BOEM seeks interest in North Carolina offshore wind

DECEMBER 17, 2012 — The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has published a Call for Information and Nominations to gauge offshore wind industryinterest in acquiring commercial wind leases in three areas

Doubler plate repair lets bulker sail after collision

DECEMBER 14, 2012 — After a190-meter bulker suffered severe collision damage in Lagos, Nigeria, a large hole in the hull plating prevented the ship from sailing at full speed. The classification society

Royal Caribbean added to NASDAQ Sustainability Index

DECEMBER 14, 2012 — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE, OSE: RCL) may paint its ships a dazzling white, but they are also very green. The company reports that it has been recognized

Titan Salvage opens depot in Cairns, Australia

DECEMBER 14, 2012 — Crowley Maritime’s Titan Salvage subsidiary has established a new office and equipment depot in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. The presence in the Pacific Southeast enhances the company’s marine salvage,

Coast Guard Authorization Act headed for signature

DECEMBER 14, 2012 — The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (H.R. 2838) has passed the Senate and is headed to the President for signature. The bill was first introduced

World first for Chinese ship recycling yard

DECEMBER 14, 2012 — China’s Jiangmen Zhongxin Shipbreaking & Steel Co., Ltd. has received the world’s first Statement of Compliance for Ship Recycling Facility. Issued by ClassNK, the Statement of Compliance (SOC)

TK LNG gears up for U.S. exports with newbuild order

DECEMBER 13, 2012 — Eyeing the expected demand for U.S. LNG exports, Teekay LNG Partners L.P. (NYSE:TGP) has inked an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) of South Korea for

MST delivers on Netherlands order for RIBs

DECEMBER 13, 2012 — By now we’re all used to seeing pictures of NATO forces using RIBs to swoop down on pirates and pirate suspects off Somalia. In the case of Dutch

Craig Perciavalle takes helm at Austal USA

DECEMBER 13, 2012 — Austal USA has promoted Senior Vice President of Operations Craig Perciavalle to President. “I am pleased to see Craig Perciavalle take the helm,” said Austal USA Chairman Rear

Atlântico Sul drillships to have Rolls-Royce engines, thrusters

DECEMBER 13, 2012 — Rolls-Royce has received announced an order worth more than £100 million (about $161 million) to supply integrated power and propulsion systems for seven drillships to be  built at

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