2017 — Optimizing performance, reducing fuel consumption, and improving profitability for ATB, tug, and workboat operators is more important than ever. Founded in 1972, Nautican engineers and manufactures hydrodynamic solutions