Keppel FELS delivers first rig of 2020
Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) reports that its Keppel FELS shipyard has made its first rig delivery of 2020 – safely, on time and within budget. Named Heimdal, the
Author: Nick Blenkey
MSC Cruises’ World Class ships will feature range of Wärtsilä solutions
The first two World Class cruise vessels being built for Geneva, Switzerland, based MSC Cruises by shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique will incorporate a package of Wärtsilä solutions designed to support and enhance
Master fined for delay in reporting main engine breakdown
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports that the master of a ship has been convicted after failing to report without delay a main engine breakdown off Queensland, Australia that affected the
Galveston: Search for missing fishermen suspended
The Coast Guard reports that the search for two fishermen missing from the 81-foot fishing vessel Pappy’s Pride has been suspended. The vessel capsized Tuesday after a collision with the Odfjell chemical
With ZEVs needed by 2030, ammonia-fueled tanker project gets underway
To meet IMO’s 2050 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reduction target, commercially viable deep-sea Zero-Emission Vessels (ZEVs) will need be in operation by 2030 —just ten years from now. In response, shipowner MISC
ICS releases guidelines on avoiding age discrimination on board ship
Under the ILO Maritime Labor Convention (MLC), flag states must ensure that regulations respect the fundamental right to be free from age discrimination, which can affect the physical and emotional health of
Eastern delivers first of two 5,100 hp Z-drive tugs to Bisso Offshore
Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla., has delivered the first of two 80-foot 5,100 hp Z-drive tugs, the M/V C.D. White, to Bisso Offshore, LLC, a division of E.N. Bisso &
Rivertrace scrubber washwater monitor gains DNV GL certification
U.K. based Rivertrace Limited has received a statement of compliance from DNV GL for its exhaust scrubber washwater monitor – SMART ESM. Any washwater used by wet scrubber systems to remove pollutants
Todd Busch takes helm at Tidewater Transportation and Terminals
Todd Busch is to take over as President, Chief Executive Officer and board member at Vancouver, Wash., headquartered Tidewater Transportation and Terminals, effective January 16, 2020. Busch will succeed Bob Curcio who
Suits filed against owners of dive boat hit by fatal fire
Trial lawyers from Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, P.C. (SMBB), and Panish Shea & Boyle LLP (PSB) have filed suits in Federal court on behalf of three passengers and one crew member