OCTOBER 26, 2016—Today at Danish Maritime Days in Copenhagen, Maritime Denmark named the multi-purpose vessel OV Bøkfjord as the Danish Ship of the Year 2016. The 44m vessel’s concept design was developed in close
OCTOBER 25, 2016—As a result of the ongoing refugee crisis, more than 3,000 people have drowned this year in the Mediterranean trying to escape from North Africa. That’s an increase of over
OCTOBER 25, 2016—As a result of the ongoing refugee crisis, more than 3,000 people have drowned this year in the Mediterranean trying to escape from North Africa. That’s an increase of over
OCTOBER 25, 2016—Adm. Robert E. Kramek, USCG (Ret.), who served as the U.S. Coast Guard’s 20th commandant from 1994 through 1998, passed away on Oct. 20, 2016. He was 76 years old.
OCTOBER 25, 2016—The first four of 15 towboats operated by Impala Terminals Colombia have been converted from oil to water-lubricated tailshaft bearings using Thordon RiverTough bearings and TG100 shaft seal combinations. The
OCTOBER 25, 2016—International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC), managed by insurer Thomas Miller, is warning that lay-up managers could face potential liability if vessel lay-up procedure is not followed properly. For example, ITIC
OCTOBER 24, 2016—There will be a number of important environmental issues on the agenda at the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 70) this week at the London headquarters of the International Maritime
OCTOBER 24, 2016—French engineering company GTT has received an order from Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the NO96 cryogenic membrane containment systems to equip two new Liquefied Natural
OCTOBER 24, 2016—The U.S. Navy commissioned its seventh Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) – USS Detroit (LCS 7) – on the Detroit River at Fincantieri Marinette Marine’s shipyard, officially placing the ship designed
OCTOBER 24, 2016—C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, LA, has completed a 200 ft x 35 ft x 12 ft double-skin tank barge, according to naval architectural and marine engineering firm The