Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) has emerged as an increasingly important clean energy source, particularly following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan and triggered one of the world’s worst nuclear disasters.
In its recently published annual analysis Reflections 2012, The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) examines the critical issues facing the shipping industry now and in the coming year. In the analysis,
Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, LA, recently released video of the sea trials of the USCGC Bernard C. Webber, the first of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Sentinel Class Fast Response Cutters. What’s particularly interesting
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, recently delivered the third in a series of four 2,600 hp Canal Class inland towboats to Settoon Towing LLC, Pierre Part, LA. Over the last
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, FL, recently delivered the 292 ft long Harvey Supporter, the first of three “Tiger Shark Class” Offshore Support Vessels for Harvey Gulf International Marine, LLC, New
Metal Trades, Inc., Hollywood, SC, recently completed two 7,000 bbl, double-hull fuel barges for the U.S. Navy as a sub-contractor to Maybank Industries, Charleston, SC. Designed by Bristol Harbor Group, Bristol, RI,
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) recently completed an unannounced oil spill drill to assess Stone Energy Corporation’s ability to respond to a hypothetical blowout experienced by one of its
Søren Skou was recently appointed the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Maersk Line. The appointment will be effective January 16, 2012. Previously, Skou has been the CEO of Maersk Tankers for
Shipping lines should be in full compliance with the Manila amendments to International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers on January 1, 2012 or face stiff penalties, warns
The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command has awarded an $8.23 million fixed-price contract to Austal Hull 130 Chartering, L.L.C., Mobile, Ala., to charter the 101-meter Westpac Express to support the Marine Corps