U.K. port takes delivery of versatile Shoalbuster

MARCH 29, 2017 — The U.K.’s Bristol Port Company has taken delivery of a Damen Shoalbuster 2308S. Modified with several customized options, the vessel will be able to take on a multifunctional

Epic Gas takes delivery of eighth from Kyokuyo Shipyard

MARCH 29, 2017 — Singapore headquartered Epic Gas Ltd. has taken delivery of the 11,000 cu m LPG carrier Epic Salina, the last vessel in a series of eight pressurized LPG newbuildings

VIDEO: Norwegian Joy heads for Shangai via the Ems

MARCH 29, 2017 — Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line’s first cruise ship custom-designed for the Chinese market, began her journey to her home port of Shanghai this week, departing the Meyer Werft

France reportedly pushing for Mediterranean ECA

MARCH 29, 2017 — France has reportedly used a meeting of a European Council working party to push for creation of a Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA). The proposal is getting

VIDEO: NASSCO christens, launches eighth ECO tanker

MARCH 28, 2017 — On Saturday, March 25, General Dynamics NASSCO christened and launched the Palmetto State – the final ship in an eight-ship ECO Class tanker program to be constructed at

GAO reports on Abandoned and Distressed Vessels

MARCH 28, 2017 — The GAO has published a report reviewing the actions federal and state agencies have taken to address abandoned and distressed vessels (ADVs) in U.S. waterways. ADVs can block

Carnival reports strong first quarter

MARCH 28, 2017 — “We are off to a good start delivering another quarter of operational improvement on top of a very strong first quarter last year,” said Carnival Corporation & plc

ABS meetings discuss sulfur cap and EU MRV regs

MARCH 28, 2017 Classification society ABS this month held its annual national and regional committee meetings in London, Copenhagen and Hamburg — and air emission requirements, including the impending 2020 sulfur cap and

Caustic soda spill leads to costly deck damage

MARCH 28, 2017 — The USCG Headquarters Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis has issued a “lessons learned” circular on the hazards of chemical spills. Earlier this year several Coast Guard marine

Tidewater: Business as usual as waiver expires

MARCH 28, 2017 — Offshore service vessel provider Tidewater Inc. (NYSE: TDW) announced today that the latest waiver of covenant default from its lenders and noteholders expired in accordance with its terms

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