DFDS to make major investment in exhaust gas scrubbers

AUGUST 23, 2013 — Danish shipowner DFDS is to use scrubber technology to help it meet regulations that will put a 0.1 percent cap on the sulfur content of marine fuel from

Nichols Brothers to build tractor tug for Baydelta Maritime

AUGUST 22, 2013 — Nichols Brothers Boat Builders reports that it recently signed a vessel construction agreement with San Francisco based Baydelta Maritime, LLC for construction of a new 100 ft x

LISCR names Christian Mollitor VP

AUGUST 22, 2013 — The Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), which administers the Liberian ship register, has appointed Christian Mollitor to the position of vice-president. This newly created role marks

Navy to have fewer admirals

AUGUST 22, 2013 — It’s going to be a little harder to get a hat like the one on the left. On the recommendation of the Chief of Naval Operations, the Secretary

Jensen continues hiring boom

AUGUST 22, 2013 — “Jensen’s tremendous growth continues as a result of the careful joint planning of Jensen and our parent company, Crowley, which has grown consistently and strategically for more than

Frontline 2012 to take stake in VLGC operator Avance

AUGUST 22, 2013 — VLGC (Very Large Gas Carrier) operator Avance Gas Holding Ltd. is set to get more ships and a new shareholder: John Fredriksen’s Frontline 2012. Stolt-Nielsen Gas, Sungas Holdings

Vard books second OCSV order from Farstad

AUGUST 21, 2013 —  Vard Holdings Limited has secured a new contract worth about NOK 800 million for the design and construction of an offshore subsea construction vessel (OSCV) for Norway’s Farstad

Pilot company offers to preinspect Australia-bound ships

AUGUST 21, 2013 — Australian Reef Pilots (ARP), a pilotage company that provides licensed pilots for the Torres Strait and Great Barrier Reef, is broadening the range of services that it provides.

Ardmore orders four more newbuilds

AUGUST 21, 2013 — Cork, Ireland, headquartered Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE:ASC) says that it has entered contracts with Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Japan, for the construction of four 25,000 dwt IMO 2

Wärtsilä to power gas fueled Danish ferry

AUGUST 21, 2013 — Wärtsilä is to supply the main propulsion generating sets for a double ended 100 m ferry that will be the first gas fueled ferry for a domestic route

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