ClassNK updates gas fueling guidelines

DECEMBER 13, 2013 — Classification society Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) has released the second version of its Guidelines for Gas Fueled Ships. This updated version reflects the  the outcome of discussions held

Foss relabels Hawaii Tug & Barge

DECEMBER 13, 2013 — Hawaiian Tug & Barge, which provides harbor support services in all major ports of Hawaii, has adopted new colors and a new name: Foss Maritime Company. Founded by

NYK wins eco award for air lubricated hull

DECEMBER 13, 2013 — An air lubricated hull system developed by Japan’s NYK Group and Oshima Shipbuilding has added another top environmental award to an already lengthy list. Yesterday, Japan’s Ministry of

Sea Star’s Keller named TOTE EVP

DECEMBER 12, 2013 — Effective January 1, 2014, Sea Star Line (SSL) President Peter Keller will become Executive Vice President of Sea Star Line’s parent company, TOTE, Inc. Princeton, NJ, headquartered TOTE

Atwood takes delivery of first of four drillships

DECEMBER 12, 2013 — Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE: ATW) has taken delivery of the drillship Atwood Advantage from the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) shipyard in South Korea. The

Good time to invest in product tankers says Wilbur Ross

DECEMBER 12, 2013 — Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross thinks that this is a good time to invest in clean product tankers. Among the hats he wears is that of Chairman of Diamond

Army places bumper order for RIBs

DECEMBER 12, 2013 — Willard Marine, Anaheim, CA, has received a contract to supply 42 rescue boats for U.S. Army supply ships and landing craft. Under the contract, awarded by the U.S.

Arctech Helsinki launches Baltika

DECEMBER 12, 2013 — Finland’s Arctech Helsinki Shipyard today launched the icebreaking multipurpose emergency and rescue vessel Baltika. Being built for the Russian Federal Agency of Sea and River Transport, the 76.4

China’s JES cuts steel for first PSV pair

DECEMBER 12, 2013 — Underscoring the fact that Chinese shipyards that originally targeted the largest ships are now looking much lower down the tonnage scale, Singapore-listed JES International Holdings Limited has commenced

UASC box ship newbuilds to be LNG fuel ready

DECEMBER 12, 2013 — Dubai based United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) plans to give LNG fuel capability to the containerships it has on order at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries Co.,

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